Obituaries

Clarence Avant, widely recognized as a “kingmaker” and one of the most influential figures in the history of entertainment, passed away at his Los Angeles home on Sunday, August 13.…

Angela Bofill, known for her silky voice and R&B hits, passed away at the age of 70. Born Angela Tomasa Bofill on May 2, 1954, in New York City to…

View the Harry Orlo Birght Jr. Tribute Book HERE. The Honorable Harry O. Bright, Jr. peacefully departed this life on August 4, 2023. Harry Orlo Bright, Jr. was born in…

Willie Mays, one of baseball’s all-time greats, has passed away at the age of 93, the San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday, June 18. The legendary player’s career spanned 22 remarkable…

Robert Johnson, co-publisher and general manager of The Charlotte Post, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the age of 84. Alongside his brother Gerald, Robert elevated the publication…

VIEW FULL OBITUARY with photos Truly Loved : James Cornelius Brown, affectionately known as “Jimmy” and “JB” passed away on Friday, April, 19, 2024 at Atrium Health hospital, Charlotte, after…

O.J. Simpson, the renowned football player whose life veered into a tumult of controversy, passed away on Wednesday, April 10 at the age of 76 after battling cancer in hospice…

Rafe Botts, a trailblazing figure in golf, left an indelible mark on the sport despite never clinching victory on the PGA TOUR or securing a top-three finish in any of…

Paul Joseph Grier was born May 26, 1936, passed on February 12, 2024. He died peacefully as he was surrounded by his family at Novant Presbyterian Hospital. Mr. Grier worked…

Joe Madison, also known as “The Black Eagle,” was a renowned American radio talk-show host and activist. Born on June 16, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, he played a significant role…

July 29, 1956  –  January 13, 2024 Paul Truesdale, Jr., 67, departed this life on January 13, 2024. He was the son of the late Paul, Sr., and Rebecca Duren Truesdale and…

February 1, 1957 – December 20, 2023 Ronald “Ronnie“ Henry Doster, son of the late James and Hallie Mae Doster, was born on February 1, 1957, in Monroe, North Carolina.…