Memoriam

In loving memory of Maria Lamprinakos Collias, who passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the age of 87. Maria was a wonderful woman, friend, confidante, guide, treasured Yiayia, godmother, adored family matriarch, extraordinary teacher to generations of lucky students, generous soul, beloved wife of 58 years to her late […]

Olin Harvin Broadway Jr., 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 2, 2026. Born on November 4, 1936, in Hartsville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Olin Harvin Broadway Sr. and Francis Pitts Broadway. Olin began his high school education in Henderson, […]

David Clark Gilmore, 78, of Cary, NC, passed away on November 23, 2025. Born on December 25th, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a devoted husband for 59 years to his high school sweetheart, Barbara Gilmore. He went on to get his Ph.D. at The Ohio State University and spent most of his career as […]

Russell Robinson was a brilliant attorney, a man of character, a committed civic leader, and devoted to lifelong friends. He married Sally Dalton, and with her provided his three children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren with unbounding love, inspiration and laughter. He will remain a vibrant force in each of their lives forever. Russell M. […]

Ken Sanford served as head of public relations at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for 30 years. Additionally, he wrote columns for the Charlotte News, The Charlotte Observer, and other publications. Ken grew up in Clyde, North Carolina, the son of James Edward Sanford and Bernice Crawford Sanford. Surviving are his wife, Judith […]

Linda Cederberg Hutchinson-Harmon, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Linda was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 29, 1946, to Larry Cederberg and Vivian Siverson Cederberg. After graduating from Wheaton High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, she attended the University of Maryland, where she […]

Bobbie Haynes Rowland, PhD, age 96, died peacefully in her sleep at Caromont Regional Medical Center on July 12th, 2025. She was born May 29, 1929, in the family home in Cherryville, NC, daughter of Andrel Hall Haynes and Ethel Ritch Haynes. In addition to her parents, Dr. Rowland was preceded in death by her […]

Charlotte, North Carolina – Cal Chesson lived a blessed life. The best part was that he knew it. He found true love not once but twice. He had the privilege of raising a wonderful family. He bounced back from brain surgery and pneumonia. Everything he did – musician, accountant, lawyer, teacher, even a model specializing […]

Betty (Baker) Reiter was born in Durham, NC, October 16, 1943, and on September 22, 2024, her soul returned to the Lord from whom it came. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, which returned in 2016. Betty graduated from Durham High School and Women’s College of UNC (now UNCG). At age 20, she […]

Robert Franklin Brabham, Jr., known as Robin, age 78, died quietly on Sunday, August 11, 2024, under Hospice care at Brookdale Carriage Club in Charlotte after several months of failing health. Born on July 25,1946 in Sumter, SC, he was the first child of Robert Franklin Brabham and Maude Inez White Brabham. He attended local […]

Phyllis Ann Fox Mills passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024 at the age of 80. She was loving and dedicated to her family, friends and church. She was born on July 16, 1943 in Alexander County to Harvey Alexander Fox and Thursey Jane Fox. She was the second youngest of five siblings. She grew […]

Dr. Douglas L. Grimsley, 84, of Charlotte died Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Dr. Grimsley was born in San Diego, CA on September 18, 1939 to the late Ralph Waldo Grimsley and Anna Gaul Grimsley and was raised in Jacksonville, FL. He received his PhD in Psychology from Syracuse University in 1964 and was a professor […]

Jerry “Dennis” Lord passed away in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 19, 2023.  He was born January 17, 1943 to Mack and Lois Lord.  He grew up in Commence, Ga. and graduated from Brewton Parker Jr. College and the University of Georgia, to receive his masters and PHD in Geography. Dennis enjoyed playing golf. He was a remarkable […]

Dr. Ganesh Prasad Mohanty, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Our beloved Bapa, Ganesh, Bhai, Mausa, Jeju, Gana, Dada, and friend, Dr. Mohanty was a man of humility and love. He dedicated his life to uplifting others. From classical music to metallurgical science to coffee, Dr. Mohanty brought […]

Sandy Spring, Maryland – Dr. Mary Lynne Calhoun, 77, died peacefully on May 21, 2023, due to complications of heart failure. She was born in Huntington, WV, on June 15, 1945, the daughter of the late Boyd Jarrell and Mary Katherine Estler Jarrell. Survivors include her beloved husband of 55 years, Dr. Lawrence Gibson Calhoun; […]

Harris Alexander (Alex) Coffin Jr., died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Sonia, of 52 years (they were married in 1971 in Madison, GA); son, Jon Coffin (Dawn) and their children, Lucy, Harris and Sally of Fort Mill, SC; daughter, Anna Hunter (Chris) and their children, […]

Dr. Edward (Ed) Fulton Menhinick passed away on April 19, 2023 at the age of 87. Son of the late Howard Kenneth Menhinick and Dorothea Fulton Menhinick. Ed was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 18, 1935. He was the oldest of two boys and is survived by his brother Bob Menhinick. Ed was happily […]