Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

John Wofford  Smith

John Wofford Smith

Jul 26, 2017

John Wofford Smith was born on July 23, 1937 to Mack and Emily Smith in Mooresville, NC.

He was raised in Salisbury, NC and moved to South Florida when he was sixteen.

He lived at Baileys Glen in Cornelius.

He served in the Army and spent time in Korea.  After the service he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical School.

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Kenneth A. Cline

Kenneth A. Cline

Jul 26, 2017

Kenneth A. Cline, 83, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 26, 2017.

He was born on May 7, 1934 in Huntersville, NC to the late Jesse M. Cline and Amelia Wolf Cline.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine Cline Spradley, infant sister, Marjorie Cline, and brother, Paul W. Cline.

Kenneth is survived...

Matilda   Ciccone

Matilda Ciccone

Jul 25, 2017

 

Matilda 'Matti' Ciccone, of Cornelius, NC. Matti Ciccone was born on September 1, 1942 in New York City. Her father's name was Stephen Petras and her mother's name was Bessie Petras.

 

She is survived by her husband Daniel J Ciccone, her loving spouse of 54 years; daughter, Denise Ciccone Hintz; sons, Daniel Ciccone and Christopher Ciccone. She is...

Justus   Wingard, Jr.

Justus Wingard, Jr.

Jul 25, 2017

  Justus J. “Jess” Wingard, Jr., age 94, died July 25, 2017 at The Pines of Davidson, NC with his family by his side. Mr. Wingard was born May 12, 1923 in Greenville, SC, and was the youngest son of the late Nancy Elizabeth Wingard and Justus Jonas Wingard. He married Mary Frances Fulk who lived in Charlotte NC on...

Anita Marie Reisser

Anita Marie Reisser

Jul 25, 2017

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Carl E. Edwards, Jr.

Carl E. Edwards, Jr.

Jul 20, 2017

Carl Eugene Edwards, 75, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 20, 2017 at Levine Dickson Hospice House. He was born June 9, 1942 in Charlotte, NC to the late Carl Edwards, Sr. and Flora G. Edwards.

He was a electrician and retired from Star Electric. He belonged to Long Creek Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Oasis Temple, and Eastern Star....

James Edward Simples, Sr.

James Edward Simples, Sr.

Jul 20, 2017

  James Edward Simples, Sr. was born on July 11, 1928 in Houston, TX to Rev. Dr. William M. Simples, Sr. and Marguerite Gee Simples. James grew up in a very large family: William Simples, Jr., Cleopatra Ruth Simples, Rosemary Stewart, Arnell Simples, Betty Jean Pillar, Carolyn Simples, Melba Simples, and Sadie Webb. He completed his education at Jack Yates...

Nancy Shields Grice

Nancy Shields Grice

Jul 18, 2017

Nancy Shields Grice, 82, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 18, 2017.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Jim Grice; and daughter, Rhonda Kerley.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Donahue (Jay); son-in-law, Jack Kerley; grand-daughter, Katy Bridges (Tony); great-grandchildren, Lilli and Skylar Bridges; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service...

Allen   Branum

Allen Branum

Jul 17, 2017

Arrangements are being handled privately by the family.

Yvonne   Taylor

Yvonne Taylor

Jul 17, 2017

Lillian “Yvonne” Arthur Taylor, 89, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 17, 2017 after a brief illness at Presbyterian Hospital Harris Hospice Unit. 

Yvonne was born February 7, 1928 in Charlotte, NC to the late Harold Broadus Arthur and Mattie Alexander Arthur of Concord, NC. 

Yvonne was a caring, selfless woman who always put other people’s needs ahead of...

James Arthur Mayes, II

James Arthur Mayes, II

Jul 14, 2017

Deacon James Arthur Mayes II Sunrise: May-26-1955, Sunset: July-14-2017

 

James Mayes was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York on May 26, 1955.

 

Father unknown and Mother was Ruth Lillian Mayes.

 

He is survived by his devoted wife Audrey E. Marcus-Mayes; his loving daughters, Nikisha Jackson-John husband Devon, John; Jamiallah C. Jackson; Jennone L Mayes and his loving...

John Lee Hall

John Lee Hall

Jul 13, 2017

John Lee Hall, 58, of Charlotte, NC, beloved father, husband, brother and friend passed away suddenly Thursday, July 13, 2017. Born May 8, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Byron Warner and Opal Gresham Hall. John graduated with a B.S. in Printing from Georgia Southern University and spent over 30 years in the Financial Printing...

Geraldine "Geri" Ann Greger

Geraldine "Geri" Ann Greger

Jul 13, 2017

Geraldine “Geri” Ann Greger, 55, of Cornelius, NC passed away July 13, 2017 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Geri was born July 11, 1962 to parents Michael and Phyllis Burge of Indiana. Along with her parents she is survived by: fiancé’ , Chuck Hagerty; sons, Ted Greger and Max Greger; sister, Michelle Brown of Wilmington; brother, Mike...

Doris   Sanders

Doris Sanders

Jul 12, 2017

In Loving Memory of Doris Porter Sanders Doris Porter Sanders, 70, of Cornelius, NC gained her angel wings on July 12, 2017 after a long and courageous battle against cancer. We will carry her memory in our hearts forever.

She was born on April 10, 1947 in Queens, New York to the late Doris and William Porter and was happily...

James "Roger"  Bradley

James "Roger" Bradley

Jul 11, 2017

James “Roger” Bradley, 64, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 11, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1953 to the late Tommie R. Bradley and  Louise Foster Eggertz.

 Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother.

Roger is survived by his wife, Sally Bradley; daughter, Amber Stanis (Braden); son, Marshall Bradley (Brandi); step-sons,...

Elenore Laurette Mason Zeltner

Elenore Laurette Mason Zeltner

Jul 11, 2017

Elenore Laurette Mason Zeltner, 91, of Charlotte, NC passed away July 11, 2017.  Elenore was born July 10, 1926 in Lowell, MA to the late Charles and Lillian Green Mason.Elenore loved spending time with her family, she loved music (especially Jazz), baking, and sewing.She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Francis Zeltner, Sr.; parents Charles and Lillian Mason; brother...

James E. Self, Jr.

James E. Self, Jr.

Jul 10, 2017

James Ernest Self, Jr., 71 of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 10, 2017.

James was born in Charlotte on July 21, 1945 to James Ernest Self and Ila Rushing Self.

James is preceded in death by his father, James Ernest Self; wife, Marie Self; sons, Ronnie Merrell and Lee Self; and daughter-in-law, Sandi Merrell.

He is survived by...

James William Jackson

James William Jackson

Jul 3, 2017

  James William Jackson was born in Haw River, NC on April 14, 1930 and lived in Cornelius, NC. He passed away peacefully on July 3, 2017 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He served as a Marine in the Korean War and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He was a bus driver for Trail Ways and Carolina Charter...

Thomas James Treacy

Thomas James Treacy

Jul 2, 2017

Thomas James Treacy, 72, of Huntersville, NC passed away July 2, 2017. Thomas was born November 17, 1944 in the Bronx, NY to the late Thomas Treacy and Catherine Rogan Treacy. He was a Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient and was a member of the VFW of Kannapolis, NC. He was outgoing, friendly , well respected and loved by...

Richard   Lubold

Richard Lubold

Jul 1, 2017

  Richard Paul Lubold, died peacefully on July 1, 2017. Born in Uniontown Pennsylvania on February 26, 1930, Dick was the son of the late Jesse Alfred Lubold and Emma Blanche Paul Lubold. He lived in Indiana, PA., moving to Canada, Tennessee and eventually settling in Davidson, NC.

Dick graduated from Indiana High School and the GE Apprentice School in...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

John Wofford  Smith

John Wofford Smith

Jul 26, 2017

John Wofford Smith was born on July 23, 1937 to Mack and Emily Smith in Mooresville, NC.

He was raised in Salisbury, NC and moved to South Florida when he was sixteen.

He lived at Baileys Glen in Cornelius.

He served in the Army and spent time in Korea.  After the service he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical School.

...

Kenneth A. Cline

Kenneth A. Cline

Jul 26, 2017

Kenneth A. Cline, 83, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 26, 2017.

He was born on May 7, 1934 in Huntersville, NC to the late Jesse M. Cline and Amelia Wolf Cline.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine Cline Spradley, infant sister, Marjorie Cline, and brother, Paul W. Cline.

Kenneth is survived...

Matilda   Ciccone

Matilda Ciccone

Jul 25, 2017

 

Matilda 'Matti' Ciccone, of Cornelius, NC. Matti Ciccone was born on September 1, 1942 in New York City. Her father's name was Stephen Petras and her mother's name was Bessie Petras.

 

She is survived by her husband Daniel J Ciccone, her loving spouse of 54 years; daughter, Denise Ciccone Hintz; sons, Daniel Ciccone and Christopher Ciccone. She is...

Justus   Wingard, Jr.

Justus Wingard, Jr.

Jul 25, 2017

  Justus J. “Jess” Wingard, Jr., age 94, died July 25, 2017 at The Pines of Davidson, NC with his family by his side. Mr. Wingard was born May 12, 1923 in Greenville, SC, and was the youngest son of the late Nancy Elizabeth Wingard and Justus Jonas Wingard. He married Mary Frances Fulk who lived in Charlotte NC on...

Anita Marie Reisser

Anita Marie Reisser

Jul 25, 2017

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Carl E. Edwards, Jr.

Carl E. Edwards, Jr.

Jul 20, 2017

Carl Eugene Edwards, 75, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 20, 2017 at Levine Dickson Hospice House. He was born June 9, 1942 in Charlotte, NC to the late Carl Edwards, Sr. and Flora G. Edwards.

He was a electrician and retired from Star Electric. He belonged to Long Creek Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Oasis Temple, and Eastern Star....

James Edward Simples, Sr.

James Edward Simples, Sr.

Jul 20, 2017

  James Edward Simples, Sr. was born on July 11, 1928 in Houston, TX to Rev. Dr. William M. Simples, Sr. and Marguerite Gee Simples. James grew up in a very large family: William Simples, Jr., Cleopatra Ruth Simples, Rosemary Stewart, Arnell Simples, Betty Jean Pillar, Carolyn Simples, Melba Simples, and Sadie Webb. He completed his education at Jack Yates...

Nancy Shields Grice

Nancy Shields Grice

Jul 18, 2017

Nancy Shields Grice, 82, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 18, 2017.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Jim Grice; and daughter, Rhonda Kerley.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Donahue (Jay); son-in-law, Jack Kerley; grand-daughter, Katy Bridges (Tony); great-grandchildren, Lilli and Skylar Bridges; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service...

Allen   Branum

Allen Branum

Jul 17, 2017

Arrangements are being handled privately by the family.

Yvonne   Taylor

Yvonne Taylor

Jul 17, 2017

Lillian “Yvonne” Arthur Taylor, 89, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 17, 2017 after a brief illness at Presbyterian Hospital Harris Hospice Unit. 

Yvonne was born February 7, 1928 in Charlotte, NC to the late Harold Broadus Arthur and Mattie Alexander Arthur of Concord, NC. 

Yvonne was a caring, selfless woman who always put other people’s needs ahead of...

James Arthur Mayes, II

James Arthur Mayes, II

Jul 14, 2017

Deacon James Arthur Mayes II Sunrise: May-26-1955, Sunset: July-14-2017

 

James Mayes was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York on May 26, 1955.

 

Father unknown and Mother was Ruth Lillian Mayes.

 

He is survived by his devoted wife Audrey E. Marcus-Mayes; his loving daughters, Nikisha Jackson-John husband Devon, John; Jamiallah C. Jackson; Jennone L Mayes and his loving...

John Lee Hall

John Lee Hall

Jul 13, 2017

John Lee Hall, 58, of Charlotte, NC, beloved father, husband, brother and friend passed away suddenly Thursday, July 13, 2017. Born May 8, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Byron Warner and Opal Gresham Hall. John graduated with a B.S. in Printing from Georgia Southern University and spent over 30 years in the Financial Printing...

Geraldine "Geri" Ann Greger

Geraldine "Geri" Ann Greger

Jul 13, 2017

Geraldine “Geri” Ann Greger, 55, of Cornelius, NC passed away July 13, 2017 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Geri was born July 11, 1962 to parents Michael and Phyllis Burge of Indiana. Along with her parents she is survived by: fiancé’ , Chuck Hagerty; sons, Ted Greger and Max Greger; sister, Michelle Brown of Wilmington; brother, Mike...

Doris   Sanders

Doris Sanders

Jul 12, 2017

In Loving Memory of Doris Porter Sanders Doris Porter Sanders, 70, of Cornelius, NC gained her angel wings on July 12, 2017 after a long and courageous battle against cancer. We will carry her memory in our hearts forever.

She was born on April 10, 1947 in Queens, New York to the late Doris and William Porter and was happily...

James "Roger"  Bradley

James "Roger" Bradley

Jul 11, 2017

James “Roger” Bradley, 64, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 11, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1953 to the late Tommie R. Bradley and  Louise Foster Eggertz.

 Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother.

Roger is survived by his wife, Sally Bradley; daughter, Amber Stanis (Braden); son, Marshall Bradley (Brandi); step-sons,...

Elenore Laurette Mason Zeltner

Elenore Laurette Mason Zeltner

Jul 11, 2017

Elenore Laurette Mason Zeltner, 91, of Charlotte, NC passed away July 11, 2017.  Elenore was born July 10, 1926 in Lowell, MA to the late Charles and Lillian Green Mason.Elenore loved spending time with her family, she loved music (especially Jazz), baking, and sewing.She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Francis Zeltner, Sr.; parents Charles and Lillian Mason; brother...

James E. Self, Jr.

James E. Self, Jr.

Jul 10, 2017

James Ernest Self, Jr., 71 of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 10, 2017.

James was born in Charlotte on July 21, 1945 to James Ernest Self and Ila Rushing Self.

James is preceded in death by his father, James Ernest Self; wife, Marie Self; sons, Ronnie Merrell and Lee Self; and daughter-in-law, Sandi Merrell.

He is survived by...

James William Jackson

James William Jackson

Jul 3, 2017

  James William Jackson was born in Haw River, NC on April 14, 1930 and lived in Cornelius, NC. He passed away peacefully on July 3, 2017 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He served as a Marine in the Korean War and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He was a bus driver for Trail Ways and Carolina Charter...

Thomas James Treacy

Thomas James Treacy

Jul 2, 2017

Thomas James Treacy, 72, of Huntersville, NC passed away July 2, 2017. Thomas was born November 17, 1944 in the Bronx, NY to the late Thomas Treacy and Catherine Rogan Treacy. He was a Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient and was a member of the VFW of Kannapolis, NC. He was outgoing, friendly , well respected and loved by...

Richard   Lubold

Richard Lubold

Jul 1, 2017

  Richard Paul Lubold, died peacefully on July 1, 2017. Born in Uniontown Pennsylvania on February 26, 1930, Dick was the son of the late Jesse Alfred Lubold and Emma Blanche Paul Lubold. He lived in Indiana, PA., moving to Canada, Tennessee and eventually settling in Davidson, NC.

Dick graduated from Indiana High School and the GE Apprentice School in...