Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Geraldine "Gerry" Ferrell Summers

Geraldine "Gerry" Ferrell Summers

Feb 19, 2026

Geraldine "Gerry" Ferrell Summers, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away February 19, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Asbury Methodist Church, 11724 Asbury Chapel Road, Huntersville. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Please check back for a full obituary.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services is caring for the Summers family. Condolences and...

Donna Marie Kliefoth

Donna Marie Kliefoth

Feb 15, 2026

Donna Marie Kliefoth, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 29, 1948 to the late Edward J. Powicki and Lillian A. Powicki.

Donna was the beloved wife of David Kliefoth for fifty years and a devoted mother to Vanessa Walter (Michael), Haley Kliefoth (Han) and Peter Kliefoth (Micah). She was...

John Francis Caraway

John Francis Caraway

Feb 15, 2026

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

No services are scheduled.

Delmy Eugenia Martinez

Delmy Eugenia Martinez

Feb 14, 2026

Delmy Eugenia Martinez, 49, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on February 14th, 2026.

She was born in El Salvador on September 29, 1976 to the late Alcides Martinez-Morales and Maria Delmy Carballo.

Delmy was known for her bright, beautiful smile which always lit up the room. She lived a happy and blessed life and inspired people to live life to the...

John Francis Ross

John Francis Ross

Feb 14, 2026

John Francis Ross, 70, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease and, in recent years, cancer. He fought with grit, determination, and strength, truly like a warrior.

John was the beloved son of the late John Harvey Ross and Dorothy Dalrymple Ross. He was born on April 6, 1955, in Shaker Heights,...

Michael Wayne Wortham

Michael Wayne Wortham

Feb 12, 2026

Michael “Mike” W. Wortham, 77, of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 12, 2026 after a courageous 19 month battle against pancreatic cancer.

Mike was born in Henderson, NC on April 6, 1948 to the late Charlie and Lorene Wortham.

Mike was a funny and gentle soul who loved history and sciences. He served 4 years in the Navy as an Aerographers...

Nancy Lyon Starr

Nancy Lyon Starr

Feb 12, 2026

Nancy Marie Lyon Starr, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on February 12, 2026.

Born on February 20, 1936, in Geneva, New York, Nancy was the daughter of the late Arden Tice Lyon and Helen Louise Brown Lyon. She graduated from Geneva High School in 1954 from Cornell University in 1958, then married her high school sweetheart, Clyde E. Starr,...

Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr.

Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr.

Feb 9, 2026

Dear Family and Friends,

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr., on February 9, 2026. A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, and fraternity brother, Shawn was born in Houston, Texas. He was a loving husband to his wife, Kenya (Bennett), for over 25 years and a dedicated father to their son,...

Marilyn McEachern Robbins

Marilyn McEachern Robbins

Feb 9, 2026

A full obituary will be updated shortly.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services is caring for the family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com

Malakhai Logan Patterson

Malakhai Logan Patterson

Feb 6, 2026

Malakhai Logan Patterson, five months old, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on February 6, 2026.

Malakhai was born in Charlotte, NC on September 2, 2025 to Ayupa Bravo and Michael Patterson.

At five months old, Malakhai was cared for, cherished, loved, and will forever be loved. He was a smiling, active, playful baby, full of life, with loving eyes for his mommy...

Orle Nazario Campoverde

Orle Nazario Campoverde

Feb 6, 2026

Orle Nazario Campoverde, 83, of China Grove passed away on February 6, 2026.

Please check back for a complete obituary.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, February 11 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 12 at Saint Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville,...

Barbara Keith Matthews

Barbara Keith Matthews

Feb 4, 2026

Barbara Keith Matthews, 86, of Huntersville, NC went to be with Jesus on February 4, 2026. 

Born on June 4,1939, she was a native of Huntersville, NC and lived there her whole life. Despite being bedridden with MS for nearly 30 years, Barbara was always a smiling face and loved the Lord and her family.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Ricky Kevin Sloop

Ricky Kevin Sloop

Feb 3, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ricky Kevin Sloop, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud Pawpaw, who left this world in peace on February 3rd, 2026 at the age of 63.

Ricky was a Senior Superintendent in Commercial Construction. His employer was James R. Vannoy and Sons Construction Company. He was a man of many admirable qualities: loving,...

George Daniel Mackey

George Daniel Mackey

Feb 2, 2026

George Daniel Mackey was born December 19, 1941, in Great Neck, NY and grew up in nearby East Meadow, son of George Henry and Alice Mackey.

As a young person, “Danny” excelled in both athletics and academics. He was a loving and devoted older brother, and “as brave as they come”. They spent summers going to Jones Beach with their mother,...

Cathy Cameron Sigmon

Cathy Cameron Sigmon

Feb 1, 2026

Cathy Cameron Sigmon, born on December 11, 1952, was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and cherished presence in the lives of all who knew her. Cathy’s life was marked by deep devotion to her family, quiet strength, and a heart that always made room for others.

She graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC with a degree is Sociology. Later, she...

Donna Cudd Young

Donna Cudd Young

Jan 26, 2026

Donna Cudd Young, 78, of Stanley, North Carolina passed away January 26, 2026.

She was born October 14, 1947 to the late Otha Preston Cudd and Violet Pender Cudd. In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her son, Ashley Young; half-brother, Otha Cudd, Jr.; and nephew, Phillip Cudd.

Donna found great joy in serving her church and church...

Jose Rafael Lopez Naar

Jose Rafael Lopez Naar

Jan 25, 2026

Jose Rafael Lopez Naar, a dedicated aviation operations professional, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Huntersville, North Carolina. Born on April 14, 1941, in Margarita Island, Venezuela, he devoted his life to his career at Viasa National Airlines, where his contributions to aviation operations were significant and deeply valued. Jose also proudly served in the Venezuelan Navy.

He is...

Dariusz Andruszkiewicz

Dariusz Andruszkiewicz

Jan 25, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dariusz Andruszkiewicz, who left this world on January 25th. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Bozena, his two daughters, Patrycja & Monika, and his two beloved grandsons, Philip and Jack, and his dear brother, Leszek,...

Charles Robert Madden

Charles Robert Madden

Jan 25, 2026

Charles R. Madden, 79, of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 25, 2026.

Charles was born in Chicago, IL on August 14, 1946 to the late Robert Madden and Camille Madden.

Charles was a former musician in the Missing Links band that went on to become the famous band Chicago. He was able to open for the Rolling Stones during his career...

Paul Leck

Paul Leck

Jan 24, 2026

Paul was the 11th child of an immigrant miner and his wife. Born in a three bedroom house in a Pennsylvania coal mining town at the start of the Great Depression, he learned at an early age to become self-sufficient. He was pumping gas at the family’s store by the age of five, and repaired a customer’s carburetor at age...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Geraldine "Gerry" Ferrell Summers

Geraldine "Gerry" Ferrell Summers

Feb 19, 2026

Geraldine "Gerry" Ferrell Summers, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away February 19, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Asbury Methodist Church, 11724 Asbury Chapel Road, Huntersville. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Please check back for a full obituary.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services is caring for the Summers family. Condolences and...

Donna Marie Kliefoth

Donna Marie Kliefoth

Feb 15, 2026

Donna Marie Kliefoth, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 29, 1948 to the late Edward J. Powicki and Lillian A. Powicki.

Donna was the beloved wife of David Kliefoth for fifty years and a devoted mother to Vanessa Walter (Michael), Haley Kliefoth (Han) and Peter Kliefoth (Micah). She was...

John Francis Caraway

John Francis Caraway

Feb 15, 2026

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

No services are scheduled.

Delmy Eugenia Martinez

Delmy Eugenia Martinez

Feb 14, 2026

Delmy Eugenia Martinez, 49, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on February 14th, 2026.

She was born in El Salvador on September 29, 1976 to the late Alcides Martinez-Morales and Maria Delmy Carballo.

Delmy was known for her bright, beautiful smile which always lit up the room. She lived a happy and blessed life and inspired people to live life to the...

John Francis Ross

John Francis Ross

Feb 14, 2026

John Francis Ross, 70, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease and, in recent years, cancer. He fought with grit, determination, and strength, truly like a warrior.

John was the beloved son of the late John Harvey Ross and Dorothy Dalrymple Ross. He was born on April 6, 1955, in Shaker Heights,...

Michael Wayne Wortham

Michael Wayne Wortham

Feb 12, 2026

Michael “Mike” W. Wortham, 77, of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 12, 2026 after a courageous 19 month battle against pancreatic cancer.

Mike was born in Henderson, NC on April 6, 1948 to the late Charlie and Lorene Wortham.

Mike was a funny and gentle soul who loved history and sciences. He served 4 years in the Navy as an Aerographers...

Nancy Lyon Starr

Nancy Lyon Starr

Feb 12, 2026

Nancy Marie Lyon Starr, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on February 12, 2026.

Born on February 20, 1936, in Geneva, New York, Nancy was the daughter of the late Arden Tice Lyon and Helen Louise Brown Lyon. She graduated from Geneva High School in 1954 from Cornell University in 1958, then married her high school sweetheart, Clyde E. Starr,...

Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr.

Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr.

Feb 9, 2026

Dear Family and Friends,

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr., on February 9, 2026. A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, and fraternity brother, Shawn was born in Houston, Texas. He was a loving husband to his wife, Kenya (Bennett), for over 25 years and a dedicated father to their son,...

Marilyn McEachern Robbins

Marilyn McEachern Robbins

Feb 9, 2026

A full obituary will be updated shortly.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services is caring for the family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com

Malakhai Logan Patterson

Malakhai Logan Patterson

Feb 6, 2026

Malakhai Logan Patterson, five months old, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on February 6, 2026.

Malakhai was born in Charlotte, NC on September 2, 2025 to Ayupa Bravo and Michael Patterson.

At five months old, Malakhai was cared for, cherished, loved, and will forever be loved. He was a smiling, active, playful baby, full of life, with loving eyes for his mommy...

Orle Nazario Campoverde

Orle Nazario Campoverde

Feb 6, 2026

Orle Nazario Campoverde, 83, of China Grove passed away on February 6, 2026.

Please check back for a complete obituary.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, February 11 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 12 at Saint Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville,...

Barbara Keith Matthews

Barbara Keith Matthews

Feb 4, 2026

Barbara Keith Matthews, 86, of Huntersville, NC went to be with Jesus on February 4, 2026. 

Born on June 4,1939, she was a native of Huntersville, NC and lived there her whole life. Despite being bedridden with MS for nearly 30 years, Barbara was always a smiling face and loved the Lord and her family.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Ricky Kevin Sloop

Ricky Kevin Sloop

Feb 3, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ricky Kevin Sloop, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud Pawpaw, who left this world in peace on February 3rd, 2026 at the age of 63.

Ricky was a Senior Superintendent in Commercial Construction. His employer was James R. Vannoy and Sons Construction Company. He was a man of many admirable qualities: loving,...

George Daniel Mackey

George Daniel Mackey

Feb 2, 2026

George Daniel Mackey was born December 19, 1941, in Great Neck, NY and grew up in nearby East Meadow, son of George Henry and Alice Mackey.

As a young person, “Danny” excelled in both athletics and academics. He was a loving and devoted older brother, and “as brave as they come”. They spent summers going to Jones Beach with their mother,...

Cathy Cameron Sigmon

Cathy Cameron Sigmon

Feb 1, 2026

Cathy Cameron Sigmon, born on December 11, 1952, was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and cherished presence in the lives of all who knew her. Cathy’s life was marked by deep devotion to her family, quiet strength, and a heart that always made room for others.

She graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC with a degree is Sociology. Later, she...

Donna Cudd Young

Donna Cudd Young

Jan 26, 2026

Donna Cudd Young, 78, of Stanley, North Carolina passed away January 26, 2026.

She was born October 14, 1947 to the late Otha Preston Cudd and Violet Pender Cudd. In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her son, Ashley Young; half-brother, Otha Cudd, Jr.; and nephew, Phillip Cudd.

Donna found great joy in serving her church and church...

Jose Rafael Lopez Naar

Jose Rafael Lopez Naar

Jan 25, 2026

Jose Rafael Lopez Naar, a dedicated aviation operations professional, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Huntersville, North Carolina. Born on April 14, 1941, in Margarita Island, Venezuela, he devoted his life to his career at Viasa National Airlines, where his contributions to aviation operations were significant and deeply valued. Jose also proudly served in the Venezuelan Navy.

He is...

Dariusz Andruszkiewicz

Dariusz Andruszkiewicz

Jan 25, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dariusz Andruszkiewicz, who left this world on January 25th. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Bozena, his two daughters, Patrycja & Monika, and his two beloved grandsons, Philip and Jack, and his dear brother, Leszek,...

Charles Robert Madden

Charles Robert Madden

Jan 25, 2026

Charles R. Madden, 79, of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 25, 2026.

Charles was born in Chicago, IL on August 14, 1946 to the late Robert Madden and Camille Madden.

Charles was a former musician in the Missing Links band that went on to become the famous band Chicago. He was able to open for the Rolling Stones during his career...

Paul Leck

Paul Leck

Jan 24, 2026

Paul was the 11th child of an immigrant miner and his wife. Born in a three bedroom house in a Pennsylvania coal mining town at the start of the Great Depression, he learned at an early age to become self-sufficient. He was pumping gas at the family’s store by the age of five, and repaired a customer’s carburetor at age...