Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Elmer Culbertson Hulen

Elmer Culbertson Hulen

Sep 30, 2014

Elmer C. Hulen, 95, of Davidson, NC died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at The Pines at Davidson. Born February 15, 1919 in Horse Cave, Kentucky he was the son of the late Elmer C. Hulen and Natalie Edwards Hulen. Mr. Hulen was a graduate of Davidson College (1940), Harvard Business School and George Washington School of Law. He was WWII...

Wendy Renee Garland Repchick

Wendy Renee Garland Repchick

Sep 26, 2014

Wendy Garland Repchick, 47, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died peacefully after a courageous hard-fought battle with cancer, on September 26, 2014. Wendy was born September 6, 1967 in Pittsburgh to the late Pat and Tony Garland. Wendy is survived by her loving son, Ryan Repchick of Charlotte, NC, three beloved dogs, and countless friends. A celebration of...

Lester Earl Hines

Lester Earl Hines

Sep 26, 2014

Lester Earl Hines, 71, of Huntersville, NC died Friday September 26, 2014 at Levine & Dickson Hospice. Born July 30, 1943 in San Diego, CA he was a son of the late Milton Hines and Helen Collins Hines. Mr. Hines retired from the US Navy after 27 years of service. During his military service he was recipitant of the Navy...

William Joseph Brock

William Joseph Brock

Sep 26, 2014

William Joseph Brock, 88, of Cornelius, NC died Friday September 26, 2014 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House. A celebration of his life will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday September 30, 2014 at St. Marks Catholic Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service begining at 10:30 a.m. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service Huntersville, NC is assisting...

William "Bill" J. Pierce

William "Bill" J. Pierce

Sep 22, 2014

William "Bill" Jay Pierce, 62, of Huntersville, NC passed away suddenly on September 22, 2014. Bill was born December 7, 1951 in Wilmington, NC to the late Marlon and Louise McAughlin Pierce. Bill was a member of the United States Army Military Police and a retired Sergeant for the Columbia South Carolina Police Dept. He recently worked for Pike Electric...

Glendora Buena Bowman Jackson

Glendora Buena Bowman Jackson

Sep 19, 2014

Glendora Bowman Jackson, 86, of Mooresville, NC formerly of Cornelius, NC passed away Friday September 19, 2014. Glendora was born September 10, 1928 in Stokes County, NC to the late Charles and Buena Bates Bowman. She was a sweet, compassionate and loving person to all she met, and was truly strong in her faith. Glendora was the loving wife of...

Edwin   Clunan

Edwin Clunan

Sep 19, 2014

Edwin John Clunan, 85, of Cornelius, NC died peacefully September 19, 2014 at Novant Health-Huntersville, NC. He was born December 28, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY and was a US Navy veteran. He retired as Senior Vice President of Financial Services for NCNB/Bank of America. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday September 24, 2014 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral...

Judith Lee Lindner Phelps

Judith Lee Lindner Phelps

Sep 18, 2014

Judith Lee Lindner Phelps, 63, of Davidson, NC passed away Thursday September 18, 2014. Judith was born January 7, 1951 to Kenneth B. Lindner and the late Geraldine Killian Lindner. Along with her father, Judith leaves to cherish her memory her loving family; husband, John William Phelps; daughters, Jennifer Lynn Phelps, Julie Anne Phelps Coates and her husband David, all...

Somdy   Manivong

Somdy Manivong

Sep 18, 2014

Somdy Manivong,72, of Charlotte, NC passed away Thursday September 18, 2014 at Novant Heatlth in Huntersville. Somdy was born February 28, 1942 in Luangprabang Laos, to Thit Thongsouk and Khammy Manivong. Along with his mother, Somdy is survived by his wife, Bounthom Thidavanh Manivong, five children, eight grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters. A funeral visitation will be held on...

Doris Anderson King

Doris Anderson King

Sep 16, 2014

Doris Anderson King, 89, of Charlotte, NC died Tuesday September 16, 2014 at the Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home. Born November 23, 1924 in Mecklenburg County she was a daughter of the late Thomas Cinclair Anderson and Nellie Hargett Anderson. Mrs. King was a lifetime member of Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Church where she was involved in various activities and a graduate...

Caryl Jones Larison

Caryl Jones Larison

Sep 14, 2014

Caryl Jones Larison, 83, of Charlotte, NC passed away at her home Sunday, September 14, 2014. Born July 8, 1931 in Blairstown, NJ she was a daughter of the late Elmer Jones and Mildred Linaberry Jones. Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday September 19, 2014 in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior...

Georgeian Marie Langkilde Krabath

Georgeian Marie Langkilde Krabath

Sep 14, 2014

Georgeian Marie Langkilde Krabath, of Charlotte, with kindness of heart and the strength of spirit in which she lived, Georgeian passed away peacefully to God on September 14, 2014 at the age of 86. Georgeian began her life on November 4, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late George and Augusta Langkilde. She attended St. Mathew grade school,...

Eleanor Bliss Ferguson

Eleanor Bliss Ferguson

Sep 11, 2014

Eleanor Bliss Ferguson, 99, of Huntersville, NC formerly of Springfield, MA died September 11, 2014. Born April 8, 1915 in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of the late Nelson O. Bliss and Mildred Converse Bliss and the widow of Norman H. Ferguson. She was a member of Agawam Congregation Church in Agawam, MA. She is survived by three daughters,...

Philip   Brust

Philip Brust

Sep 8, 2014

Philip James Brust, 76, of Cornelius, NC died Monday September 8, 2014 at Olde Knox Commons. Born January 25, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio he was a son of the late Philip and Dorothy Brust. Prior to his retirement he was a pilot for American Airlines. Services will be conducted at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia...

Mary Frances Fultz McDowell

Mary Frances Fultz McDowell

Sep 8, 2014

Mary Frances McDowell Frances McDowell, age 81, of Charlotte, NC, died September 8, 2014 as the result of a stroke. She was born in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Carl J. and Sarah Sager Fultz. She was retired from Eastern Airlines where she worked in Reservations. She loved volunteering at the Tyvola Senior Center, the Morrison Regional Library,...

Grace Cherry Hipp

Grace Cherry Hipp

Sep 8, 2014

Grace Ledford Cherry Hipp, 87, of Denver, NC died Monday, September 8, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born January 13, 1927 in Bryson City, NC she was the daughter of the late Hobert J. Ledford and Ollie Wright Ledford. She was a member of the Paw Creek High School Class of 1945. She was a previous...

Madelyn   Fassos

Madelyn Fassos

Sep 4, 2014

Madelyn Fassos died September 4, 2014. Funeral services will be private.

Walter "Max" Nestvogel

Walter "Max" Nestvogel

Sep 4, 2014

Walter "Max" Nestvogel, 53, of Huntersville, NC died suddenly on Thursday September 4, 2014. Max was born January 24, 1961 in Rockville Center, NY to Walter and Joan Larsen Nestvogel. Max loved his family and spending time at the beach. He was a lifelong fisherman and successfully completed a Grand Slam in fishing. Max enjoyed playing golf, was a "master...

Barbara Nance Thornburg

Barbara Nance Thornburg

Sep 2, 2014

Barbara Nance Thornburg, 83, of Statesville, NC formerly of Davidson, NC died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born June 11, 1931 in Mecklenburg County she was a daughter of the late Fred Ranson Nantz and Effie Eugenia Rodgers Nantz. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, employed for many years at Reeves Brothers and...

David Alan Fletcher

David Alan Fletcher

Sep 2, 2014

David A. Fletcher (Fletch) passed away peacefully in the company of his dear friend, June Simms and her family on September 2, 2014. Fletch was born on August 21, 1957 in Washington, DC, son of the late William (Bill/Whitey) Fletcher and Mary Anne Fletcher He is survived by his brother, Gary M. Fletcher of Hurricane, WV and sister, Jan Coffinberger...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Elmer Culbertson Hulen

Elmer Culbertson Hulen

Sep 30, 2014

Elmer C. Hulen, 95, of Davidson, NC died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at The Pines at Davidson. Born February 15, 1919 in Horse Cave, Kentucky he was the son of the late Elmer C. Hulen and Natalie Edwards Hulen. Mr. Hulen was a graduate of Davidson College (1940), Harvard Business School and George Washington School of Law. He was WWII...

Wendy Renee Garland Repchick

Wendy Renee Garland Repchick

Sep 26, 2014

Wendy Garland Repchick, 47, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died peacefully after a courageous hard-fought battle with cancer, on September 26, 2014. Wendy was born September 6, 1967 in Pittsburgh to the late Pat and Tony Garland. Wendy is survived by her loving son, Ryan Repchick of Charlotte, NC, three beloved dogs, and countless friends. A celebration of...

Lester Earl Hines

Lester Earl Hines

Sep 26, 2014

Lester Earl Hines, 71, of Huntersville, NC died Friday September 26, 2014 at Levine & Dickson Hospice. Born July 30, 1943 in San Diego, CA he was a son of the late Milton Hines and Helen Collins Hines. Mr. Hines retired from the US Navy after 27 years of service. During his military service he was recipitant of the Navy...

William Joseph Brock

William Joseph Brock

Sep 26, 2014

William Joseph Brock, 88, of Cornelius, NC died Friday September 26, 2014 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House. A celebration of his life will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday September 30, 2014 at St. Marks Catholic Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service begining at 10:30 a.m. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service Huntersville, NC is assisting...

William "Bill" J. Pierce

William "Bill" J. Pierce

Sep 22, 2014

William "Bill" Jay Pierce, 62, of Huntersville, NC passed away suddenly on September 22, 2014. Bill was born December 7, 1951 in Wilmington, NC to the late Marlon and Louise McAughlin Pierce. Bill was a member of the United States Army Military Police and a retired Sergeant for the Columbia South Carolina Police Dept. He recently worked for Pike Electric...

Glendora Buena Bowman Jackson

Glendora Buena Bowman Jackson

Sep 19, 2014

Glendora Bowman Jackson, 86, of Mooresville, NC formerly of Cornelius, NC passed away Friday September 19, 2014. Glendora was born September 10, 1928 in Stokes County, NC to the late Charles and Buena Bates Bowman. She was a sweet, compassionate and loving person to all she met, and was truly strong in her faith. Glendora was the loving wife of...

Edwin   Clunan

Edwin Clunan

Sep 19, 2014

Edwin John Clunan, 85, of Cornelius, NC died peacefully September 19, 2014 at Novant Health-Huntersville, NC. He was born December 28, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY and was a US Navy veteran. He retired as Senior Vice President of Financial Services for NCNB/Bank of America. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday September 24, 2014 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral...

Judith Lee Lindner Phelps

Judith Lee Lindner Phelps

Sep 18, 2014

Judith Lee Lindner Phelps, 63, of Davidson, NC passed away Thursday September 18, 2014. Judith was born January 7, 1951 to Kenneth B. Lindner and the late Geraldine Killian Lindner. Along with her father, Judith leaves to cherish her memory her loving family; husband, John William Phelps; daughters, Jennifer Lynn Phelps, Julie Anne Phelps Coates and her husband David, all...

Somdy   Manivong

Somdy Manivong

Sep 18, 2014

Somdy Manivong,72, of Charlotte, NC passed away Thursday September 18, 2014 at Novant Heatlth in Huntersville. Somdy was born February 28, 1942 in Luangprabang Laos, to Thit Thongsouk and Khammy Manivong. Along with his mother, Somdy is survived by his wife, Bounthom Thidavanh Manivong, five children, eight grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters. A funeral visitation will be held on...

Doris Anderson King

Doris Anderson King

Sep 16, 2014

Doris Anderson King, 89, of Charlotte, NC died Tuesday September 16, 2014 at the Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home. Born November 23, 1924 in Mecklenburg County she was a daughter of the late Thomas Cinclair Anderson and Nellie Hargett Anderson. Mrs. King was a lifetime member of Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Church where she was involved in various activities and a graduate...

Caryl Jones Larison

Caryl Jones Larison

Sep 14, 2014

Caryl Jones Larison, 83, of Charlotte, NC passed away at her home Sunday, September 14, 2014. Born July 8, 1931 in Blairstown, NJ she was a daughter of the late Elmer Jones and Mildred Linaberry Jones. Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday September 19, 2014 in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior...

Georgeian Marie Langkilde Krabath

Georgeian Marie Langkilde Krabath

Sep 14, 2014

Georgeian Marie Langkilde Krabath, of Charlotte, with kindness of heart and the strength of spirit in which she lived, Georgeian passed away peacefully to God on September 14, 2014 at the age of 86. Georgeian began her life on November 4, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late George and Augusta Langkilde. She attended St. Mathew grade school,...

Eleanor Bliss Ferguson

Eleanor Bliss Ferguson

Sep 11, 2014

Eleanor Bliss Ferguson, 99, of Huntersville, NC formerly of Springfield, MA died September 11, 2014. Born April 8, 1915 in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of the late Nelson O. Bliss and Mildred Converse Bliss and the widow of Norman H. Ferguson. She was a member of Agawam Congregation Church in Agawam, MA. She is survived by three daughters,...

Philip   Brust

Philip Brust

Sep 8, 2014

Philip James Brust, 76, of Cornelius, NC died Monday September 8, 2014 at Olde Knox Commons. Born January 25, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio he was a son of the late Philip and Dorothy Brust. Prior to his retirement he was a pilot for American Airlines. Services will be conducted at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia...

Mary Frances Fultz McDowell

Mary Frances Fultz McDowell

Sep 8, 2014

Mary Frances McDowell Frances McDowell, age 81, of Charlotte, NC, died September 8, 2014 as the result of a stroke. She was born in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Carl J. and Sarah Sager Fultz. She was retired from Eastern Airlines where she worked in Reservations. She loved volunteering at the Tyvola Senior Center, the Morrison Regional Library,...

Grace Cherry Hipp

Grace Cherry Hipp

Sep 8, 2014

Grace Ledford Cherry Hipp, 87, of Denver, NC died Monday, September 8, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born January 13, 1927 in Bryson City, NC she was the daughter of the late Hobert J. Ledford and Ollie Wright Ledford. She was a member of the Paw Creek High School Class of 1945. She was a previous...

Madelyn   Fassos

Madelyn Fassos

Sep 4, 2014

Madelyn Fassos died September 4, 2014. Funeral services will be private.

Walter "Max" Nestvogel

Walter "Max" Nestvogel

Sep 4, 2014

Walter "Max" Nestvogel, 53, of Huntersville, NC died suddenly on Thursday September 4, 2014. Max was born January 24, 1961 in Rockville Center, NY to Walter and Joan Larsen Nestvogel. Max loved his family and spending time at the beach. He was a lifelong fisherman and successfully completed a Grand Slam in fishing. Max enjoyed playing golf, was a "master...

Barbara Nance Thornburg

Barbara Nance Thornburg

Sep 2, 2014

Barbara Nance Thornburg, 83, of Statesville, NC formerly of Davidson, NC died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born June 11, 1931 in Mecklenburg County she was a daughter of the late Fred Ranson Nantz and Effie Eugenia Rodgers Nantz. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, employed for many years at Reeves Brothers and...

David Alan Fletcher

David Alan Fletcher

Sep 2, 2014

David A. Fletcher (Fletch) passed away peacefully in the company of his dear friend, June Simms and her family on September 2, 2014. Fletch was born on August 21, 1957 in Washington, DC, son of the late William (Bill/Whitey) Fletcher and Mary Anne Fletcher He is survived by his brother, Gary M. Fletcher of Hurricane, WV and sister, Jan Coffinberger...