Ways of Life

A weekly obituaries newsletter telling the inspiring, thought-provoking and often-heartwarming stories of people in our community.

Ways of Life: His were God's hands

Also remembered: A French teacher at Charlotte Country Day; the founder of an in-house design and general contracting firm; a former commanding officer for the Charlotte Marine Reserve

Mar 31, 2026

Ways of Life: A life spent seeing what was out there

Also remembered: The founder of a cats-only vet clinic; a noted chef and food truck operator; the former general manager of The Observer; an African American who broke barriers in the business world

Mar 24, 2026

Ways of Life: A full life, to 106 years

Also remembered: The co-founder of Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy; a longtime Charlotte firefighter; a nationally recognized children’s advocate

Mar 17, 2026

Ways of Life: A life spent in giving solace

Also remembered: A foster mom to dozens of children; a founder of the Myers Park High School Alumni Association; a longtime police officer with CMS; a former Charlotte Fire captain

Mar 10, 2026

Ways of Life: A mom and squirrel saver

Also remembered: A home economist for Duke Power; a board member of various civic groups; a teacher of English and gifted students for decades

Mar 3, 2026

Ways of Life: Man behind the music

Also remembered: Highly respected plastic surgeon; a senior engineer at Southern Bell and communications director at Belk; an administrative assistant at East Meck; a founder of Metrolina Nephrology

Feb 24, 2026

Ways of Life: A cross-country trip planted the seed

Also remembered: An accomplished ballroom dancer; longtime YMCA staffer and camp director; an assistant principal at Alexander Graham Middle; a Scouting commissioner

Feb 17, 2026

Ways of Life: 'Truly and uniquely Florence'

Also remembered: Substance abuse worker for decades; head golf professional at Quail Hollow; longtime preschool teacher in several Charlotte schools; an accomplished Charlotte area DJ

Feb 10, 2026

Ways of Life: A runner known for his creativity and compassion

Also remembered: A woman active in local Democratic politics; a longtime geriatric nurse; an executive at a Pepsi bottling plant; a textile worker whose real love was fishing

Feb 3, 2026