Adrian was a dedicated son, a caring brother and a friend to many. Family was a first priority to Adrian. He worked many jobs to help provide for his family. His positivity and enthusiasm for life was contagious. He was athletic, outgoing and kind-hearted. His family raised him to be generous, and they stressed the importance of community. We ask that you help us stand together in this difficult time. Your love, prayers and support are greatly appreciate, but most importantly we want to give Adrian the send off that he deserves. Any amount that you are able to give would make all the difference in the world to Adrian and his family. Please help this loving family find peace He is survived by his parents, Carlos M. Sanchez, Miryam Sanchez, his sisters Andreina Sanchez and Arianna Sanchez and aunts, uncles, cousins and his many, many friends http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=c094289742Ms. Betty Short, age 81 passed away peacefully on May 12, 2013. Born on August 27, 1931 in Charlotte. Left to cherish her memories, are her four children; Debbie Vick and her husband John Vick of Raleigh, Caroline Bunn of Charlotte; Paul Short of Charlotte; Donna Payette and her husband Lee Payette of Knoxville; four grandchildren, Alex Bunn and Mallory Bunn of Charlotte, Logan Payette and Gabby Payette of Knoxville. Services will be held at Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 12 Noon. Visitation will be from 11:30am - 12. Contributions may be made to Hospice & Pallative Care of Charlotte Region. 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinafuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=a9d9288864Joanne Giovannoni Peck, 80, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her home. The daughter of the late Giuseppe and Camela (Baldwin) Giovannoni, Joanne was born on August 6, 1932 in Susguehana, PA. She has lived in the Charlotte area since 1978 and was a longtime member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Joanne worked as a receptionist for 7 years at Mercy Hospital -Main. She enjoyed knitting especially making caps and scarves for the homeless. She was a devote Catholic and looked forward to her Friday Adorations. Mrs. Peck was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Besides her parents, Mrs. Peck was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Mart, who passed in February of 2012. Joanne is survived by her son - Chris ( Jacqueline ) Peck of Vestal, NY; daughter - Kathrin Lucy (Mark) Busby of Indian Trail; grandchildren Joshua (Alison) Peck, Casey (Lindsay) Peck, Taylor, her adored grandson Brendan and her beloved (BFF) Elizabeth Busby. Also surviving are her two great grandchildren Jocelyn and Caleb Peck A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, May 16th at 11 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 8451 Idlewild Rd, Charlotte. Burial will take place in Susquehanna, PA. Memorials may be made to the Facility Fund c/o St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 8451 Idlewild Rd, Chlt, NC, 28227. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=e1f4289065Jerome (Jay) Holmes, son of Geraldine (Jerri) and the late Ernest (Ernie) Holmes, passed away peacefully at his home in Charlotte on May 8, 2013 after a recurrence of colon cancer. Jay was born in 1947 in High Point, North Carolina. Jay is survived by his mother Jerri Holmes and wife Carol Woodall Holmes. He is also survived by an extended family of his many friends. Jay was a 1965 graduate of Thomasville High School and from N.C. State University in 1969 with a B.S. in Engineering Operations. His career was spent at the U.S. Postal Service with most of his time spent in Washington, D.C. and Hartford, CT. He held positions in engineering, operations, and maintenance. Notable was his assignment as Postmaster in Hartford. He retired as Manager, Maintenance Policies and Programs, Mid-Atlantic Operations. Jay was a man loved by many. He always looked for the good in people and the positive in every relationship or situation. He had many interests and enjoyed the experiences of travel, art, music, good food and wine. Most important to him were all the relationships he found throughout his life. Jay was about joy, connections and inspiration to the people whose lives he touched. Jay is preceded in death by his younger brother, Kimberly (Rusty) Holmes and his father, Ernie Holmes. A graveside service will be held in Thomasville at Holly Hill Memorial Park on May 18, 2013, at 12:00 noon. Following the service a celebration of Jay’s life will be held in the Veranda Simplex, Building C, Shuler Circle at Piedmont Crossing, 100 Hedrick Drive, Thomasville, NC. Memorial contributions may be made to charities of choice or to Scholarships at Penland School of Crafts, <http://www.penland.org/support/scholarship_funds.html>. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinafuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=0d45288502Jim Angel, Charlotte, NC May 6, 1943 - May 7, 2013 Jim was born in Hope, Arkansas, the only child of Herbert Angel and Louise Jones Angel, who preceded him in death. Jim retired from the US Air Force in 1982 having served over 20 years. He was employed by Rockwell Collins Aerospace and Boeing International as a field service engineer. He had a lifelong love of airplanes. His wife Jan Angel survives him along with his son Trevor Angel, daughters Toni Carringer (Kevin) and Susan Carrington; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; stepson Jeffrey Jewell and stepdaughter Kristy Grouse (CJ); five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren through marriage. A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Jim on Friday at 10:00 A.M.at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Charlotte. Donations in Jim's memory can be sent to The House of Mercy, 701 Mercy Drive, Belmont, NC 28012. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinafuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=ab7d288209May 7, 2013, God called for a new angel… Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother has gone to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Her passing was peaceful with her family at her bedside. Mildred Cauleen Lowder Stone, born March 8, 1932 in Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, was the daughter of James Curtis Lowder and Annie Goodman Lowder. Mildred was a beautiful person. She was extremely creative and enjoyed her flower garden, working on genealogy and learning. She graduated as Valedictorian of her high school, Millingport School. Mildred married the love of her life, an Army soldier, Talley Stone from Nashville, Georgia. They traveled often with their family. In addition to raising her 5 children and 2 grandchildren, she ran a business, Kountry Krafts where she showcased her items at craft shows around the state. She was also member of the Stanly County DAR. Mildred was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Marie Stone and her husband Talley Stone. She is survived by her daughters Teresa Stone Palma of Concord, Frances Ann Stone Smith and her husband Dennis Glenn Smith Sr. of Concord, Helen Carol Stone Cormier and her husband Ted Cormier of Harrisburg; and a son, James Talley Stone of Monroe. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; a brother, Tom Lowder and his wife Jean of Mount Pleasant, NC; and a sister, JoAnn and her husband Cecil of Fort Mill. We will celebrate her life in a graveside service at Lakeland Cemetery in Monroe, NC on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 11:00am. We invite all of our friends and family to help us celebrate! Our friend, Pastor Ron Loflin of High Rock Church will officiate. What a glorious Mother’s Day this will be for her! http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=a9cc288328Mrs. Dooley,86, of Charlotte,formerly of Richmond, VA, died peacefully on Sunday, May 5,2013 at Sunrise of Providence. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, John D. Dooley. Born in 1927 in Corpus Christi ,TX. and raised in Singer,LA, Lil was the consummate ‘southern lady’,wife, mother,and homemaker. As a military wife,she traveled the world for 22 years before settling in Richmond, VA. for 27 years and then for 18 years in Charlotte. She is survived by her son,John Jr.(Dan) and his wife Mary Jane of Charlotte,her brothers George West(FL),Joe West(LA),her sisters Mona Lutz(CA),and Anna Lois Strickland(TX),and her many friends of her “military family”. A private service is being held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers,the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice and Palliative Care , 1420 E 7th St. , Charlotte,NC 28204. Online condolences may be made to www.carolinafuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Carolina Funeral & Cremation Center.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=98f8288192John Hampton Thrower passed away peacefully at his home in Charlotte on May 4, 2013 at the age of 84. Born to the late Herbert Thacker Thrower and the late Agnes Lindsay Thrower on June 23, 1928, John grew up in Charlotte and attended Central High School. His career in management began with McClellan's Five & Dime, and continued during his service in the US Navy, 1950-1954. While stationed in the Philippines, he was promoted to petty officer third class and managed the Navy Exchange at Subic Bay. He later served upon the USS Cape Esperance, until his honorable discharge. John returned to Charlotte to join his father at Tilecrafters, Inc., supervising the installation of ceramic tile, marble and terrazzo. In 1957, the family business evolved to become Hertron Chemical Co., manufacturing tile and stone products. John's patented marble and stone restoration systems allowed Hertron to expand internationally during the 1980's and 90's. He was a tireless innovator and secured several patents in a diverse range of fields. Throughout his 40-year Hertron career, he was assisted by his devoted wife, Phyllis. In addition to his business contributions, John was a civic leader and mentor. He served on the Charlotte City Council from 1961 to 1971, where he helped procure vital upgrades for local police, fire and EMS services. He also advocated urban renewal, which radically improved the living conditions in financially depressed central neighborhoods of Charlotte. As father and counselor, he encouraged dedication to duty and independent thinking; yet his charming, softer influences upon family, friends, and even strangers were continually rooted in his sincere, youthful enthusiasm and enduring sense of humor. John’s deepening Christian faith and family focus were key strengths in his ongoing battle with cancer. He often spoke with gratitude for the outstanding care he received, over many years, from his attentive and compassionate care-team of medical professionals. He is survived by 4 children and 6 grandchildren: John Hampton Thrower, Jr. of Charlotte; David Michael Thrower of Chapel Hill, NC, with his wife Anna and 2 children, Angus and Greta; Janet Lindsay Greer of Boone, NC, with her 3 children, Lindsay, Charlie, and Avery; and James Patrick Thrower of Oakland, NJ, with his wife Teresa and son Gavin. He is also survived by dear friend Kathleen Wood. John was preceded in death by his gracious elder sister Elizabeth Thrower Skutch, creative elder brother Herbert Thacker Thrower, Jr., and his precious wife Phyllis Isenhour Thrower. A memorial celebration of his life will be held at Avondale Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 pm, followed by a reception. Pastor John Earl will preside, with a eulogy from Pastor Dana Bryan. A private interment will later occur at Charlotte's Elmwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinafuneral.com. Instead of flowers, please consider sending memorial contributions to Center City Chapel (2920 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28206) or Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care (200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204), at these addresses. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=66ed288337Betty Dooley Machado died peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter Suzanne Mayes and Barry Tucker. Betty was the daughter of the late George W. Dooley and Nellie Henderson Dooley. Betty is survived buy her sister Tibby Hammond of Greensboro, her brother James O. Dooley, her daughters Linda H. Thompson, Suzanne H. Mayes of Charlotte and Tibby H. Hayes and her husband Earl Hayes of Ocean Isle. Betty has five Grandchildren Alan Choate, Marcus Payne, Kathy Jenison , Janet Schmidt and Jon Hayes. Betty was also blessed with twelve beautiful GreatGrandchildren. Betty spent most of her life in Charlotte where she graduated Central High. Later she spent some wonderful years on Lake Norman as Betty Landers, wife of Otis Landers, who she later cared for as he died from cancer. She then moved back to Charlotte to be closer to family. She later married Michael Machado and moved to Venice Florida where she lived very happily until she had to care for Mike as he died with cancer. She then moved back to Charlotte to be close to her family. Betty was a very loving and generous lady. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed by both family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Carolina Funeral Service at 5505 Monroe Road, Charlotte on Saturday, May 11th at 3pm. A visitation will be held from 2-3pm. Contributions can be sent to Calvary United Methodist Church and Hospice & Palliative Care of the Charlotte Region. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinafuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center.http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=420e288207William (Bill) Jackson passed away at Levine Dixon Hospice House, Southminster on May 1, 2013. He was born on December 20, 1930 to the late Ray and Lucille Jackson. He was retired from sales with AEA. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty, his daughter Marilyn and brother in law Conley Green. The family is eternally grateful to Hospice House for their kindness to family and wonderful care given to Bill. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinafuneral.com. Arrangements by Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center. http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=0adb287691