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Ways of Life

A weekly obituaries newsletter telling the inspiring, thought-provoking and often-heartwarming stories of people in our community.

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Also remembered: An owner of a beauty salon in uptown Charlotte; longtime Country Day history teacher who helped develop Holocaust program; longest…

Mar 21

Also remembered: A circulation director at the Charlotte Observer; a founder of Charlotte Latin; a local painter and potter

Mar 14

Also remembered: A teacher who helped create Charlotte's first Traditional K-6 magnet program; an original NASCAR grand national driver; a florist whose…

Mar 7

Also remembered: The first Black female N.C. Superior Court judge; an award-winning autobody painter; a consultant who helped open many bars and…

Feb 28

Also remembered: A longtime nurse; a founder of Elliot Davis accounting firm; a rabbinical leader and columnist; a former Myers Park High valedictorian…

Feb 14

Also remembered: A community leader in Barringer Woods; a longtime elementary and middle school science teacher; an owner of a Charlotte engineering…

Feb 7

Also remembered: A former state legislator; the director of Open Door School; founder of Speedway Children's Charities and wife of Bruton Smith

Jan 31

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