Obituaries
Lawrence Joseph Long
Dec 23, 2025
Lawrence Joseph Long, 54, of Cornelius, NC passed away on December 23, 2025.
Larry was born in New York on August 23, 1971 to the late James Barry Long and Patricia Long.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Barry Long, and his brother, Mark Long.
Larry is survived by his mother, Patricia Long; his sister, Maureen Long; and his brother,...
John Vitolis Petraitis
Dec 22, 2025
John Vitolis Petraitis, 75 of Cornelius, North Carolina, USA passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025.
John was born in Greta, New South Wales, Australia on March 27, 1950 to the late Petras and Vlada Petraitis (immigrants from Lithuania). A mining and civil engineer, his career began in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, as a young blasting manager. He settled into a...
Emma Elizabeth Biffle
Dec 18, 2025
Emma Elizabeth Biffle, 14, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on December 18, 2025.
Emma Elizabeth was born in Huntersville on July 6, 2011 to the late Greg Biffle and Nicole Lunders Biffle.
She is preceded in death by her father, Greg Biffle; step-mother, Cristina Grossu Biffle; half-brother, Ryder Jack Biffle; and grandfather, Jack Biffle.
Emma is survived by her mother, Nicole Biffle;...
Agnes Marie Roberts
Dec 17, 2025
Agnes "Aggie" Marie Roberts, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home on December 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on April 14, 1933, in Bristol, Virginia, Aggie lived a life rich with love, laughter, and enduring connections.
Aggie was a beacon of light, known for her radiant smile that touched everyone...
Patricia Ann Springs
Dec 17, 2025
Patricia Ann Springs, affectionately known as "Trish," passed away on December 17, 2025, just one day after her 78th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that touched all who knew her. Born on December 16, 1947 in Charlotte, NC, Trish spent her early years in Baltimore, Maryland, moving there at the tender age of 9. She created...
Paul Nicholas Fisher
Dec 17, 2025
Paul Nicholas Fisher, born on November 11, 1946, in Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. He leaves behind a rich legacy characterized by dedication, passion, and love for his family and community. He is preceded in death by his wife of 21 years Nancy Fisher, his parents Joan Marie and Robert Wojciehowski and his brother Daniel Wojciehowski.
A...
Jodelle "Jodi" DiPietro Fitzgerald
Dec 16, 2025
Jodi DiPietro Fitzgerald passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, known for her strength, generosity, and lifelong commitment to serving others.
Jodi shared a loving marriage with her husband, Dr. Douglas Fitzgerald. While raising three young children, she earned her nursing degree and went on to serve as a...
Ida Schwind
Dec 15, 2025
Ida Schwind, 88 years young entered eternal rest December 15, 2025 at Atrium Hospice - Tucker House. Ida was surrounded by her beloved family members on her final days on earth. Ida was born in Talheim, Germany and lived there for 19 Years before moving to the United States, she resided in Union, NJ prior to meeting the love of...
Jayla Rose Bowden
Dec 14, 2025
Jayla Rose Bowden, 1½, of Charlotte, NC passed away on December 14, 2025.
Jayla was born in Charlotte, NC on December 26, 2023 to James and Jasmine Bowden.
Jayla was a spit fire that loved to play possum, especially when meeting new people and smiling heavenly. She loved the color yellow and all kinds of animals. She loved her stuffed animals and...
Arlan Dean Trenter
Dec 14, 2025
Arlan “Dean” Trenter, age 89, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born in Canton, Illinois, on January 13, 1936, Dean was the beloved son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Keown) Trenter. Loving husband, father and grandfather.
Dean graduated from Canton Senior High School in 1954, where he excelled as a track athlete and remains the...
Rodney Albert Clair
Dec 13, 2025
Rodney Albert Clair, age 75, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Preston House Memory Care in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He was born on May 4, 1950 in Wauseon, Ohio to Mary Anita and Albert Clair, who preceded him in death. Rod was also preceded in death by his father & mother-in-law John and Nancy...
Ingrid Wai Chi Ng
Dec 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ingrid Ng
Ingrid Ng, a devoted wife, sister, aunt, and cousin, entered into Heaven on December 6, 2025, at the age of 66, in her home in Cornelius, NC. Ingrid fought bravely to remain with those she loved. Though her absence leaves an irreplaceable void in our hearts, her legacy of grace, kindness, and gentleness will forever...
Judy Rhymer Gann
Dec 6, 2025
Judy Ruth Gann of Lincolnton, NC passed away on December 6, 2025 at the age of 80.
Judy was born in Hendersonville, NC on June 16th, 1945, to the late Charles and Alconia Dermid.
She graduated from Hendersonville High School and moved to Charlotte NC.
She began her working career at Industrial Textile supply where she dedicated herself for 38 years before she...
Rayna Jo-Lee Sloop
Dec 5, 2025
Rayna Jo-Lee Sloop, born June 29, 2008, passed away on December 5, 2025. She was deeply loved by her entire family and will be remembered for her sweetness, her gentle spirit, and the bright light she brought into every room she entered.
From a young age, Rayna had a natural warmth that drew people in. She was loving, silly, and always...
Gretchen Dean
Dec 5, 2025
A full obituary will be updated shortly.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, 16901 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville.
Maria da Luz Amaral
Dec 5, 2025
Maria da Luz Amaral, 81, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Maria’s life took her many places — including Mineola, New York; St. Augustine, Florida; and finally Cornelius, North Carolina.
She was reunited in peace with her beloved husband, Antonio Lopes Amaral.
Maria was the proud mother of Ana Rosa Burke and Lisa Marie Zelasko, and a...
William Darwin Shehane
Dec 4, 2025
Bill Shehane, 80, of Mooresville, formerly of Cramerton, left for his heavenly home on December 4th, 2025 after several years of declining health.
Bill was born September 10, 1945 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Otis Shehane and Nell Strawn Shehane. He was a 1963 graduate of West Mecklenburg High school. Bill married the love of his life, Diane, sixty-one...
Mary Lois Wood
Dec 3, 2025
Mary was born on December 20, 1953 in Albemarle, NC to Harry Ramsey Sr. and Emma Jean Kimmer Cooke. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers Stanley, Ramsey, and Tommy Cooke and one sister, Sherry Faye Cooke Baker. Mary is survived by her sisters Fonda Oldham and husband Jim & sister Lana Warlick and...
Norma McLeod Hayes
Dec 2, 2025
Norma M. Hayes, 80, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2nd, 2025 after a long battle with illness. Born on March 10, 1945, in Lumberton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Norman C. and Mildred P. McLeod.
A graduate of Red Springs High School and the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Charlotte...
Florence Grasset Alexander
Dec 2, 2025
Florence Grasset Alexander, 102, of Charlotte, NC passed away December 2, 2025.
Florence was born in Straubville, North Dakota on January 10, 1923 to the late Charles Samuel Grasset and Lucy Groux Grasset.
Along with her parents, Florence is preceded in death by her husband, “Jack” Herman Thomas Alexander, and sisters, Mrs. Mary Wilson and Mrs. Irene Kemp.
She is survived by her...
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