Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Michael Kenneth McGuire

Michael Kenneth McGuire

Dec 12, 2016

Michael Kenneth McGuire, 47, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of New York, NY, died unexpectedly on December 12, 2016 in Cornelius, NC.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth H. McGuire; grandparents, Hugh and Bernice McGuire and Leo and Alice O’Brien. He is survived by his loving family; mother, Patricia A. McGuire (nee O’Brien); brothers, Leo H. McGuire, Robert...

Mark   Schebasta

Mark Schebasta

Dec 11, 2016

Services will be private.

Rebekah   Wilson

Rebekah Wilson

Dec 10, 2016

Rebekah Norwood Wilson, 90, of Auburn, Alabama passed away on December 10, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Brady Wilson; parents, June West and Daisy Norwood; and daughter Louise Wilson Dozier. She is survived by her daughter Georganna Rafaniello and husband Ralph; son-in-law Van Dozier; three grandchildren; seven great-children; sisters, Martha Gibson and Mary June Huggins,...

Renee   Alexander

Renee Alexander

Dec 8, 2016

Renee Sue Alexander, 62, of Cornelius, NC passed away Thursday December 8, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.  A memorial service to celebrate her life will be Saturday December 10, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC.  Memorial Donations can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Lake Norman at www.hpccr.org

Norma Jean Phuntek

Norma Jean Phuntek

Dec 7, 2016

  Norma Jean Phuntek, 73, of Denver, NC passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on December 7, 2016 in Cornelius, NC.  She was born on September 26, 1943 in Scottdale, PA to the late Ralph and Dorothy Schroyer.  After graduating from East Huntingdon High School in 1963 Norma married her soul mate, John, in 1965.  The following year they...

Alfred   Bauer

Alfred Bauer

Dec 3, 2016

  Alfred “Al” Martin Bauer, 78 of Fenton, Michigan passed away in Huntersville, North Carolina on Saturday, December 3, 2016 after a prolonged illness. Al was born in Portland, Michigan on February 27, 1938. He attended Portland High School where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was an outstanding athlete. Al was selected All-State first team in both basketball and...

Kathleen Luva Mulcahy

Kathleen Luva Mulcahy

Dec 2, 2016

  Kathleen Luva Mulcahy, 67, of Cornelius, NC passed away on December 2, 2016.  Kathleen was born December 14, 1948 in Utica, NY.  Kathleen enjoyed every minute of life and especially her time with family.  Along with her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Mulchay and sister, Carol McCarthy. Kathleen is survived by her 3 children;...

John   Werth Jr

John Werth Jr

Dec 1, 2016

 Elmer Roy “John” Werth, Jr., 89, of Stanley, NC passed away on December 1, 2016.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Williams Werth; parents, Elmer and Erma Werth; sister, Margie Gooding; brother, Charlie Werth; and son, Ronnie Werth.  He is survived by his daughter, Marie Williams and husband Mitch; son, Danny Werth and wife Judy; daughter in...

Dr. Anthony   Rizzo

Dr. Anthony Rizzo

Nov 28, 2016

  Dr. Anthony Andrew Rizzo, passed away on November 28, 2016 after a long illness, surrounded by his wife and three children.

 

Anthony was a 1964 graduate of New York Medical College, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society for outstanding academic achievement. He completed his internship in General Surgery at the University of Minnesota Hospitals...

Gwendolyn   McAuley

Gwendolyn McAuley

Nov 28, 2016

  Gwendolyn Alexander McAuley, 83, died November 28, 2016 at The Pines in Davidson. She was married for 62 years to Edwin “Ed” McAuley, also a resident of The Pines. A native of Huntersville, Gwen was born July 4, 1933, to William G. and Lillie Douglas Alexander. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sibling, Merle Youngblood...

Mildred Hope Harkey Hooper

Mildred Hope Harkey Hooper

Nov 25, 2016

Mildred H. Hooper, 85, of Concord, NC died on November 25, 2016 at CMC NE in Concord.  Mildred was born June 29, 1931 in Denver, NC to the late Willie Springs Harkey and Leon Hinkle Harkey.  Mildred was a member of the Busy Bees Senior Citizen Club and a former secretary of the Huntersville United Methodist Church and former member of...

Franklin Wayne Rogers

Franklin Wayne Rogers

Nov 25, 2016

Franklin Wayne Rogers, 74, of Stanley, NC passed away November 25, 2016 at CMC University. Franklin was born September 15, 1942 in Salisbury, NC to the late Harold Franklin Rogers and Marie Eleanor Cauble Rogers. He was a systems specialist for Lucent Technology for many years and enjoyed listening to music and working on computers. Franklin loved his family, especially...

Scott Tilmon Mikeal, Jr.

Scott Tilmon Mikeal, Jr.

Nov 25, 2016

  Scott Tilmon Mikeal, Jr., 80, of Stanley, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on November 25, 2016. Scott was born January 23, 1936 to the late Scott Tilmon Mikeal and Laura Leo Hunt Mikeal. He retired as the manager of the former A&P Grocery at Park Rd. Shopping Center and was the owner/operator of Scotts Gun and Pawn...

Ross Arthur Porter, Sr.

Ross Arthur Porter, Sr.

Nov 23, 2016

Ross Arthur Porter, Sr., of Cornelius, NC, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2016 at Levine-Dickson Hospice House. Ross was born on July 8, 1945 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Harry and Mary Porter. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Ross graduated from Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois in 1963 and...

Dierdra Ray Zogzas

Dierdra Ray Zogzas

Nov 22, 2016

Dierdra Ray Zogzas, 53 of Stanley NC passed away peacefully at her home on November 22nd, 2016

She was proceeded by her father Herbert Wilson Ray, mother Jacqueline Morse Tilley and brother Richard Mark Ray. She is survived by her husband James, their son London, three brothers Jim Ray, Randy Ray and Keith Ray, six sisters Maureen Marquez, Megan Morrow, Moira...

Alex   Presby

Alex Presby

Nov 22, 2016

Alex Arthur Presby, 24, of Boone, NC passed way on November 22, 2016. He was born in Sarasota, FL to Michael and Kirsten Presby. 

 A visitation will be held on Friday, November 25, 2016  from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC. 

A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at St. Patrick's...

Patricia   Little

Patricia Little

Nov 22, 2016

Patricia Earnhardt Little passed away Tuesday evening November 22nd at home after a courageous battle with Cancer. “Pat” was a native of Charlotte born May 15, 1947  to Hazel Douglas Earnhardt and Kenneth Wilson Earnhardt.  She was a graduate of Harding High School Class of ’65 and a graduate of Central Piedmont Community College in the Dental Assisting Program.  She...

Shirley Ann Mercer

Shirley Ann Mercer

Nov 21, 2016

Shirley Ann Bullinger Mercer, 80, of Huntersville, NC passed away on November 21, 2016.

She was born on November 5, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Thomas Bullinger and Lucy Dubois Bullinger.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, David Monroe Mercer and son, Terry Wayne Mercer.

She is survived by...

Nancy Dixon King Smith

Nancy Dixon King Smith

Nov 21, 2016

  We wish to honor the life of Nancy Dixon King Smith (née Nancy Dixon King) by sharing news of her death with friends. Fit as ever but slowed by dementia, Nancy died in Davidson on Monday, November 21, 2016. She was just six weeks shy of her 95th birthday. Born in Greensboro, NC on January 5, 1922, she was...

Dorothy Barbara Detardo Bush

Dorothy Barbara Detardo Bush

Nov 20, 2016

Dorothy Barbara Detardo Bush, 86, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016 at the Huntersville Oaks.

Dorothy was born September 27, 1930 in Cleveland, OH to the late Patrick and Anna Fader Detardo. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Assurance Methodist Church in Huntersville. Along with her...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Michael Kenneth McGuire

Michael Kenneth McGuire

Dec 12, 2016

Michael Kenneth McGuire, 47, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of New York, NY, died unexpectedly on December 12, 2016 in Cornelius, NC.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth H. McGuire; grandparents, Hugh and Bernice McGuire and Leo and Alice O’Brien. He is survived by his loving family; mother, Patricia A. McGuire (nee O’Brien); brothers, Leo H. McGuire, Robert...

Mark   Schebasta

Mark Schebasta

Dec 11, 2016

Services will be private.

Rebekah   Wilson

Rebekah Wilson

Dec 10, 2016

Rebekah Norwood Wilson, 90, of Auburn, Alabama passed away on December 10, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Brady Wilson; parents, June West and Daisy Norwood; and daughter Louise Wilson Dozier. She is survived by her daughter Georganna Rafaniello and husband Ralph; son-in-law Van Dozier; three grandchildren; seven great-children; sisters, Martha Gibson and Mary June Huggins,...

Renee   Alexander

Renee Alexander

Dec 8, 2016

Renee Sue Alexander, 62, of Cornelius, NC passed away Thursday December 8, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.  A memorial service to celebrate her life will be Saturday December 10, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC.  Memorial Donations can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Lake Norman at www.hpccr.org

Norma Jean Phuntek

Norma Jean Phuntek

Dec 7, 2016

  Norma Jean Phuntek, 73, of Denver, NC passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on December 7, 2016 in Cornelius, NC.  She was born on September 26, 1943 in Scottdale, PA to the late Ralph and Dorothy Schroyer.  After graduating from East Huntingdon High School in 1963 Norma married her soul mate, John, in 1965.  The following year they...

Alfred   Bauer

Alfred Bauer

Dec 3, 2016

  Alfred “Al” Martin Bauer, 78 of Fenton, Michigan passed away in Huntersville, North Carolina on Saturday, December 3, 2016 after a prolonged illness. Al was born in Portland, Michigan on February 27, 1938. He attended Portland High School where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was an outstanding athlete. Al was selected All-State first team in both basketball and...

Kathleen Luva Mulcahy

Kathleen Luva Mulcahy

Dec 2, 2016

  Kathleen Luva Mulcahy, 67, of Cornelius, NC passed away on December 2, 2016.  Kathleen was born December 14, 1948 in Utica, NY.  Kathleen enjoyed every minute of life and especially her time with family.  Along with her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Mulchay and sister, Carol McCarthy. Kathleen is survived by her 3 children;...

John   Werth Jr

John Werth Jr

Dec 1, 2016

 Elmer Roy “John” Werth, Jr., 89, of Stanley, NC passed away on December 1, 2016.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Williams Werth; parents, Elmer and Erma Werth; sister, Margie Gooding; brother, Charlie Werth; and son, Ronnie Werth.  He is survived by his daughter, Marie Williams and husband Mitch; son, Danny Werth and wife Judy; daughter in...

Dr. Anthony   Rizzo

Dr. Anthony Rizzo

Nov 28, 2016

  Dr. Anthony Andrew Rizzo, passed away on November 28, 2016 after a long illness, surrounded by his wife and three children.

 

Anthony was a 1964 graduate of New York Medical College, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society for outstanding academic achievement. He completed his internship in General Surgery at the University of Minnesota Hospitals...

Gwendolyn   McAuley

Gwendolyn McAuley

Nov 28, 2016

  Gwendolyn Alexander McAuley, 83, died November 28, 2016 at The Pines in Davidson. She was married for 62 years to Edwin “Ed” McAuley, also a resident of The Pines. A native of Huntersville, Gwen was born July 4, 1933, to William G. and Lillie Douglas Alexander. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sibling, Merle Youngblood...

Mildred Hope Harkey Hooper

Mildred Hope Harkey Hooper

Nov 25, 2016

Mildred H. Hooper, 85, of Concord, NC died on November 25, 2016 at CMC NE in Concord.  Mildred was born June 29, 1931 in Denver, NC to the late Willie Springs Harkey and Leon Hinkle Harkey.  Mildred was a member of the Busy Bees Senior Citizen Club and a former secretary of the Huntersville United Methodist Church and former member of...

Franklin Wayne Rogers

Franklin Wayne Rogers

Nov 25, 2016

Franklin Wayne Rogers, 74, of Stanley, NC passed away November 25, 2016 at CMC University. Franklin was born September 15, 1942 in Salisbury, NC to the late Harold Franklin Rogers and Marie Eleanor Cauble Rogers. He was a systems specialist for Lucent Technology for many years and enjoyed listening to music and working on computers. Franklin loved his family, especially...

Scott Tilmon Mikeal, Jr.

Scott Tilmon Mikeal, Jr.

Nov 25, 2016

  Scott Tilmon Mikeal, Jr., 80, of Stanley, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on November 25, 2016. Scott was born January 23, 1936 to the late Scott Tilmon Mikeal and Laura Leo Hunt Mikeal. He retired as the manager of the former A&P Grocery at Park Rd. Shopping Center and was the owner/operator of Scotts Gun and Pawn...

Ross Arthur Porter, Sr.

Ross Arthur Porter, Sr.

Nov 23, 2016

Ross Arthur Porter, Sr., of Cornelius, NC, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2016 at Levine-Dickson Hospice House. Ross was born on July 8, 1945 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Harry and Mary Porter. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Ross graduated from Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois in 1963 and...

Dierdra Ray Zogzas

Dierdra Ray Zogzas

Nov 22, 2016

Dierdra Ray Zogzas, 53 of Stanley NC passed away peacefully at her home on November 22nd, 2016

She was proceeded by her father Herbert Wilson Ray, mother Jacqueline Morse Tilley and brother Richard Mark Ray. She is survived by her husband James, their son London, three brothers Jim Ray, Randy Ray and Keith Ray, six sisters Maureen Marquez, Megan Morrow, Moira...

Alex   Presby

Alex Presby

Nov 22, 2016

Alex Arthur Presby, 24, of Boone, NC passed way on November 22, 2016. He was born in Sarasota, FL to Michael and Kirsten Presby. 

 A visitation will be held on Friday, November 25, 2016  from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC. 

A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at St. Patrick's...

Patricia   Little

Patricia Little

Nov 22, 2016

Patricia Earnhardt Little passed away Tuesday evening November 22nd at home after a courageous battle with Cancer. “Pat” was a native of Charlotte born May 15, 1947  to Hazel Douglas Earnhardt and Kenneth Wilson Earnhardt.  She was a graduate of Harding High School Class of ’65 and a graduate of Central Piedmont Community College in the Dental Assisting Program.  She...

Shirley Ann Mercer

Shirley Ann Mercer

Nov 21, 2016

Shirley Ann Bullinger Mercer, 80, of Huntersville, NC passed away on November 21, 2016.

She was born on November 5, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Thomas Bullinger and Lucy Dubois Bullinger.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, David Monroe Mercer and son, Terry Wayne Mercer.

She is survived by...

Nancy Dixon King Smith

Nancy Dixon King Smith

Nov 21, 2016

  We wish to honor the life of Nancy Dixon King Smith (née Nancy Dixon King) by sharing news of her death with friends. Fit as ever but slowed by dementia, Nancy died in Davidson on Monday, November 21, 2016. She was just six weeks shy of her 95th birthday. Born in Greensboro, NC on January 5, 1922, she was...

Dorothy Barbara Detardo Bush

Dorothy Barbara Detardo Bush

Nov 20, 2016

Dorothy Barbara Detardo Bush, 86, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016 at the Huntersville Oaks.

Dorothy was born September 27, 1930 in Cleveland, OH to the late Patrick and Anna Fader Detardo. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Assurance Methodist Church in Huntersville. Along with her...