Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Rev. Sylvanus   Carter

Rev. Sylvanus Carter

Oct 20, 2012

Rev. Sylvanus Carter, 85, of Charlotte, NC died peacefully Saturday, October 20, 2012 with his beloved wife by his side. Born June 18, 1927 in Holland, Kentucky he was a son of the late David Allen Carter and Viola Pippen Carter. Prior to retiring to NC he was a pastor of the Church of the Nazarene for 56 years in...

James   Hinchey

James Hinchey

Oct 20, 2012

James (Jim) Hinchey, age 68, of Cornelius, North Carolina, died October 20, 2012. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on August 28, 1944 to Allen Drewery Hinchey, Sr. and Permelia Louise Wilson. In addition to his parents, three brothers and one sister, he was preceded in death by his son Brian Keith Hinchey. Jim is survived by his...

Hilde   Ratliff

Hilde Ratliff

Oct 15, 2012

Hilde Ratliff, 82, of Charlotte, NC passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born December 25, 1929 in Karlsruhe, Germany to the late Marie Minnet. She was a proud member of her church, loved gardening, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her mother. Hilde leaves to...

Mary Elizabeth Connell

Mary Elizabeth Connell

Oct 14, 2012

Mary E. "Lib" Knight Connell, 98, of Charlotte, NC passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Huntersville Oaks. She was born on June 13, 1914 to the late George and Estelle Hopper Knight. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert; sister, Eugenia Angel; and brothers, Reaford Knight, Carlee Knight, and Wilbert Knight. Mary leaves...

Harry Fisher Porter

Harry Fisher Porter

Oct 11, 2012

Mr. Harry Fisher Porter, Jr. 63, of Charlotte, NC died Thursday October 11, 2012 at his residence. Born February 10, 1949 in Charlotte he was the son of the late Harry F. Porter Sr. and Idell Davis Porter. He was the owner of Harry Porter Real Estate Company in Charlotte, NC. Harry was a loving and devoted uncle to his...

Jean Hamlin Edwards

Jean Hamlin Edwards

Oct 10, 2012

Mrs. Jean Hamlin Edwards, 74, of Liberty SC died from complications of surgery Wednesday October 10, 2012 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. Born August 29, 1938 in Pickens County she was a daughter of the late Edward and Pauline Welborn Hamlin. She and her husband, the late Charles "Skeet" Edwards, owned and operated Edwards Dry Cleaning in...

Thelma Louise Coffey

Thelma Louise Coffey

Oct 8, 2012

Mrs. Thelma Louise Coffey, 89, of Charlotte, NC died Monday October 8, 2012 at her residence. Born November 7, 1922 in Holt, MI she was a daughter of the late Geoffrey White and Flora Ketchem White. Memorial services will be conducted in Davidsonville, MD at a later date She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Geoffrey Farnsworth and wife...

Marie B. Sloat DiBella

Marie B. Sloat DiBella

Oct 6, 2012

Marie B. Sloat DiBella, 87, of Cornelius, NC passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 5, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Russell and Helen Moorehouse Sloat. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Peggy George. Marie leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Sam; children, Frank (Cathy)...

Brenda Roberts Harris

Brenda Roberts Harris

Oct 5, 2012

Brenda Rae Roberts Harris, 64, of Charlotte, NC passed away Friday October 5, 2012. Brenda was born May 20, 1948 in Charlotte, NC to the late Holly Ray Roberts and Mary Hazel Lee Roberts. She was retired from the Jeld-Wen Window Manufacturing Co.and a member of the ladies auxillary of the VFW. Brenda loved spending time outdoors surrounded by nature...

Michael Allen Zeigler

Michael Allen Zeigler

Oct 3, 2012

Michael "Lil Mike" Allen Zeigler, 23, of Huntersville, NC died Wednesday October 3, 2012 at home surrounded by his family and friends after suffering from a life-long illness, Dyskertosis. Born April 8, 1989 in Charlotte, he was the son of David Eugene Zeigler and Sherry Stuart Zeigler. He attended Long Creek Elementary, Bradley Middle School and graduated in 2007 from...

Kitty Ward Maxwell Sellars

Kitty Ward Maxwell Sellars

Oct 2, 2012

Mrs. Kitty Ward Maxwell Sellars, 89, of Davidson, NC died Tuesday October 2, 2012 at Churchill Assisted Living. Born December 12, 1922 in Asheboro NC she was a daughter of the late Justin W. Maxwell and Ethel Youngblood Maxwell. Mrs. Sellars was a longtime Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), recipient of the Lifetime Membership Award of the Presbyterian Women...

Jimmy Carroll Bumgarner, Sr

Jimmy Carroll Bumgarner, Sr

Oct 1, 2012

Mr. Jimmy Carroll Bumgarner, Sr. 67 of Cornelius, NC died Monday October 1, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville. Born January 8, 1945 in Iredell County he was the son of the late James Monroe Bumgarner and Edith Christie Bumgarner. He was a member of the Cornelius Presbyterian Church, retired from Charlotte Mecklenburg School System with 30 years of service as...

Jeanne Frimodig Brower

Jeanne Frimodig Brower

Sep 29, 2012

Mrs. Jeanne Frimodig Brower, 59 of Cornelius, NC died Saturday September 29, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, NC. Born December 25, 1952 in New York she was the daughter of the late Henry Alexander Frimodig and Anne Romano Brower. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Albert Roy Brower...

Patrick  Lee "Ricky" Huddleston

Patrick Lee "Ricky" Huddleston

Sep 21, 2012

Patrick Lee Huddleston, 25, of Charlotte, NC, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on September 21, 2012. Patrick was born June 19, 1987 in Summersville, WV to Steven and Lorene Wyant Huddleston. He graduated from Vance High School in Charlotte and was an Eagle Scout. Patrick enjoyed fishing, Nascar, Panther Football and playing pool with his friends. He was...

Nicholas   Pierce

Nicholas Pierce

Sep 20, 2012

Nicholas Edward Pierce, 21, of Charlotte, NC died Wednesday September 19, 2012 at his residence. Born April 18, 1991 in Charlotte he was the son of Roland Edward Pierce, Jr. and Amy Lawing Pierce of Charlotte, NC. Nicholas previously attended Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC. He enjoyed art work and music and adored his two nephews, Colton...

Robert Carl  "Bob" Martin

Robert Carl "Bob" Martin

Sep 19, 2012

Robert Carl "Bob" Martin Bob Martin, of Huntersville, North Carolina, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 with his loving wife, Alice, by his side. Born May, 23, 1949 in Canton, Ohio, Bob was the son of Cordie Martin and the late Harold Martin. He attended Lincoln High School and Akron University and then entered into a successful career of...

Brent Lester Popple

Brent Lester Popple

Sep 18, 2012

Brent Lester Popple, 50, of Denver, NC died Tuesday September 18, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville. Born August 26, 1962 in Dansville, NY he was a son of Donald Roy Popple and the late Beulah Mae Brokaw Popple. He enjoyed racing bikes, camping and was an avid Miami Dolphin Fan. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening September 25, 2012...

Steven Dwayne Lawing

Steven Dwayne Lawing

Sep 16, 2012

Steven Dwayne Lawing, 50,of Charlotte went home to be with our Lord and Savior September 16, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born January 6, 1962 in Charlotte he was a son of Ronald L. Lawing, Sr. and the late Shirley Knight Lawing McSwain. Steve was a proud Harding High graduate and worked in shipping and receiving at Muratec. He loved...

Daniel Jay Irby

Daniel Jay Irby

Sep 15, 2012

Mr. Daniel Jay Irby, 59, of Charlotte, NC died Saturday, September 15, 2012 at his residence. Born September 30, 1952 at the US Army Base in Fukuoka, Japan he is the son of Velva Ann Irby of Wichita Falls, Texas and the late Jesse Irby. Mr. Irby loved the Lord and was an active member of StoneBridge Church Community. He...

Ray Allen Ballard

Ray Allen Ballard

Sep 14, 2012

Mr. Ray Allen Ballard, 71 of Davidson, NC died September 14, 2012 at Levine Dickson Hospice House. Born June 14, 1941 in Asheville, NC he was a son of the late William Jennings Ballard and Maybelle Head Ballard. Mr. Ballard leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 30 years, Amy Jo Ballard; sister, Linda Gail Kennedy Ballard; brother,...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Rev. Sylvanus   Carter

Rev. Sylvanus Carter

Oct 20, 2012

Rev. Sylvanus Carter, 85, of Charlotte, NC died peacefully Saturday, October 20, 2012 with his beloved wife by his side. Born June 18, 1927 in Holland, Kentucky he was a son of the late David Allen Carter and Viola Pippen Carter. Prior to retiring to NC he was a pastor of the Church of the Nazarene for 56 years in...

James   Hinchey

James Hinchey

Oct 20, 2012

James (Jim) Hinchey, age 68, of Cornelius, North Carolina, died October 20, 2012. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina on August 28, 1944 to Allen Drewery Hinchey, Sr. and Permelia Louise Wilson. In addition to his parents, three brothers and one sister, he was preceded in death by his son Brian Keith Hinchey. Jim is survived by his...

Hilde   Ratliff

Hilde Ratliff

Oct 15, 2012

Hilde Ratliff, 82, of Charlotte, NC passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born December 25, 1929 in Karlsruhe, Germany to the late Marie Minnet. She was a proud member of her church, loved gardening, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her mother. Hilde leaves to...

Mary Elizabeth Connell

Mary Elizabeth Connell

Oct 14, 2012

Mary E. "Lib" Knight Connell, 98, of Charlotte, NC passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Huntersville Oaks. She was born on June 13, 1914 to the late George and Estelle Hopper Knight. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Robert; sister, Eugenia Angel; and brothers, Reaford Knight, Carlee Knight, and Wilbert Knight. Mary leaves...

Harry Fisher Porter

Harry Fisher Porter

Oct 11, 2012

Mr. Harry Fisher Porter, Jr. 63, of Charlotte, NC died Thursday October 11, 2012 at his residence. Born February 10, 1949 in Charlotte he was the son of the late Harry F. Porter Sr. and Idell Davis Porter. He was the owner of Harry Porter Real Estate Company in Charlotte, NC. Harry was a loving and devoted uncle to his...

Jean Hamlin Edwards

Jean Hamlin Edwards

Oct 10, 2012

Mrs. Jean Hamlin Edwards, 74, of Liberty SC died from complications of surgery Wednesday October 10, 2012 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. Born August 29, 1938 in Pickens County she was a daughter of the late Edward and Pauline Welborn Hamlin. She and her husband, the late Charles "Skeet" Edwards, owned and operated Edwards Dry Cleaning in...

Thelma Louise Coffey

Thelma Louise Coffey

Oct 8, 2012

Mrs. Thelma Louise Coffey, 89, of Charlotte, NC died Monday October 8, 2012 at her residence. Born November 7, 1922 in Holt, MI she was a daughter of the late Geoffrey White and Flora Ketchem White. Memorial services will be conducted in Davidsonville, MD at a later date She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Geoffrey Farnsworth and wife...

Marie B. Sloat DiBella

Marie B. Sloat DiBella

Oct 6, 2012

Marie B. Sloat DiBella, 87, of Cornelius, NC passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 5, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Russell and Helen Moorehouse Sloat. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Peggy George. Marie leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Sam; children, Frank (Cathy)...

Brenda Roberts Harris

Brenda Roberts Harris

Oct 5, 2012

Brenda Rae Roberts Harris, 64, of Charlotte, NC passed away Friday October 5, 2012. Brenda was born May 20, 1948 in Charlotte, NC to the late Holly Ray Roberts and Mary Hazel Lee Roberts. She was retired from the Jeld-Wen Window Manufacturing Co.and a member of the ladies auxillary of the VFW. Brenda loved spending time outdoors surrounded by nature...

Michael Allen Zeigler

Michael Allen Zeigler

Oct 3, 2012

Michael "Lil Mike" Allen Zeigler, 23, of Huntersville, NC died Wednesday October 3, 2012 at home surrounded by his family and friends after suffering from a life-long illness, Dyskertosis. Born April 8, 1989 in Charlotte, he was the son of David Eugene Zeigler and Sherry Stuart Zeigler. He attended Long Creek Elementary, Bradley Middle School and graduated in 2007 from...

Kitty Ward Maxwell Sellars

Kitty Ward Maxwell Sellars

Oct 2, 2012

Mrs. Kitty Ward Maxwell Sellars, 89, of Davidson, NC died Tuesday October 2, 2012 at Churchill Assisted Living. Born December 12, 1922 in Asheboro NC she was a daughter of the late Justin W. Maxwell and Ethel Youngblood Maxwell. Mrs. Sellars was a longtime Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), recipient of the Lifetime Membership Award of the Presbyterian Women...

Jimmy Carroll Bumgarner, Sr

Jimmy Carroll Bumgarner, Sr

Oct 1, 2012

Mr. Jimmy Carroll Bumgarner, Sr. 67 of Cornelius, NC died Monday October 1, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville. Born January 8, 1945 in Iredell County he was the son of the late James Monroe Bumgarner and Edith Christie Bumgarner. He was a member of the Cornelius Presbyterian Church, retired from Charlotte Mecklenburg School System with 30 years of service as...

Jeanne Frimodig Brower

Jeanne Frimodig Brower

Sep 29, 2012

Mrs. Jeanne Frimodig Brower, 59 of Cornelius, NC died Saturday September 29, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, NC. Born December 25, 1952 in New York she was the daughter of the late Henry Alexander Frimodig and Anne Romano Brower. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Albert Roy Brower...

Patrick  Lee "Ricky" Huddleston

Patrick Lee "Ricky" Huddleston

Sep 21, 2012

Patrick Lee Huddleston, 25, of Charlotte, NC, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on September 21, 2012. Patrick was born June 19, 1987 in Summersville, WV to Steven and Lorene Wyant Huddleston. He graduated from Vance High School in Charlotte and was an Eagle Scout. Patrick enjoyed fishing, Nascar, Panther Football and playing pool with his friends. He was...

Nicholas   Pierce

Nicholas Pierce

Sep 20, 2012

Nicholas Edward Pierce, 21, of Charlotte, NC died Wednesday September 19, 2012 at his residence. Born April 18, 1991 in Charlotte he was the son of Roland Edward Pierce, Jr. and Amy Lawing Pierce of Charlotte, NC. Nicholas previously attended Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, NC. He enjoyed art work and music and adored his two nephews, Colton...

Robert Carl  "Bob" Martin

Robert Carl "Bob" Martin

Sep 19, 2012

Robert Carl "Bob" Martin Bob Martin, of Huntersville, North Carolina, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 with his loving wife, Alice, by his side. Born May, 23, 1949 in Canton, Ohio, Bob was the son of Cordie Martin and the late Harold Martin. He attended Lincoln High School and Akron University and then entered into a successful career of...

Brent Lester Popple

Brent Lester Popple

Sep 18, 2012

Brent Lester Popple, 50, of Denver, NC died Tuesday September 18, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville. Born August 26, 1962 in Dansville, NY he was a son of Donald Roy Popple and the late Beulah Mae Brokaw Popple. He enjoyed racing bikes, camping and was an avid Miami Dolphin Fan. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening September 25, 2012...

Steven Dwayne Lawing

Steven Dwayne Lawing

Sep 16, 2012

Steven Dwayne Lawing, 50,of Charlotte went home to be with our Lord and Savior September 16, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born January 6, 1962 in Charlotte he was a son of Ronald L. Lawing, Sr. and the late Shirley Knight Lawing McSwain. Steve was a proud Harding High graduate and worked in shipping and receiving at Muratec. He loved...

Daniel Jay Irby

Daniel Jay Irby

Sep 15, 2012

Mr. Daniel Jay Irby, 59, of Charlotte, NC died Saturday, September 15, 2012 at his residence. Born September 30, 1952 at the US Army Base in Fukuoka, Japan he is the son of Velva Ann Irby of Wichita Falls, Texas and the late Jesse Irby. Mr. Irby loved the Lord and was an active member of StoneBridge Church Community. He...

Ray Allen Ballard

Ray Allen Ballard

Sep 14, 2012

Mr. Ray Allen Ballard, 71 of Davidson, NC died September 14, 2012 at Levine Dickson Hospice House. Born June 14, 1941 in Asheville, NC he was a son of the late William Jennings Ballard and Maybelle Head Ballard. Mr. Ballard leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 30 years, Amy Jo Ballard; sister, Linda Gail Kennedy Ballard; brother,...