Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Daniel Francis Saltrick

Daniel Francis Saltrick

Sep 21, 2013

Daniel "Dan" Francis Saltrick, 74, of Cornelius, NC died Saturday September 21, 2013 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House. Born June 21, 1939 in Uniontown, PA he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Krynak Saltrick. Dan gave a lifetime of service to education in Prince George's County, Maryland as a teacher, curriculum writer, principal, Director of Environmental...

Judy P. Ferrell

Judy P. Ferrell

Sep 19, 2013

Mrs. Judy Puckett Ferrell, 65, of Monroe, NC formerly of Cornelius, NC died Thursday September 19, 2013 at Clairbridge Assisted Living. Born July 2, 1948 in Cornelius she was a daughter of the late Robert and Doris Lawing Puckett. She was a stylist at Ann's Beauty Salon (Shamrock & Eastway Drive in Charlotte) for 38 years, very involved in church...

Jack Ray Griffin

Jack Ray Griffin

Sep 19, 2013

Jack Ray Griffin "Skipper" age 63 of Cornelius, NC died Thursday September 19, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born October 8, 1949 in Greenwood, SC he was the son of Doris "Irene" Powell and the late Jack Griffin. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and retired from Sanofi Pharmaceuticals. "Skipper" was an avid boater, had his...

Lawrence Carroll Moore

Lawrence Carroll Moore

Sep 18, 2013

"Red" Lawrence Carroll Moore, 89, of Huntersville, NC saw his sweet Savior face to face on Wednesday September 18, 2013. Waiting for him in Glory was his sweetheart of 61 years Marjorie "Rastus" Moore. He was also embraced by his parents Earl and Stella Moore, three siblings, and countless close friends. He is survived by his son Stephen Moore and...

Kenneth Clary Phillips

Kenneth Clary Phillips

Sep 17, 2013

Kenneth Clary Phillips, 71, of Denver, NC passed away Tuesday September 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born November 25, 1941 in Greenville, SC to the late Roy and Louise Clary Phillips. Ken was a district manager for K-Mart for 18 years and was the former owner of the Beach's Grocery and Triangle Food Mart. He was...

Agnes   Stanaitis

Agnes Stanaitis

Sep 15, 2013

Agnes F. (Vilkas) Stanaitis, 93, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at her home in Mooresville, NC after a long illness. Born in Waterbury, CT on November 19, 1919, she was the daughter of Lithuanian immigrants Levonas and Rozalia (Navickas) Vilkas. She was an 89 year resident of Waterbury, CT, moving to Mooresville four years ago. She was the widow...

Margaret Crawford Hewitt

Margaret Crawford Hewitt

Sep 15, 2013

Margaret Crawford Hewitt , 71, of Davidson NC passed away Sunday 15th September 2013 at Carolina's Medical Center. Charlotte NC. Before beginning it must be noted that since the announcement of her death, which went viral, we received a multitude of emails from around the world, all with one message. She was the sweetest, kindest person with a wit and...

Derrick Antonio Bennett

Derrick Antonio Bennett

Sep 14, 2013

Derrick "Tony" Antonio Bennett, 46 of Huntersville, NC died suddenly September 14, 2013 at Novant Health, Huntersville, NC. Born August 29, 1967 in Brooklyn NY he was the son of Herminia Patterson Bennett of Huntersville and the late Stanley Bennett. Tony loved spending time with his kids and watching his son play football and basketball. He was an artist, avid...

Laurie Susan List Cordes

Laurie Susan List Cordes

Sep 14, 2013

Laurie Susan (List) Cordes, of Cornelius, NC born on March 28, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico lost her battle with cancer on September 14, 2013. Laurie had a wonderful sense of humor and a strong work ethic. She was a fantastic cook with a beautiful smile and generous heart. She was a dedicated employee of Kuester Management Group. Laurie was...

James Randolph Ervin

James Randolph Ervin

Sep 10, 2013

James "Randy" Randolph Ervin, 77, of Charlotte, NC passed away Tuesday September 10, 2013. Randy was born April 5, 1936 in Charlotte, NC to the late Joseph and Christine Keziah Ervin. He was a truck driver with Estes Express Lines for many years. Randy was a member and deacon at the Cedars of Lebanon Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing, racing,...

Vivian B. McDonough

Vivian B. McDonough

Sep 4, 2013

After a long, full life, Vivian Bricker McDonough, of Cornelius, NC passed away at home on September 4, 2013 with her family by her side. Vivian was born on July 29, 1915 to the late Harold and Helen (nee Flood) Bricker. A native of Yonkers and long-time resident, she moved to North Carolina in her later years to live with...

David Michael Tatman

David Michael Tatman

Sep 3, 2013

David Michael Tatman, 68, of Mooresville, NC passed away in his sleep, Tuesday September 3, 2013. David was born December 28, 1944 in Berkley, MI to Ruth Hunt Tatman and the late James Robert Tatman. He was the loving father of David (Kelly) Tatman of Huntersville, NC, Jennifer Lynn (Scott) Gollback of Berkley, MI, beloved grandfather of Davis Meek, Mallory...

Karen Hope Pollock

Karen Hope Pollock

Aug 31, 2013

Karen Hope Pollock, 68, of Charlotte, NC died Saturday August 31, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born June 25, 1945 in Sharon, PA she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Marie Kosiorek Pollock. Karen lived in Sharon most of her life and graduated from Sharon High School in 1963. In 2000, Karen retired after 26 years of service...

Matthew Ryan Foster

Matthew Ryan Foster

Aug 29, 2013

Matthew Ryan Foster, 24, of Charlotte, NC died Thursday August 29, 2013 as the result of an auto accident. Born August 29, 1989 in Charlotte he was the son of Mitzi Marie Foster of Charlotte. Matthew was a member of Ramah Presbyterian Church, a veteran of the Army National Guard where he served a tour of duty in Iraq and...

Jennifer Burt McCormack

Jennifer Burt McCormack

Aug 28, 2013

Mrs. Jennifer B. McCormack, 51 of Cornelius, NC died Wednesday August 28, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital. Born March 27, 1962 in De Ridder, Louisiana she was a daughter of the late Winfred M. Burt and Lena B. Burt. Jennifer enjoyed all outdoor activities, gardening, boating, motorcycling and home improvement. She loved life and was loved by everyone who knew her....

Theresa    Salchak

Theresa Salchak

Aug 27, 2013

Theresa Kaufmann Salchak, age 95, of Huntersville, NC. passed away August 27, 2013. She was born on May 4th, 1918 in Mierskappel, Switzerland and came to the United States with her family at age 4. She grew up in North East, Pa., the oldest of 7. She completed nurses training at St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie, Pa. She served proudly...

Roger Courtney Mayhew

Roger Courtney Mayhew

Aug 24, 2013

Roger Courtney Mayhew, Sr. went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2013 at the age of 89. Mr. Mayhew was born in Iredell County on April 7, 1924 to Earnest Moore Mayhew and Jessie Hager Mayhew. He grew up in Cornelius and attended Cornelius School. He was known as an excellent baseball player, playing second base for the...

Thomas "Poppy" Hunter Girvan, Jr.

Thomas "Poppy" Hunter Girvan, Jr.

Aug 20, 2013

Thomas "Poppy" Hunter Girvan, Jr, 83, of Cornelius, NC passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday August 20, 2013. Thomas was born June 14, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Thomas Hunter Girvan, Sr. of Scotland and Gladys Mae Limmer Girvan . Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marine during WW II,...

Jan Elaine Land Smith

Jan Elaine Land Smith

Aug 20, 2013

Jan Elaine Land Smith, passionate educator, bookseller, devoted mother, grandmother and friend, 68, of Cornelius, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 20th 2013, surrounded by loving family and friends after a dignified battle with cancer. Born May 8, 1945 to William and Katie Land of Alexander County NC, Smith grew up in Taylorsville, where she graduated high school and earned...

Ann Sadler Watts

Ann Sadler Watts

Aug 20, 2013

Ann Sadler Watts, 73, of Huntersville, NC passed away Tuesday August 20, 2013 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Ann was born on June 25, 1940 to the late George Rhyne Sadler and Georgia Bartlett Sadler. Ann retired from Bell South with over 30 years of service. She loved her church and was a very compassionate and...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Daniel Francis Saltrick

Daniel Francis Saltrick

Sep 21, 2013

Daniel "Dan" Francis Saltrick, 74, of Cornelius, NC died Saturday September 21, 2013 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House. Born June 21, 1939 in Uniontown, PA he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Krynak Saltrick. Dan gave a lifetime of service to education in Prince George's County, Maryland as a teacher, curriculum writer, principal, Director of Environmental...

Judy P. Ferrell

Judy P. Ferrell

Sep 19, 2013

Mrs. Judy Puckett Ferrell, 65, of Monroe, NC formerly of Cornelius, NC died Thursday September 19, 2013 at Clairbridge Assisted Living. Born July 2, 1948 in Cornelius she was a daughter of the late Robert and Doris Lawing Puckett. She was a stylist at Ann's Beauty Salon (Shamrock & Eastway Drive in Charlotte) for 38 years, very involved in church...

Jack Ray Griffin

Jack Ray Griffin

Sep 19, 2013

Jack Ray Griffin "Skipper" age 63 of Cornelius, NC died Thursday September 19, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born October 8, 1949 in Greenwood, SC he was the son of Doris "Irene" Powell and the late Jack Griffin. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and retired from Sanofi Pharmaceuticals. "Skipper" was an avid boater, had his...

Lawrence Carroll Moore

Lawrence Carroll Moore

Sep 18, 2013

"Red" Lawrence Carroll Moore, 89, of Huntersville, NC saw his sweet Savior face to face on Wednesday September 18, 2013. Waiting for him in Glory was his sweetheart of 61 years Marjorie "Rastus" Moore. He was also embraced by his parents Earl and Stella Moore, three siblings, and countless close friends. He is survived by his son Stephen Moore and...

Kenneth Clary Phillips

Kenneth Clary Phillips

Sep 17, 2013

Kenneth Clary Phillips, 71, of Denver, NC passed away Tuesday September 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born November 25, 1941 in Greenville, SC to the late Roy and Louise Clary Phillips. Ken was a district manager for K-Mart for 18 years and was the former owner of the Beach's Grocery and Triangle Food Mart. He was...

Agnes   Stanaitis

Agnes Stanaitis

Sep 15, 2013

Agnes F. (Vilkas) Stanaitis, 93, died on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at her home in Mooresville, NC after a long illness. Born in Waterbury, CT on November 19, 1919, she was the daughter of Lithuanian immigrants Levonas and Rozalia (Navickas) Vilkas. She was an 89 year resident of Waterbury, CT, moving to Mooresville four years ago. She was the widow...

Margaret Crawford Hewitt

Margaret Crawford Hewitt

Sep 15, 2013

Margaret Crawford Hewitt , 71, of Davidson NC passed away Sunday 15th September 2013 at Carolina's Medical Center. Charlotte NC. Before beginning it must be noted that since the announcement of her death, which went viral, we received a multitude of emails from around the world, all with one message. She was the sweetest, kindest person with a wit and...

Derrick Antonio Bennett

Derrick Antonio Bennett

Sep 14, 2013

Derrick "Tony" Antonio Bennett, 46 of Huntersville, NC died suddenly September 14, 2013 at Novant Health, Huntersville, NC. Born August 29, 1967 in Brooklyn NY he was the son of Herminia Patterson Bennett of Huntersville and the late Stanley Bennett. Tony loved spending time with his kids and watching his son play football and basketball. He was an artist, avid...

Laurie Susan List Cordes

Laurie Susan List Cordes

Sep 14, 2013

Laurie Susan (List) Cordes, of Cornelius, NC born on March 28, 1952 in Albuquerque, New Mexico lost her battle with cancer on September 14, 2013. Laurie had a wonderful sense of humor and a strong work ethic. She was a fantastic cook with a beautiful smile and generous heart. She was a dedicated employee of Kuester Management Group. Laurie was...

James Randolph Ervin

James Randolph Ervin

Sep 10, 2013

James "Randy" Randolph Ervin, 77, of Charlotte, NC passed away Tuesday September 10, 2013. Randy was born April 5, 1936 in Charlotte, NC to the late Joseph and Christine Keziah Ervin. He was a truck driver with Estes Express Lines for many years. Randy was a member and deacon at the Cedars of Lebanon Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing, racing,...

Vivian B. McDonough

Vivian B. McDonough

Sep 4, 2013

After a long, full life, Vivian Bricker McDonough, of Cornelius, NC passed away at home on September 4, 2013 with her family by her side. Vivian was born on July 29, 1915 to the late Harold and Helen (nee Flood) Bricker. A native of Yonkers and long-time resident, she moved to North Carolina in her later years to live with...

David Michael Tatman

David Michael Tatman

Sep 3, 2013

David Michael Tatman, 68, of Mooresville, NC passed away in his sleep, Tuesday September 3, 2013. David was born December 28, 1944 in Berkley, MI to Ruth Hunt Tatman and the late James Robert Tatman. He was the loving father of David (Kelly) Tatman of Huntersville, NC, Jennifer Lynn (Scott) Gollback of Berkley, MI, beloved grandfather of Davis Meek, Mallory...

Karen Hope Pollock

Karen Hope Pollock

Aug 31, 2013

Karen Hope Pollock, 68, of Charlotte, NC died Saturday August 31, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born June 25, 1945 in Sharon, PA she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Marie Kosiorek Pollock. Karen lived in Sharon most of her life and graduated from Sharon High School in 1963. In 2000, Karen retired after 26 years of service...

Matthew Ryan Foster

Matthew Ryan Foster

Aug 29, 2013

Matthew Ryan Foster, 24, of Charlotte, NC died Thursday August 29, 2013 as the result of an auto accident. Born August 29, 1989 in Charlotte he was the son of Mitzi Marie Foster of Charlotte. Matthew was a member of Ramah Presbyterian Church, a veteran of the Army National Guard where he served a tour of duty in Iraq and...

Jennifer Burt McCormack

Jennifer Burt McCormack

Aug 28, 2013

Mrs. Jennifer B. McCormack, 51 of Cornelius, NC died Wednesday August 28, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital. Born March 27, 1962 in De Ridder, Louisiana she was a daughter of the late Winfred M. Burt and Lena B. Burt. Jennifer enjoyed all outdoor activities, gardening, boating, motorcycling and home improvement. She loved life and was loved by everyone who knew her....

Theresa    Salchak

Theresa Salchak

Aug 27, 2013

Theresa Kaufmann Salchak, age 95, of Huntersville, NC. passed away August 27, 2013. She was born on May 4th, 1918 in Mierskappel, Switzerland and came to the United States with her family at age 4. She grew up in North East, Pa., the oldest of 7. She completed nurses training at St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie, Pa. She served proudly...

Roger Courtney Mayhew

Roger Courtney Mayhew

Aug 24, 2013

Roger Courtney Mayhew, Sr. went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2013 at the age of 89. Mr. Mayhew was born in Iredell County on April 7, 1924 to Earnest Moore Mayhew and Jessie Hager Mayhew. He grew up in Cornelius and attended Cornelius School. He was known as an excellent baseball player, playing second base for the...

Thomas "Poppy" Hunter Girvan, Jr.

Thomas "Poppy" Hunter Girvan, Jr.

Aug 20, 2013

Thomas "Poppy" Hunter Girvan, Jr, 83, of Cornelius, NC passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday August 20, 2013. Thomas was born June 14, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Thomas Hunter Girvan, Sr. of Scotland and Gladys Mae Limmer Girvan . Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marine during WW II,...

Jan Elaine Land Smith

Jan Elaine Land Smith

Aug 20, 2013

Jan Elaine Land Smith, passionate educator, bookseller, devoted mother, grandmother and friend, 68, of Cornelius, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 20th 2013, surrounded by loving family and friends after a dignified battle with cancer. Born May 8, 1945 to William and Katie Land of Alexander County NC, Smith grew up in Taylorsville, where she graduated high school and earned...

Ann Sadler Watts

Ann Sadler Watts

Aug 20, 2013

Ann Sadler Watts, 73, of Huntersville, NC passed away Tuesday August 20, 2013 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Ann was born on June 25, 1940 to the late George Rhyne Sadler and Georgia Bartlett Sadler. Ann retired from Bell South with over 30 years of service. She loved her church and was a very compassionate and...