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Sis. Doretha L. Leak

Your prayers, calls, cards, text messages, emails, visits and expressions of love and sympathy are sincerely appreciated by the family of Sister Doretha Lightsey Leak, who transitioned on Monday, October 12, 2026. She will be sorely missed by family, Sister Michelle Hill, granddaughter, 1710 Woodvalley Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216; 704.392.1260; Ms. Pamela Hill, daughter, 5532 Livingston Drive, Fayetteville NC http://28311.mr Patrick Leak, grandson, 11532 Shimmering Lake Drive Charlotte NC 28214. Professional Services: Alexander Funeral Home, 1424 Statesville Avenue Charlotte NC 28206; (704) 333-1167. Omega Omega Service (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority): Friday, October 23, 2026 @10:30 a.m., Friendship M.B.C. 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte NC 28216. Public Visitation: Friday, October 23, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m., Friendship M.B.C. 3301 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte NC 28216 Celebration of Life & Homegoing: Friday, October 23, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m. Friendship M.B.C. 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte NC 28216

Sis. Hattie M. Leeper "Chatty Hattie"

Your prayers, calls, cards, text messages, e-mails and many other expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Sis. Hatiya Dunlap, granddaughter of Sis. Hattie M. Leeper “Chatty Hattie” (2412 Twinfield Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216-4261 – 678-629-7302) granddaughters, Liah Caravalho and TiSarah McGowan of Seattle, WA; and great-granddaughter Madison Dunlap as they prepare to celebrate the life, legacy and love of Sister Hattie Massey Leeper “Sis. Chatty Hatty” who transitioned from earth to Glory on October 13, 2026. Funeral Home: Grier Funeral Service – 115 John McCarroll Dr. Charlotte, NC 28216, Mr. Joseph Jones, Director – 704-332-7109 Visitation: Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 10 am – 10:45 am – 3301 Sanctuary Eastern Star Debra Chapter 423 Ritual – 11:00 – 3301 Sanctuary Celebration: Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 11:30 am – 3301 Sanctuary

Sis. Peggy Trimble

Your prayers, calls, cards, text messages, e-mails and expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Mr. Donald Mozer, grandson ((6764 McFarland Ave., El Paso, TX 79932 – 785-375-6055), daughter, Sis. Lisa Moser and family as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of his beloved grandmother, the late Sis. Peggy Trimble, who transitioned on September 27, 2026. Funeral Home: Bunch Johnson Funeral Home – 705 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677 – 704-873-7223 – Director, Mr. Will Troutman, Jr. – mailto:williamtroutman@sci-us.com Visitation -Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 – 10 am at the Bunch Johnson Funeral Home Chapel Celebration: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 – 11 am at the Bunch Johnson Funeral Home Chapel Interment: Oakwood Cemetery – 114 N. Oakwood Dr., Statesville, NC 28677

Bro. Ansley Paul

Your prayers, calls, cards, text messages, e-mails and expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Sis. Sheris Paul, son Ansley and Family (16033 Harbor Hill Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273 – 248-396-9670) as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of her husband and Ansley’s father, Brother Ansley Paul, who transitioned on September 23, 2026. Funeral Home: Alexander Funeral Home – 1424 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206 – 704-333-1167 Local Visitation: Alexander Funeral Home – Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 – 12 Noon until 6 p.m.: Family will greet friends 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Chapel Out of Town Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 – 12 Noon – 8 p.m. at Andrew Torregrossa & Sons Funeral Home – 275 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11234 Interment: Private Request: Prayer

Bro. Dwight L. Jones

Your prayers, calls, cards, texts, e-mails and other expressions of love and sympathy are appreciated by daughter, Ms. Theresa Ray and Family members (5213 Birchbark Lane, Charlotte, NC 28227 – 919-601-6131) of the Late Bro. Dwight L. Jones who transitioned on August 26, 2026. Funeral Home: Russell Funeral Home, 822 Carl Russell Ave., Winston Salem, NC 27101 – 336-722-3459 – mailto:rusfhomeobits@gmail.com Visitation: Memorial Service - Wed., Sept. 16, 2026 – 11:30 am at the 3301 Sanctuary Celebration: Memorial Service - Wed., Sept. 16, 2026 – 12 Noon at the 3301 Sanctuary Interment: Private Request: Repast

Sis. Amelia Roberts

Your prayers, calls, cards, text messages, e-mails and expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Sis. Marlen Morrow (4311 Hamilton Circle, Charlotte, NC 28216 – 704-891-3173), and the Family of the Late Sis. Amelia Roberts who transitioned on August 31, 2026, as they prepare to celebrate her life and legacy. Funeral Home: A.E. Grier & Sons Funeral Service – 2310 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206 – 704-377-4243 – A.E. Grier, III, and Allen Grier, Directors Visitation: Fri., Sept. 11, 2026 – 11 am at 3301 Sanctuary Celebration: Fri., Sept. 11, 2026 – 12 Noon at 3301 Sanctuary Interment: Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens

Deacon Edward Francis Fox

Your prayers, calls, cards, visits and expressions of love and sympathy are sincerely appreciated by by the family of Deacon Edward Francis Fox., who transitioned on August 22, 2026. He was the beloved father of Brother Juan and Sister Jenica Fox, grandfather of Taliyah, 6831 Linda Lake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215; (704) 568-8519. Professional Services: Grier Funeral Service – 115 John McCarroll Ave., Charlotte, NC 28216 704-332-7109, Mr. Basil Bratton, Director Public Visitation: Friday, September 4, 2026 @ 11:00a.m., Friendship M.B.C. 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte NC 28213 Celebration of Life & Homegoing: Friday, September 4, 2026 @ 12p.m. Friendship M.B.C. 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte NC 28216

06-12-2022 _ SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE _ 9_00 am _ Rev. Chad Armstrong _ Graduate Sunday _ Friendship

June 12, 2022

06-05-2022 _ POSITIVE HUMILITATION _ 9_00am _ Dr. Michelle A. Jones _ Friendship Charlotte

June 5, 2022 • Rev. Dr. Michelle A. Jones

Bro. Marc Benton Brewer

Your prayers, calls, cards, text messages, e-mails and expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by wife, Anissia; daughters, Bria and Talia, in-laws Bro. George & Sis. Linda Smith, sisters-in-law, Leslie Brown and Risa Dudley, as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Bro. Marc Benton Brewer who transitioned August 18, 2026. Funeral Home: Roseboro Mortuary & Crematory – 4300 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC 28269 – 704-509-1550 – Director: Kenya Chiles Visitation: 11 am – Wed., Sept. 2, 2026 at the 3301 Sanctuary Celebration: 12 Noon – Wed., Sept. 2, 2026 at the 3301 Sanctuary Interment: Private

Bro. Ernest C. Harris, Sr.

Your prayers, calls, cards, e-mails, text messages and expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Sis. Lenora Harris, Bro. Ernest C. Harris, Jr. and Family (5521 Cutshaw Court, Charlotte, NC 28215) as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of the Late Bro. Ernest Clay Harris, Sr. who transitioned on August 18, 2026. Funeral Home: Roseboro Mortuary & Crematory – 430 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 29269 – 704-509-1550 – Director: Danielle Roseboro Visitation: 12 Noon – August 29, 2026 – Roseboro Mortuary Chapel Celebration: 1 p.m. – August 29, 2026 – Roseboro Mortuary Chapel

05-29-2022 _ SUNDAY SERMON _ 9_00am _ Rev. Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Jr. _ Friendship Charlotte

May 29, 2022 • Dr. Clifford A. Jones Sr.

05-22-2022 _ FINDING ME _ 9_00am _ Dr. Michelle A. Jones _ Friendship Charlotte

May 22, 2022

Sis. Eula Mae Thomas

Your prayers, calls, cards, visits and expressions of love and sympathy are sincerely appreciated by daughters Sister Melinda Brunson – 4816 Eagle Creek Dr., Charlotte, NC 28269 – 704-906-2648, Sister Angela Hines – 1320 Kersey Glen Ln., Charlotte, NC 28216 – 980-938-9253 and Ms. Margarita Wilde as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of their mother, the Late Sis. Eula Mae Thomas who transitioned on August 10, 2026. Funeral Home: Grier Funeral Service – 115 John McCarroll Dr. Charlotte, NC 28216 – 704-332-7109 – Mr. Basil Bratton, Director Visitation: 11 am – August 21, 2026 – 3301 Sanctuary Celebration: 12 Noon – August 21, 2026 – 3301 Sanctuary Interment: Gethsemane Cemetery & Memorial Gardens

Deacon Dr. Jeffrey B. Leak

Your prayers, cards, calls, visits, e-mails, text messages and expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by wife, Sis. Renee’ Leak, daughter, Jaelyn, son, Rylan (6930 Sweetfield Dr., Huntersville, NC 28078 – 704-458-3536), sister, Rita L. Franklin and sister-in-law Rachelle Anthony as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of their husband, father, brother and brother-in-law, Deacon Dr. Jeffrey Bernard Leak who transitioned on Monday, June 29, 2026. Funeral Home: A.E. Grier and Sons Funeral Home – Mr. Artie Grier – 2310 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206 – 704-377-4243 Visitation: July 7, 2026 – 11:00 am at 3301 Beatties Ford Road Sanctuary Celebration: July 7, 2026 – 12 Noon at 3301 Beatties Ford Road Sanctuary Interment: Gethsemane Memorial Gardens

05-15-22 _SEEING THE DYING THIEF IN A NEW LIFE_ 900am _Rev. Harry L Tyson _ Friendship CLT

May 15, 2022

05-08-22 - MOTHER'S THE HEART OF HUMANITY _ 9_00 am _ Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr. _ Friendship CLT

May 8, 2022

Sis. Lorraine A. Orr

Your prayers, calls, cards, visits, texts, e-mails and many other expressions of love and sympathy are sincerely appreciated by daughter, Lynn White Tatum (5 Knights Crossing, Newark, DE 19711 – 609-367-4140) son, Elliot White (9225 Inverness Bay Rd., Charlotte, NC 28278 – 704-293-0843) and family as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of their beloved mother, the Late Lorraine White Orr, who transitioned on June 28, 2026. Funeral Home: Alexander Funeral Home – 1424 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206 – 704-333-1167 Omega Omega: Service – Delta Sigma Theta at 10:45 am Visitation: July 11, 2026 – 11 am – 3301 Sanctuary Celebration: July 11, 2026 – 12 Noon – 3301 Sanctuary Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery-West

Sis. Juanita McCalvin

Your prayers, calls, cards, visits and expressions of love and sympathy are sincerely appreciated by by the family of Sister Juanita McCalvin, who transitioned on June 28, 2026. She was the beloved wife to Brother Samuel McCalvin, 7607 Meadow Grove Drie, Waxhaw, NC 28173 (704) 776-1335, for 63 years. Funeral Home: Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, NC 28104. Public Visitation: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m., Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services, Matthews, NC Memorial Celebration of Life & Legacy: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 12pm Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services, Matthews, NC Interment: Private

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