Margaret Mary Spillman Lepsig (Peggy), 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Peggy was born 1948 in Baltimore to parents Bernice Barry and Joseph Bussy Spillman Sr.  She attended St Francis University in Loretto, PA with a degree in French and Spanish. She later acquired her graduate’s degree at Duquesne College in Pittsburgh, PA for education. Peggy later went back to get another graduate degree in 1999 for Library...

Kathleen Hibner Keihani passed away peacefully on January 15th at the age of 73.  Kathy was born in Brooklyn, NY; the eldest of eight children by Harry and Peggy Hibner. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was called to be a nurse early in life, and this took her from New York to Washington, D.C. to pursue an education in nursing. While in nursing school in D.C Kathy met the love of her life. Kathy married Abbas Gfri Keihani, and their marriage...

Our beloved, Connie J. Houghland went home to Jesus on Thursday, December 30, 2021. In her final moments, she was surrounded by her loving family.  Connie was born on August 18, 1947 to Cora Lee and Walter Tolliver in Elizabethton, Tennessee. She was raised in Annapolis, Maryland and graduated Annapolis High School in 1965.  After high school, she worked for Arinc, a company owned by the airlines.  Connie, being an adventurous spirit, used her company’s airline...

Doris Nance Lewis passed into Glory on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born on December 01, 1920 during a pandemic. At 101 years old she lived a long, happy life in the Charlotte area. She was the youngest child of Henry and Lily Nance. Doris is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Margaret Pritchard, grandson, Michael A. Lewis, as well as her husband, Russell C. Lewis Sr. Along with her husband, they owned and operated Lewis’...

Wayne C. Mackenzie died on December 10, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was born on December 6, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA, the youngest child of the late Harry W.R. and Isabel Henderson (Craig) Mackenzie. After serving four years in the US Air Force, Wayne was employed for over 30 years as Physical Plant Manager for IBM. His strong work ethic and mentorship earned him recognition throughout his career.   Wayne married Janice Grier in1959. They had three children...

As many people knew her, Dede passed away in her home suddenly on December 29, 2021, at the young age of 68. Dede was born on January 26, 1953, as the youngest daughter of Wanda and Lee Risenhoover.   She spent her childhood at the Scotia, Redwood Mill in CA until a flood caused the family to move to Marysville CA. In High School she met the love of her life and eventual husband Fred Roland. She attended Chico State and graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor’s...

Betty Jo Pascucci Neumann of Midland, NC, died on December 9 in Dublin, OH. She was born April 4, 1936 in Danville, VA to the late Lottie and Frank Pascucci. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip, and her son, Stephen. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Neumann Meyer (Steve), son, David Neumann, brother Donald Pascucci, grandchildren, Katie Neumann and Michael and Mary Elizabeth Meyer.  Betty Jo attended George Washington High School and Averett College in Danville, VA....

Karen Anne Catlett Beckloff, 57, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2021 at Novant Hospice Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She was born on November 30, 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia, the daughter of David L. Catlett and Dolores Moore Catlett. Karen graduated from Central Virginia Community College in 1984, where she met her husband, Jonathan E. Beckloff.  They celebrated 36 years of marriage in July.  Proceeding her in death are both of her parents and...

Richard Harley “Bud” Hammond, Jr., 83, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away at home on December 23, 2021. He was born to the late Richard H. Hammond, Sr. and Kathleen Lyman Hammond on October 12, 1938 in Tampa, FL, and moved to Miami at an early age. He graduated from Coral Gables Senior High School and attended the University of Miami. He was President of RH Hammond Company, manufacturer of Dixie Lily food products in Hialeah, FL. Bud was also a member of the Biscayne Bay Masonic...

Rhonda Denise Carlton, 59, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 at North East Medical Center.  Rhonda was born June 19th 1962 in Charlotte to the late Delores and Samuel Maness. She is also preceded in death by her Sister Sandra Lee Maness, her Aunt Betty Joe Tanksley, Uncle William Culp and Uncle Michael Culp.  Rhonda was a loving Mother, Aunt, Grandmother, Great-Aunt, and Great-Grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends who she loved...