Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Grace Carol Meade White

Grace Carol Meade White

Sep 29, 2017

Grace Carol Meade White, devoted and loving wife and mother passed peacefully away at age 94 on September 29, 2017 in Davidson, NC at The Pines. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on May 5, 1923 to parents Susan Ann Lanham and John Franklin Meade. She graduated from Ashland schools and Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. Carol was married...

Talmadge Ray Taylor

Talmadge Ray Taylor

Sep 29, 2017

Talmadge Ray Taylor, 79, of Wilmington, NC passed away September 29, 2017 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House. Ray was born February 15, 1938 in Dunn, NC to the late Wesley and Louise Benton Taylor. He graduated from East Carolina University and attended medical courses at New York University and leadership courses at Dartmouth University. Later he became Executive...

Margie Vanica Johnston Taylor

Margie Vanica Johnston Taylor

Sep 28, 2017

Margie Vanica Taylor of Huntersville passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2017 at the age of 94.  Margie was born on April 15, 1923 and was a native of Mecklenburg County.  She graduated from Huntersville High School in 1939.  She was the daughter of Sara Mae Caldwell and Albert Johnston.  Margie was preceded in death by her husband...

Margarita Cortez Gonzales

Margarita Cortez Gonzales

Sep 26, 2017

 

Margarita Cortez Gonzales, 92, of Huntersville, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017 at The Pavilion @ Brightmore, Charlotte. Margarita was born February 28, 1925 In Miami, AZ to the late Epifanio Cortez and Segunda Lerma Castelleno. She was a devout Catholic who loved Jesus. She was an excellent cook and loved spending time with her family and the...

Donald Lamonte Creed

Donald Lamonte Creed

Sep 25, 2017

Donald Lamonte Creed, Jr., 70, of Davidson, NC passed away on September 25, 2017.

Don was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 17, 1947 to the late Donald Lamonte Creed, MD and Nancy Jean Means.

Don was an avid historian and world traveler who loved to share his knowledge with those around him. He was a great conversationalist who was...

Robert  Jason Dlesk

Robert Jason Dlesk

Sep 25, 2017

Robert Jason Dlesk, 33, died on September 25, 2017, in Ashville N.C.  Arrangements are pending at the Kepner Funeral Home, in Wheeling W.Va.  Local Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville, N.C. 

Ryder Harley Hastings

Ryder Harley Hastings

Sep 25, 2017

Ryder Harley Ellis Hastings, infant son of Elizabeth Hastings Cox, died on September 25, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville. 

Charles   Albrecht

Charles Albrecht

Sep 23, 2017

Charles (Bud) Albrecht, age 75, passed away September 23, 2017, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC, after a short illness.

Charles was a retired IBM employee in Charlotte and an accomplished musician playing in many venues in the Charlotte area including for many years, the Cajun Queen. He was also an Adjunct Professor at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Charles graduated...

Ronald   Parks

Ronald Parks

Sep 22, 2017

PARKS, Ronald L. of Rock Hill, SC a retired Regional Manager with SHARP Electronics, went on to be with his beloved wife, Sandy Parks, on Friday, September 22, 2017, at the age of 77. He was born March 15,1940 in Parksley, VA, to Braxton and Elizabeth Parks. Ronnie, served in the 82nd Airborne Division and went on to Virginia Commonwealth...

Nicholas M. Carusillo

Nicholas M. Carusillo

Sep 22, 2017

Nicholas M. Carusillo

With deep sadness, our family shares the news of the death of our son and brother Nicholas Michael Carusillo, 29 of Huntersville, NC on September 22, 2017. Beloved son, brother, father and friend he will be missed.

Nick was smart, strong, funny, kind, compassionate and full of love. Above all Nick had strong faith and belief in...

Frank William Camp

Frank William Camp

Sep 22, 2017

  Frank William Camp, 88, of Huntersville, passed away peacefully at The Haven at Highland Creek.  Frank was born December 16, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Horace A. and Helen McGraw Camp.  He attended Porter Military Academy in Charleston, SC and went on to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves.  Frank enjoyed traveling and wood working, and...

David   Cross

David Cross

Sep 19, 2017

David Christopher Cross, 37, died suddenly, at his home September 19, 2017. He was born November 22, 1979 in Albany, New York to Christopher and Linda Cross.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Iraq in the Special Forces.

Survivors include his two sons, Christopher B. Cross, age 6 and Matthew C. Cross, age 4; his parents, Linda and...

Diane   Stevenson

Diane Stevenson

Sep 16, 2017

Diane Stevenson, 73 of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 16, 2017.

She was born on August 30, 1944 in Marinette, WI to the late Frank and Henrietta Shutes Schiner.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stevenson; brother, Henry Schiner, and sister, Mary Jane Ellis.

She is survived by her son, Scott...

Sarah Frances Todd Burris

Sarah Frances Todd Burris

Sep 14, 2017

Sarah Frances Todd Burris, 92, of Mooresville, NC passed away peacefully on September 14, 2017. Sarah was born February 8, 1925 in Charlotte to the late Elmer and Lucille Auten Todd. She was retired as a comptroller from Davidson College.

Sarah was a member of Coddle Creek ARP Church in Mooresville, and she enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time...

Jennie   Ohlsen

Jennie Ohlsen

Sep 13, 2017

Jennie Ohlsen, 40, of Davidson, NC passed away on September 13, 2017.

Jennie was born in Charleston, SC on February 1, 1977. She was a registered nurse and  a graduate of the Presbyterian School of Nursing.

She is survived by her son, Ashton Ohlsen, daughters, Courtney Ohlsen and Anneliese Ohsen.

A memorial service will be held from 5:00- 7:00 pm...

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski

Sep 13, 2017

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski 89, of Massapequa Park, N.Y. passed away on September 13, 2017 after a chronic illness.  Dorothy recently relocated to Cornelius, NC.  She became a resident at the Serenity House in Mooresville, NC through the Carolina Comfort Care Coalition. 

Dorothy was born in Depford, England on Aril 5,1928 to the late Albert Henry Russell and Doris Allert Russell. ...

Alan   Stewart

Alan Stewart

Sep 11, 2017

Alan Curtis Stewart (Curt), 63, of Charlotte, NC died suddenly on September 11, 2017 from leukemia. College football gave him a great send off with wins from NC State, Georgia, and Clemson.

Curt was born on September 29, 1953 in Greensboro, NC to the late Al and RueNell Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debbie; his...

Lois Jane Puckett

Lois Jane Puckett

Sep 10, 2017

Lois Jane Puckett, died on September 10, 2017, at Novant Health in Huntersville N.C.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville . 

Alanna Darlene Petronis Kowalski

Alanna Darlene Petronis Kowalski

Sep 9, 2017

Saturday September 9th 2017 Alanna Darlene Kowalski, age 39 passed on into eternal life due to a tragic accident at her home in Huntersville N.C. Alanna’s spirit lives on through those she awaits in heaven; Husband Todd, Son AJ, Daughter Sienna, Parents John and Linda Petronis, Sister Aliesha Hunter, Brother Jason Petronis and their families, as well as her extended...

Margaret Thorpe Harmon

Margaret Thorpe Harmon

Sep 8, 2017

  Margaret Thorpe Harmon of Cornelius, NC, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville. She had recently celebrated her 100th birthday. 

Margaret was born in Tampa, Fl. on June 29, 1917. She was married to Tom Harmon from 1941 until his death in 1988.   At the age of 88, she married Ralph Williams, who...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Grace Carol Meade White

Grace Carol Meade White

Sep 29, 2017

Grace Carol Meade White, devoted and loving wife and mother passed peacefully away at age 94 on September 29, 2017 in Davidson, NC at The Pines. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on May 5, 1923 to parents Susan Ann Lanham and John Franklin Meade. She graduated from Ashland schools and Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. Carol was married...

Talmadge Ray Taylor

Talmadge Ray Taylor

Sep 29, 2017

Talmadge Ray Taylor, 79, of Wilmington, NC passed away September 29, 2017 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House. Ray was born February 15, 1938 in Dunn, NC to the late Wesley and Louise Benton Taylor. He graduated from East Carolina University and attended medical courses at New York University and leadership courses at Dartmouth University. Later he became Executive...

Margie Vanica Johnston Taylor

Margie Vanica Johnston Taylor

Sep 28, 2017

Margie Vanica Taylor of Huntersville passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2017 at the age of 94.  Margie was born on April 15, 1923 and was a native of Mecklenburg County.  She graduated from Huntersville High School in 1939.  She was the daughter of Sara Mae Caldwell and Albert Johnston.  Margie was preceded in death by her husband...

Margarita Cortez Gonzales

Margarita Cortez Gonzales

Sep 26, 2017

 

Margarita Cortez Gonzales, 92, of Huntersville, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017 at The Pavilion @ Brightmore, Charlotte. Margarita was born February 28, 1925 In Miami, AZ to the late Epifanio Cortez and Segunda Lerma Castelleno. She was a devout Catholic who loved Jesus. She was an excellent cook and loved spending time with her family and the...

Donald Lamonte Creed

Donald Lamonte Creed

Sep 25, 2017

Donald Lamonte Creed, Jr., 70, of Davidson, NC passed away on September 25, 2017.

Don was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 17, 1947 to the late Donald Lamonte Creed, MD and Nancy Jean Means.

Don was an avid historian and world traveler who loved to share his knowledge with those around him. He was a great conversationalist who was...

Robert  Jason Dlesk

Robert Jason Dlesk

Sep 25, 2017

Robert Jason Dlesk, 33, died on September 25, 2017, in Ashville N.C.  Arrangements are pending at the Kepner Funeral Home, in Wheeling W.Va.  Local Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville, N.C. 

Ryder Harley Hastings

Ryder Harley Hastings

Sep 25, 2017

Ryder Harley Ellis Hastings, infant son of Elizabeth Hastings Cox, died on September 25, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville. 

Charles   Albrecht

Charles Albrecht

Sep 23, 2017

Charles (Bud) Albrecht, age 75, passed away September 23, 2017, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC, after a short illness.

Charles was a retired IBM employee in Charlotte and an accomplished musician playing in many venues in the Charlotte area including for many years, the Cajun Queen. He was also an Adjunct Professor at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Charles graduated...

Ronald   Parks

Ronald Parks

Sep 22, 2017

PARKS, Ronald L. of Rock Hill, SC a retired Regional Manager with SHARP Electronics, went on to be with his beloved wife, Sandy Parks, on Friday, September 22, 2017, at the age of 77. He was born March 15,1940 in Parksley, VA, to Braxton and Elizabeth Parks. Ronnie, served in the 82nd Airborne Division and went on to Virginia Commonwealth...

Nicholas M. Carusillo

Nicholas M. Carusillo

Sep 22, 2017

Nicholas M. Carusillo

With deep sadness, our family shares the news of the death of our son and brother Nicholas Michael Carusillo, 29 of Huntersville, NC on September 22, 2017. Beloved son, brother, father and friend he will be missed.

Nick was smart, strong, funny, kind, compassionate and full of love. Above all Nick had strong faith and belief in...

Frank William Camp

Frank William Camp

Sep 22, 2017

  Frank William Camp, 88, of Huntersville, passed away peacefully at The Haven at Highland Creek.  Frank was born December 16, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Horace A. and Helen McGraw Camp.  He attended Porter Military Academy in Charleston, SC and went on to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves.  Frank enjoyed traveling and wood working, and...

David   Cross

David Cross

Sep 19, 2017

David Christopher Cross, 37, died suddenly, at his home September 19, 2017. He was born November 22, 1979 in Albany, New York to Christopher and Linda Cross.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Iraq in the Special Forces.

Survivors include his two sons, Christopher B. Cross, age 6 and Matthew C. Cross, age 4; his parents, Linda and...

Diane   Stevenson

Diane Stevenson

Sep 16, 2017

Diane Stevenson, 73 of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 16, 2017.

She was born on August 30, 1944 in Marinette, WI to the late Frank and Henrietta Shutes Schiner.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stevenson; brother, Henry Schiner, and sister, Mary Jane Ellis.

She is survived by her son, Scott...

Sarah Frances Todd Burris

Sarah Frances Todd Burris

Sep 14, 2017

Sarah Frances Todd Burris, 92, of Mooresville, NC passed away peacefully on September 14, 2017. Sarah was born February 8, 1925 in Charlotte to the late Elmer and Lucille Auten Todd. She was retired as a comptroller from Davidson College.

Sarah was a member of Coddle Creek ARP Church in Mooresville, and she enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time...

Jennie   Ohlsen

Jennie Ohlsen

Sep 13, 2017

Jennie Ohlsen, 40, of Davidson, NC passed away on September 13, 2017.

Jennie was born in Charleston, SC on February 1, 1977. She was a registered nurse and  a graduate of the Presbyterian School of Nursing.

She is survived by her son, Ashton Ohlsen, daughters, Courtney Ohlsen and Anneliese Ohsen.

A memorial service will be held from 5:00- 7:00 pm...

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski

Sep 13, 2017

Dorothy Louise Kwiatkowski 89, of Massapequa Park, N.Y. passed away on September 13, 2017 after a chronic illness.  Dorothy recently relocated to Cornelius, NC.  She became a resident at the Serenity House in Mooresville, NC through the Carolina Comfort Care Coalition. 

Dorothy was born in Depford, England on Aril 5,1928 to the late Albert Henry Russell and Doris Allert Russell. ...

Alan   Stewart

Alan Stewart

Sep 11, 2017

Alan Curtis Stewart (Curt), 63, of Charlotte, NC died suddenly on September 11, 2017 from leukemia. College football gave him a great send off with wins from NC State, Georgia, and Clemson.

Curt was born on September 29, 1953 in Greensboro, NC to the late Al and RueNell Stewart. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debbie; his...

Lois Jane Puckett

Lois Jane Puckett

Sep 10, 2017

Lois Jane Puckett, died on September 10, 2017, at Novant Health in Huntersville N.C.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville . 

Alanna Darlene Petronis Kowalski

Alanna Darlene Petronis Kowalski

Sep 9, 2017

Saturday September 9th 2017 Alanna Darlene Kowalski, age 39 passed on into eternal life due to a tragic accident at her home in Huntersville N.C. Alanna’s spirit lives on through those she awaits in heaven; Husband Todd, Son AJ, Daughter Sienna, Parents John and Linda Petronis, Sister Aliesha Hunter, Brother Jason Petronis and their families, as well as her extended...

Margaret Thorpe Harmon

Margaret Thorpe Harmon

Sep 8, 2017

  Margaret Thorpe Harmon of Cornelius, NC, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville. She had recently celebrated her 100th birthday. 

Margaret was born in Tampa, Fl. on June 29, 1917. She was married to Tom Harmon from 1941 until his death in 1988.   At the age of 88, she married Ralph Williams, who...