Ways of Life

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

Ways of Life: A hard life, a heart softened before it was too late

Also remembered: An advocate for minority students enter legal professions; a former Charlotte City Council member; a longtime teacher at CMS

Oct 6, 2026

Ways of Life: He served JFK, Carter – and the town of Davidson

Also remembered: A 55-year employee of Sears Roebuck; an artist in the music industry known as 'Ennaut'; a gifted cook and restaurant owner

Sep 29, 2026

Ways of Life: He built buildings and much more

Also remembered: A female pioneer in the banking industry; a dean of chemistry at Johnson C. Smith; a librarian and president of the African American Genealogy Interest Group; an associate athletics director at UNCC

Sep 22, 2026

Ways of Life: Coach, friend and legend

Also remembered: A teacher's assistant and math lab teacher at CMS; a longtime PE teacher with CMS; an advocate for recycling and for women's causes in Charlotte.

Sep 15, 2026

Ways of Life: ‘She had it all, except for the years’

Also remembered: A noted electrician and businessman; a longtime cafeteria training manager with CMS; an architect whose work can be seen across Charlotte

Sep 8, 2026

Ways of Life: An ad exec with keen insights and a warm heart

Also remembered: A longtime officer with CMPD; an art teacher at Charlotte Country Day; the founder of Thomas Chapel Holiness Church; a guidance counselor at East Mecklenburg High School

May 19, 2026

Ways of Life: A man of endless curiosity and creativity

Also remembered: The founder of Living Waters; the founder of the Kopper Kettle restaurant; an inaugural member of the Carolina Panthers chain crew

May 12, 2026

Ways of Life: A child of SouthPark

Also remembered: A longtime firefighter with the Charlotte Fire Department; a leader in nursing in Charlotte; the founder of Mr. K’s Soft Ice Cream and Hamburger; the owner of Jung’s Laundry and Hong Kong East Restaurant

May 5, 2026

Ways of Life: Mining the memory bank

Also remembered: The national editor at The Charlotte Observer; a head nurse at the emergency room in Mercy Hospital; a longtime bus driver with CMS; an accountant and frequent speaker at tax conferences

Apr 28, 2026