Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Clara Zoe Laborde

Clara Zoe Laborde

Mar 31, 2024

Clara Laborde, 95, of Denver, NC was born into eternal life on March 31, 2024. Clara was born in Havana, Cuba on July 5, 1928 to the late Carlos and Rosario Jiménez.                                                          ...

Willis Robert Deaton, Sr. "Bob"

Willis Robert Deaton, Sr. "Bob"

Mar 30, 2024

Bob Deaton, Sr., of Denver, NC, formerly of Cornelius, NC, for 53 years, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 86.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Phyllis Belk Deaton, and two children, Bob Deaton, Jr., and Dr. Lysa Deaton-Smith.Mr. Deaton was born June 24, 1937 to Willis Alexander Deaton and Avis...

John Drayer

John Drayer

Mar 30, 2024

John R. Drayer, 90, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024, with his family by his side in Davidson, North Carolina.

Born in Decatur, GA, he was adored by his parents Raymond and Elizabeth, and doted on by numerous aunts and uncles. He met his future wife, Evelyn in 1955 in Clearwater, FL, just before shipping out for Navy service aboard...

Frank Wortham

Frank Wortham

Mar 29, 2024

Frank Wortham, 75, of Cornelius, NC passed away on March 29th, 2024.Frank was born in New York City on January 2nd, 1949 to the late Frank and Mary Wortham.Frank was a retired concrete truck driver for Yardville Supply, located in New Jersey, where he was a dedicated Teamsters Local Union No. 469 Steward. After his retirement from Yardville Frank decided...

Sandra Carabetta Washburn

Sandra Carabetta Washburn

Mar 26, 2024

Sandra Carabetta Washburn, 82, passed away on March 26, 2024 at her home in Davidson, NC, after a long and fearless battle with ovarian cancer. She spent her last days with her adoring family gathered around her, in the home she loved. Born on March 25, 1942 in Springfield, MA to Leona Messier and Rocco Michael Carabetta, Sandy graduated from Springfield...

Gregory "Brent" Bolster

Gregory "Brent" Bolster

Mar 26, 2024

Gregory "Brent" Bolster, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024.

Brent was born to Lawrence and Ethel Mae Bolster in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was raised along with his older brother Carey.  His high school years were marked by the development of a tight-knit group of friends who, from high school onward, remained closely connected.



He attended...

Jean Tarter Risley

Jean Tarter Risley

Mar 26, 2024

Jean Tarter Risley, born in Wellington, TX on August 18, 1934, has peacefully passed away at Autumn Care Cornelius. She leaves behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and kindness.Jean was a proud graduate with a Bachelors Degree from Abilene Christian University in Texas, showcasing her dedication to education throughout her life. Her passion for learning was evident to all...

Lona Meyer Hills-Ocon

Lona Meyer Hills-Ocon

Mar 25, 2024

Lona Meyer Hills-Ocon passed away peacefully in Huntersville, North Carolina on March 25, 2024 after 89 wonderful years of life. 

 

Lona was born on September 9, 1934 in Brookdale, Canada on a large dairy farm to her loving parents, Fred and Susie Meyer. Lona spent her time working on the farm prior to becoming a beloved school teacher. She taught for...

Roseann Schwendeman

Roseann Schwendeman

Mar 25, 2024

Roseann Schwendeman of Huntersville, NC, formerly of Brockton, MA, passed away on March 25, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1951, in Boston, MA and raised in West Roxbury, MA.



Roseann spent many years working for St. Edith Stein Catholic Church in Brockton before retiring to care for her grandchildren. 



Roseann is survived by her beloved husband, David Schwendeman, her cherished...

Christina Lynn Gibson

Christina Lynn Gibson

Mar 24, 2024

Christina Lynn Gibson, born on December 9, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan, has peacefully passed away on March 24, 2024. She was loving mother, dedicated health enthusiast, and a bright soul who touched the lives of many.Christina's passion for helping others shone through her journey as she pursued her dream of becoming a health coach. Her love for cosmetics and dedication...

John Duncan Raithel

John Duncan Raithel

Mar 23, 2024

John Duncan Raithel, 81, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Cornelius, NC (Lake Norman). Born on October 11, 1942 in St. Louis, Jack’s journey through life was nothing short of extraordinary.Professionally, John’s career began post graduate school as an instructor at Washington University in St. Louis teaching computer coding, a very cutting edge skill at that time. He then...

Dewey Wayne Cook

Dewey Wayne Cook

Mar 22, 2024

Dewey “Wayne” Cook, age 76, of Danville, Virginia passed away on March 22, 2024, at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina surrounded by loved ones and friends. 

Wayne was born on March 29, 1947, in Danville, Virginia to the late Dewey Washington Cook and Edna Garrett Cook. In his early years, Wayne enjoyed playing local sports such as softball and basketball...

Joyce "Kay" Jacobson

Joyce "Kay" Jacobson

Mar 21, 2024

Joyce “Kay” Jacobson, 88, of Davidson, NC, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Huntersville, NC on March 21, 2024.

Kay was born in Indiana to the late Robert and Marthalie Slorp (Manuel). She graduated from Butler University where she was president of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and the Panhellenic Society. She had a career as a teacher in...

Janice Hoffman

Janice Hoffman

Mar 20, 2024

Services are incomplete at this time.

Sureita Angelia Samuels

Sureita Angelia Samuels

Mar 19, 2024

Sureita Angelia Samuels, 55, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on March 19, 2024.She was born in Jamaica on September 27, 1968 to late Lloyd Anglin and the surviving Adassa Wright Anglin. Sureita is survived by her husband Brian; daughter Alia; son Marlon; mother Adassa; brothers Joseph, Garth, Junior, Allie; and sisters, Dian and Cathy; as well as numerous other family...

Nancy Thompson Hilton

Nancy Thompson Hilton

Mar 18, 2024

Nancy Thompson Hilton, a beloved woman who touched the lives of many, passed away on March 18, 2024, in Kings Mountain, NC. She was known for being the greatest mother in the world and cherished spending time at the beach and in the mountains. Nancy also liked to fish, enjoying these serene moments both alone and with her son, who...

Betty Marie Carter

Betty Marie Carter

Mar 18, 2024

Betty Marie Hill Carter died peacefully in the home of her daughter, Rebecca Carter  McCall on March 18, 2024.  

Betty was born October 4, 1928, in Petersburg, Illinois, to William and Ruth Hill. During World II she volunteered with the American Red Cross to roll bandages for the soldiers.  In high school she worked at Sutliff and Case Drug Store...

Stuart Statler

Stuart Statler

Mar 16, 2024

**LIVESTREAM LINK FOR THE 4/13/24 MEMORIAL SERVICE HERE**

Stuart Michael Statler, 80, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, with his family lovingly by his side. His death came two weeks after a very sudden decline in his health. Stuart is remembered by his partner, Barbara, and his children, Erin, Andy, and Jenny. 

 

Stuart was born June 15, 1943, in Bronx Hospital...

Jeanette Marie Charles

Jeanette Marie Charles

Mar 13, 2024

Jeanette Marie Charles, 76, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on March 13, 2024.She was born in Weldon, North Carolina on January 17, 1948 to the late James Alford Price and Ruby Lee Price. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter and Bruce Marie Wright; daughter, Lisa Marie Shupe; brothers, James A. "Jimmy"...

Gene Anthony Tayloe

Gene Anthony Tayloe

Mar 8, 2024

Gene Anthony Tayloe, 82, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on March 8, 2024.He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on March 24, 1941 to the late Eugene G. Tayloe and Gladys S. Tayloe. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn H. Tayloe and his brother, James Tayloe.Gene was a proud Army veteran and...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Clara Zoe Laborde

Clara Zoe Laborde

Mar 31, 2024

Clara Laborde, 95, of Denver, NC was born into eternal life on March 31, 2024. Clara was born in Havana, Cuba on July 5, 1928 to the late Carlos and Rosario Jiménez.                                                          ...

Willis Robert Deaton, Sr. "Bob"

Willis Robert Deaton, Sr. "Bob"

Mar 30, 2024

Bob Deaton, Sr., of Denver, NC, formerly of Cornelius, NC, for 53 years, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 86.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Phyllis Belk Deaton, and two children, Bob Deaton, Jr., and Dr. Lysa Deaton-Smith.Mr. Deaton was born June 24, 1937 to Willis Alexander Deaton and Avis...

John Drayer

John Drayer

Mar 30, 2024

John R. Drayer, 90, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024, with his family by his side in Davidson, North Carolina.

Born in Decatur, GA, he was adored by his parents Raymond and Elizabeth, and doted on by numerous aunts and uncles. He met his future wife, Evelyn in 1955 in Clearwater, FL, just before shipping out for Navy service aboard...

Frank Wortham

Frank Wortham

Mar 29, 2024

Frank Wortham, 75, of Cornelius, NC passed away on March 29th, 2024.Frank was born in New York City on January 2nd, 1949 to the late Frank and Mary Wortham.Frank was a retired concrete truck driver for Yardville Supply, located in New Jersey, where he was a dedicated Teamsters Local Union No. 469 Steward. After his retirement from Yardville Frank decided...

Sandra Carabetta Washburn

Sandra Carabetta Washburn

Mar 26, 2024

Sandra Carabetta Washburn, 82, passed away on March 26, 2024 at her home in Davidson, NC, after a long and fearless battle with ovarian cancer. She spent her last days with her adoring family gathered around her, in the home she loved. Born on March 25, 1942 in Springfield, MA to Leona Messier and Rocco Michael Carabetta, Sandy graduated from Springfield...

Gregory "Brent" Bolster

Gregory "Brent" Bolster

Mar 26, 2024

Gregory "Brent" Bolster, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024.

Brent was born to Lawrence and Ethel Mae Bolster in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was raised along with his older brother Carey.  His high school years were marked by the development of a tight-knit group of friends who, from high school onward, remained closely connected.



He attended...

Jean Tarter Risley

Jean Tarter Risley

Mar 26, 2024

Jean Tarter Risley, born in Wellington, TX on August 18, 1934, has peacefully passed away at Autumn Care Cornelius. She leaves behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and kindness.Jean was a proud graduate with a Bachelors Degree from Abilene Christian University in Texas, showcasing her dedication to education throughout her life. Her passion for learning was evident to all...

Lona Meyer Hills-Ocon

Lona Meyer Hills-Ocon

Mar 25, 2024

Lona Meyer Hills-Ocon passed away peacefully in Huntersville, North Carolina on March 25, 2024 after 89 wonderful years of life. 

 

Lona was born on September 9, 1934 in Brookdale, Canada on a large dairy farm to her loving parents, Fred and Susie Meyer. Lona spent her time working on the farm prior to becoming a beloved school teacher. She taught for...

Roseann Schwendeman

Roseann Schwendeman

Mar 25, 2024

Roseann Schwendeman of Huntersville, NC, formerly of Brockton, MA, passed away on March 25, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1951, in Boston, MA and raised in West Roxbury, MA.



Roseann spent many years working for St. Edith Stein Catholic Church in Brockton before retiring to care for her grandchildren. 



Roseann is survived by her beloved husband, David Schwendeman, her cherished...

Christina Lynn Gibson

Christina Lynn Gibson

Mar 24, 2024

Christina Lynn Gibson, born on December 9, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan, has peacefully passed away on March 24, 2024. She was loving mother, dedicated health enthusiast, and a bright soul who touched the lives of many.Christina's passion for helping others shone through her journey as she pursued her dream of becoming a health coach. Her love for cosmetics and dedication...

John Duncan Raithel

John Duncan Raithel

Mar 23, 2024

John Duncan Raithel, 81, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Cornelius, NC (Lake Norman). Born on October 11, 1942 in St. Louis, Jack’s journey through life was nothing short of extraordinary.Professionally, John’s career began post graduate school as an instructor at Washington University in St. Louis teaching computer coding, a very cutting edge skill at that time. He then...

Dewey Wayne Cook

Dewey Wayne Cook

Mar 22, 2024

Dewey “Wayne” Cook, age 76, of Danville, Virginia passed away on March 22, 2024, at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina surrounded by loved ones and friends. 

Wayne was born on March 29, 1947, in Danville, Virginia to the late Dewey Washington Cook and Edna Garrett Cook. In his early years, Wayne enjoyed playing local sports such as softball and basketball...

Joyce "Kay" Jacobson

Joyce "Kay" Jacobson

Mar 21, 2024

Joyce “Kay” Jacobson, 88, of Davidson, NC, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Huntersville, NC on March 21, 2024.

Kay was born in Indiana to the late Robert and Marthalie Slorp (Manuel). She graduated from Butler University where she was president of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and the Panhellenic Society. She had a career as a teacher in...

Janice Hoffman

Janice Hoffman

Mar 20, 2024

Services are incomplete at this time.

Sureita Angelia Samuels

Sureita Angelia Samuels

Mar 19, 2024

Sureita Angelia Samuels, 55, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on March 19, 2024.She was born in Jamaica on September 27, 1968 to late Lloyd Anglin and the surviving Adassa Wright Anglin. Sureita is survived by her husband Brian; daughter Alia; son Marlon; mother Adassa; brothers Joseph, Garth, Junior, Allie; and sisters, Dian and Cathy; as well as numerous other family...

Nancy Thompson Hilton

Nancy Thompson Hilton

Mar 18, 2024

Nancy Thompson Hilton, a beloved woman who touched the lives of many, passed away on March 18, 2024, in Kings Mountain, NC. She was known for being the greatest mother in the world and cherished spending time at the beach and in the mountains. Nancy also liked to fish, enjoying these serene moments both alone and with her son, who...

Betty Marie Carter

Betty Marie Carter

Mar 18, 2024

Betty Marie Hill Carter died peacefully in the home of her daughter, Rebecca Carter  McCall on March 18, 2024.  

Betty was born October 4, 1928, in Petersburg, Illinois, to William and Ruth Hill. During World II she volunteered with the American Red Cross to roll bandages for the soldiers.  In high school she worked at Sutliff and Case Drug Store...

Stuart Statler

Stuart Statler

Mar 16, 2024

**LIVESTREAM LINK FOR THE 4/13/24 MEMORIAL SERVICE HERE**

Stuart Michael Statler, 80, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, with his family lovingly by his side. His death came two weeks after a very sudden decline in his health. Stuart is remembered by his partner, Barbara, and his children, Erin, Andy, and Jenny. 

 

Stuart was born June 15, 1943, in Bronx Hospital...

Jeanette Marie Charles

Jeanette Marie Charles

Mar 13, 2024

Jeanette Marie Charles, 76, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on March 13, 2024.She was born in Weldon, North Carolina on January 17, 1948 to the late James Alford Price and Ruby Lee Price. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter and Bruce Marie Wright; daughter, Lisa Marie Shupe; brothers, James A. "Jimmy"...

Gene Anthony Tayloe

Gene Anthony Tayloe

Mar 8, 2024

Gene Anthony Tayloe, 82, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on March 8, 2024.He was born in Roanoke, Virginia on March 24, 1941 to the late Eugene G. Tayloe and Gladys S. Tayloe. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn H. Tayloe and his brother, James Tayloe.Gene was a proud Army veteran and...