FMBC Members Bereavement List

Bro. Reginald D. Morehead

Your prayers, calls, cards and many expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Mrs. Jennie Green-Morehead and daughter, Ms. Bliss Green-Morehead (6841 Van De Rohe Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215 - 704-560-5672) as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of their husband and father, Bro. Reginald D. Morehead, who transitioned on Dec. 4, 2024. -- Funeral Home: Alexander Funeral Home - 1424 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206 - 704-333-1167 Ms. Betty Stitt, Director -- Omega Omega Service - 10:45 am - Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 @ 3301 -- Visitation: 11 am -Thurs., Dec. 19, 2024 - 3301 Sanctuary -- Celebration: 12 Noon - Thurs., Dec. 19, 2024 - 3301 Sanctuary -- Interment: Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, NC

Bro. Charles A. Lark, Sr.

Your prayers, calls, cards and many expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Sis. Nettie Lark and Family (5828 Swanston Drive, Charlotte, NC - 704-340-3862) as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of her husband and family Patriarch, Bro. Charles A. Lark, who transitioned on November 30, 2024. --Funeral Home: Long and Son Mortuary - 2312 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 - 704-394-1111 - Mr. Brian Clyburn, Director --Visitation: Thurs., Dec. 12, 2024 - 9:30 am - 3301 Sanctuary --Celebration: Thurs., Dec. 12, 2024 - 10:30 am - 3301 Sanctuary --Interment: Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC

Sis. Thelmetia A. Bynum

Your prayers, cards, calls and many expressions of love and sympathy are sincerely appreciated by the Bynum Family (Deacon Emeritus Raleigh, Sr., Raleigh, Jr., Bro. Zerrick and Sis. Monja Bynum-Parker - 5237 Downing Creek Dr., Charlotte, NC 28269 - 704-231-1897) as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of their wife and mother, the Late Sis. Thelmetia Argrett Bynum who transitioned on November 25, 2024. --Funeral Home: Alexander Funeral Service - 1424 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206 - 704-333-1167 - Mr. Corey Gaddy, Director --Visitation: 10:45 am Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Omega Omega Service 11:02 am - Girlfriends Memorial Service -- Public Visitation: 11:20 am -- Celebration: 12 Noon at 3301 Sanctuary Interment: Private

Deacon Emeritus Kenneth H. Chambers

Your prayers, calls, cards, visits and the many loving expressions of sympathy are truly appreciated by the Chambers Family (wife, Sis. Grace Chambers, daughters, Sis. Carla Chambers Stanback, Sis. Senetra Chambers Williams, and son, Bro. Cedric Chambers- 3208 Banbury Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216 - 704-877-3340) as they prepare to celebrate the life and rich legacy of their husband and father, The Late Deacon Emeritus Kenneth H. Chambers, who transitioned on November 23, 2024. --Blackwell Funeral Home - 1292 Rauhut St., Burlington, NC 27217 - Mr. Faiger Blackwell, Director --Public Visitation: Saturday, November 30, 2024 - 2 pm-4 pm - 3301 Sanctuary --Visitation: Monday, December 2, 2024 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am - 3301 Sanctuary --Celebration: Monday, December 2, 2024 - 12 Noon - 3301 Sanctuary --Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery - West

Sis. Linda P. Smith

Your prayers, calls, cards and loving expressions of sympathy are appreciated by son, Bro. Brian Smith and family (6340 Fresh Wind Ave., Charlotte, NC 28212 - 336-407-2868) as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of his mother, Sis. Linda Parrott Smith, who transitioned on Nov. 18, 2024. --Funeral Home: Grier Funeral Service - Rev. Brad Humphrey - 115 John McCarroll Dr., Charlotte, NC 28216 - 704-332-7109 --Visitation: 11 am - Nov. 30, 2024 - 3301 Sanctuary --Celebration: 12 Noon - Nov. 30, 2024 - 3301 Sanctuary --Interment: Sharon Memorial Park and Crematory

Sis. Dorothy Shipman

Your prayers, calls, cards and loving expressions of sympathy are truly appreciated by the Shipman Family (daughters, Sis. Pamula Grier - 1429 Moretz Ave., Charlotte, NC 28216, Sis. Aleana "Candace" Shipman - 1903 Russell Street and sister, Mrs. Vennie Jones) as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of Sister Dorothy Mae Green Shipman, who transitioned on November 18, 2024. --Funeral Home: Alexander Funeral Home - 1424 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206 - 704-333-1167 --Public Viewing: Wed., Nov. 27, 2024 - 4 pm - 6 pm at the funeral home --Celebration: Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 - 11 am - Alexander Memorial Chapel

Sis. Mary G. Phifer

Your prayers, calls, cards and expressions of sympathy and love are sincerely appreciated by the family of the Late Sister Mary Gregory Phifer, who transitioned into glory on November 5, 2024. Sister Phifer is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Tameka Gilmore, 4226 Falls Lake Drive SW, Concord, NC 28025 (704) 957-7072 and son, Mr. Jeffrey Phifer, 1003 Johnson Street, Charlotte, NC 28206. --Funeral Home: Richmond Funeral Home, 1929 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 399-2664 --Visitation: Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 12p.m., Friendship M.B.C., 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte NC 28216 --Celebration: Friday, November 15, 2024 @ 1p.m., Friendship M.B.C. --Interment: Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens

Sis. Linette P. Fox

Your prayers, calls, cards and expressions of sympathy and love are sincerely appreciated by Bro. Ed Fox, Jenica Fox and Bro. Juan Fox (6831 Linda Lake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215 - 704-308-8398) as they prepare to thank God, celebrate and commemorate the life of Bro. Fox's faithful wife and Bro. Juan's and Jenica's beloved mother, the Late Sis. Linette Pratt Fox who transitioned on Friday, November 1, 2024. --Funeral Home: Grier Funeral Service - 115 John McCarroll Drive., Charlotte, NC 28216 - 704-332-7109 - Ms. Tracey M. Cartwright, Director - mailto:tracey@grierfuneralservice.com --Visitation: Wed., Nov. 13, 2024 - 10 am - 3301 Sanctuary --Celebration: Wed., Nov. 13, 2024 - 11 am - 3301 Sanctuary --Interment: 2 p.m. - Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC

Bro. Trevor A. Watkins

Your prayers, calls, cards and expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Sister Cheryl S. Watkins and Brother Trevor Watkins, Jr. [(704.365-5189) 334 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28211] as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of their beloved husband and father in a Memorial Service for Brother Trevor Anthony Watkins, Sr, who transitioned October 25, 2024. --Funeral Home: Roseboro’s Mortuary and Crematory, Inc, 4300 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269 (704) 509-1550 --Visitation: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 12 p.m. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 --Celebration of Life: Friday, November 8, 2024 @ 1p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte NC 28216 --Interment: St. Michael’s Parish, Barbados, BWI

Sis. Katrina M. Costner

Your prayers, calls, cards and expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Sister Ariana (980.643.2272) and Brother Veryl Costner (336.682.9135) and Family [2049 Garnette PL Charlotte NC 28216] as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of a beloved mother and grandmother, Sister Katrina Mary Costner, who transitioned October 11, 2024 in Charlotte. --Funeral Home: Costner Funeral Home, 2425 West Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 864-6787 --Visitation: Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte NC 28216 --Celebration: Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 12:00 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church --Interment: Rose Memorial Cemetery, 1219 N. Moore Street, Gastonia, NC

Bro. Rev. Althier (Al) Jones

Your prayers, calls, cards and expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Ms. Stephanie Fields and Family [10212 Billingham Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269 (240) 280-6791] as she and family prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of their father and grandfather, Reverend Althier (Al) Jones, who transitioned October 6, 2024. --Funeral Home: Long and Son Mortuary, 2312 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 – 704-394-1111 Fax: 394-1316 (Mr. Palmer Dupree in charge) mailto:longsmortuary@carolina.rr.com --Visitation: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m., Friendship M.B.C., 3301 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 --Celebration: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 12:00 p.m., Friendship M.B.C. --Interment: Oaklawn Cemetery, 1626 Oaklawn Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216

Bro. Dale Emerson, Sr.

Your prayers are requested for the family of Brother Dale Emerson, Sr. who transitioned on September 25, 2024. Celebration of life and legacy was on Thursday, October 10, 2024, 10:00 am at the Roseboro’s Mortuary & Crematory, 4300 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269. Interment private. Cards may be forwarded to the home address: 5215 Glenlea Walk Lane, Charlotte, NC 28216.

Bro. Rance Jackson

Your prayers, cards, calls, visits and many expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by daughter, Ms. Chanel Jackson and family (10722 Claremont Pl. Huntersville, NC 28078 - 404-484-5508) as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of the Late Bro. Rance McKinley Jackson, who transitioned on Sept. 16, 2024. --Funeral Home: Long and Son Mortuary - 2312 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC - Mr. Palmer Dupree --Visitation: Tues., Sept. 24, 2024 - 11 am - 3301 Sanctuary --Celebration: Tues., Sept. 24, 2024 - 12 Noon - 3301 Sanctuary --Interment: Oaklawn Cemetery

Bro. Charles H. Chapman

Your prayers, calls, cards and kind expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by daughters, Sisters Charlese Chapman (5316 Harris Cove Dr., Charlotte, NC 28269 - 704-858-6065 - mailto:marie3171026@gmail.com) and Christal Chapman-Hill (7618 Meridale Forest Dr., Charlotte, NC 28269 - 919-539-2474 - mailto:jcsugrad98@yahoo.com) as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of their father, Deacon Emeritus Charles H. Chapman, who transitioned on September 16, 2024. --Funeral Home: A.E. Grier & Sons Funeral Service - 2310 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206 - 704-377-4243 Messrs. Artie and Alan Grier, Directors --Visitation: Mon., Sept. 23, 2024 - 12 Noon - 3301 Sanctuary --Celebration: Mon., Sept. 23, 2024 - 1 pm - 3301 Sanctuary --Interment: Private --Family Request: Prayer

Sis. Vonda C. Frazier

Your prayers, calls, cards and expressions of love and sympathy are truly appreciated by Bro. Ron, Ronald, Rashad, Riana, Ryan and Roderick (9108 Crosstimbers Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215 - Bro. Ron - 980-722-6446) as they prepare to celebrate the life and legacy of their wife and mother, Sister Vonda Cureton Frazier, who transitioned on September 10, 2024. --Funeral Home - Alexander Funeral Home - 1424 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206 - 704-333-1167 - Mr. Alfred Alexander, Director --Visitation: Tues., Sept. 17, 2024 - 10 am at the 3301 Sanctuary --Celebration: Tues., Sept. 17, 2024 - 11 am at the 3301 Sanctuary --Interment: Oaklawn Cemetery

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church - North Carolina