Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Sandra   Browning

Sandra Browning

Feb 14, 2016

Sandra Browning, of Huntersville N.C., died on February 14, 2016, at her residence.  Arrangements by Clements Funeral Service in Durham N.C.  Local Arrangements by the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and cremation Services in Huntersville.

Marianne Elise Kaneas Blankenship

Marianne Elise Kaneas Blankenship

Feb 13, 2016

Marianne Elise Blankenship, 61, entered into eternal life on February 13th after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family.  She was welcomed into Heaven by her father Antony Kaneas who preceded her 23 years ago. 

She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband of 40 years Don, and their adoring sons Justin and Jordan; her loving mother Jane...

Frederick David Brumbaugh

Frederick David Brumbaugh

Feb 12, 2016

Frederick David Brumbaugh, 77, of Davidson, NC passed away on February 12, 2016. He was born May 9, 1938 to the late Frederick W. Brumbaugh and Ruth M. Showalter.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Teri Jane.

Fred is survived by his loving wife, Carol; son Mark Brumbaugh; daughter, Pamela Brumbaugh, daughter, Jill...

Ted   Bates

Ted Bates

Feb 10, 2016

Ted Bates, 82 of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 10, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. Arrangements are being held privately by the family.

Mildred L. Flowe

Mildred L. Flowe

Feb 10, 2016

Mildred L. Flowe, 95, of Mooresville, passed away February 10, 2016 at Lake Norman Regional Hospital.  Born September 14, 1920 in Charlotte, NC, to the late Marion "Frank" and Ruth Jane Lawing.  Mildred was a Day Care Worker for many years.Mildred is survived by her son, Mark Padgett (Beverly); grandchildren, Franklin (Markita), Timmy, Michael, and Jennifer Padgett, Ricky, Danny, Tommy,...

Sylvia    Wild

Sylvia Wild

Feb 6, 2016

Sylvia H. Wild, 84, passed away on Saturday February 6th, 2016.  Sylvia is survived in North Carolina by her son Gerry (wife, Susan), granddaughter Kristen, and twin grandsons Jason and Jonathan; in New York by her son Bill, grandson Matthew, and granddaughter Jackie; in Florida by her granddaughter Michelle (husband, Jay) and great-grandson Haydn.

Sylvia was born in Astoria, New...

Vernon   Robinette

Vernon Robinette

Feb 6, 2016

Harold Vernon Robinette entered his eternal home surrounded by his family on February 6, 2016.

Vernon was the son of the late William Mack and Jennie Robinette. Upon his mother’s death, which was a few months after his birth, he and his siblings joined the family of his Aunt Minnie and Uncle Will Reid. Vernon’s siblings were Muriel Robinette Zeta...

Max Smith Knox

Max Smith Knox

Feb 3, 2016

Max Smith Knox, 82, of Stanley, NC passed away on February 3, 2016 at his home. Max was born on June 30, 1933 in Huntersville, NC to the late Robert Brice Knox and Annie Love Smith Knox.  He was an Army Veteran and also a member of Unity Presbyterian Church.

Along with his parents he is also preceded in death...

Savitaben Ranchmodji Patel

Savitaben Ranchmodji Patel

Jan 31, 2016

Savitaben Patel,87, of Concord, NC,  passed away peacefully,  January 31, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.

Wesley Joseph Miller

Wesley Joseph Miller

Jan 31, 2016

Wesley Joseph Miller, 56, of Charlotte, NC passed away January 31, 2016. He was born June 11, 1959 in Statesville, NC to the late William and Mina Warden Miller.  Wesley was a 1977 graduate of South Iredell High School and continued at NC State with a BS in Materials Engineering. 

Wesley is survived by his loving family; wife Debbie...

Daniel  Marvin Harlan

Daniel Marvin Harlan

Jan 31, 2016

Dan Harlan, 54, of Davidson, NC, passed away January 31, 2016.  Dan was born December 22, 1961 in Moberly, Missouri to Marvin M. Harlan and the late Betty Lou Mea Harlan. 

Dan grew up in Elmwood, IL.  He enjoyed life and had many loving friends.  In his earlier years, he was a track and cross country runner receiving many...

Ruth Elizabeth Dellinger Howie

Ruth Elizabeth Dellinger Howie

Jan 29, 2016

Ruth Dellinger Howie, 85, of Stanley, NC passed away peacefully at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, on January 29, 2016. She was born November 21, 1930 in Lowesville, NC, Lincoln County. Mrs. Howie is survived by her brother, Freddie Dellinger and his wife Jessie. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kevin Rhyne, Danny Binkley and Heather DePietro, six great grandchildren,...

Robert Francis McAuliffe

Robert Francis McAuliffe

Jan 28, 2016

Heaven gained a handsome, quick witted Irish angel on January 28, 2016 with the passing of Robert McAuliffe of Cornelius, NC.  Bob passed away peacefully at Novant Hospital in Charlotte with his wife and family by his side.  A Long Island native and Korean War Veteran, Bob and his wife, Anne, enjoyed 56 wonderful years together.  Nowhere was there a...

Lander "Lanny" Herbert Bustle, Jr.

Lander "Lanny" Herbert Bustle, Jr.

Jan 28, 2016

Lander “Lanny” Herbert Bustle, Jr., 70 of Cornelius, NC passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his residence.  He was a loving husband, father and Pawpaw.  The visitation will be held at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home on Sunday January 31, 2016 from 6-8pm.  Celebration of his life will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Monday, February 1, 2016...

Miles "Rickey" Moss

Miles "Rickey" Moss

Jan 26, 2016

  Miles “Rickey” Moss, 56, of Stanley, NC, entered eternal life on Tuesday January 26, 2016 at 11:15pm surrounded by family and friends.  Rickey was born May 19, 1959 in Salem South Carolina to the late Miles Alton and Phyllis Moss.

Rickey was a loyal employee of Duke Energy of 35 years. He was a loving and caring husband...

Naza'e Deshone Mack

Naza'e Deshone Mack

Jan 26, 2016

Na'zae  Deshone Mack, 3, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on January 26, 2016 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville N.C. Na'zae is survived by his loving family; parents, Chanel Cage and Telvin Mack; grandparents, LC  and Yvette Clark; little sister, Nia Mack; aunts, Toni Cage, Lyric Carey, So'Nia Clark; uncles, Marino and Mekhi Clark; cousins, Justice, Arthor, Jr., Taurean...

Mack Lee Gibson, Jr.

Mack Lee Gibson, Jr.

Jan 24, 2016

Mack Lee Gibson, Jr., 82 of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 24, 2016 in Huntersville, NC. He was born on May 5, 1933 to the late Mack Lee Gibson and Mary Hicks Gibson.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Gary and Hal; and sister, Kate.

Mack is survived by his loving wife,...

Jon   Regen

Jon Regen

Jan 24, 2016

Jon Watson Regen of Davidson, NC, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 24, at the age of 81. He was the son of Kelsey and Jocelyn Regen of Durham, NC.  He was a graduate of Durham High School (1952), Davidson College (1956), Duke University (1960) and Union Theological Seminary (1974). Following a fifteen year career in education, he became a Presbyterian...

Ruth Mae Morton Smith

Ruth Mae Morton Smith

Jan 22, 2016

  Ruth Mae Morton Smith, 86, of Mooresville, NC passed away January 22, 2016. Ruth was born November 2, 1929 in Monroe, NC to the late Ruben Articline Morton and Dessie Lee Pate Morton. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, gardening and reading spiritual books. Along with her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Smith...

William   Arent

William Arent

Jan 22, 2016

William Bill “Gator” Linwood Arent, 68, died January 22, 2016, at CMC Main in Charlotte, NC. He was born May 3, 1947 in Maryland to the late Avery Raymond Arent and Virginia Grace (Alley) Arent.

He is survived by his loving wife, Becky Arent; daughter , Elizabeth Pittman and her husband Michael of Delray Beach, FL; daughter, Catherine Arent  of...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Sandra   Browning

Sandra Browning

Feb 14, 2016

Sandra Browning, of Huntersville N.C., died on February 14, 2016, at her residence.  Arrangements by Clements Funeral Service in Durham N.C.  Local Arrangements by the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and cremation Services in Huntersville.

Marianne Elise Kaneas Blankenship

Marianne Elise Kaneas Blankenship

Feb 13, 2016

Marianne Elise Blankenship, 61, entered into eternal life on February 13th after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family.  She was welcomed into Heaven by her father Antony Kaneas who preceded her 23 years ago. 

She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband of 40 years Don, and their adoring sons Justin and Jordan; her loving mother Jane...

Frederick David Brumbaugh

Frederick David Brumbaugh

Feb 12, 2016

Frederick David Brumbaugh, 77, of Davidson, NC passed away on February 12, 2016. He was born May 9, 1938 to the late Frederick W. Brumbaugh and Ruth M. Showalter.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Teri Jane.

Fred is survived by his loving wife, Carol; son Mark Brumbaugh; daughter, Pamela Brumbaugh, daughter, Jill...

Ted   Bates

Ted Bates

Feb 10, 2016

Ted Bates, 82 of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 10, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. Arrangements are being held privately by the family.

Mildred L. Flowe

Mildred L. Flowe

Feb 10, 2016

Mildred L. Flowe, 95, of Mooresville, passed away February 10, 2016 at Lake Norman Regional Hospital.  Born September 14, 1920 in Charlotte, NC, to the late Marion "Frank" and Ruth Jane Lawing.  Mildred was a Day Care Worker for many years.Mildred is survived by her son, Mark Padgett (Beverly); grandchildren, Franklin (Markita), Timmy, Michael, and Jennifer Padgett, Ricky, Danny, Tommy,...

Sylvia    Wild

Sylvia Wild

Feb 6, 2016

Sylvia H. Wild, 84, passed away on Saturday February 6th, 2016.  Sylvia is survived in North Carolina by her son Gerry (wife, Susan), granddaughter Kristen, and twin grandsons Jason and Jonathan; in New York by her son Bill, grandson Matthew, and granddaughter Jackie; in Florida by her granddaughter Michelle (husband, Jay) and great-grandson Haydn.

Sylvia was born in Astoria, New...

Vernon   Robinette

Vernon Robinette

Feb 6, 2016

Harold Vernon Robinette entered his eternal home surrounded by his family on February 6, 2016.

Vernon was the son of the late William Mack and Jennie Robinette. Upon his mother’s death, which was a few months after his birth, he and his siblings joined the family of his Aunt Minnie and Uncle Will Reid. Vernon’s siblings were Muriel Robinette Zeta...

Max Smith Knox

Max Smith Knox

Feb 3, 2016

Max Smith Knox, 82, of Stanley, NC passed away on February 3, 2016 at his home. Max was born on June 30, 1933 in Huntersville, NC to the late Robert Brice Knox and Annie Love Smith Knox.  He was an Army Veteran and also a member of Unity Presbyterian Church.

Along with his parents he is also preceded in death...

Savitaben Ranchmodji Patel

Savitaben Ranchmodji Patel

Jan 31, 2016

Savitaben Patel,87, of Concord, NC,  passed away peacefully,  January 31, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.

Wesley Joseph Miller

Wesley Joseph Miller

Jan 31, 2016

Wesley Joseph Miller, 56, of Charlotte, NC passed away January 31, 2016. He was born June 11, 1959 in Statesville, NC to the late William and Mina Warden Miller.  Wesley was a 1977 graduate of South Iredell High School and continued at NC State with a BS in Materials Engineering. 

Wesley is survived by his loving family; wife Debbie...

Daniel  Marvin Harlan

Daniel Marvin Harlan

Jan 31, 2016

Dan Harlan, 54, of Davidson, NC, passed away January 31, 2016.  Dan was born December 22, 1961 in Moberly, Missouri to Marvin M. Harlan and the late Betty Lou Mea Harlan. 

Dan grew up in Elmwood, IL.  He enjoyed life and had many loving friends.  In his earlier years, he was a track and cross country runner receiving many...

Ruth Elizabeth Dellinger Howie

Ruth Elizabeth Dellinger Howie

Jan 29, 2016

Ruth Dellinger Howie, 85, of Stanley, NC passed away peacefully at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, on January 29, 2016. She was born November 21, 1930 in Lowesville, NC, Lincoln County. Mrs. Howie is survived by her brother, Freddie Dellinger and his wife Jessie. Also surviving are grandchildren, Kevin Rhyne, Danny Binkley and Heather DePietro, six great grandchildren,...

Robert Francis McAuliffe

Robert Francis McAuliffe

Jan 28, 2016

Heaven gained a handsome, quick witted Irish angel on January 28, 2016 with the passing of Robert McAuliffe of Cornelius, NC.  Bob passed away peacefully at Novant Hospital in Charlotte with his wife and family by his side.  A Long Island native and Korean War Veteran, Bob and his wife, Anne, enjoyed 56 wonderful years together.  Nowhere was there a...

Lander "Lanny" Herbert Bustle, Jr.

Lander "Lanny" Herbert Bustle, Jr.

Jan 28, 2016

Lander “Lanny” Herbert Bustle, Jr., 70 of Cornelius, NC passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his residence.  He was a loving husband, father and Pawpaw.  The visitation will be held at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home on Sunday January 31, 2016 from 6-8pm.  Celebration of his life will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Monday, February 1, 2016...

Miles "Rickey" Moss

Miles "Rickey" Moss

Jan 26, 2016

  Miles “Rickey” Moss, 56, of Stanley, NC, entered eternal life on Tuesday January 26, 2016 at 11:15pm surrounded by family and friends.  Rickey was born May 19, 1959 in Salem South Carolina to the late Miles Alton and Phyllis Moss.

Rickey was a loyal employee of Duke Energy of 35 years. He was a loving and caring husband...

Naza'e Deshone Mack

Naza'e Deshone Mack

Jan 26, 2016

Na'zae  Deshone Mack, 3, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on January 26, 2016 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville N.C. Na'zae is survived by his loving family; parents, Chanel Cage and Telvin Mack; grandparents, LC  and Yvette Clark; little sister, Nia Mack; aunts, Toni Cage, Lyric Carey, So'Nia Clark; uncles, Marino and Mekhi Clark; cousins, Justice, Arthor, Jr., Taurean...

Mack Lee Gibson, Jr.

Mack Lee Gibson, Jr.

Jan 24, 2016

Mack Lee Gibson, Jr., 82 of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 24, 2016 in Huntersville, NC. He was born on May 5, 1933 to the late Mack Lee Gibson and Mary Hicks Gibson.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Gary and Hal; and sister, Kate.

Mack is survived by his loving wife,...

Jon   Regen

Jon Regen

Jan 24, 2016

Jon Watson Regen of Davidson, NC, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 24, at the age of 81. He was the son of Kelsey and Jocelyn Regen of Durham, NC.  He was a graduate of Durham High School (1952), Davidson College (1956), Duke University (1960) and Union Theological Seminary (1974). Following a fifteen year career in education, he became a Presbyterian...

Ruth Mae Morton Smith

Ruth Mae Morton Smith

Jan 22, 2016

  Ruth Mae Morton Smith, 86, of Mooresville, NC passed away January 22, 2016. Ruth was born November 2, 1929 in Monroe, NC to the late Ruben Articline Morton and Dessie Lee Pate Morton. She was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, gardening and reading spiritual books. Along with her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Smith...

William   Arent

William Arent

Jan 22, 2016

William Bill “Gator” Linwood Arent, 68, died January 22, 2016, at CMC Main in Charlotte, NC. He was born May 3, 1947 in Maryland to the late Avery Raymond Arent and Virginia Grace (Alley) Arent.

He is survived by his loving wife, Becky Arent; daughter , Elizabeth Pittman and her husband Michael of Delray Beach, FL; daughter, Catherine Arent  of...