Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Lagette   Goodrum

Lagette Goodrum

Nov 29, 2017

William Lagette Goodrum, 87, of Cornelius passed away November 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  Native to Cornelius he was born February 26, 1930 to the late Thomas and Mary Goodrum. Lagette was a member of the Mason Lodge #176 and the Don Bridger Sunday School Class at Mt. Zion UMC.  He also served in the Army during the...

Jodi   Archer

Jodi Archer

Nov 29, 2017

Jodi Archer of Cornelius, NC passed away on November 29th, 2017. Jodi was born in Corona, California on November 4th, 1955 to the late Lt. Col. Arthur Anthony and Amy Anthony. She is survived by her husband, Larry Archer, her daughter, Emily Archer, and Emily's fiance Austin Grabowski, her son Jay Gomez and his wife Kim Gomez, and their daughters...

Horst W. Sommer

Horst W. Sommer

Nov 29, 2017

Arrangement's are pending at this time.

Robert   O'Brien

Robert O'Brien

Nov 27, 2017

Robert “Bob” James O’Brien, Jr., 77, of Davidson, NC passed away on November 27, 2017 at The Pines at Davidson. He was born in Rossiter, PA on May 7, 1940 to the late Robert James O’Brien, Sr. and Elizabeth Vadasy O’Brien.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by infant daughter, Linda; his Uncle, Frank O’Brien; and cousin,...

Frances   Robinson

Frances Robinson

Nov 25, 2017

Mrs. Frances Robinson, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord, November 25, 2017.  A Home Going service to celebrate her life will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, at Central Church of God with Reverend Gene Shelton officiating.  Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery West Mausoleum.  Visitation will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, at Central Church of God prior...

Bonnie   Chiesa

Bonnie Chiesa

Nov 24, 2017

Bonnie Chiesa, 77, of Huntersville passed away November 23, 2017 at Olde Knox Commons.  Services will be held in Michigan. 

Monty Lashawn Eskridge

Monty Lashawn Eskridge

Nov 19, 2017

 Mr. Monty LaShawn Eskridge, 45, died at his home in Davidson, North Carolina on November 19, 2017. He was born in Shelby, North Carolina on March 8, 1972. Mr. Eskridge was a driver for the Charlotte Area Transportation System (ICATS) and a veteran of the United States Navy.  He is survived by his wife, Gloria Eskridge, mother Brenda Roseborough, father...

Donna M. Deppen

Donna M. Deppen

Nov 17, 2017

  Donna M. Deppen, 81 years old passed away on November 11, 2017.  Donna was born in Vancouver, B.C. Canada, on January 21, 1936 to Donald and Margery Kellogg Weeks. 

  She was a retired Occupational Therapist.  She is survived by her loving family:  husband, Richard Deppen; son, Donald Deppen; son, Bruce Deppen and his wife Betty Ann; three...

Hector   Vargas, II

Hector Vargas, II

Nov 16, 2017

Hector Vargas II was born on June 13, 1976 in New York, NY and raised in Astoria Queens. Hector is survived by his wife Angie Vargas, his children Ethan Noah Vargas, Mia Isabella Vargas, his mother Elizabeth Alvarez, three sisters two brothers and many nieces and nephews.

As a young boy growing up in New York, he loved playing sports...

Clara Anne Walter

Clara Anne Walter

Nov 14, 2017

Clara Anne Avella Walter, 67, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on November 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  Clara was born August 8, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Gennaro Robert Avella and Anna DiLullo Avella.  Clara was a loving, devoted wife and an amazing mother to her children and grandchildren.  Clara surrounded herself with love, laughter...

Liam Jaxon Harris Weaver

Liam Jaxon Harris Weaver

Nov 14, 2017

Liam Jaxon Harris, 8 weeks old, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on November 14th.  Jax experienced hugs and kisses from his mommy and daddy, holding hands with his family, listening as his mommy and daddy sang him songs, and being told “I love you” an uncountable amount of times. 

Liam Jaxon is the son of David Harris and...

Brian J. Early

Brian J. Early

Nov 10, 2017

Our family is sad to announce that Brian James Early passed away unexpectedly on November 10th from a heart attack at the age of 56. 

Brian was born on January 11, 1961 to Oscar and Janice Early in Knob Noster, Missouri, and spent his childhood in Aurora, Colorado with his siblings Kevin and Robin. He attended Ozark Christian College where...

Annie   Sides

Annie Sides

Nov 9, 2017

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Kathleen K. Haan

Kathleen K. Haan

Nov 9, 2017

Kathleen K. Haan, 90 years old passed away peacefully on November 9, 2017, of natural causes at home in Cornelius, NC.

Kathy was born in Holland, Michigan on August 12, 1927 to Margaret and Cornelius Kraght.

Along with her parents Kathy is predeceased by her husband, Philip Haan and her daughter, Debbie Haan.

She is survived by her loving family:...

Calvin Lewis Nance

Calvin Lewis Nance

Nov 7, 2017

Calvin Lewis Nance, 70, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on November 7, 2017.  Calvin was born October 15, 1947 in Huntersville, NC to the late Willie and Pauline Christenbury Nance.  Calvin was a  former member of the Moose Lodge in Charlotte and a member of Trinity UMC.  He enjoyed NASCAR, word search books, watching...

Jackie G. Kerley

Jackie G. Kerley

Nov 7, 2017

Jackie Garfield Kerley, 77, of Cornelius passed away November 7, 2017 at his home.  Jackie was born in Rowan County on March 10, 1940 to the late Lloyd and Jessie Kerley.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading his bible, listening to gospel music, and working on adult coloring books. 

In addition to his parents, Jackie is preceded in...

Thomas Joseph Colven, Jr.

Thomas Joseph Colven, Jr.

Nov 6, 2017

Surrounded by his family, Thomas J. Colven, Jr., passed peacefully on November 6 after suffering a rapid decline in health due to advanced dementia.  Tom was born on February 10, 1928 in New York, NY, to Thomas J. Colven and Hilda Mitchell.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 50 years, Margaret, and his younger brother,...

Anne D. Warren

Anne D. Warren

Nov 2, 2017

Anne D. Warren, 79, died on November 2, 2017 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville N.C.  Services will be held in Dallas Georgia.  Local Arrangements by the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville. 

Margaret   Holland

Margaret Holland

Nov 2, 2017

Margaret C. Holland, 99 years old, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2017, of natural causes at her home in Denver, NC.

Blessed with the prediction of a long and healthy life, Margaret was born with a caul on August 16, 1918, in Portsmouth, VA, to Etta and John Cwalino.

Following WWI, the family moved to Philadelphia, PA, where she...

Karen   Zaleski

Karen Zaleski

Nov 1, 2017

Karen Zaleski, 62, of Charlotte, NC passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on November 1, 2017. Karen was born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 15, 1955 to Louis and Joan Campanaro. Karen is survived by her husband, Richard Zaleski; her sons, Vincent (Robbin) and Joseph (Shannon); sisters, Janine (Gary) Riggi and Cam Campanaro; grandchildren, Nathan and...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Lagette   Goodrum

Lagette Goodrum

Nov 29, 2017

William Lagette Goodrum, 87, of Cornelius passed away November 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  Native to Cornelius he was born February 26, 1930 to the late Thomas and Mary Goodrum. Lagette was a member of the Mason Lodge #176 and the Don Bridger Sunday School Class at Mt. Zion UMC.  He also served in the Army during the...

Jodi   Archer

Jodi Archer

Nov 29, 2017

Jodi Archer of Cornelius, NC passed away on November 29th, 2017. Jodi was born in Corona, California on November 4th, 1955 to the late Lt. Col. Arthur Anthony and Amy Anthony. She is survived by her husband, Larry Archer, her daughter, Emily Archer, and Emily's fiance Austin Grabowski, her son Jay Gomez and his wife Kim Gomez, and their daughters...

Horst W. Sommer

Horst W. Sommer

Nov 29, 2017

Arrangement's are pending at this time.

Robert   O'Brien

Robert O'Brien

Nov 27, 2017

Robert “Bob” James O’Brien, Jr., 77, of Davidson, NC passed away on November 27, 2017 at The Pines at Davidson. He was born in Rossiter, PA on May 7, 1940 to the late Robert James O’Brien, Sr. and Elizabeth Vadasy O’Brien.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by infant daughter, Linda; his Uncle, Frank O’Brien; and cousin,...

Frances   Robinson

Frances Robinson

Nov 25, 2017

Mrs. Frances Robinson, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord, November 25, 2017.  A Home Going service to celebrate her life will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, at Central Church of God with Reverend Gene Shelton officiating.  Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery West Mausoleum.  Visitation will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, at Central Church of God prior...

Bonnie   Chiesa

Bonnie Chiesa

Nov 24, 2017

Bonnie Chiesa, 77, of Huntersville passed away November 23, 2017 at Olde Knox Commons.  Services will be held in Michigan. 

Monty Lashawn Eskridge

Monty Lashawn Eskridge

Nov 19, 2017

 Mr. Monty LaShawn Eskridge, 45, died at his home in Davidson, North Carolina on November 19, 2017. He was born in Shelby, North Carolina on March 8, 1972. Mr. Eskridge was a driver for the Charlotte Area Transportation System (ICATS) and a veteran of the United States Navy.  He is survived by his wife, Gloria Eskridge, mother Brenda Roseborough, father...

Donna M. Deppen

Donna M. Deppen

Nov 17, 2017

  Donna M. Deppen, 81 years old passed away on November 11, 2017.  Donna was born in Vancouver, B.C. Canada, on January 21, 1936 to Donald and Margery Kellogg Weeks. 

  She was a retired Occupational Therapist.  She is survived by her loving family:  husband, Richard Deppen; son, Donald Deppen; son, Bruce Deppen and his wife Betty Ann; three...

Hector   Vargas, II

Hector Vargas, II

Nov 16, 2017

Hector Vargas II was born on June 13, 1976 in New York, NY and raised in Astoria Queens. Hector is survived by his wife Angie Vargas, his children Ethan Noah Vargas, Mia Isabella Vargas, his mother Elizabeth Alvarez, three sisters two brothers and many nieces and nephews.

As a young boy growing up in New York, he loved playing sports...

Clara Anne Walter

Clara Anne Walter

Nov 14, 2017

Clara Anne Avella Walter, 67, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on November 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  Clara was born August 8, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Gennaro Robert Avella and Anna DiLullo Avella.  Clara was a loving, devoted wife and an amazing mother to her children and grandchildren.  Clara surrounded herself with love, laughter...

Liam Jaxon Harris Weaver

Liam Jaxon Harris Weaver

Nov 14, 2017

Liam Jaxon Harris, 8 weeks old, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on November 14th.  Jax experienced hugs and kisses from his mommy and daddy, holding hands with his family, listening as his mommy and daddy sang him songs, and being told “I love you” an uncountable amount of times. 

Liam Jaxon is the son of David Harris and...

Brian J. Early

Brian J. Early

Nov 10, 2017

Our family is sad to announce that Brian James Early passed away unexpectedly on November 10th from a heart attack at the age of 56. 

Brian was born on January 11, 1961 to Oscar and Janice Early in Knob Noster, Missouri, and spent his childhood in Aurora, Colorado with his siblings Kevin and Robin. He attended Ozark Christian College where...

Annie   Sides

Annie Sides

Nov 9, 2017

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Kathleen K. Haan

Kathleen K. Haan

Nov 9, 2017

Kathleen K. Haan, 90 years old passed away peacefully on November 9, 2017, of natural causes at home in Cornelius, NC.

Kathy was born in Holland, Michigan on August 12, 1927 to Margaret and Cornelius Kraght.

Along with her parents Kathy is predeceased by her husband, Philip Haan and her daughter, Debbie Haan.

She is survived by her loving family:...

Calvin Lewis Nance

Calvin Lewis Nance

Nov 7, 2017

Calvin Lewis Nance, 70, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on November 7, 2017.  Calvin was born October 15, 1947 in Huntersville, NC to the late Willie and Pauline Christenbury Nance.  Calvin was a  former member of the Moose Lodge in Charlotte and a member of Trinity UMC.  He enjoyed NASCAR, word search books, watching...

Jackie G. Kerley

Jackie G. Kerley

Nov 7, 2017

Jackie Garfield Kerley, 77, of Cornelius passed away November 7, 2017 at his home.  Jackie was born in Rowan County on March 10, 1940 to the late Lloyd and Jessie Kerley.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading his bible, listening to gospel music, and working on adult coloring books. 

In addition to his parents, Jackie is preceded in...

Thomas Joseph Colven, Jr.

Thomas Joseph Colven, Jr.

Nov 6, 2017

Surrounded by his family, Thomas J. Colven, Jr., passed peacefully on November 6 after suffering a rapid decline in health due to advanced dementia.  Tom was born on February 10, 1928 in New York, NY, to Thomas J. Colven and Hilda Mitchell.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 50 years, Margaret, and his younger brother,...

Anne D. Warren

Anne D. Warren

Nov 2, 2017

Anne D. Warren, 79, died on November 2, 2017 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville N.C.  Services will be held in Dallas Georgia.  Local Arrangements by the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville. 

Margaret   Holland

Margaret Holland

Nov 2, 2017

Margaret C. Holland, 99 years old, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2017, of natural causes at her home in Denver, NC.

Blessed with the prediction of a long and healthy life, Margaret was born with a caul on August 16, 1918, in Portsmouth, VA, to Etta and John Cwalino.

Following WWI, the family moved to Philadelphia, PA, where she...

Karen   Zaleski

Karen Zaleski

Nov 1, 2017

Karen Zaleski, 62, of Charlotte, NC passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on November 1, 2017. Karen was born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 15, 1955 to Louis and Joan Campanaro. Karen is survived by her husband, Richard Zaleski; her sons, Vincent (Robbin) and Joseph (Shannon); sisters, Janine (Gary) Riggi and Cam Campanaro; grandchildren, Nathan and...