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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: A homebuilder in South Charlotte; a longtime pastor at First Methodist; a CEO of Smart Start and a leader in early childhood education

Jun 28

Also remembered: A summer enrichment camp director; a speech pathologist for Mecklenburg County; an award-winning quilter and lacemaker

Jun 21

Also remembered: A historian of the NAACP; the owner of a needlework shop; the owner and operator of King’s Barber and Styling Shop

Jun 14

Also remembered: A retired colonel who served in France and Germany; co-founder of Senior Resources Inc.; owner of Westside Tavern; a founder of the…

Jun 7

Also remembered: A former Soul Train dancer; a pioneering African American politician in Charlotte; the first manager of the Charlotte Regional Farmers…

May 31

Also remembered: Owner of high-end furniture store; an advocate for historic preservation in her community; a decorated colonel with a 38-year military…

May 24

Also remembered: A direct descendant of Hezekiah Alexander; the president of the Charlotte Choral Society; the co-owner of the Venus restaurant; a radio…

May 17

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