Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Carolyn Lena Smith Batchelder

Carolyn Lena Smith Batchelder

Apr 24, 2014

Mrs. Carolyn Lena Smith Batchelder, 73, of Huntersville, NC died Thursday April 24, 2014 at Levine-Dickson Hospice House. Born January 10, 1941 in Neptune, New Jersey she was a daughter of the late James S. Smith and Margaret Monroe Smith. Following her retirement as Town Clerk for the Town of Holden Maine she was a "Nanny and Preschool Teacher" for...

Melvin   Yates Jr.

Melvin Yates Jr.

Apr 22, 2014

Melvin "Mel" Edward Yates Jr., 67, of Huntersville, went to heaven Tuesday, April 22, 2014. He died peacefully at home with hospice care surrounded by his loving wife and two dogs (Salem and Wesley). Mel was born in Greensboro, NC, to the late Melvin and Dorothy Yates. He graduated from Ragsdale High School, and later received his Bachelor's Degree from...

Chalma B. Smith

Chalma B. Smith

Apr 20, 2014

Chalma Grace Smith, 70, of Huntersville, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born October 26, 1943 in Grand Jct., Colorado. Chalma is survived by her husband Steve F. Smith; sons, Phillip A. Smith and wife Audrey, Stephen S. Smith and fiancé` Michelle...

Pamela Lynn Dutton

Pamela Lynn Dutton

Apr 12, 2014

Pamela Lynn Dutton, 51, of Cornelius, NC died unexpectedly Saturday April 12, 2014. Pamela was born July 31, 1962 in Charlotte, NC to Mark Dutton and the late Sarah Linberger Dutton. Pamela was a RN at Novant Health in Charlotte and was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Charlotte. She enjoyed volunteering in the medical field, taking trips...

Catherine Virginia Owens Yeago

Catherine Virginia Owens Yeago

Apr 9, 2014

Catherine Virginia Owens Yeago, 92, of Huntersville, NC passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Catherine was born February 27, 1922 in Stounton, VA to the late Melvin and Nellie Vess Owens. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Boyd Yeago. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Carol Elkins and her husband Bobby of Huntersville. Services...

John Edwin Abt

John Edwin Abt

Apr 8, 2014

John E. Abt, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home on April 8, 2014. John was a lifelong resident of the City of Tonawanda where he served on the Police Force for 23 years prior to moving to North Carolina. He was a member of the Captains/Lieutenants Association, the Western New York Police Association and attended the FBI Academy....

Charles William Wild

Charles William Wild

Apr 4, 2014

Charles William Wild, 83, of Charlotte, NC, died April 4, 2014 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte. Charles was born February 1, 1931 in Flushing, NY to the late Gustav and Myrtle King Wild. Charles leaves to cherish his memory; loving wife, Sylvia and two sons. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April...

Sonja Elaine Krummel

Sonja Elaine Krummel

Apr 3, 2014

Sonja Elaine Bakke Krummel, age 85, of Davidson, NC died Thursday April 3, 2014 at The Pines. Born August 19, 1928 in Chicago, IL she was a daughter of the late Jens W. Bakke and Aagot Hansen Bakke. She was devoted to her family, international peace and social concerns and an avid reader. Prior to her retirement she was a...

Julia Theresa Maziarz Pliska

Julia Theresa Maziarz Pliska

Apr 2, 2014

Julia Theresa Maziarz Pliska, 95, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully Wednesday April 2, 2014. Julia was born September 1, 1918 in Utica, NY to the late Martin and Sofia Trestka Maziarz. Julia was married to the late John Joseph Pliska. Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth, two sisters and one...

William "Willie" Cecil Berard Higginbotham

William "Willie" Cecil Berard Higginbotham

Apr 1, 2014

William "Willie" Cecil Berard Higginbotham, 72, of Mt. Ulla, NC passed away Tuesday April 1, 2014. William was born May 4, 1941 in Roswell, NM to the late Clinton and Lillian Parish Higginbotham. William is survived by his loving children; son, William Clinton Browning Higginbotham and his wife Brandi of Charlotte; daughter, Deborah Lynn Evans and her husband Robert of...

Rhonda Grice Kerley

Rhonda Grice Kerley

Apr 1, 2014

Rhonda Grice Kerley, 57, of Iron Station, NC passed away Tuesday April 1, 2014 at CMC Charlotte. Rhonda was born May 8, 1956 in Mecklenburg County to Nancy Shields Grice and the late James L. Grice. Rhonda was a customer service representative for the U.S. Food Service but most of all she loved to spend time with her family. Along...

Juuli   Tonn

Juuli Tonn

Mar 31, 2014

Juuli Tonn, 95, of Huntersville N.C., died March 31, 2014, at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Final Arrangements will be entrusted to the Barrett and Cotter Funeral Home in Warwick, Rhode Island, 401 463 9000. Interment in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown , Rhode Island. Local arrangements by the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville.

Frances Pasley Buttolph

Frances Pasley Buttolph

Mar 30, 2014

Frances Pasley Buttolph, 92, passed away after a brief illness on March 30, 2014. Frances was born on July 21, 1921 in Thomaston, GA. She was preceded in death by her dear husband Robert Elliott Buttolph, whom she met and married in Anchorage Alaska, while working for Western Union during World War II. She is survived by three children Stephen...

Jack Walton Dunlap, Jr.

Jack Walton Dunlap, Jr.

Mar 30, 2014

Jack Walton Dunlap Jr., 74, of Hixson, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Philips Dunlap; daughters Mrs. Heidi Thomas and husband, Gray, of Mooresville, NC, and Ms. Victoria Dunlap of Hixson, TN; and four grandchildren. A graveside military service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 2:30 PM at Chattanooga National...

Earl "Mark" Clemens

Earl "Mark" Clemens

Mar 29, 2014

Earl "Mark" Clemens, 65 of Charlotte, NC died Saturday March 29, 2014 at Northeast Medical Center in Concord, NC. Born August 19, 1948; died March 29, 2014 of Lung Cancer. Survived by Carol Slavick (wife), Chris Andersen (son), Christine Andersen (daughter-in-law), Joy Andersen (daughter), and Brittney Andersen (granddaughter). He was an author of "Think and Grow Fit", theologian, entrepreneur and...

Max Eugene Polley

Max Eugene Polley

Mar 27, 2014

Dr. Max Eugene Polley, of Davidson, NC, the Davidson College Cannon Professor of Religion Emeritus, died Thursday March 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jacquelyn Vander Ven Polley of the Pines at Davidson; by a son, Vance Ernest Polley (Deborah); a daughter, Lynn Anita Krepich (Michael) and three grandchildren, Lucy and Kurt Polley and Troy...

Emily Elizabeth Dimmick

Emily Elizabeth Dimmick

Mar 26, 2014

Emily walked out of our lives and left a void, but to mourn her is to celebrate living life in the moment and without regret. Her smile warmed us, her outspoken manner challenged us and her love of family endured. All that was the best of bright and dark met in Emily's aspect and in her eyes. Come celebrate Emily's...

Peggy Jo Trexler Funderburk

Peggy Jo Trexler Funderburk

Mar 25, 2014

Mrs. Peggy Jo Trexler Funderburk, 75, of Huntersville, NC died Tuesday March 25, 2014 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster. Born December 12, 1938 in Salisbury NC she was a daughter of the late Leo Wilburn Trexler and Anna Inez Turner Trexler. She loved spending time with family and friends and her canine companions, Zoeie and Annie, was...

Christine  Barbee Rourk

Christine Barbee Rourk

Mar 22, 2014

Christine Barbee Rourk, age 79, passed away March 22, 2014 at her residence. Born October 3, 1934 in Mooresville, she was the daughter of Bural and Sarah Barbee. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 29, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services. She leaves to cherish her memory her son Gary...

Carl Jack Rohlen

Carl Jack Rohlen

Mar 22, 2014

Carl "Jack" Rohlen, 70, of Charlotte, died March 22, 2014 at the Novant Health Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jack was born on March 28, 1943 in Hampton, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Staubus Rohlen. Survivors include his wife Patricia Keenan Rohlen, Charlotte, NC; Sons, Christopher (Claire) Rohlen, Ball Ground, GA and Bradley Rohlen (Cindy)...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Carolyn Lena Smith Batchelder

Carolyn Lena Smith Batchelder

Apr 24, 2014

Mrs. Carolyn Lena Smith Batchelder, 73, of Huntersville, NC died Thursday April 24, 2014 at Levine-Dickson Hospice House. Born January 10, 1941 in Neptune, New Jersey she was a daughter of the late James S. Smith and Margaret Monroe Smith. Following her retirement as Town Clerk for the Town of Holden Maine she was a "Nanny and Preschool Teacher" for...

Melvin   Yates Jr.

Melvin Yates Jr.

Apr 22, 2014

Melvin "Mel" Edward Yates Jr., 67, of Huntersville, went to heaven Tuesday, April 22, 2014. He died peacefully at home with hospice care surrounded by his loving wife and two dogs (Salem and Wesley). Mel was born in Greensboro, NC, to the late Melvin and Dorothy Yates. He graduated from Ragsdale High School, and later received his Bachelor's Degree from...

Chalma B. Smith

Chalma B. Smith

Apr 20, 2014

Chalma Grace Smith, 70, of Huntersville, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born October 26, 1943 in Grand Jct., Colorado. Chalma is survived by her husband Steve F. Smith; sons, Phillip A. Smith and wife Audrey, Stephen S. Smith and fiancé` Michelle...

Pamela Lynn Dutton

Pamela Lynn Dutton

Apr 12, 2014

Pamela Lynn Dutton, 51, of Cornelius, NC died unexpectedly Saturday April 12, 2014. Pamela was born July 31, 1962 in Charlotte, NC to Mark Dutton and the late Sarah Linberger Dutton. Pamela was a RN at Novant Health in Charlotte and was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Charlotte. She enjoyed volunteering in the medical field, taking trips...

Catherine Virginia Owens Yeago

Catherine Virginia Owens Yeago

Apr 9, 2014

Catherine Virginia Owens Yeago, 92, of Huntersville, NC passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Catherine was born February 27, 1922 in Stounton, VA to the late Melvin and Nellie Vess Owens. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Boyd Yeago. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Carol Elkins and her husband Bobby of Huntersville. Services...

John Edwin Abt

John Edwin Abt

Apr 8, 2014

John E. Abt, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home on April 8, 2014. John was a lifelong resident of the City of Tonawanda where he served on the Police Force for 23 years prior to moving to North Carolina. He was a member of the Captains/Lieutenants Association, the Western New York Police Association and attended the FBI Academy....

Charles William Wild

Charles William Wild

Apr 4, 2014

Charles William Wild, 83, of Charlotte, NC, died April 4, 2014 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte. Charles was born February 1, 1931 in Flushing, NY to the late Gustav and Myrtle King Wild. Charles leaves to cherish his memory; loving wife, Sylvia and two sons. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April...

Sonja Elaine Krummel

Sonja Elaine Krummel

Apr 3, 2014

Sonja Elaine Bakke Krummel, age 85, of Davidson, NC died Thursday April 3, 2014 at The Pines. Born August 19, 1928 in Chicago, IL she was a daughter of the late Jens W. Bakke and Aagot Hansen Bakke. She was devoted to her family, international peace and social concerns and an avid reader. Prior to her retirement she was a...

Julia Theresa Maziarz Pliska

Julia Theresa Maziarz Pliska

Apr 2, 2014

Julia Theresa Maziarz Pliska, 95, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully Wednesday April 2, 2014. Julia was born September 1, 1918 in Utica, NY to the late Martin and Sofia Trestka Maziarz. Julia was married to the late John Joseph Pliska. Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth, two sisters and one...

William "Willie" Cecil Berard Higginbotham

William "Willie" Cecil Berard Higginbotham

Apr 1, 2014

William "Willie" Cecil Berard Higginbotham, 72, of Mt. Ulla, NC passed away Tuesday April 1, 2014. William was born May 4, 1941 in Roswell, NM to the late Clinton and Lillian Parish Higginbotham. William is survived by his loving children; son, William Clinton Browning Higginbotham and his wife Brandi of Charlotte; daughter, Deborah Lynn Evans and her husband Robert of...

Rhonda Grice Kerley

Rhonda Grice Kerley

Apr 1, 2014

Rhonda Grice Kerley, 57, of Iron Station, NC passed away Tuesday April 1, 2014 at CMC Charlotte. Rhonda was born May 8, 1956 in Mecklenburg County to Nancy Shields Grice and the late James L. Grice. Rhonda was a customer service representative for the U.S. Food Service but most of all she loved to spend time with her family. Along...

Juuli   Tonn

Juuli Tonn

Mar 31, 2014

Juuli Tonn, 95, of Huntersville N.C., died March 31, 2014, at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Final Arrangements will be entrusted to the Barrett and Cotter Funeral Home in Warwick, Rhode Island, 401 463 9000. Interment in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown , Rhode Island. Local arrangements by the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville.

Frances Pasley Buttolph

Frances Pasley Buttolph

Mar 30, 2014

Frances Pasley Buttolph, 92, passed away after a brief illness on March 30, 2014. Frances was born on July 21, 1921 in Thomaston, GA. She was preceded in death by her dear husband Robert Elliott Buttolph, whom she met and married in Anchorage Alaska, while working for Western Union during World War II. She is survived by three children Stephen...

Jack Walton Dunlap, Jr.

Jack Walton Dunlap, Jr.

Mar 30, 2014

Jack Walton Dunlap Jr., 74, of Hixson, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Philips Dunlap; daughters Mrs. Heidi Thomas and husband, Gray, of Mooresville, NC, and Ms. Victoria Dunlap of Hixson, TN; and four grandchildren. A graveside military service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 2:30 PM at Chattanooga National...

Earl "Mark" Clemens

Earl "Mark" Clemens

Mar 29, 2014

Earl "Mark" Clemens, 65 of Charlotte, NC died Saturday March 29, 2014 at Northeast Medical Center in Concord, NC. Born August 19, 1948; died March 29, 2014 of Lung Cancer. Survived by Carol Slavick (wife), Chris Andersen (son), Christine Andersen (daughter-in-law), Joy Andersen (daughter), and Brittney Andersen (granddaughter). He was an author of "Think and Grow Fit", theologian, entrepreneur and...

Max Eugene Polley

Max Eugene Polley

Mar 27, 2014

Dr. Max Eugene Polley, of Davidson, NC, the Davidson College Cannon Professor of Religion Emeritus, died Thursday March 27, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jacquelyn Vander Ven Polley of the Pines at Davidson; by a son, Vance Ernest Polley (Deborah); a daughter, Lynn Anita Krepich (Michael) and three grandchildren, Lucy and Kurt Polley and Troy...

Emily Elizabeth Dimmick

Emily Elizabeth Dimmick

Mar 26, 2014

Emily walked out of our lives and left a void, but to mourn her is to celebrate living life in the moment and without regret. Her smile warmed us, her outspoken manner challenged us and her love of family endured. All that was the best of bright and dark met in Emily's aspect and in her eyes. Come celebrate Emily's...

Peggy Jo Trexler Funderburk

Peggy Jo Trexler Funderburk

Mar 25, 2014

Mrs. Peggy Jo Trexler Funderburk, 75, of Huntersville, NC died Tuesday March 25, 2014 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster. Born December 12, 1938 in Salisbury NC she was a daughter of the late Leo Wilburn Trexler and Anna Inez Turner Trexler. She loved spending time with family and friends and her canine companions, Zoeie and Annie, was...

Christine  Barbee Rourk

Christine Barbee Rourk

Mar 22, 2014

Christine Barbee Rourk, age 79, passed away March 22, 2014 at her residence. Born October 3, 1934 in Mooresville, she was the daughter of Bural and Sarah Barbee. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 29, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services. She leaves to cherish her memory her son Gary...

Carl Jack Rohlen

Carl Jack Rohlen

Mar 22, 2014

Carl "Jack" Rohlen, 70, of Charlotte, died March 22, 2014 at the Novant Health Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jack was born on March 28, 1943 in Hampton, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Staubus Rohlen. Survivors include his wife Patricia Keenan Rohlen, Charlotte, NC; Sons, Christopher (Claire) Rohlen, Ball Ground, GA and Bradley Rohlen (Cindy)...