The Charlotte Observer

Sandra Halliday Hoard, 87 years, of Madison, Wisconsin, died on April 15, 2024. She was known by those who loved her by many names: Sandy, Mom, Grandma, Aunt Sandy or Grandma Great. Sandy was born on January 29th,1937 to Margaret (Barrow) and George Halliday in Chicago, Illinois. She was a graduate of The University of Illinois with a degree in Journalism. Sandy met the love of her life, Richard Hoard, in college. They married and raised 4 children: Cindy, Debora, Rich, and Trish. Adding another son in 1978, Fernando Boeing, an exchange student from Brazil. Over Sandy and Rich's 64 years of marriage, Sandy made their home variously in Illinois, Kansas, New Jersey and Charlotte, N.C. Sandy...

Belmont, NC Jasia Guryn Dudko died peacefully on April 15, 2024. She was born on June 6, 1938 in Rowno, Poland, then came to this country in 1949 as a child from displaced persons camps in Germany. She attended Notre Dame Academy in Southern Pines, and graduated from Sacred Heart College/Belmont Abbey College in 1963 with a BA in Business Administration and minor in Education. It was there she met her husband Stanley Dudko. They married on October 13, 1962. Jasia was very involved with Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. Her never ending passion of caring for others led her to become a CNA, working for agencies, hospices, and private clients. Her retirement years were filled with...

Gabriel "Gabe" Cloud Hill III, 89, husband of Roseann Mundy Hill, resident of Country Club Drive, entered into rest Saturday April 13, 2024 at the Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont. Born on December 20, 1934 in Spartanburg to the late Gabriel Cloud Hill Jr. and the late Margaret Law Hill, Gabe graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1953, he then graduated from Georgia Tech on June 6, 1957. He started playing golf at age 14 at the Spartanburg Country Club where he was Club Champion. In his Freshman year, he qualified for the Georgia Tech Golf Team by making a Hole in One. A proud member of Sigma Chi, he was active in the Charlotte Georgia Tech Club where he served as Chairman of...

Phyllis Ann Fox Mills passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024 at the age of 80. She was loving and dedicated to her family, friends and church. She was born on July 16, 1943 in Alexander County to Harvey Alexander Fox and Thursey Jane Fox. She was the second youngest of five siblings. She grew up on a farm where she spent time helping with their crops. She was passionate about learning and reading and until recently was an avid reader. She earned an associates degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She spent the majority of her career working at UNC Charlotte in the Women's Studies Department and then at The School of Social Work. She had fond memories of the university and students and...

Joe Furr April 25, 1937 - April 6, 2024 Blackstock, South Carolina - Oh my Beautiful Daddy, eyes of so blue. I am the girl I am today, all because of you! Calloused hands and strong arms, holding me tight, showing me love, all through the night. Letting me cry and wiping my tears, and reminding me there was nothing to fear. My first love, my forever love, the love of my life...... Oh, my Beautiful Daddy.....I will love you forever.......for the rest of my life! My beautiful precious Daddy, Joe Albert Furr, ran to Glory and into the arms of Jesus and Mama and Cindy and the baby Saturday morning April 6th, 2024 - at home - on the farm he loved so dearly - he was 86 years young. Born...

A gathering of family and friends will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Crumpler Funeral Home-Aberdeen, 40229 US 1 Hwy, Aberdeen, NC.

Mr. Chandler Eugene Gilleland, 45, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Gilleland was born December 10, 1978, in Charlotte, NC, to Elmer Eugene "Gene" Gilleland and the late Cynthia Dayle Pless Gilleland. Though Chandler's life was short lived, his kindness and generosity touched many. He was a happy loving spirit who enjoyed nature in all its beauty. He was an avid wakeboarder, snowboarder, arborist, loved to fish, and adored his family. He is survived by his father, Elmer Eugene "Gene" Gilleland, his sister Ashley Bolender and husband Jason Bolender of York, SC, his brother Josh Gilleland and wife Elissa Gilleland of Clover, SC, his brother Beau...

Dianne Maxwell Reichard, 80, of Concord passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital. She had recently celebrated her 80th birthday with her friends, family and, most importantly, all her grandchildren. Dianne had a bubbly personality and a fabulous sense of humor. She never met a stranger and always left a positive impact on those to who she talked. Her strongest passion was her role as a mother and grandmother. Affectionately called 'Gigi' by all, she gave unconditional love to all her children, grandchildren, and friends. She regularly bragged about their accomplishments, always had their backs, and was their biggest fan. She attended every game,...

Dorothy McLaurine Shelton (Dotti), beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 3, 2024. Dotti was born on July 7, 1940, in Charlotte, North Carolina. After living in various places in the South, she settled in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. On August 1, 1962, Dotti went on a blind date with Ed Shelton. On their first date he told her that they were going to get married. She laughed, but two weeks later she said yes. They were married on October 13, 1962, in Winston-Salem. While living in King, North Carolina she and Ed had three daughters. While their children were young, Dotti was a Brownie troop leader, classroom volunteer, and was involved in other community activities....

Mrs. Gwendolyn Jean Wall Bush, 88, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at TerraBella Harrisburg. Gwendolyn was born October 16, 1935 in Freeport, IL. She was a daughter of the late Glen F. Wall and Mildred Morrison Wall. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Gary Albert Bush. Gwendolyn is survived by two daughters, Susan Naylor and Debra Currie; son, Randall Virgin; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Remembrances may be sent to the family online at www.ladysfuneralhome.com. Lady's Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family of Mrs. Bush.

Florence Robinson Glasgow Vaught, 96, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Conway, SC. Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 24, 2024, at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 2104 N. Main Street, Conway, SC 29526. For a complete obituary please go to www.msfh.net

Mr. Leon Goode, 84 departed this life on March 19, 2024. Funeral Services will be Saturday March 30, 1:00 pm at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Fort Mill, SC. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Pleasent Valley Cemetery Fort Mill. Pastor M.N Baxter will officiate and eulogize. He is survived by two daughters Regina D. Goode and Debra McDuffie, One son Albert L. Goode, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great-great grandchildren. Funeral Services are entrusted to Gilmore Mortuary Services of Charlotte.

Yates Shuford Palmer Jr., 85, beloved husband, brother and friend of many passed away peacefully with his wife Diana by his side on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte NC. Yates was born September 23, 1938 in Burke County, to the late Yates Shuford Palmer Sr. MD and Lillian Allen Wrigglesworth Palmer RN. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife of twenty- one years, Neal Brown Thompson Palmer; and niece, Rebecca Ann Safran. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Cline Palmer of the home; brother, William Lea Palmer of Morganton; and sister, Lillian Ann Palmer Reeves of San Marcos, TX. Also surviving is his nephew, John...

Ms. Laura Steward age 73 passed away February 26, 2024 a Memorial Service will be held Saturday March 2, 2024 at 11:00a.m. at Huntersville A.M.E. Zion Church . Richmond Funeral Home & Cremation Service Charlotte entrusted.

Melda Lynn Hamilton Lee Bassett, 86, passed away on February 25, 2024. Surviving are daughters, Lynda Lee (Clif) Hopkins, Hilton Head Island, SC, and Cheryl Lee (Ross) Duhaime, Altamonte Springs, FL, and grandchildren Jason (Kristen) Hopkins, Blake (Katie) Hopkins, Olivia, Matthew, and Valerie Duhaime. Predeceased by her parents, Lemuel Carl Hamilton, and Mary Jane Preslar Hamilton, 11 brothers and sisters, and husbands P. Wilson Lee and Wilmer W Bassett. Educated at Brenau College. Employed as Alumnae Director of Brenau College, Gainesville, GA, and Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, and as Associate Vice President for the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences College...

William Gerald Austin, 87, of Marshville, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his home. Bill was born April 22, 1936 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Jacob Henderson Austin and the late Emma Austin. He was also preceded in death by wife, Doris Jean Austin of 56 years. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland. The funeral service will be on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 11:00 am at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at 7002 Pleasant Hill Church Rd Marshville, NC 28103 officiated by Pastor John Miller. Survivors include daughter, Christina Wynne (Edward) McDermott of Stanfield, NC; sister Nadine...