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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Nancy Withers Dishman

Nancy Withers Dishman

Jul 23, 2023

 

Nancy Withers Dishman passed away Sunday, July 23rd at the age of 75.

Nancy was a graduate of Queens College in Charlotte and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her love of singing was showcased in the Queens College touring choir and later as a member of the Davidson United Methodist Church.

She spent nearly 40 years...

Candy Michelle Faile

Candy Michelle Faile

Jul 23, 2023

Candy Michelle Faile, 54, passed away on July 23, 2023. Candy was born on March 7, 1969, in Charlotte, NC. She was cherished by all who knew her. She will be fondly remembered for her kind and uplifting spirit, always greeting everyone with a warm smile.

Candy is survived by her loving father, Tommy Faile, and mother, Pat Faile. Her...

Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr.

Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr.

Jul 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a truly exceptional individual. Elmer's journey on this earthly plane came to a peaceful end on July 23, 2023, in Huntersville, North Carolina, where he touched the lives of many.Elmer was born on January 14, 1937, in Camden, Arkansas....

Yvonne S. Merck

Yvonne S. Merck

Jul 21, 2023

Yvonne Merck was born on September 30, 1931 in Greenville, SC to Nellie Irene Simpson Smith and Aubrey Couch Smith. Yvonne passed away July 21, 2023 at Concord Place in Concord, NC.  Yvonne was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Wilton “Roddy” Merck.

Yvonne attended school in Greenville and lived there until she married.  As newlyweds, Yvonne’s husband enlisted...

Rebecca M. Fennell

Rebecca M. Fennell

Jul 20, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Marie Fennell, 82, passed away on July 20, 2023, at her home at Pruitt Health Union Pointe in Monroe, NC.  Becky was born on December 29, 1940 in Rutherford College, NC to Mattie Lee Polston.  She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1959.  She started her career as a secretary at Celanese in Charlotte and went on...

Jean Rondale Merritt

Jean Rondale Merritt

Jul 18, 2023

Jean Rondale Merritt, 79, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023. She was born in Charlotte, NC on December 31, 1943 to the late Ernest Merritt and Pauline Horne.Throughout her life, Jean brought joy and happiness to those around her. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and joke around. Her infectious laughter would light up...

Varnetta Denise Gibson

Varnetta Denise Gibson

Jul 17, 2023

Varnetta Denise Gibson, 63, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on July 17, 2023.

She was born in Washington, DC on August 23, 1959 to the late Patricia Ann Powell. In addition to her mother, Varnetta was preceded in death by her brother, Michael A. Alston.

Varnetta is survived by her husband, Sebastian F. Gibson and her two sons, William...

Marian Berkowitz

Marian Berkowitz

Jul 16, 2023

Marian Berkowitz , 92, passed away on July 16, 2023.

A completed obituary is forthcoming.

Joyce Huddleston

Joyce Huddleston

Jul 14, 2023

Arrangemnets are incomplete at this time.

Samuel Clyde Pendergrass

Samuel Clyde Pendergrass

Jul 13, 2023

 

Sam Pendergrass (67) passed away on Thursday, July 13th, 2023 in his home in Mooresville, NC.

Born on December 29, 1955 to John Clyde Pendergrass and Muriel Phyllis Semingson. Growing up in Washington state, he developed a love of the outdoors, and particularly his favorite hobby of fishing.

He was a Registered Professional Engineer his entire career after receiving...

Sandra Lee Fleischer

Sandra Lee Fleischer

Jul 12, 2023

 

Sandra (Sandy) Lee Fleischer, 78, of Stanley, NC went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2023.

Sandy was born in Reading, PA on November 17, 1944 to the late Judson B. Severns and Margaret Blankenbiller Severns.  Along with her parents, Sandy is preceded in death by her sisters, June Severns Jackson, Madge Severns Craig, and Beverly Severns...

Terrol George Hajduk

Terrol George Hajduk

Jul 12, 2023

Terrol “Terry” George Christopher Hajduk, 78, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on July 12, 2023.

Terry was born in Cleveland, OH on December 29, 1944 to the late Edward Hajduk and Rose Lipka Hajduk.

Along with his parents, Terry is preceded in death by his loving wife, Louise Hajduk.

Terry was an absolute light in the life of...

Gail Dorothy Lundie

Gail Dorothy Lundie

Jul 10, 2023

Gail Dorothy Hickman Lundie, 78, of Huntersville passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on October 8, 1944, the daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor Jones Hickman.

Gail is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Mike Cuddy; grandchildren, Alyssa Dudley and husband Matt, Matt Cuddy, and Zach Cuddy; and great grandson,...

Frances Christenbury

Frances Christenbury

Jul 8, 2023

  Shortly after dawn on Saturday, July 8th, her Lord and Savior welcomed Frances Ferrell Rogers Christenbury into His arms in Heaven as her reward for faithfully following and serving him for over 91 years.

  Frances was born in High Point, NC, the second of three children born to Sherrill R. and Georgia Miller Ferrell. The family later moved...

Ruth Constance Hotuj

Ruth Constance Hotuj

Jul 7, 2023

  After 98 years, Ruth Constance Hotuj went to her eternal rest to be with her Lord and receive her heavenly reward on July 7, 2023.  Ruth came into the world on May 11, 1925 to the late Gladys and Anthony Padovano and grew up in Harrison, New Jersey. Ruth attended Holy Cross School earning her Commercial Certificate. She married...

Brent Casey Ledford

Brent Casey Ledford

Jul 6, 2023

Brent Casey Ledford, 42, of Davidson, NC, sadly left us all too early on July 6, 2023.

Brent entered this world on August 22, 1980, and grew up in London, KY where he met his true love, Jennifer.  The high school sweethearts later married in 2004 at their favorite vacation spot of Marco Island, FL.  Their family grew to three...

Rita Louise Carreras

Rita Louise Carreras

Jul 6, 2023

Rita J. Carreras, 82, of Mooresville, NC passed away on July 6, 2023. Rita was born in Baltimore, MD on June 24, 1941 to the late Francis and Helen Januszeski.

Along with her parents Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Rigoberto Carreras; son, Mark Carreras; brother, Michael Januszeski.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy Vrabely and husband...

Glenna Jean Freeman McKinney

Glenna Jean Freeman McKinney

Jul 4, 2023

Glenna Jean Freeman McKinney went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023.

She was born to the late Thelma and Samuel Freeman on March 15, 1935 and grew up in the beautiful mountains of Avery County, North Carolina. She married James Dayton McKinney, whom she loved dearly and who preceded her in death in 1986. Glenna was also...

Jenifer Dewsnap

Jenifer Dewsnap

Jul 2, 2023

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Veronica Evada Grant

Veronica Evada Grant

Jul 1, 2023

Veronica Evada Grant was a compassionate and dedicated nurse who spent her career working in the Intensive Care Unit, providing comfort and care to those in need. Born on June 6, 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica, she brought warmth and kindness into the lives of everyone she encountered. Veronica's passion for helping others extended beyond her professional life. She had a...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Nancy Withers Dishman

Nancy Withers Dishman

Jul 23, 2023

 

Nancy Withers Dishman passed away Sunday, July 23rd at the age of 75.

Nancy was a graduate of Queens College in Charlotte and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her love of singing was showcased in the Queens College touring choir and later as a member of the Davidson United Methodist Church.

She spent nearly 40 years...

Candy Michelle Faile

Candy Michelle Faile

Jul 23, 2023

Candy Michelle Faile, 54, passed away on July 23, 2023. Candy was born on March 7, 1969, in Charlotte, NC. She was cherished by all who knew her. She will be fondly remembered for her kind and uplifting spirit, always greeting everyone with a warm smile.

Candy is survived by her loving father, Tommy Faile, and mother, Pat Faile. Her...

Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr.

Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr.

Jul 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a truly exceptional individual. Elmer's journey on this earthly plane came to a peaceful end on July 23, 2023, in Huntersville, North Carolina, where he touched the lives of many.Elmer was born on January 14, 1937, in Camden, Arkansas....

Yvonne S. Merck

Yvonne S. Merck

Jul 21, 2023

Yvonne Merck was born on September 30, 1931 in Greenville, SC to Nellie Irene Simpson Smith and Aubrey Couch Smith. Yvonne passed away July 21, 2023 at Concord Place in Concord, NC.  Yvonne was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Wilton “Roddy” Merck.

Yvonne attended school in Greenville and lived there until she married.  As newlyweds, Yvonne’s husband enlisted...

Rebecca M. Fennell

Rebecca M. Fennell

Jul 20, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Marie Fennell, 82, passed away on July 20, 2023, at her home at Pruitt Health Union Pointe in Monroe, NC.  Becky was born on December 29, 1940 in Rutherford College, NC to Mattie Lee Polston.  She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1959.  She started her career as a secretary at Celanese in Charlotte and went on...

Jean Rondale Merritt

Jean Rondale Merritt

Jul 18, 2023

Jean Rondale Merritt, 79, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023. She was born in Charlotte, NC on December 31, 1943 to the late Ernest Merritt and Pauline Horne.Throughout her life, Jean brought joy and happiness to those around her. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and joke around. Her infectious laughter would light up...

Varnetta Denise Gibson

Varnetta Denise Gibson

Jul 17, 2023

Varnetta Denise Gibson, 63, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on July 17, 2023.

She was born in Washington, DC on August 23, 1959 to the late Patricia Ann Powell. In addition to her mother, Varnetta was preceded in death by her brother, Michael A. Alston.

Varnetta is survived by her husband, Sebastian F. Gibson and her two sons, William...

Marian Berkowitz

Marian Berkowitz

Jul 16, 2023

Marian Berkowitz , 92, passed away on July 16, 2023.

A completed obituary is forthcoming.

Joyce Huddleston

Joyce Huddleston

Jul 14, 2023

Arrangemnets are incomplete at this time.

Samuel Clyde Pendergrass

Samuel Clyde Pendergrass

Jul 13, 2023

 

Sam Pendergrass (67) passed away on Thursday, July 13th, 2023 in his home in Mooresville, NC.

Born on December 29, 1955 to John Clyde Pendergrass and Muriel Phyllis Semingson. Growing up in Washington state, he developed a love of the outdoors, and particularly his favorite hobby of fishing.

He was a Registered Professional Engineer his entire career after receiving...

Sandra Lee Fleischer

Sandra Lee Fleischer

Jul 12, 2023

 

Sandra (Sandy) Lee Fleischer, 78, of Stanley, NC went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2023.

Sandy was born in Reading, PA on November 17, 1944 to the late Judson B. Severns and Margaret Blankenbiller Severns.  Along with her parents, Sandy is preceded in death by her sisters, June Severns Jackson, Madge Severns Craig, and Beverly Severns...

Terrol George Hajduk

Terrol George Hajduk

Jul 12, 2023

Terrol “Terry” George Christopher Hajduk, 78, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on July 12, 2023.

Terry was born in Cleveland, OH on December 29, 1944 to the late Edward Hajduk and Rose Lipka Hajduk.

Along with his parents, Terry is preceded in death by his loving wife, Louise Hajduk.

Terry was an absolute light in the life of...

Gail Dorothy Lundie

Gail Dorothy Lundie

Jul 10, 2023

Gail Dorothy Hickman Lundie, 78, of Huntersville passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on October 8, 1944, the daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor Jones Hickman.

Gail is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Mike Cuddy; grandchildren, Alyssa Dudley and husband Matt, Matt Cuddy, and Zach Cuddy; and great grandson,...

Frances Christenbury

Frances Christenbury

Jul 8, 2023

  Shortly after dawn on Saturday, July 8th, her Lord and Savior welcomed Frances Ferrell Rogers Christenbury into His arms in Heaven as her reward for faithfully following and serving him for over 91 years.

  Frances was born in High Point, NC, the second of three children born to Sherrill R. and Georgia Miller Ferrell. The family later moved...

Ruth Constance Hotuj

Ruth Constance Hotuj

Jul 7, 2023

  After 98 years, Ruth Constance Hotuj went to her eternal rest to be with her Lord and receive her heavenly reward on July 7, 2023.  Ruth came into the world on May 11, 1925 to the late Gladys and Anthony Padovano and grew up in Harrison, New Jersey. Ruth attended Holy Cross School earning her Commercial Certificate. She married...

Brent Casey Ledford

Brent Casey Ledford

Jul 6, 2023

Brent Casey Ledford, 42, of Davidson, NC, sadly left us all too early on July 6, 2023.

Brent entered this world on August 22, 1980, and grew up in London, KY where he met his true love, Jennifer.  The high school sweethearts later married in 2004 at their favorite vacation spot of Marco Island, FL.  Their family grew to three...

Rita Louise Carreras

Rita Louise Carreras

Jul 6, 2023

Rita J. Carreras, 82, of Mooresville, NC passed away on July 6, 2023. Rita was born in Baltimore, MD on June 24, 1941 to the late Francis and Helen Januszeski.

Along with her parents Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Rigoberto Carreras; son, Mark Carreras; brother, Michael Januszeski.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy Vrabely and husband...

Glenna Jean Freeman McKinney

Glenna Jean Freeman McKinney

Jul 4, 2023

Glenna Jean Freeman McKinney went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023.

She was born to the late Thelma and Samuel Freeman on March 15, 1935 and grew up in the beautiful mountains of Avery County, North Carolina. She married James Dayton McKinney, whom she loved dearly and who preceded her in death in 1986. Glenna was also...

Jenifer Dewsnap

Jenifer Dewsnap

Jul 2, 2023

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Veronica Evada Grant

Veronica Evada Grant

Jul 1, 2023

Veronica Evada Grant was a compassionate and dedicated nurse who spent her career working in the Intensive Care Unit, providing comfort and care to those in need. Born on June 6, 1941, in Kingston, Jamaica, she brought warmth and kindness into the lives of everyone she encountered. Veronica's passion for helping others extended beyond her professional life. She had a...

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