Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Dixie Lee Rowland

Dixie Lee Rowland

Feb 23, 2015

Dixie Lee Rowland, 85, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on Monday February 23, 2015. Dixie was born May 31, 1929 in Painesville, OH to the late Harry and Anne Van Derlay Smith. Dixie was a very good seamstress and she enjoyed painting. She loved to dance and be around people, especially entertaining in the local nursing homes. Along with...

Jean D. Foster

Jean D. Foster

Feb 23, 2015

Mrs. Jean Davis Foster, 82, of Cornelius, NC died February 23, 2015 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. Born July 10, 1932 in Fountain Inn, SC she was a daughter of the late Wister Wes Davis and Lucile Stephens Davis. She was a member of Lake Norman Baptist Church and formerly a member of Southside Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC. A...

Adele Tortorello Palmieri

Adele Tortorello Palmieri

Feb 23, 2015

Adele Tortorello Palmieri, 92, of Huntersville, NC passed away Monday February 23, 2015 at Olde Knox Commons. Adele was born October 17, 1922 in Newark, NJ to the late Vito and Mary Demaro Tortorello. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Adele Tabeek and her husband James of Huntersville; brothers, Eddie and Victor Tortorello; sisters, Anna and Grace; grandchild,...

Patricia Ann Lovingood Bailey

Patricia Ann Lovingood Bailey

Feb 22, 2015

Patricia Ann Lovingood Bailey, 64, of Mooresville, NC passed away Sunday February 22, 2015. Patricia was born May 20, 1950 in Mooresville to the late Fred and Luecine Anderson Lovingood. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was loved by all. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Barney Gray Bailey,...

Carolyn Jane Coble

Carolyn Jane Coble

Feb 21, 2015

Carolyn Jane McCoy Coble, 69, of Huntersville, NC passed away Saturday February 21, 2015. She was born December 15, 1945 in Charlotte, NC to the late Ben McCoy and Frances Miller Wispert. Carolyn retired after working many years in the insurance business. She enjoyed reading, traveling, music and attending the local community concerts. Carolyn loved to spend time with her...

Joyce Elaine Lake Fura

Joyce Elaine Lake Fura

Feb 21, 2015

Joyce Elaine Lake Fura, 73, of Davidson, NC passed away Saturday February 21, 2015. Joyce was born October 17, 1941 in Canastota, NY to the late William and Geraldine Nichols Lake. Joyce was a caring homemaker and also worked at John Fura & Son Construction. She enjoyed her bible and prayer studies at her church along with cooking for her...

Grover Cleveland Brown, Jr.

Grover Cleveland Brown, Jr.

Feb 18, 2015

Grover Cleveland Brown, Jr. 94 of Charlotte died Wednesday February 18, 2015 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Born October 27, 1920 in Croft NC he was a son of the late Grover Cleveland Brown, Sr. and Dixie Lee Merritt Brown. He was a charter member of Northdale Baptist Church, a US Air Force Veteran and retired mechanic from the...

Ellsworth   Grev

Ellsworth Grev

Feb 18, 2015

Ellsworth Grev, 87, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday February 18, 2015 at his home. Ellsworth was born January 31, 1938 in Ormsby, Minnesota to Carl Grev and Evelyn Wolner Grev. He is survived by his wife Joyce Barney Grev; son, Scott Grev; grandsons, Michael, Justin, Maththew Grev; brother Clint Grev. Funeral services will be conducted in Fairmont, Minnesota at...

Betty Little Howard

Betty Little Howard

Feb 18, 2015

Mrs. Betty Little Howard, 86, of Denver, NC died February 18, 2015 at her residence. Born November 28, 1928 in Lincoln county she was a daughter of the late Durant Hartsell Little and Florence Howard Little. She was a lifelong member of Fairfield United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and attended Salem United Methodist Church in later...

John William  Turner,Jr.

John William Turner,Jr.

Feb 17, 2015

John William Turner, Jr. ("JT"), 63, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 17, 2015. John was born in Eglin A.F.B., FL on December 21, 1951, the oldest son of the late Lt Col. John W. Turner, Sr. (ret.) and Mae Burley Turner. John's family settled in Kerrville, TX in 1964 where John...

Shelley Kay Lindsay Greene

Shelley Kay Lindsay Greene

Feb 15, 2015

Mrs. Shelley Kay Lindsay Greene, 38, of Cornelius, NC died February 15, 2015. Born March 12, 1976 in Winston Salem, she was the loving wife of Doug Green and daughter of James L. Lindsay, Jr of Clemmons, NC and Kay Laffoon of Mooresville, NC. To anyone who knew Shelley, knew of her love for her family, her passion for helping...

 Thelma   Green

Thelma Green

Feb 12, 2015

Thelma Green, 87, died February 12, 2015 at the Huntersville Oaks in Huntersville N.C. Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville.

Henry Bacon Pfeiffer

Henry Bacon Pfeiffer

Feb 10, 2015

Henry Bacon Pfeiffer, 85, died February 10, 2015, at the Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville N.C. Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville N.C.

Constance Cornelia Stroud Young

Constance Cornelia Stroud Young

Feb 7, 2015

Constance Cornelia Stroud Young, 83, of Cornelius, NC passed away Saturday February 7, 2015. Constance was born July 2, 1931 in Greenville, SC to the late James and Eva Mae Stroud. Constance graduated from Parker High School in 1949 where she enjoyed playing basketball. She then went on to attend a business career school in Greenville, SC. She was an...

Nancy Maebelle Brannon Fortenberry

Nancy Maebelle Brannon Fortenberry

Feb 6, 2015

Nancy Maebelle Brannon Fortenberry, was called from her earthly home to her eternal home with Jesus, on Friday night, February 6, 2015. She was born in Unaka, NC, November 5, 1916 to William and Sarah Bryson Brannon. Maebelle was married to David Lee Fortenberry in 1932 and the union produced eight children; Charlene Garris, Priscilla Sherrill (Rudy), Linda Stephens, Polly...

Sandra Bentley Black

Sandra Bentley Black

Feb 6, 2015

Sandra Bentley Black, 77, of Huntersville, NC went to be with her Lord, on Friday February 6, 2015. Sandra was born March 4, 1937 to the late Donald Bentley and Ardath Cowles McBride in Glendale, CA. Sandra leaves to cherish her memory, her loving family; husband, Donald Greiner Black; daughter, Kimberly Green and her husband Larry Green of Huntersville; son,...

Josephine Penland Patterson

Josephine Penland Patterson

Feb 1, 2015

Mrs. Josephine Ann Penland Patterson, 77 of Charlotte, NC died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at her residence. Born September 14, 1937 in Williamson County, Ill she was a daughter of the late Loyd Ervin Penland and Anna Jurgaitis Penland. She was the registrar at St. Louis Community College prior to her retirement. She is survived by her daughters, Samantha Schneider...

Joseph John Mark

Joseph John Mark

Jan 30, 2015

Joseph John Caylor Mark, of Davidson, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born on June 24, 1929, in Hampton, Virginia, to the late Mildred Marjory Mark and Charles Marvin Mark. He graduated from Hampton High School and the College of William and Mary, where he was a standout athlete and student leader, playing...

James Howard Stocker

James Howard Stocker

Jan 28, 2015

JAMES (JIM) HOWARD STOCKER, 71 of Charlotte went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 after a courageous 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Jim was a devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rose Sandra (Sandy) Stocker, two sons, Michael Allen Stocker (wife...

Cynthia "Cindy" Tercek Shimko

Cynthia "Cindy" Tercek Shimko

Jan 27, 2015

Cynthia "Cindy" Tercek Shimko, 62, of Cornelius, NC passed away Tuesday January 27, 2015 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC. Cindy was born October 31, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to Agnes Kosmerl Tercek and the late Albin John Tercek. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sibling. Cindy graduated from the University of Dayton in 1974. Cindy...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Dixie Lee Rowland

Dixie Lee Rowland

Feb 23, 2015

Dixie Lee Rowland, 85, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on Monday February 23, 2015. Dixie was born May 31, 1929 in Painesville, OH to the late Harry and Anne Van Derlay Smith. Dixie was a very good seamstress and she enjoyed painting. She loved to dance and be around people, especially entertaining in the local nursing homes. Along with...

Jean D. Foster

Jean D. Foster

Feb 23, 2015

Mrs. Jean Davis Foster, 82, of Cornelius, NC died February 23, 2015 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. Born July 10, 1932 in Fountain Inn, SC she was a daughter of the late Wister Wes Davis and Lucile Stephens Davis. She was a member of Lake Norman Baptist Church and formerly a member of Southside Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC. A...

Adele Tortorello Palmieri

Adele Tortorello Palmieri

Feb 23, 2015

Adele Tortorello Palmieri, 92, of Huntersville, NC passed away Monday February 23, 2015 at Olde Knox Commons. Adele was born October 17, 1922 in Newark, NJ to the late Vito and Mary Demaro Tortorello. She is survived by her loving family; daughter, Adele Tabeek and her husband James of Huntersville; brothers, Eddie and Victor Tortorello; sisters, Anna and Grace; grandchild,...

Patricia Ann Lovingood Bailey

Patricia Ann Lovingood Bailey

Feb 22, 2015

Patricia Ann Lovingood Bailey, 64, of Mooresville, NC passed away Sunday February 22, 2015. Patricia was born May 20, 1950 in Mooresville to the late Fred and Luecine Anderson Lovingood. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was loved by all. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Barney Gray Bailey,...

Carolyn Jane Coble

Carolyn Jane Coble

Feb 21, 2015

Carolyn Jane McCoy Coble, 69, of Huntersville, NC passed away Saturday February 21, 2015. She was born December 15, 1945 in Charlotte, NC to the late Ben McCoy and Frances Miller Wispert. Carolyn retired after working many years in the insurance business. She enjoyed reading, traveling, music and attending the local community concerts. Carolyn loved to spend time with her...

Joyce Elaine Lake Fura

Joyce Elaine Lake Fura

Feb 21, 2015

Joyce Elaine Lake Fura, 73, of Davidson, NC passed away Saturday February 21, 2015. Joyce was born October 17, 1941 in Canastota, NY to the late William and Geraldine Nichols Lake. Joyce was a caring homemaker and also worked at John Fura & Son Construction. She enjoyed her bible and prayer studies at her church along with cooking for her...

Grover Cleveland Brown, Jr.

Grover Cleveland Brown, Jr.

Feb 18, 2015

Grover Cleveland Brown, Jr. 94 of Charlotte died Wednesday February 18, 2015 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Born October 27, 1920 in Croft NC he was a son of the late Grover Cleveland Brown, Sr. and Dixie Lee Merritt Brown. He was a charter member of Northdale Baptist Church, a US Air Force Veteran and retired mechanic from the...

Ellsworth   Grev

Ellsworth Grev

Feb 18, 2015

Ellsworth Grev, 87, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday February 18, 2015 at his home. Ellsworth was born January 31, 1938 in Ormsby, Minnesota to Carl Grev and Evelyn Wolner Grev. He is survived by his wife Joyce Barney Grev; son, Scott Grev; grandsons, Michael, Justin, Maththew Grev; brother Clint Grev. Funeral services will be conducted in Fairmont, Minnesota at...

Betty Little Howard

Betty Little Howard

Feb 18, 2015

Mrs. Betty Little Howard, 86, of Denver, NC died February 18, 2015 at her residence. Born November 28, 1928 in Lincoln county she was a daughter of the late Durant Hartsell Little and Florence Howard Little. She was a lifelong member of Fairfield United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and attended Salem United Methodist Church in later...

John William  Turner,Jr.

John William Turner,Jr.

Feb 17, 2015

John William Turner, Jr. ("JT"), 63, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 17, 2015. John was born in Eglin A.F.B., FL on December 21, 1951, the oldest son of the late Lt Col. John W. Turner, Sr. (ret.) and Mae Burley Turner. John's family settled in Kerrville, TX in 1964 where John...

Shelley Kay Lindsay Greene

Shelley Kay Lindsay Greene

Feb 15, 2015

Mrs. Shelley Kay Lindsay Greene, 38, of Cornelius, NC died February 15, 2015. Born March 12, 1976 in Winston Salem, she was the loving wife of Doug Green and daughter of James L. Lindsay, Jr of Clemmons, NC and Kay Laffoon of Mooresville, NC. To anyone who knew Shelley, knew of her love for her family, her passion for helping...

 Thelma   Green

Thelma Green

Feb 12, 2015

Thelma Green, 87, died February 12, 2015 at the Huntersville Oaks in Huntersville N.C. Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville.

Henry Bacon Pfeiffer

Henry Bacon Pfeiffer

Feb 10, 2015

Henry Bacon Pfeiffer, 85, died February 10, 2015, at the Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville N.C. Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville N.C.

Constance Cornelia Stroud Young

Constance Cornelia Stroud Young

Feb 7, 2015

Constance Cornelia Stroud Young, 83, of Cornelius, NC passed away Saturday February 7, 2015. Constance was born July 2, 1931 in Greenville, SC to the late James and Eva Mae Stroud. Constance graduated from Parker High School in 1949 where she enjoyed playing basketball. She then went on to attend a business career school in Greenville, SC. She was an...

Nancy Maebelle Brannon Fortenberry

Nancy Maebelle Brannon Fortenberry

Feb 6, 2015

Nancy Maebelle Brannon Fortenberry, was called from her earthly home to her eternal home with Jesus, on Friday night, February 6, 2015. She was born in Unaka, NC, November 5, 1916 to William and Sarah Bryson Brannon. Maebelle was married to David Lee Fortenberry in 1932 and the union produced eight children; Charlene Garris, Priscilla Sherrill (Rudy), Linda Stephens, Polly...

Sandra Bentley Black

Sandra Bentley Black

Feb 6, 2015

Sandra Bentley Black, 77, of Huntersville, NC went to be with her Lord, on Friday February 6, 2015. Sandra was born March 4, 1937 to the late Donald Bentley and Ardath Cowles McBride in Glendale, CA. Sandra leaves to cherish her memory, her loving family; husband, Donald Greiner Black; daughter, Kimberly Green and her husband Larry Green of Huntersville; son,...

Josephine Penland Patterson

Josephine Penland Patterson

Feb 1, 2015

Mrs. Josephine Ann Penland Patterson, 77 of Charlotte, NC died Sunday, February 1, 2015 at her residence. Born September 14, 1937 in Williamson County, Ill she was a daughter of the late Loyd Ervin Penland and Anna Jurgaitis Penland. She was the registrar at St. Louis Community College prior to her retirement. She is survived by her daughters, Samantha Schneider...

Joseph John Mark

Joseph John Mark

Jan 30, 2015

Joseph John Caylor Mark, of Davidson, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born on June 24, 1929, in Hampton, Virginia, to the late Mildred Marjory Mark and Charles Marvin Mark. He graduated from Hampton High School and the College of William and Mary, where he was a standout athlete and student leader, playing...

James Howard Stocker

James Howard Stocker

Jan 28, 2015

JAMES (JIM) HOWARD STOCKER, 71 of Charlotte went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 after a courageous 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Jim was a devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rose Sandra (Sandy) Stocker, two sons, Michael Allen Stocker (wife...

Cynthia "Cindy" Tercek Shimko

Cynthia "Cindy" Tercek Shimko

Jan 27, 2015

Cynthia "Cindy" Tercek Shimko, 62, of Cornelius, NC passed away Tuesday January 27, 2015 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC. Cindy was born October 31, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to Agnes Kosmerl Tercek and the late Albin John Tercek. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sibling. Cindy graduated from the University of Dayton in 1974. Cindy...