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 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 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

Ways of Life: Guided by his true identity

Also remembered: A longtime special education teacher at CMS; an art educator at Spirit Square and a preschool teacher; a head usher at Ovens Auditorium; a woodwind player for the Charlotte Symphony

Jan 27, 2026

Ways of Life: A cure for a bad day

Also remembered: A teacher at Rama Road and Merry Oaks elementary schools; a longtime piano and organ teacher; a city attorney and jogger; the owner of a toxicology business and a ranked tennis player

Jan 20, 2026

Ways of Life: She was always 'booked and busy'

Also remembered: Founder of J.R. Cole Industries; a lawyer and advocate for feeding the hungry in Charlotte; an interpreter at CLT

Jan 13, 2026