Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Maria Guadalupe Cruz-Gamez

Maria Guadalupe Cruz-Gamez

Jan 5, 2017

Maria Guadalupe Cruz-Gamez, 46, of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 5, 2017.The services will be held privately.

Edward   Killian

Edward Killian

Jan 5, 2017

Edward Killian, 72, of Charlotte, NC passed away January 5, 2017.Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Kristen   Brown

Kristen Brown

Jan 2, 2017

  Kristen Donnelly Brown, 43, of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 2, 2017 in Novant Prebyterian Hospital, Charlotte NC.   She was a devoted mother, and wife with a deep passion for the arts and all things related to the sea. She treasured her time as an avid beachcomber for rare shells and was a talented artist. She was...

Karen Ann Korabik Nonnenmacher

Karen Ann Korabik Nonnenmacher

Jan 2, 2017

Karen Ann Korabik Nonnenmacher, 73, of Salisbury, NC passed away peacefully January 2, 2017. Karen was born May 5, 1943 in Astoria, NY to the late John and Jennie Rolleri Korabik. She enjoyed cooking and traveling to the ocean. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving family; husband, Fred John Nonnenmacher;...

Jeffrey Alan Kerns, Sr.

Jeffrey Alan Kerns, Sr.

Jan 1, 2017

  Jeffrey Alan Kerns, Sr. was born on June 8, 1943 in Charlotte, NC. He passed away on January 1, 2017. Jeff was a very dedicated man in many areas of his life. While he was an active member in Sunset Road Baptist Church fellowshipping with others, he also was an avid car enthusiast. Friends loved to see his hot...

Dianne    York

Dianne York

Jan 1, 2017

  Dianne Arnette York, 70, of Huntersville, passed away at her home on January 1, 2017.  Born April 15, 1946 in Washington D.C. she was the daughter of the late Dr. Clarence E. Arnette and Zella L. Arnette.  Dianne worked as a Human Resources Director for Booz Allen and  Hamilton Consulting Firm for 20 years.   Dianne is survived by her husband...

John Edward O'Meara

John Edward O'Meara

Dec 31, 2016

  John Edward O'Meara of Cornelius died December 31, 2016 surrounded by loving family. He was 87 years old.

John, the son of Edward James and Alice (FitzGibbon) O'Meara, was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gladys (Smith) O'Meara, their children, Anne Elizabeth Reinert, Susan Lynn Gratz, and Timothy John O'Meara,...

Michael  Alan Reece

Michael Alan Reece

Dec 30, 2016

Michael Alan Reece, age 52 of Huntersville, North Carolina died on December 30, 2016 with his family at his side.

A gathering to celebrate his life will be held from 3:30 - 5:30 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2016 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC. Graveside services will be held in Chicago.

Mr. Reece was born June 30, 1964 in...

Pearl Elizabeth Cunnupp

Pearl Elizabeth Cunnupp

Dec 29, 2016

Pearl Elizabeth Fish Cunnupp, 94, of Davidson, NC passed away on December 29, 2016. She was born in Iredell County on June 17, 1922 to the late Henry Walter Fish and Bessie Alley Fish.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Alexander Cunnupp; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters.

She is survived by her...

Connie   Vara

Connie Vara

Dec 27, 2016

Connie Mary Vara, 80, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2016. Daughter of the late Vito and Rose Muscarella.

Sister of the late John Muscarella (Marlene).

Survived by her loving husband, Russell; daughter, Marie Pettit (David); son, Russell; daughter, Kathryn McLaughlin (Harry); grandchildren, David and Matthew Pettit; Marisa and Kayla McLaughlin.

A funeral mass will be held 11:30...

Ronald Nolan Sides

Ronald Nolan Sides

Dec 26, 2016

Ronald Nolan Sides, 76, of Cornelius, NC, passed away on December 26, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Sides was born October 22, 1940, in Concord, NC, to the late Jernie Lee Sides and Nola Helms Sides. He was a 1958 graduate of Concord High School. After serving his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam...

Ann Crawford Sherrill

Ann Crawford Sherrill

Dec 26, 2016

   

Ann Crawford Sherrill, 79, of Denver, NC died peacefully December 26, 2016, at her home surrounded by her two loving children. Ann was born September 7, 1937, to the late Herman and Mabel Crawford of Asheville, NC.

 

She loved her Lord more than anything and studied His word daily. She was also an avid bridge player and...

Kenneth Eugene Hager

Kenneth Eugene Hager

Dec 26, 2016

Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Hager, 72, of Huntersville, passed away December 26, 2016 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville.  Born November 25, 1944 in Huntersville to the late Luther and Edna Hager, Ken was a retired Mechanic. 

Ken is survived by his caretaker and ex wife Sylvia Hager; daughters, Cristal Howie (Dave), Sandi Smith (Michael), Kim McCord (Randy); grandchildren,...

Marion    Colfax

Marion Colfax

Dec 25, 2016

Services will be private.

Gloria   Bolster

Gloria Bolster

Dec 20, 2016

  Gloria Ann Bolster, a beautiful wife and mother, passed away peacefully at her home in Cornelius, NC on December 20, 2016. 

 

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 28 at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home (16901 Old Statesville Road Huntersville, NC  28078). Friends and family are invited to attend the viewing from 1-2 PM . Chapel services shall begin at 2 pm, immediately followed by burial services at...

Jerry   Little

Jerry Little

Dec 18, 2016

Jerry “Booty” Little, 89, of Huntersville, died on December 18, 2016 at Autumn Care of Cornelius.  He was the son of the late Horace and Connie Little. He was raised in Cornelius and spent a lot of time there hanging out at the “tree of knowledge” and later at Cashion’s Quik Stop. He retired in 1980 from Johnson Motor lines....

Yvonne Rose Gill

Yvonne Rose Gill

Dec 16, 2016

Yvonne Rose Gill, 55, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on December 16, 2016. She was born in Park Ridge, IL on April 10, 1961 to the late Phillip Huske and Eleanor Hoyer Huske.

She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Chris Gill; daughter, Caroline Gill; son, David Gill; mother, Eleanor Huske; and her beloved dog, Tuck.

 

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Virginia   Smith

Virginia Smith

Dec 16, 2016

Services will be held in Tennessee. 

George William Sadler

George William Sadler

Dec 15, 2016

     George William Sadler, 73, of Davidson, NC died December 15, 2016. Born February 21, 1943 in Paris, KY, Bourbon County, to the late Vina Short and Nelson Lake Sadler.

He is survived by wife, Dale of 33 years; daughters, Michelle Gentry, Tracy Welty, Tonya Sadler; grandchildren, Sasha and Alexa; and sister, Helen Link.

  He is preceded...

Mary   Cathey

Mary Cathey

Dec 14, 2016

Mary Ellen Jackson Cathey of Davidson, NC, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in the Health Care Unit at The Pines at Davidson.

Mary Ellen was born on January 12, 1926 to the late Mary Ellen Heinrich Jackson and John William Jackson of Florence, SC. She graduated from Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC, with a B.A. in English...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Maria Guadalupe Cruz-Gamez

Maria Guadalupe Cruz-Gamez

Jan 5, 2017

Maria Guadalupe Cruz-Gamez, 46, of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 5, 2017.The services will be held privately.

Edward   Killian

Edward Killian

Jan 5, 2017

Edward Killian, 72, of Charlotte, NC passed away January 5, 2017.Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Kristen   Brown

Kristen Brown

Jan 2, 2017

  Kristen Donnelly Brown, 43, of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 2, 2017 in Novant Prebyterian Hospital, Charlotte NC.   She was a devoted mother, and wife with a deep passion for the arts and all things related to the sea. She treasured her time as an avid beachcomber for rare shells and was a talented artist. She was...

Karen Ann Korabik Nonnenmacher

Karen Ann Korabik Nonnenmacher

Jan 2, 2017

Karen Ann Korabik Nonnenmacher, 73, of Salisbury, NC passed away peacefully January 2, 2017. Karen was born May 5, 1943 in Astoria, NY to the late John and Jennie Rolleri Korabik. She enjoyed cooking and traveling to the ocean. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving family; husband, Fred John Nonnenmacher;...

Jeffrey Alan Kerns, Sr.

Jeffrey Alan Kerns, Sr.

Jan 1, 2017

  Jeffrey Alan Kerns, Sr. was born on June 8, 1943 in Charlotte, NC. He passed away on January 1, 2017. Jeff was a very dedicated man in many areas of his life. While he was an active member in Sunset Road Baptist Church fellowshipping with others, he also was an avid car enthusiast. Friends loved to see his hot...

Dianne    York

Dianne York

Jan 1, 2017

  Dianne Arnette York, 70, of Huntersville, passed away at her home on January 1, 2017.  Born April 15, 1946 in Washington D.C. she was the daughter of the late Dr. Clarence E. Arnette and Zella L. Arnette.  Dianne worked as a Human Resources Director for Booz Allen and  Hamilton Consulting Firm for 20 years.   Dianne is survived by her husband...

John Edward O'Meara

John Edward O'Meara

Dec 31, 2016

  John Edward O'Meara of Cornelius died December 31, 2016 surrounded by loving family. He was 87 years old.

John, the son of Edward James and Alice (FitzGibbon) O'Meara, was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gladys (Smith) O'Meara, their children, Anne Elizabeth Reinert, Susan Lynn Gratz, and Timothy John O'Meara,...

Michael  Alan Reece

Michael Alan Reece

Dec 30, 2016

Michael Alan Reece, age 52 of Huntersville, North Carolina died on December 30, 2016 with his family at his side.

A gathering to celebrate his life will be held from 3:30 - 5:30 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2016 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC. Graveside services will be held in Chicago.

Mr. Reece was born June 30, 1964 in...

Pearl Elizabeth Cunnupp

Pearl Elizabeth Cunnupp

Dec 29, 2016

Pearl Elizabeth Fish Cunnupp, 94, of Davidson, NC passed away on December 29, 2016. She was born in Iredell County on June 17, 1922 to the late Henry Walter Fish and Bessie Alley Fish.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Alexander Cunnupp; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters.

She is survived by her...

Connie   Vara

Connie Vara

Dec 27, 2016

Connie Mary Vara, 80, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2016. Daughter of the late Vito and Rose Muscarella.

Sister of the late John Muscarella (Marlene).

Survived by her loving husband, Russell; daughter, Marie Pettit (David); son, Russell; daughter, Kathryn McLaughlin (Harry); grandchildren, David and Matthew Pettit; Marisa and Kayla McLaughlin.

A funeral mass will be held 11:30...

Ronald Nolan Sides

Ronald Nolan Sides

Dec 26, 2016

Ronald Nolan Sides, 76, of Cornelius, NC, passed away on December 26, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Sides was born October 22, 1940, in Concord, NC, to the late Jernie Lee Sides and Nola Helms Sides. He was a 1958 graduate of Concord High School. After serving his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam...

Ann Crawford Sherrill

Ann Crawford Sherrill

Dec 26, 2016

   

Ann Crawford Sherrill, 79, of Denver, NC died peacefully December 26, 2016, at her home surrounded by her two loving children. Ann was born September 7, 1937, to the late Herman and Mabel Crawford of Asheville, NC.

 

She loved her Lord more than anything and studied His word daily. She was also an avid bridge player and...

Kenneth Eugene Hager

Kenneth Eugene Hager

Dec 26, 2016

Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Hager, 72, of Huntersville, passed away December 26, 2016 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville.  Born November 25, 1944 in Huntersville to the late Luther and Edna Hager, Ken was a retired Mechanic. 

Ken is survived by his caretaker and ex wife Sylvia Hager; daughters, Cristal Howie (Dave), Sandi Smith (Michael), Kim McCord (Randy); grandchildren,...

Marion    Colfax

Marion Colfax

Dec 25, 2016

Services will be private.

Gloria   Bolster

Gloria Bolster

Dec 20, 2016

  Gloria Ann Bolster, a beautiful wife and mother, passed away peacefully at her home in Cornelius, NC on December 20, 2016. 

 

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 28 at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home (16901 Old Statesville Road Huntersville, NC  28078). Friends and family are invited to attend the viewing from 1-2 PM . Chapel services shall begin at 2 pm, immediately followed by burial services at...

Jerry   Little

Jerry Little

Dec 18, 2016

Jerry “Booty” Little, 89, of Huntersville, died on December 18, 2016 at Autumn Care of Cornelius.  He was the son of the late Horace and Connie Little. He was raised in Cornelius and spent a lot of time there hanging out at the “tree of knowledge” and later at Cashion’s Quik Stop. He retired in 1980 from Johnson Motor lines....

Yvonne Rose Gill

Yvonne Rose Gill

Dec 16, 2016

Yvonne Rose Gill, 55, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on December 16, 2016. She was born in Park Ridge, IL on April 10, 1961 to the late Phillip Huske and Eleanor Hoyer Huske.

She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Chris Gill; daughter, Caroline Gill; son, David Gill; mother, Eleanor Huske; and her beloved dog, Tuck.

 

...

Virginia   Smith

Virginia Smith

Dec 16, 2016

Services will be held in Tennessee. 

George William Sadler

George William Sadler

Dec 15, 2016

     George William Sadler, 73, of Davidson, NC died December 15, 2016. Born February 21, 1943 in Paris, KY, Bourbon County, to the late Vina Short and Nelson Lake Sadler.

He is survived by wife, Dale of 33 years; daughters, Michelle Gentry, Tracy Welty, Tonya Sadler; grandchildren, Sasha and Alexa; and sister, Helen Link.

  He is preceded...

Mary   Cathey

Mary Cathey

Dec 14, 2016

Mary Ellen Jackson Cathey of Davidson, NC, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in the Health Care Unit at The Pines at Davidson.

Mary Ellen was born on January 12, 1926 to the late Mary Ellen Heinrich Jackson and John William Jackson of Florence, SC. She graduated from Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC, with a B.A. in English...