All Obituaries

Marina Pikulik, age 42, went to be with Lord, Monday, June 7, 2021 at Novant Health Medical Center in Matthews, NC after a long and difficult illness. Marina was born on Wednesday, March 21, 1979 to Gennady and Luba (Timkin) Syrnichenko Marina was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend who loved to cook and bake and was always kind and caring. In February of 1992 she came to the United States of America with her family. They lived in several states around the country until settling in...

Danny Lee Pitchford, age 57, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Danny was born on Thursday April 9, 1964 to Dwight and Donna (Eudy) Pitchford and was a self employed landscaper and lawn maintenance worker serving the Charlotte metro area. Danny was a loving son, brother and uncle who liked to fish, watch old western movies, his beloved Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR Racing. He was predeceased by his Mom and Dad. Left to cherish his memory are his Brother Donald R Pitchford and...

 Juan Antonio Castillo Fuentes, Age 71,passed away at Atrium Health Medical Center in Charlotte Saturday May 22, 2021. He was born May 4, 1950 in Poloros, La Union, El Salvador to Juan Francisco Castillo and Santos Fuentes and was married to Mariana Garcia de Castillo. Juan was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and was a faithful member at Iglesia Evangelica Apostoles y Profetas Alfa y Omega in Charlotte. He was...

Janet James Austin, age 76, went to be with her Lord on May 22, 2021 while at Atrium Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born in Monroe, North Carolina where she remained for her entire life. Janet married Robert Austin who was the true love of her life and they spent 54 years together. Janet obtained a masters degree and was a teacher for her professional career until she retired and became a homemaker.   Services will be private and held at the convenience of her...

Edward Testa, age 80, went to be with his Lord on May 21, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements for Edward are still ongoing and will be announced.

Judith Black, age 69, of Monroe, North Carolina slipped into the arms of her Lord on May 19, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family. Judith had an infectious smile and a true love for life. She loved watching her favorite television shows, "The Waltons" and "Everyone Loves Raymond," while being covered with her Granddogs, Riley, Ozzy, Harley, Gracie, Odin and Luna. She found equal joy in sitting in front of the television cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles with...

Luba Syrnichenko, age 71, formerly of Charlotte, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 16th, 2021. She was born in December of 1949 in Tara, Russia where she grew up. She was a devout christian and was baptised in her community baptist church in 1967. She continued to live and be an impactful part of her church until she met and married Gennady Syrnichenko in 1969 and moved to Jambyl, Kazakhstan, to start their family. She continued to be an active member of her newfound church in...

Frank Alex Hubbard was born March 3, 1956 and was reunited with his Lord on May 12, 2021. Services and arrangements are pending and will be announced soon. 

Patricia Lorain Owens, 83, of Matthews, NC went to be with the Lord, Tuesday evening at Novant Health of Matthews. Patricia was born to Charles and Elvie (Brawner) Owens on Thursday December 16, 1937 in Bostonia CA, now known as El Cajon, CA. She was employed at the General Dynamics Convair Facility in San Diego, CA as a Human Resource Associate for 31 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Indian Trail, NC. Patricia was predeceased by her parents and her sister Linda...