Archive - Ways of Life of The Charlotte Ledger

Ways of Life: A cyclist who accepted the realities that life dealt him

Also remembered: Owner of the Bonterra restaurant; a former state legislator for Charlotte; a longtime administrative assistant at Idlewild Elementary

May 27

Ways of Life: He started the move to integrate Charlotte movie theaters

Also remembered: A Holocaust survivor and contributor to the Jewish community; first lady at Shiloh Institutional Baptist; an arts collector and patron…

May 20

Ways of Life: He dove into every endeavor — even growing tomatoes

Also remembered: Former director of the Charlotte Jaycees; longtime French horn player in local ensembles; former president of Charlotte Country Club

May 13

Ways of Life: A veteran reporter who was 'a collector of people'

Also remembered: Storied director of the Charlotte Ballet; minister at Myers Park UMC; beloved elementary school and dance teacher; owner of a women's…

May 6

April 2025

Ways of Life: A quiet but strong voice in Dilworth

Also remembered: Creator of the Moosehead and Casco Bay restaurants; co-owner of steakhouse and cook; a soprano with the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte

Apr 29

Ways of Life: A woman who put her heart into every endeavor

Also remembered: An Episcopal priest at St. Peter’s; co-owner of Queen Charlotte Antiques; a rocket scientist who worked on the landing modules for the…

Apr 22

Ways of Life: A ballroom DJ with a can-do spirit

Also remembered: Director of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing; a first responder during 9/11; former librarian of the year; organizer in the…

Apr 8

Ways of Life: A guidance counselor who cared for the underdog

Also remembered: The former chair of the the Charlotte Regional Partnership; a restaurant owner famed for his onion rings; a volunteer who became active…

Apr 1

March 2025

Ways of Life: A death, then a message from a grieving husband

Also remembered: A flute player for the Charlote Symphony; a minister at Myers Park Presbyterian; a beloved teacher and ballroom dancer; board chairman…

Mar 25

Ways of Life: Her legacy was kindness and a chicken pot pie

Also remembered: An early faculty member at East Meck High School; the testing center coordinator at Central Piedmont Community College; a longtime…

Mar 18

Ways of Life: A public relations pro known by so many

Also remembered: co-founder of the Mecklenburg Vegetarian Association; an avid quilter and a master gardener

Mar 11

Ways of Life: World War II veteran taught others how to live

Also remembered: Longtime music teacher at Charlotte Christian; a native Charlottean and nurse at the Nalle Clinic; a past president of the Charlotte…

Mar 4

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