All Obituaries

Lula Gwendolyn Cooke, age 86, was born Friday, February 18, 1938, in Lenoir, North Carolina, to Fred and Orilla Dover and passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, while under the care of Novant Health, Matthews, surrounded by the ones she loved dearly.   Gwen was a lady with impeccable taste. Her very appearance was evident of that trait. Her clothing and home were always in perfect order. She loved crafts, needlepoint, as well as working in her yard. Gwen was quick-witted and those...

Norman Ray Kiser, age 74, was born Saturday, October 15, 1949 in Monroe, North Carolina to Loyd and Dewey Kiser. He passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024 under the care of Atrium Health Stanley and surrounded by his loved ones.  Norman was very loved and he loved life. Earlier in his life he and his wife owned and operated an auction barn and fish camp. He always loved the concept because as you were sitting eating your seafood you could bid on your favorite auction items. He later...

John Daniel Kimel age 70, of Charlotte, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his residence. John was born on Thursday, December 31, 1953 in Forsyth County, NC to Russell and Mildred (Nuckells) Kimel. He was a Risk Manager for Marsh Company. John was a loving father, grandfather and uncle who loved spending time with his family, playing and watching golf and watching NC State football and basketball. He enjoyed watching nature in his backyard feeding the deer and the...

Maria Elena Shook, age 53, of Catskill, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024 while in the care of Novant Health Medical Center Matthews, NC  surrounded by her loved ones. Maria was born in Queens, New York on Tuesday, July 11, 1970 to Giacchino and Patricia Musso. She was married to Peter Shook. Maria was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt who loved being a wife and mom. She enjoyed karaoke, painting, cooking, ocean fishing and cats and dogs. She loved to make...

Patricia Ann Petho, age 88, of Matthews, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuedsay, March 26, 2024 while in the care of Novant Medical Center of Matthews surrounded by those that she loved. Patricia was born in Cleveland, OH on Sunday February 2, 1936, to Alex and Helen (Kuharik) Klar. She was married to the late Donald A Petho, who passed in 2000 for 45 years. Patricia was a loving daughter, wife, sister, mother and grandmother who loved her family, especially her grand children. She loved to...

Karen Miles Taylor age 70, of Indian Trail passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, while in the care of Novant Health Matthews surrounded by those that she loved. Karen was born on Saturday, November 28, 1953 in Monroe, North Carolina to James and Katherine (Broome) Miles. She and her loving husband Ronald W Taylor had been married 53 years. Karen was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed going to the...

Mary Ellen Usher, age 70, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully while in the care of Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC on Monday, March 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on Wednesday, June 24, 1953 in Charlotte, NC to James B and Martha (Stowe) Howard. Mary was a loving mother, daughter, sister and grandmother who loved her family. She enjoyed gardening, volunteering at New Hope Baptist Church in Charlotte and helping homeless people by gathering food and clothing...

Lilia Shmakov, age 45, of Indian Trail, NC, passed away peacefully at her home in Lake Park on March 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Lilia was born November 6, 1978 to Galina and Vasili Visotsky in Narva, Estonia. Her siblings are Viktor, Luba, Tatiana, Veniamin, Anatolij, Alexander, and Vladimir. She married Yuiry Shmakov on October 27, 2001 and their children are Timothy, Ruben, Melanie and Jessika. Lilia enjoyed travel and loved being involved in a church setting. She led...

Anne G Mueller, age 66 passed peacefully at her home in Waxhaw, North Caroline on March 9, 2024.    Life and Legacy is humbled to have been asked to handle the arrangements for the Mueller Family during this difficult time.. Arrangements and a full obituary are forthcoming and will be posted upon completion.   

Patsy A. Stewart, age 78, was born Tuesday, June 12, 1945 in Mobile, Alabama to Jerry and Alice Mims. She passed away peacefully at her Dillon, South Carolina home on March 5, 2024 while surrounded by her devoted husband of over forty-eight years, David Stewart and various other members of her loving family. Patsy was a huge personality. She loved to laugh and be loud. Her and her husband David would sit on the front porch every night and waive at everyone who went by. From the cars you...