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Stanton Lewis Rich , 57
Stan Rich, of Charlotte, N.C. went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 8, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Charlotte, NC, Stan graduated from South Mecklenburg High School in 1970, where he excelled in athletics. Stan owned and operated a landscaping and handyman business until he became ill. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Rich and father, Melvin Rich. Stan is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Edward Rich and wife, Crystal; daughter, Amy Price and husband, Lane; along with five grandchildren who were the joy of his life. Stan will best be remembered for his giving heart. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Stan's life at J.B. Tallent Funeral Service, 1937 Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 with Pastor Bobby Helms, officiating.

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

Donations in honor of Stan may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.


Milton DeLane Price , 74
Cornelius - Mr. Price, of Cornelius, died March 6, 2010. He was born on March 31, 1935 in Iredell County to the late Avery and Wilma Price. He is survived by his son, Steven Price of Charlotte; daughter, Suzanne Hardwick of Mooresville; 2 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Price.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Community Cemetery. Raymer Funeral Home is serving the family. www.raymerfuneralhome.org.


Thomas J. Norby, Jr. , 59
Mr. Norby, of Charlotte, died March 7, 2010. A visitation with the family will be held at Harry and Bryant Company, 500 Providence Rd., on Wednesday, March 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. The memorial service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he was a member, 1000 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC, on Thursday, March 11, at 4:30 p.m. Tom was a much beloved husband and father, a brilliant man dedicated to his work and a giving man whose family meant everything to him. He had a long and distinguished career as a trusted financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he was also educated at the Securities Industry Association Institute at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He loved driving, photography, and spending time with his wife and son. He served on the board of directors for Community Link, a United Way agency, and on the board of governors for Crown Athletic Club, and was treasurer of the Charlotte Business Roundtable.

He is survived by wife Paula Norby; stepson R. Page Tinsley and his wife, Julie Funderburk of Charlotte; mother, Pauline Cain Norby of Orlando, FL; brother, Robert Brent Norby and his wife, Julie Bullard Norby of Orlando, FL; nephew Julian Lucas 'Luke' Norby and nieces Alexandra Leigh Norby and Elizabeth Victoria 'Lizzie' Norby.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials in his honor be given to the Annual Fund for the College, College of Arts and Sciences, UNC Chapel Hill, Gift Processing, PO Box 309, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-0309. Condolences may be sent to harryandbryantfuneralhome.com .


Robert Hill , 84
Charlotte - Mr. Hill, of Charlotte, NC, died Sunday March 7, 2010. Mr. Hill was born on August 25, 1925 in Amarillo, TX, served in the Normandy D-Day Invasion with the 79th Infantry Division, US Army and earned 2 battle medals and 2 Purple Hearts. Post war, Mr. Hill joined IBM where he worked for 34 years until his retirement. He is survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth 'Libby', their daughter Elaine, sons Gregg and Kent, and 6 grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 10,at Forest Lawn East in Matthews. Heritage Funeral Home in Matthews is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society .


James Harold Helms, 80
Mr. Helms, of Holden Beach, NC, formerly of Charlotte, NC, died Friday morning, March 5, 2010 at home. Harold was the son of the late Samuel Helms and Annie Griffin Helms. Harold was born and raised in Union County, NC, later lived in Charlotte and then Kannapolis, and moved to Holden Beach when he was about 64 years old. Harold worked for many years for Ray Roofing Co. He is survived by his wife Marcelle, son James Lester Helms, daughter Judy Gaile Helms Omans, step daughter Nina Phillips Wayne, step sons Danny and Terry Phillips, brothers Olin 'Pete' and Roger Helms and sisters Shirley Helms Titman, Jeanette Helms Yandle, Bobbie Helms Hardin and Brenda Helms Slaughter Perkens. Harold was preceded in death by his mother and father, sisters Virginia Helms, Louise Helms Rudasill Bell, and Edith Helms Wright, and brother Hoyte Helms.

A grave side service will be on Tuesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at West Lawn Cemetery in China Grove, NC.


Jeffrey Todd Burris
Charlotte - Mr. Burris went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2010. Todd was born May 6, 1970 in Charlotte, NC, son of Bryce J. Burris and the late Linda J. Dixon. Todd was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include his father, Bryce J. Burris and wife, Brenda; sisters, Kathy Lowery and husband, J P, Charlotte, NC, Beverly Davis, Pageland, SC and stepsister, Jennifer O'Brien, Charlotte, NC; and 3 nieces, Alisha Lowery, Cristen and Courtney Davis.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at the Latin American Church on the Hickory Grove Baptist Campus with Rev. John Harrill officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 6050 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215. J.B. Tallent Funeral Service is assisting the Burris Family.


Patricia Billie Bunnell Andrews , 89
Mrs. Andrews, of Charlotte, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Patricia was born June 29, 1920 in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was one of eight children born to the late Victor and Daisy Perkins Bunnell. Mrs. Andrews was a registered nurse serving in the U.S. Army during WW II. She was stationed at Walter Reed Army Hospital and helped many wounded soldiers. Following her tour of duty in the U.S. Army, Patricia was recruited by a U.S. Oil Company and traveled to Saudi Arabia where she met her late husband, William Clifton Andrews. They were married for 36 years. Mrs. Andrews stayed active and swam with the Aqua Nuts at the Marion Diehl Center and she also enjoyed art. Patricia worked in water colors, pastels and oils. Many of her paintings were donated to local churches for charity auctions. Mrs. Andrews was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, where she had many friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Survivors include her daughters, Abby Andrews of Charlotte, NC and Becky Andrews of Redding CA; son, Bill Andrews and wife Betsy of Longwood, FL; granddaughters, Meg Rush and husband, Adam of Boston, Mass and Carolyn Andrews of Nashua, NH; sisters, Ann Pennington of Van Nuys, CA and Mary Hoven of Payson, AZ and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service for Mrs. Andrews will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Interment will be in Newman Swamp Cemetery following the service at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening March 9, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 4622 Nations Crossing Road, Charlotte, NC 28217. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service 1111 East Blvd. Please share condolences online at www.hankinswhittington.com.


Mrs. Kathleen Richards, 57
Mrs. Kathleen Richards, 57, of Charlotte, died March 9, 2010. Long & Son Mortuary Service is serving the Richards Family.


Mr. Paul J. Reid, 23
Mr. Paul J. Reid, 23, of Charlotte, died March 7, 2010. Funeral 11:30am, visitation 11am, Friday, Alexander Funeral Home. Burial will be private.