WH Bryant, AE Grier & Sons Funeral Home

09/13/2025

In Loving Memory of Mr. Alfred Lee Gabriel

Mr. Alfred Lee Gabriel, of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Born to the late Rufus and Sarah Gabriel, Alfred was educated in the Mecklenburg County School System. He grew up embraced by family, community, and love—values that guided the life he lived and the relationships he cherished.

Alfred was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sherry Derr Gabriel. He was a devoted father to his son, Nykine Kewaun Houston, who brought him immense pride and joy.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and remembrance in the hearts of his sisters, Sarah Jane Thompson (Wardell) and Wanda Gabriel; brothers, Phillip Gabriel, Spencer Gabriel, and Charles Gabriel (Kaye); niece, Portia Thompson; nephews, Shawan Gabriel (Keisha), Richard Thompson, Charles McAfee (Laura), Josh Thompson (Ivanova), and Adrian McAfee; as well as his aunts, Vera Robertson, Hazline Robinson, and Ann Robinson.

Services
📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025
📍 St. James United Methodist Church, 2201 St. James Church Road, Denver, NC 28037

Visitation: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Funeral Service: 1:00 PM

Interment: Following the service at St. James United Methodist Church

The family and friends of Mr. Alfred Lee Gabriel will gather to honor a life well-lived and a spirit deeply loved.

06/04/2025

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Wayne N. Patterson Jr.
Class of 1996 – Garinger High School
Gone too soon at just 47 years old 💔

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Wayne N. Patterson Jr., who gained his wings on May 31, 2025. Described by his loved ones as a magnet to people, Wayne was an amazing son, devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend to many. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

From his family:
"Our hearts are broken. Some of you have called, stopped by, and prayed with us—thank you. Please continue to lift up his wife and son, his brothers, mom, dad, and all who loved him."

📅 Funeral Services
🗓️ Saturday, June 7, 2025
📍 Union Bethel Church
20736 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, NC 28031
🕐 Viewing: 1:00 PM | 🕑 Service: 2:00 PM

🏡 Visitation with the Family
🗓️ Friday, June 6, 2025 | 1:00–7:00 PM
📍 Ashley & Wayne’s Home
1114 Hearth Ln. SW, Concord, NC 28025

📺 Livestream Available
Join us virtually as we honor Wayne’s life. https://www.facebook.com/share/19Rrgx4XYx/

Please keep the Patterson family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

04/11/2025

Celebrating the Life of Roberta McCombs

Roberta McCombs, born in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, on November 11, 1929, daughter of Margie Belle Rawls-McCombs and Clauzell McCombs, has passed away.

A fierce advocate for civil rights, Roberta dedicated her life to fighting injustice and inequality. She proudly marched for civil rights in the sixties and remained a bold voice for fairness. Roberta embraced life with curiosity, traveling widely and exploring diverse cultures, often sharing fond memories of her journey to Papua New Guinea and the people she encountered there.

We invite family and friends to join us in remembering Roberta and celebrating her remarkable life.

Services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Motts Grove United Methodist Church (8790 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673):

Visitation: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Funeral Service: 12:00 PM
Interment: Following the service at the church cemetery (approx. 1:00 PM)
Livestream:
For those unable to attend in person, the funeral service will be livestreamed starting at 12:00 PM EST. You can join the service virtually via the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/12JmY7rmiPy/

02/22/2025

Davidson Presbyterian Church

12/07/2024

Mrs. Alfredia Heaggans Blackwell, 94, of Troutman, passed away at her home on Sunday Dec. 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born a twin in the Lundale Community of Logan County West Virginia on June 25th, 1930, and was the daughter of the late Charlie Heaggans and Emma Rankin Heaggans.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Robert Blackwell; a granddaughter, Tiffany Blackwell and nine brothers, David, John, James, Richard, Preston, Shirley, twin Walter, Sam, and Rufus Heaggans as well as two sisters, Onevva Heaggans and Gladys Stevenson.

Visitation
Saturday December 7, 2024
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church
935 Mt Tabor Church Rd
Cleveland, NC 27013

Funeral Service
Saturday December 7, 2024
1:00 PM
Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church
935 Mt Tabor Church Rd
Cleveland, NC 27013

Interment
Saturday December 7, 2024
2:00 PM
Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church
935 Mt Tabor Church Rd
Cleveland, NC 27013

01/25/2024

Mr. Charles D. Blakeney II, affectionately known as Mann, age 42, son of the late Jamie S. McCall and the late Charles D. Blakeney Sr. Charles D. Blakeney was born on January 26, 1981 in Iredell County. On January 18, 2024 an angel was dispatched from Glory to his Iredell home to es**rt Charles Donell Blakeney to his eternal home.
Mr. Blakeney attended Mooresville Senior High School and graduated with the Class of 2000. Charles was last employed by Fifth Street Ministries of Statesville, NC. He attended CHOICES Outreach Ministries.
Those who shall forever cherish his memory are his sisters, Jamitra B. Coates (Maurice Coates III) of Mooresville, NC, Lashara Little of Mooresville, NC; and his beloved dog Boogie. He also leaves behind his grandmother, Mary McCall Sherrill (David Sherrill); two nieces, Na’Zaria S. Caldwell and Amanti S. Coates, both of Mooresville, NC; two aunts, Elvira McCall-Gaines (James Gaines) of Charlotte, NC, Carollyn McCall Harris (June Harris) of Mooresville, NC; and a host of uncles, cousins, and friends.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Friday January 26, 2024
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
W.H. Bryant, A.E. Grier and Sons Funeral Home Chapel
1020 Briarhill Rd.
Mooresville, NC 28115

12/16/2023

Harold Hart, Jr, 86, passed away on December 7, 2023, after eight years of battling dementia at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in Shiloh Township, in Iredell County, NC, to the late Hal Hart and Ruth Ramsey Hart on January 11, 1937. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Hattie Hart Sherrod and Mary Lea Hart, and two brothers, Johnny Hart and Herbert Hart, and his son-in-law, Michael Bowens Sr.

VISITATION
Saturday December 16, 2023
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
United House of Prayer for All People
1036 McCollough Street
Statesville, NC 28677

FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday December 16, 2023
3:00 PM
United House of Prayer for All People
1036 McCollough Street
Statesville, NC 28677

INTERMENT
Tuesday December 19, 2023
10:00 AM
Glenwood Memorial Park
273 Glenwood Drive
Mooresville, NC 28115

11/16/2023

Virginia Carr Sloan was born April 2, 1933 in Huntersville, NC to the late Dewey and Lillie Carr. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Virginia was a proud graduate of the class of 1951 at Torrence Lytle School. At an early age, she joined Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church where she enjoyed faithfully serving as an usher and a dedicated member. Virginia was employed by Carmel Country Club and retired after 45 years of service. She loved bowling, playing cards at Betty Rae Center, planting flowers in her yard and spending time with her family.

Virginia was married to the late John Lindsey Sloan Sr. She was preceded in death by two sons: John Lindsey Sloan Jr. and Milton Dewey Sloan Sr., one granddaughter, Mercedes A Sloan, four brothers: Richard Carr, Murray Carr, Harry Carr and William Carr, and three sisters: Ethel Grier, Annie Parks and Betty Carr.

Virginia leaves to cherish her fond memories one daughter Denise Sloan Harvell (Ivy Sr), one son Vernon Fitzgerald Sloan both of Charlotte, NC, one sister Dorothy Jones of Flint Michigan, two daughters-in-law: Torri Sloan and Katie Sloan both of Charlotte, NC, two sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Sloan Bright and Vermell Carr, 7 grandchildren: Antonio Sloan of Dayton, Ohio, Shawan Gabriel (Keisha) of Winston Salem, NC, LaShyondha Clark (Jonathan), Ivy M. Harvell Jr (Angela), Milton D. Sloan II, Christopher L. Sloan, and Christian A. Sloan all of Charlotte, NC, 18 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

VISITATION
Saturday November 18, 2023
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
6101 Neck Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078

FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday November 18, 2023
2:00 PM
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
6101 Neck Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078

INTERMENT
Saturday November 18, 2023
4:00 PM
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
6101 Neck Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078

08/08/2023

God's Creation

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