Life and Legacy Good Shepherd Chapel Funerals and Cremations LLC

02/23/2026

Barbara Godfrey Shipferling, age 84, of Matthews, North Carolina passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026 at Somerby Edgewater surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends Friday, February 27, 2026 from 10:00AM - 11:00AM at Idlewild Baptist Church. A funeral service will ...

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02/20/2026

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02/20/2026

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 4:00PM at Life and Legacy Funeral Home Good Shepherd Chapel.

Nancy Ann Starcher, age 82 was born Friday, February 26, 1943 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Simeon and Ann Wrenn. She passed peacefully on January 21, 2026 at M...

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02/19/2026

We are proud to announce that Life and Legacy Funeral Home has been nominated for Best of North Carolina! Help us win by voting at GuideToNorthCarolina.com

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02/05/2026

Petr Slivka, age 95, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 04, 2026 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born February 10, 1930 in Moldova to parents Timofey Slivka and Anna Kuliak Slivka; both preceded him in death. The family will receive friends...

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02/04/2026

Shirley Jean Johnson, age 89, of Monroe, North Carolina passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 04, 2026 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 03, 1937 in Monroe, North Carolina to parents Harrell Hartis and Mary Lee Hasty Hartis; both preceded her in death. The ...

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01/30/2026

***Services have been postponed due to inclement weather. Updates services to be announced.***

Nancy Ann Starcher, age 82 was born Friday, February 26, 1943 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Simeon and Ann Wrenn. She passed peacefully on January 21, 2026 at Matthews Health and Rehab C...

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01/29/2026

🍽️ You’re Invited to a FREE Lunch & Learn! 🍽️

Join us for a relaxed and informative Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, March 19 at Noon at The Trail House in Indian Trail. Enjoy a complimentary lunch while learning about important topics that help you and your loved ones plan with peace of mind.

📍 The Trail House
6751 Old Monroe Rd.
Indian Trail, NC 28079

✨ Free for first-time guests
📌 RSVP required

This event is proudly sponsored by Life and Legacy Funerals and Cremations, and we’d love the opportunity to connect with you in a comfortable, welcoming setting.

👉 Reserve your spot today—we look forward to sharing a meal and meaningful conversation with you.

01/29/2026

Nina Yakovlevna Lyashenko, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Nina was born in Kharkov oblast’ and later relocated to the city of Kharkov, where she spent most of her life. After retirement, she moved to the United States. All her life, she was close to her son and his family,...

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01/29/2026

***Services Postponed Due To Inclement Weather***
Family will receive friends and loved ones at Life and Legacy Funeral Home in Indian Trail on Friday, February 06, 2026 from 7:00PM - 8:00PM. Funeral to follow in same location. 6525 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079.

Mrs. Tina ...

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01/23/2026

Nancy Ann Starcher, age 82 was born Thursday, February 26, 1943 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Simeon and Ann Wrenn. She passed peacefully on January 21, 2026 at Matthews Health and Rehabilitation while surrounded by the ones she loved dearly.

Nancy was a woman who was known for her simp...

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01/23/2026

Janet Htoo, age 54 was born on Thursday, September 9, 1971 in Burma to Kaliser and Kablah Htoo. She passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 ate her Charlotte, North Carolina home while surrounded by the ones she cherished.

A complete obituary and service times will be posted upon comple...

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