Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Dr. Hector Alberto Orduña Cuellar

Dr. Hector Alberto Orduña Cuellar

Aug 23, 2024

Dr. Hector Alberto Orduña Cuellar, 68, of Mooresville, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024, 9:30 AM, at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville. The Mass will be livestreamed and may be viewed below or by clicking LIVESTREAM.

Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com

El Dr. Héctor Alberto Orduña...

Millie LoBianco

Millie LoBianco

Aug 21, 2024

Millie LoBianco, a beloved figure known for her unwavering dedication and generous spirit, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on January 2, 1930, in Italy, she was a nurturing presence to all who knew her, embodying grace and warmth throughout her life.

Millie enjoyed a fulfilling career as an executive secretary for an insurance...

Jerold Kevin Heller

Jerold Kevin Heller

Aug 20, 2024

Jerold Kevin Heller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 20, 2024 at the age of 63. Born on September 6, 1960, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Kevin lived a life marked by dedication, skill, and affection for his family.

A man of many talents, Kevin enjoyed a varied career as a mechanic and former chef. Known by...

Donald Loraine Kimmel, Jr.

Donald Loraine Kimmel, Jr.

Aug 20, 2024

Donald L. Kimmel Jr., beloved biology professor who inspired generations of students at Davidson College, died peacefully at home on August 20, 2024, with Meg, his devoted wife of 41 years, by his side and surrounded by loving family and friends.

The oldest of three boys, Don was born in Swedesboro, NJ, on April 15, 1935, to Jessie Elizabeth Brown and...

Harry Joseph Marker III

Harry Joseph Marker III

Aug 19, 2024

Harry Joseph Marker III, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on August 19, 2024 at age 37.

Harry was born on June 29, 1987 in Lewes, Delaware to Harry Marker Jr. and Jacqueline Ann Bailey (née Smith). 

He leaves behind a loving family: his wife, Christina Marker (née Rann); children, Isaiah Marker (mother Christina Marker), Aubrie and Logan Marker, Allyson Yeager (mother Alicia...

James Charles Bailey

James Charles Bailey

Aug 19, 2024

James Charles Bailey, 84, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 19, 2024.  

Jim was born in Lafayette, IN on June 2, 1940 to the Maurice Bailey and Doris Kugelman Bailey.  

He is survived by his wife, Cynda Bailey; siblings, Susan (Michael) Levi, F. Stephen Bailey (Val), & Christopher Bailey; daughters, Pamela (David) Straitiff, Sheila (David) Anthony; stepchildren, Jennifer (Michael)...

Harry Albert Saake

Harry Albert Saake

Aug 17, 2024

Harry Albert Saake III, 81, of Cornelius, NC passed away on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. 

 Harry was born on August 4th, 1943 on Long Island, New York to the late Eloise Saake. Harry remained a proud New Yorker all his days. 

 He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Belinda Saake; son, Will Saake (Mandy);...

Jonathan Victor Howard

Jonathan Victor Howard

Aug 14, 2024

Jonathan V. Howard, 90, of Manhattan, New York, passed away on August 14, 2024. 

 Jonathan was born in Manhattan, New York on November 17, 1933, to the late Charles Howard and Charlotte Hackl.

 Along with his parents, Jonathan is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Mary Howard, and his sisters Constance Kenney and her husband George Kenney, Eddy (Ethel) Brown,...

George Garcia Morales

George Garcia Morales

Aug 14, 2024

George Garcia Morales, 70, of Concord, passed away on August 14, 2024.  George was born in San Antonio, TX on February 22, 1954 to the late Theodore and Paula Morales.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son Jorge Morales.

George was a loving husband and father. He was beloved by all of his family who will...

Shirley Pauline Gervase

Shirley Pauline Gervase

Aug 13, 2024

Shirley Pauline Gervase

September 26th, 1937 ~ August 13th, 2024

 On Tuesday August 13th, 2024, Shirley Pauline Gervase went home to her Lord and Savior after giving Glioblastoma a hard fight in “classic Shirley style”. She left a legacy of love as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family, just...

Susan M. Herndon

Susan M. Herndon

Aug 11, 2024

Susan Margarete Herndon, 74, passed away on Aug. 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Born Feb. 10, 1950 to Frederick and Eva Willenbrock, she grew up in Mahwah N.J., and graduated from Mahwah High School. It was there that she met the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Robert L. Herndon, who was her devoted husband for 49 years....

Donald Leroy Pope

Donald Leroy Pope

Aug 10, 2024

Donald Leroy Pope, a cherished member of the Charlotte community, passed away on August 10, 2024, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 16, 1943, to Hazel and Ruby Pope, Don was raised in Charlotte and proudly graduated as a member of the first class at Garringer High School in 1962.

Don began his career...

Dan Maddox Finney

Dan Maddox Finney

Aug 8, 2024

Dan Maddox Finney, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle passed away on August 8, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. He was born on February 26, 1964, in Union Springs, AL, to Marion Finney and Mildred Broaden Finney, both of whom have preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mattie Finney. Dan was a man...

Daniel J Ciccone

Daniel J Ciccone

Aug 7, 2024

Daniel J Ciccone, 82, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 07, 2024.

 Daniel Ciccone was born in New York on December 29, 1941, to the late August Ciccone and Madeline Ciccone. 

Along with his parents, Daniel Ciccone is preceded in death by his wife, Matti Ciccone.

He is survived by his three children Denise Ciccone-Hintz, Daniel Ciccone, Christopher Ciccone, his daughter-in-law Jeanine...

Joan Audrey Jobes

Joan Audrey Jobes

Aug 4, 2024

Joan Audrey Jobes, 92, passed away in Concord, NC.

Service will be held at Kevin Orender Funeral Home in New Jersey at a later date.

Sara Henson Ray

Sara Henson Ray

Aug 4, 2024

Sara Hazel (Henson) Ray, known for her career as a seamstress and her love for gardening and tending to her flowers, has passed away. She was born on April 28, 1944, in Calhoun, Alabama, and peacefully left this world on August 4, 2024, in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Sara was a beloved soul who touched the lives of many with her kind,...

Constance James

Constance James

Aug 2, 2024

For those that loved Connie, remember her smile, her laugh, and how easy it was to talk to her.  Connie was a unique woman of many traits, including co-running multiple businesses, raising two daughters (who are thriving in the world), and being an exercise/fitness instructor.  She built computers from scratch, she'd design you a kick-ass kitchen, and provide you a...

Egor Alexander Porter

Egor Alexander Porter

Aug 1, 2024

Egor Alexander Porter, of Austin, TX, passed away on August 1, 2024. Born in Kemerovo, Russia on January 15, 2000, he and his sister Daria ("Dasha") were adopted by his parents Kimberly and David Porter in 2005. Growing up, Egor lived in Orlando, FL, Spokane, WA, with most of his time spent in Charlotte, NC. He attended high school at...

Casey Owen Sweeney

Casey Owen Sweeney

Aug 1, 2024

Casey Owen Sweeney, 48, of Huntersville, NC passed away August 1, 2024.  Born on September 19, 1975 in New York, NY to Eugene and Carolyn Sweeney.  He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Timothy, Christopher and Patrick and sister Stephanie.

Casey is survived by his two beautiful daughters Isla and Raya Sweeney, his brother Michael and sister Gabrielle and...

Jeffrey Calloway

Jeffrey Calloway

Aug 1, 2024

“A light went out on Earth for me, the day we said goodbye

And on that day a star was born, the brightest in the sky

Reaching through the darkness, with its rays of purest white

Lighting up the Heavens, as it once lit up my life

With beams of love to heal, the broken heart you left behind

Where always in my memory, your...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Dr. Hector Alberto Orduña Cuellar

Dr. Hector Alberto Orduña Cuellar

Aug 23, 2024

Dr. Hector Alberto Orduña Cuellar, 68, of Mooresville, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2024, 9:30 AM, at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville. The Mass will be livestreamed and may be viewed below or by clicking LIVESTREAM.

Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com

El Dr. Héctor Alberto Orduña...

Millie LoBianco

Millie LoBianco

Aug 21, 2024

Millie LoBianco, a beloved figure known for her unwavering dedication and generous spirit, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on January 2, 1930, in Italy, she was a nurturing presence to all who knew her, embodying grace and warmth throughout her life.

Millie enjoyed a fulfilling career as an executive secretary for an insurance...

Jerold Kevin Heller

Jerold Kevin Heller

Aug 20, 2024

Jerold Kevin Heller, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 20, 2024 at the age of 63. Born on September 6, 1960, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Kevin lived a life marked by dedication, skill, and affection for his family.

A man of many talents, Kevin enjoyed a varied career as a mechanic and former chef. Known by...

Donald Loraine Kimmel, Jr.

Donald Loraine Kimmel, Jr.

Aug 20, 2024

Donald L. Kimmel Jr., beloved biology professor who inspired generations of students at Davidson College, died peacefully at home on August 20, 2024, with Meg, his devoted wife of 41 years, by his side and surrounded by loving family and friends.

The oldest of three boys, Don was born in Swedesboro, NJ, on April 15, 1935, to Jessie Elizabeth Brown and...

Harry Joseph Marker III

Harry Joseph Marker III

Aug 19, 2024

Harry Joseph Marker III, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on August 19, 2024 at age 37.

Harry was born on June 29, 1987 in Lewes, Delaware to Harry Marker Jr. and Jacqueline Ann Bailey (née Smith). 

He leaves behind a loving family: his wife, Christina Marker (née Rann); children, Isaiah Marker (mother Christina Marker), Aubrie and Logan Marker, Allyson Yeager (mother Alicia...

James Charles Bailey

James Charles Bailey

Aug 19, 2024

James Charles Bailey, 84, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 19, 2024.  

Jim was born in Lafayette, IN on June 2, 1940 to the Maurice Bailey and Doris Kugelman Bailey.  

He is survived by his wife, Cynda Bailey; siblings, Susan (Michael) Levi, F. Stephen Bailey (Val), & Christopher Bailey; daughters, Pamela (David) Straitiff, Sheila (David) Anthony; stepchildren, Jennifer (Michael)...

Harry Albert Saake

Harry Albert Saake

Aug 17, 2024

Harry Albert Saake III, 81, of Cornelius, NC passed away on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. 

 Harry was born on August 4th, 1943 on Long Island, New York to the late Eloise Saake. Harry remained a proud New Yorker all his days. 

 He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Belinda Saake; son, Will Saake (Mandy);...

Jonathan Victor Howard

Jonathan Victor Howard

Aug 14, 2024

Jonathan V. Howard, 90, of Manhattan, New York, passed away on August 14, 2024. 

 Jonathan was born in Manhattan, New York on November 17, 1933, to the late Charles Howard and Charlotte Hackl.

 Along with his parents, Jonathan is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Mary Howard, and his sisters Constance Kenney and her husband George Kenney, Eddy (Ethel) Brown,...

George Garcia Morales

George Garcia Morales

Aug 14, 2024

George Garcia Morales, 70, of Concord, passed away on August 14, 2024.  George was born in San Antonio, TX on February 22, 1954 to the late Theodore and Paula Morales.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son Jorge Morales.

George was a loving husband and father. He was beloved by all of his family who will...

Shirley Pauline Gervase

Shirley Pauline Gervase

Aug 13, 2024

Shirley Pauline Gervase

September 26th, 1937 ~ August 13th, 2024

 On Tuesday August 13th, 2024, Shirley Pauline Gervase went home to her Lord and Savior after giving Glioblastoma a hard fight in “classic Shirley style”. She left a legacy of love as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family, just...

Susan M. Herndon

Susan M. Herndon

Aug 11, 2024

Susan Margarete Herndon, 74, passed away on Aug. 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Born Feb. 10, 1950 to Frederick and Eva Willenbrock, she grew up in Mahwah N.J., and graduated from Mahwah High School. It was there that she met the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Robert L. Herndon, who was her devoted husband for 49 years....

Donald Leroy Pope

Donald Leroy Pope

Aug 10, 2024

Donald Leroy Pope, a cherished member of the Charlotte community, passed away on August 10, 2024, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 16, 1943, to Hazel and Ruby Pope, Don was raised in Charlotte and proudly graduated as a member of the first class at Garringer High School in 1962.

Don began his career...

Dan Maddox Finney

Dan Maddox Finney

Aug 8, 2024

Dan Maddox Finney, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle passed away on August 8, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. He was born on February 26, 1964, in Union Springs, AL, to Marion Finney and Mildred Broaden Finney, both of whom have preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mattie Finney. Dan was a man...

Daniel J Ciccone

Daniel J Ciccone

Aug 7, 2024

Daniel J Ciccone, 82, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 07, 2024.

 Daniel Ciccone was born in New York on December 29, 1941, to the late August Ciccone and Madeline Ciccone. 

Along with his parents, Daniel Ciccone is preceded in death by his wife, Matti Ciccone.

He is survived by his three children Denise Ciccone-Hintz, Daniel Ciccone, Christopher Ciccone, his daughter-in-law Jeanine...

Joan Audrey Jobes

Joan Audrey Jobes

Aug 4, 2024

Joan Audrey Jobes, 92, passed away in Concord, NC.

Service will be held at Kevin Orender Funeral Home in New Jersey at a later date.

Sara Henson Ray

Sara Henson Ray

Aug 4, 2024

Sara Hazel (Henson) Ray, known for her career as a seamstress and her love for gardening and tending to her flowers, has passed away. She was born on April 28, 1944, in Calhoun, Alabama, and peacefully left this world on August 4, 2024, in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Sara was a beloved soul who touched the lives of many with her kind,...

Constance James

Constance James

Aug 2, 2024

For those that loved Connie, remember her smile, her laugh, and how easy it was to talk to her.  Connie was a unique woman of many traits, including co-running multiple businesses, raising two daughters (who are thriving in the world), and being an exercise/fitness instructor.  She built computers from scratch, she'd design you a kick-ass kitchen, and provide you a...

Egor Alexander Porter

Egor Alexander Porter

Aug 1, 2024

Egor Alexander Porter, of Austin, TX, passed away on August 1, 2024. Born in Kemerovo, Russia on January 15, 2000, he and his sister Daria ("Dasha") were adopted by his parents Kimberly and David Porter in 2005. Growing up, Egor lived in Orlando, FL, Spokane, WA, with most of his time spent in Charlotte, NC. He attended high school at...

Casey Owen Sweeney

Casey Owen Sweeney

Aug 1, 2024

Casey Owen Sweeney, 48, of Huntersville, NC passed away August 1, 2024.  Born on September 19, 1975 in New York, NY to Eugene and Carolyn Sweeney.  He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Timothy, Christopher and Patrick and sister Stephanie.

Casey is survived by his two beautiful daughters Isla and Raya Sweeney, his brother Michael and sister Gabrielle and...

Jeffrey Calloway

Jeffrey Calloway

Aug 1, 2024

“A light went out on Earth for me, the day we said goodbye

And on that day a star was born, the brightest in the sky

Reaching through the darkness, with its rays of purest white

Lighting up the Heavens, as it once lit up my life

With beams of love to heal, the broken heart you left behind

Where always in my memory, your...