The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 4, 2008 at McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel. The memorial service to celebrate the life of Ronnie will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Reverend Peggy Bridgers will be officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. His nephews, Scott Gardner, Jeff Gardner, Derrick Gardner, Grant Gardner, Jackie Lance, Eddie Donaldson, Jason Donaldson and Khevin Sherrill, will serve as honorary pallbearers. Survivors include his wife, Billie; daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Perry Beaver; son, DeRon Gardner; three precious grandchildren who had him completely wrapped around their fingers and toes, Jonathan, Gracie and Hannah; buddy, Duke E. Dog; seven grand kitties; two brothers, Bill Gardner (Margaret) and Mike Gardner (Sherry), all of Charlotte; sister, Judy Lance of Kannapolis; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, especially Uncle Dub and Aunt Willie Gibson of Mooresville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gardner was preceded in death by two brothers, Brucie Gardner and Dickie Gardner; and three sisters, Cecila Donaldson, Kay Warren and Sammie Dean Gardner.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Charlotte, 2700 Toomey Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203 or to a charity of the donor's choice.

You may join in celebrating the life of Ronnie Gardner by visiting his memorial at www.MeM.com. Through the personal Guest Book on this site, you are invited to share your thoughts and memories with his family. Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Charlotte, NC 28227 (704-545- 4864).

Paul E Halberstadt, Sr. , 93
Mr. Halberstadt, of Raleigh NC, formerly of Charlotte, died June 28th at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. He was born June 12, 1915 in Fayette, Missouri, to the late W. L. and Lottie Brands Halberstadt. Paul was a graduate of Staunton Military Academy, then attended the University of Michigan. He served as sales manager for several non- monument cemeteries before becoming affiliated with the family owned Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC. Later he became president of Sharon and of Providence Memorial Association. He was a past president of the NC State Cemetery Association, was active in the Charlotte Lion's Club, a past commander of the Charlotte Power Squadron, and a member of the Commodore Yacht Club. During WWII, Paul served as a volunteer with the US Coast Guard in New Orleans. Paul and his wife, Grace moved to Charlotte in 1949, and to River Hills Plantation in Lake Wylie, SC, in 1972. Paul served as president of the River Hills Association and was active in golf and the country club there. They moved to Florida in 1987, where they lived for 20 years, before moving to their current residence at Abbotswood in Raleigh, NC.

Paul is survived by a proud and loving family, including his wife of almost 68 years, Grace Howard Halberstadt; son William L. of Newark, DE, and his wife Annette; son Paul Jr, and his wife Sheridan of Lake Wylie, SC; grandson Steven and his wife Dixie of Raleigh, NC; granddaughter Nancy Halberstadt and her husband Paul Dumlao of Raleigh; and two great-grandsons Liam and Owen Halberstadt of Raleigh. Paul's optimism, business acumen, kindness and wonderful irrepressible sense of humor are greatly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held at Abbotswood in Raleigh on Thursday, July 3rd. Interment and private memorial service will be at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, at a future date. Funeral arrangements were assisted by National Cremation Services in Raleigh.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund (www.heartlandhospicefund.org ), your local hospice, or to fund childhood cancer research via St. Baldricks (www.stbaldricks.org/get_invo lved).

Mr. Jesse James Hillie, 81
Jesse James Hillie , of Charlotte, died June 26, 2008. Funeral 1pm, visitation 12noon, Thursday, W.L. Truesdale Memorial Funeral Parlor-Sugar Creek Chapel; burial, Charlotte Memorial Park.

Grace Roberts Howard
Mrs. Howard, 86, of Davidson, passed away Monday, June 30, 2008 at the Pines in Davidson. Born September 26, 1921 in Mooresville, she was the daughter of the late Henry McCamic and Margaret Elizabeth Walters Roberts. She was a retired secretary from Mac Truck and a member of Grace Covenant in Cornelius.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Mitchell Howard; son, Vann Mitchell Howard; sisters, Mackey Lawter, Mabel Cashion, Belle Roberts, Ruth Robinson; brother, Hoyle Roberts. She is survived by her children, Margaret H. Carpenter and Joel R. Howard; sister, Sarah Lee; grandchildren, Jennifer Morgan Edwards and Clinton Vann-Mitchell Howard; great grandchildren, Sydney Elizabeth Edwards and Ashley Grace Edwards.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 2 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Pines. The family will celebrate her life at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Cavin- Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Davis officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Howard Family.

Martha Johnston Moore
Mrs. Moore, 90, of Brown Summit, NC, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Monday, June 30, 2008. Martha was born in Charlotte on November 1, 1917 to the late James Gilliam Johnston and the late Susan Alma Guy Johnston. For 59 years she was the beloved wife of the late George Sorrelle Moore. Mrs. Moore was a long time resident of Greensboro and member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was known for her love of and skill in the needle arts. She was always generous in sharing her talents and love.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her son, George Sorrelle Moore, Jr. and his wife Linda Moore of Mount Pleasant, NC; her daughter, Susan Moore Manning and her husband Robert Manning, Jr. of Midlothian, Virginia; her daughter, Blair Moore Stetson of Greensboro, NC; her daughter, Gill Moore Cook of Kernersville, NC; and her daughter, Jane Moore Parenteau and her husband Ray Parenteau of Brown Summit, NC; six grandchildren, Catherine A. Stetson, Thomas A. Moore (Christine), R. Edwin Manning III (Tracy), Meredith S. Walker (Don), Leslie P. Cole (Billy), and Anna M. Manning; and four great-grandchildren, Billy Peyton Cole, Hannah Walker, John Thomas Moore and Daulton Manning. Her son-in- law Richard Stetson and her grandson Patrick Manning predeceased her. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3 at Grace United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made toward Parkinson's Research, Grace United Methodist Church, Queen's University or Cold Springs United Methodist Church. Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home N. Elm St. is assisting the family.

Laura Denise Parker
Miss Parker, 52, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on June 29, 2008. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at Chelsea Church of God in Chelsea, AL.

She is survived by her father, Willie J. Parker; brothers, Jim and Jerry Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Harold Morris Reynolds 'Speck' , 86
Mr. Reynolds, of Charlotte, died June 30, 2008 at his residence. A service to celebrate his life will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Forest Lawn West Funeral Home, Mr. Gene Boatwright officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn West Cemetery.

Mr. Reynolds was born March 9, 1922 in Lee County, SC, son of the late Robert Henry and Mae Belle Huntley Reynolds. He served in the US Army during WWII, was a member of the Shiloh Conference Led Truelight Church and attended the Rocky River Church and was formerly with Reynolds Construction Company. Mr. Reynolds was an avid fisherman and loved to walk and also loved a game of pool.
Surviving are daughters, Kathie Reynolds of Seattle Washington and Jo Reynolds of Charlotte; sons, Barry Reynolds and Morris Reynolds and wife, Gail, all of Charlotte and Ed Reynolds and wife, Helen of Indian Land, SC; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren, sister, Eunice Orr of Charlotte; brothers, Norman Reynolds and wife, Doris and Earl Reynolds and wife, Evelyn, all of Mint Hill, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Reynolds and brothers, Dewitt, Ira, and Henry Reynolds.

'Did you know him? You would have loved him. This man called 'Speck'. A man with the heart of a lion and the hands of a lamb. One that was simply unshakeable by life and able to stay the course. He refused to complain about himself or others. He just went about his business. The business of loving someone (and the same someone) for some sixty years. He loved her long and strong, literally to the ends of the earth. The business of taking care of his 'Dot' when she was riddled with dementia. The business of providing for his family by any means necessary. It did not matter what the physical conditions of a job were, or what it exacted from him as long as it did it's job, he did his. The business of showing his five children that they could always count on him for anything. Whatever he could do, he did do and he did it with such humility that it could be a little unsettling. I'm sure every child thinks their Dad is the greatest, strongest, most competent, but Dad you really shined. You were quite simply, 'The Best'. Just better, better than all the rest and I don't think my heart will ever feel the same. Love Barry, Kathie, Morris, Eddie and Jo.' Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Hospice, 324 N. McDowell St., Charlotte, NC 28204.

Arrangements by Forest Lawn West Funeral and Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC (704)395-0055. Following the service at the Cemetery, the family will gather at the home of a son, Barry Reynolds.

Jesse E. Robinson
Mr. Robinson, of Charlotte, passed on early Tuesday morning, July 1, 2008, surrounded by family at the White Oak Manor Nursing Facility. Mr. Robinson was a machinist at McCain and McGee Corporation and enjoyed retired life since age sixty-nine. He was the son of the late Earl and Mattie Robinson. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dot and Bessie, his wife, Jessie, and grandson, Richard. Mr. Robinson is survived by one son, Ronald Robinson of Charlotte, four daughters, Jerry Ramsey (Bobby) and June Jones of Fort Mill, Peggy Hall (Ray) of Fort Mill, and Barbara Mumpower of Matthews, as well as two stepdaughters, Carol Oxendine and Fonchette Sampson of Pembroke. Mr. Robinson leaves behind sixteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. McEwen Funeral Service Pineville Chapel is serving the Robinson family. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at McEwen Funeral Service, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210. Services will be held in the Pineville Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2008 with the Reverend Aubrey Smith officiating.

The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division, 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210 or Hospice and Palliative Care, 1420 E. Seventh St. Charlotte, NC 28204.

Rachel Winn Short
Mrs. Short, of Athens, GA, formerly of Charlotte, NC, was born April 29, 1930 and died Monday, June 30, 2008. She was the only child of the late James Harden Winn and Nellie Harris Winn. She lived in Athens until 1947 when she graduated from Athens High School. Mrs. Short graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO in 1949. She worked for Eastern Airlines from 1949 to 1958 in Reservations, as a Stewardess and at the Ticket Counter at the Piedmont Hotel.

She married Harold Short in 1956 and is survived by three sons and their families, Bill Short, wife Sally and children, Clay and Emma who live in Columbia, SC, Dr. Jim Short, wife Joan Hodges and children, Winn, Harris, Elizabeth and Annie, who live in Roxboro, NC, and Stan Short, wife Julie who live in Atlanta. Harold and Rachel lived in Atlanta, Chattanooga, Montgomery, Charlotte and back in Atlanta for 25 years while he was with Pontiac Division of General Motors. In 1999, they moved to Athens where she was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and a volunteer for St. Mary's Auxiliary and Botanical Gardens.

Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 3rd, 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Athens with Dr. John Kipp officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2nd at Bernstein Funeral Home.

The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 185 E. Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.

Joseph Walter Spencer , 84
Mr. Spencer, of Charlotte, NC, died Monday, June 31, 2008.
Joseph was born in Cumberland County, NC, on May 8, 1924, the son of Herman and Cora Stogner, Sr. He worked for many years as a butcher and lived in both Baltimore, Maryland, and Charlotte. Joseph loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

He is survived by two sons, Herman Stogner III and Steven Stogner; a brother, Lewis Stogner of Charlotte; two sisters, Sarah Cook of Woodberry, TN, and Virginia Deese of Concord, NC. He is further survived by numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, and his parents.

Private family services were held and the family has given Lowe Funeral Home of Matthews, 704-545-3553, the privilege of serving them.

Christine H. Starnes , 82
Mrs. Starnes, of Dillon, SC, formerly of Charlotte, NC, died Monday, June 30, 2008 at Regency Hospital in Florence after an illness. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in Dillon First Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held 4 p.m. at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Cooper Funeral Home, Dillon.

Born in Union County, NC, April 27, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Levi W. Helms and Maggie V. Laney Helms. She retired from Elder Care, and was the widow of the late Ancle A. Starnes.

Survivors include her daughters, Kay Coates of Dillon, Billie Helms of Belmont, NC, Elaine Carter of Monroe, NC, and Becky Young of Roseboro, NC; brothers, J.B. Helms and Wade Helms, both of Waxhaw, NC; 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter. Mrs. Starnes was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Starnes; brother, Isom Helms; and great grandchildren, Jonathon and Parker Eller.

Randy Robin Stikeleather 'Stike'
Mr. Stikeleather, 52, of Charlotte, died July 1, 2008 at Carolinas Medical Center after a year long battle with cancer.

He was born May 4, 1956, in Charlotte to Melva Moss Rodgers and the late Richard Eugene Stikeleather. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Roger Dale Stikeleather. In addition to his mother he is survived by his sons, James Robert, Brian Keith, and Chase Bradley Stikeleather and grandson, Peyton Alexander Stikeleather; brother, Richard Eugene Stikeleather; and sister Regena Elaine Biddle.

A graveside service will be held Thursday July 3, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church Cemetery 2020 Hillcrest Rd. York, SC 29745. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, July 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Westmoreland Baptist Church, 3205 Sam Wilson Rd. Charlotte, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Blumenthal Cancer Center, 1025 Morehead Medical Drive Charlotte, NC 28204.

Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington, 1111 East Blvd. Online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com .

Robin Lynette Roundtree Thorns
Ms. Thorns, 48, of Charlotte, died June 26, 2008. Memorial service will be 2 p.m., with visitation at 1 p.m. Thursday, at Zechariah Alexander Sr. Memorial Chapel. Alexander Funeral Home entrusted.

Barbara Lynn Whiteside , 90
Mrs. Whiteside, of Charlotte, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at her residence. She was the wife of the late James Whiteside, Jr. Mrs. Whiteside was a primary teacher in the Charlotte- Mecklenburg School System for a number of years. She was a member of the North Carolina Education Association and the Classroom Teachers Association. She was also a member of Cole Memorial United Methodist Church, the Christian Workers Circle, and the Open Door Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 3 at the McEwen Funeral Service Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 5 at Cole Memorial United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. the same day at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Rutherford County. Survivors include her three sons, Jim Whiteside III of Charlotte, NC, Don Whiteside and his wife Beverly of Harrisburg, NC, and George Whiteside of Ft. Myers, FL, and four grandchildren, Brooke, Kati, Scott, and Sam Whiteside.

Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, 1420 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.

Doris Louise Himmelreich Sevener
Mrs. Sevener, of Charlotte, went home to be with her Lord on June 28, 2008. She is survived by her husband Bruce, daughters Keicia Ferguson and Tracey Embry and spouses, four grandchildren and one great- grandchild. She is also survived by a sister, Paula Smith, and a mother-in-law, Phyllis Sevener.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Hospice & Palliative Care, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204