Obituaries

(npr.org) Randall Robinson, a human rights activist and lawyer known for his advocacy against South African apartheid and for Haitian democracy, died Friday at age 81. He died in St.…

Funeral Service Friday, March 31, 2023 4:00 PM Zechariah Alexander, Sr. Memorial Chapel   1424 Statesville AvenueCharlotte, NC 28206

Mr. Jariah Beard Sr., 82, entered into rest on Friday, March 3, 2023. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial…

Arlanders Alford (affectionately known as GOAT), age 84 was born February 24, 1938 in Cottonton, Alabama. He was the youngest son to the late Jesse Alford Sr. and Elnora Screws…

Thomas “Tommy” Dortch, Jr., 72, – an Atlanta businessman, community advocate, mentor and trailblazer has died. Dortch was the former chairman of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation  (NCBCP) and the 100…

Emanuel William Robinson was born February 9, 1939, to the late Willie and Pauline Robinson. He passed this life December 2, 2022. Emanuel attended Council Training School, he joined the…

MR. BONNIE RAY CROWDER, JR., 72 of MONROE, NC passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC.  Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday,January 7,…

Kathy Whitworth, born as Kathrynne Ann Whitworth, was professional golf’s all-time wins leader, died suddenly on Christmas Eve at the age of 83. Whitworth was a giant in professional golf and…

John Charles Jordan Sr., a former Par Busters Golf Group member, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1945, in Charlotte, N.C. and is…

Alphonso Hugo Bowers, Jr., affectionately known as “JR” in his formidable years and “Al” later on, was a 30-year resident of Virginia, well known for his professional career, community involvement…

Golf industry veteran Leon Preston Gilmore II died on December 1. His family said he suffered a massive stroke. He was 52. During his career, Gilmore has served in various…

Rock Hill, South Carolina – Mr. Sammie Lee Barnette, 78, of 109 Walcott Ct., passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. He was a member of the Tri-County Golf Club…