Charlotte, North Carolina
With a courtly manner and a backwoods Tennessee twang, Doug Mayes launched the first generation of local TV news in the Carolinas, leaving a distinguished imprint perceptible six decades later.Mayes, 93, died Sunday after a period of declining health.WBTV (Channel 3) was only three years old in...
Read MoreI worked with Doug back in the sixties as cameraman on his news show. He was SO funny...always pulling pranks and kidding with the crew...but ever the pro when the red light came on. He'll be missed.
Larry Bruton
October 26, 2015 | Stanfield, NC
One of the best broadcasters I ever knew or worked with. Kind, gentle, a true professional under fire when when it was time to hit the air.
John Blunt
October 25, 2015 | Lafayette Hill, PA
J M
October 23, 2015 | NC
When I was in the 4th grade at Midwood Elementary, my teacher, Miss Josephine Wiley, told us we should watch Doug Mayes on the 6:00 news. And so; I did. Thus began my curiosity of the world, introduced to me by Doug Mayes. I was honored on several occasions to meet Doug Mayes. He was a "rock star" to me so I am quite sure my side of the conversation with him was that of a blithering idiot. I know I speak for hundreds of thousands of Native Charlotteans~ Doug Mayes was a guiding force by...
Marta Morton
October 22, 2015 | Lake Norman, NC
I got to know my friend Doug Mayes in the early sixties, I was his neighbor, he wanted someone to mow his yard, he was so nice and his wife would bring out refreshments to us, I always thought of a lot of Doug, his daughter Brenda went to school with my sister Brenda, Doug ask me to srep into his den where he had all these photos of celebrity's he had interview, a lot of memory's RIP Doug, Alot of loved you and your family ,my friend!
thomas helms
October 22, 2015 | Albemarle, NC
Doug Mayes was the epitome of a Southern gentleman and a consummate broadcaster. I first met him at a Christmas party at Arthur and Dorothy Smith's many years ago. Knowing this icon who brought me the news from my first conscious memories of watching it was a highlight of my life. Charlotte and the world have indeed lost a wonderful treasure.
C.M. Creech
October 21, 2015 | Charlotte, NC
I WORKED FOR DOUG REPAIRING RENTEL PROPERTIES.Iwill miss him.GOD bless joe mayes.R.I.P. DOUG
Thomas Brimhall
October 21, 2015 | Charlotte, NC
Doug was truly a Southern gentleman who gave so much to his family, friends and community. Rest in Peace dear Doug!
Debbie Lee
October 21, 2015 | Harrisburg, NC
Remembering the years Doug worked for WBT & WBTV, I believe as a school boy going to see him at the Wilder Building, wanting to just see how things works. Later in life, still as a young man, Doug visited Swains Steak House which was across the street from WBTV during a few years I played the piano at Swains. He was, in my opinion, one of the best in News Broadcasting and Professionalism. I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Doug as he will be greatly missed. A gentleman and...
October 21, 2015