Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Thelma Jean Fisher

Thelma Jean Fisher

Mar 4, 2024

Thelma Jean (TJ) Fisher, 77, of Davidson, NC went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2024. TJ was born in Charleston, WV on November 19, 1946, to the late Clarence Thompson Jr. and Thelma Thompson. 

She is survived by her three children: Teresa Fisher, Kimberlie (Terry) Frame and Austin Fisher; Grandchildren: Faith Frame, Christian Frame, Cheylan Fisher, Allison...

Vernon Dale Jackson

Vernon Dale Jackson

Mar 3, 2024

Vernon “Dale” Jackson, 80, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 3, 2024.  Dale was born in Creighton, Nebraska on August 6, 1943 to the late Virgil and Irma Jackson. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patti Burdekin Snell Jackson, beloved son Torin Jackson, step-sons James Snell and Chad (Nicole) Snell and sister, Nancy...

Margarita Lopez

Margarita Lopez

Mar 1, 2024

Margarita Gonzalez Lopez, 87, of Northbrook, IL passed away on March 1, 2024.

 

Margarita was born in Madrid, Spain on April 21, 1936 to the late Eduardo Gonzalez de la Peña and Irene Más Candela. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Enrique M. Lopez, MD.

 

Margarita created a legacy of love, warmth, and grace that touched the very...

Robert Clark

Robert Clark

Mar 1, 2024

Mr. Robert Clark passed away March 1, 2024.Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Deborah Waters

Deborah Waters

Mar 1, 2024

Ms. Deborah Waters passed away on March 1, 2024.Services will be held at a later date in Atlanta, GA.

George Winovich

George Winovich

Feb 29, 2024

George Winovich, 83, of Davidson, NC, passed away on February 29, 2024.

He was born in Pittsburg, PA. George worked for the US Treasury Department, office of US Customs as a federal agent from 1970-1996 where he retired. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. George was a proud Serbian and authored 4 books, his most prized book...

Sabina Silvia Carolan

Sabina Silvia Carolan

Feb 28, 2024

Sabina Silvia Carolan, born Sabina Silvia Sobie on October 12, 1933, in Roselle, NJ, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2024, in Cary, NC. She was known for her love of family, going on cruises, eating out with friends, spending time at the beach, and playing cards - especially enjoying a game of canasta.

Sabina's family, grandchildren and great grandson were...

Joan Doris Garn

Joan Doris Garn

Feb 26, 2024

Joan Doris Garn of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 at the age of 90. 

Joan was born October 29, 1933, in Rayland, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Mildred Posgai. She was a member of Community in Christ Lutheran Church and was actively involved in various Bible study groups, Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Hugh William Norwood, Jr.

Hugh William Norwood, Jr.

Feb 25, 2024

Hugh William Norwood Jr., 62, of Denver, NC passed away on February 25, 2024.

He was born in Charlotte, NC on July 29, 1961 to the late Betty Lou Christenbury and Hugh William Norwood Sr. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kate Grace Norwood.

Hugh was referred to as "Spanky" since he was a little boy....

Wanda Keenan

Wanda Keenan

Feb 25, 2024

Wanda Lee Keenan, a very talented, creative, and artistic soul, passed away at her home February 25, 2024. She was born in West Virginia in 1935. Wanda had a passion for traveling and exploring new places, enriching her life with diverse experiences.

In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her beloved husband Kay Keenan, her son Michael...

Paul Davis Johnson

Paul Davis Johnson

Feb 25, 2024

Paul Davis Johnson, 87, of Charlotte, NC passed away on February 25, 2024. Paul was born on June 16, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Harold Davis Johnson and Ruth Ingram Johnson.

He is survived by his wife Twilla Ann Gill Johnson of Charlotte, NC; his two sons Paul Brown Johnson( Lynn Rivers Johnson) of High Point, NC and Harold...

Lee Harvey Atkinson

Lee Harvey Atkinson

Feb 20, 2024

Lee Harvey Atkinson, 84, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on February 20, 2024.  

Lee was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 18, 1939 to the late Fred Atkinson and Helen Atkinson.   Along with his parents, Lee is preceded in death by his sister, Sue Bullard, of Fulton, NY.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kay, his son...

Paulette Ann Litton

Paulette Ann Litton

Feb 16, 2024

Paulette Ann Rines Litton, 76, passed away on February 16, 2024, following a lengthy and courageous battle with renal cell cancer. A beloved wife, mother, and “Mimi,” she leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Paulette was born July 30, 1947, to Paul and Bertha Rines in Altoona, PA. She attended Indiana University of...

Jon E. Vachow

Jon E. Vachow

Feb 15, 2024

Jon E. Vachow, 81, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on February 15, 2024. 

Jon was born in Cheboygan, Michigan on January 29, 1943 to the late Leo and Jean Seward Vachow. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers James Vachow (Danielle) and Kevin Vachow. 

Jon grew up in Mackinaw City, Michigan. He continued to have a passion...

Samuel Philip Catalano

Samuel Philip Catalano

Feb 10, 2024

To sum up Sam Catalano’s life in a few paragraphs is incredibly difficult. As we sit here drafting this, it is Sam we wish we could ask to proofread and find the words we can’t quite place, for he was an amazing wealth of knowledge that we called upon regularly. The most important message we want to convey is that...

Darlene Sue Radeschi

Darlene Sue Radeschi

Feb 9, 2024

Darlene Sue Radeschi, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and talented artist, passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2024 in Denver, NC. She was born on May 30th, 1947 in Yonkers, NY to the late Chester Arthur Pierce and Irene Pierce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Christopher Radeschi, Sr.



Darlene was...

William Charles Darnell

William Charles Darnell

Feb 7, 2024

William "Billy" Charles Darnell, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on February 7, 2024.

Billy was born in Charlotte on July 24, 1938 to the late William Henry Darnell and Annie Mae Kinley Darnell. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Messer Darnell; son, Michael David Darnell; brother Calvin Darnell; and sister, Sophia...

Ann Marie Bremen

Ann Marie Bremen

Feb 7, 2024

Ann Marie Bremen, 95, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away February 7, 2024.

Ann was born in Jackson Heights, New York on June 13, 1928 to the late Harry and Mary Regan McDevitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bremen; son, Thomas; brother, Joe (Mary) and sister, Lorraine (Gilbert).

Ann was a dedicated wife,...

Dr. Samuel Hutson Hay

Dr. Samuel Hutson Hay

Feb 6, 2024

Long-term Pines resident Sam Hay died shortly before midnight on February 6, 2024, surrounded by two of his sons and daughters-in-law. 



Born September 10, 1924 in Brevard, NC to Presbyterian minister John R. Hay and his mother Sara Craig Hay, Sam Hay grew up in Hickory, graduating from Hickory High School in 1941. He then moved on to Davidson College, graduating in...

Deborah Susan Martin

Deborah Susan Martin

Jan 29, 2024

Deborah Martin, age 63, died unexpectedly on January 29, 2024.

Deborah Susan Rush was born December 29, 1960 to Richard L. Rush and Anne C. Rush. She is survived by her three children: Alexandra Paterson, Sean Paterson, and Taylor Paterson; her granddaughter Willow Paterson; her father Richard Rush; her sister Rebecca Rush-Peet MD; and her brother R. Stephen Rush.

A daughter, sister,...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Thelma Jean Fisher

Thelma Jean Fisher

Mar 4, 2024

Thelma Jean (TJ) Fisher, 77, of Davidson, NC went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2024. TJ was born in Charleston, WV on November 19, 1946, to the late Clarence Thompson Jr. and Thelma Thompson. 

She is survived by her three children: Teresa Fisher, Kimberlie (Terry) Frame and Austin Fisher; Grandchildren: Faith Frame, Christian Frame, Cheylan Fisher, Allison...

Vernon Dale Jackson

Vernon Dale Jackson

Mar 3, 2024

Vernon “Dale” Jackson, 80, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 3, 2024.  Dale was born in Creighton, Nebraska on August 6, 1943 to the late Virgil and Irma Jackson. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patti Burdekin Snell Jackson, beloved son Torin Jackson, step-sons James Snell and Chad (Nicole) Snell and sister, Nancy...

Margarita Lopez

Margarita Lopez

Mar 1, 2024

Margarita Gonzalez Lopez, 87, of Northbrook, IL passed away on March 1, 2024.

 

Margarita was born in Madrid, Spain on April 21, 1936 to the late Eduardo Gonzalez de la Peña and Irene Más Candela. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Enrique M. Lopez, MD.

 

Margarita created a legacy of love, warmth, and grace that touched the very...

Robert Clark

Robert Clark

Mar 1, 2024

Mr. Robert Clark passed away March 1, 2024.Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Deborah Waters

Deborah Waters

Mar 1, 2024

Ms. Deborah Waters passed away on March 1, 2024.Services will be held at a later date in Atlanta, GA.

George Winovich

George Winovich

Feb 29, 2024

George Winovich, 83, of Davidson, NC, passed away on February 29, 2024.

He was born in Pittsburg, PA. George worked for the US Treasury Department, office of US Customs as a federal agent from 1970-1996 where he retired. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. George was a proud Serbian and authored 4 books, his most prized book...

Sabina Silvia Carolan

Sabina Silvia Carolan

Feb 28, 2024

Sabina Silvia Carolan, born Sabina Silvia Sobie on October 12, 1933, in Roselle, NJ, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2024, in Cary, NC. She was known for her love of family, going on cruises, eating out with friends, spending time at the beach, and playing cards - especially enjoying a game of canasta.

Sabina's family, grandchildren and great grandson were...

Joan Doris Garn

Joan Doris Garn

Feb 26, 2024

Joan Doris Garn of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024 at the age of 90. 

Joan was born October 29, 1933, in Rayland, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Mildred Posgai. She was a member of Community in Christ Lutheran Church and was actively involved in various Bible study groups, Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Hugh William Norwood, Jr.

Hugh William Norwood, Jr.

Feb 25, 2024

Hugh William Norwood Jr., 62, of Denver, NC passed away on February 25, 2024.

He was born in Charlotte, NC on July 29, 1961 to the late Betty Lou Christenbury and Hugh William Norwood Sr. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kate Grace Norwood.

Hugh was referred to as "Spanky" since he was a little boy....

Wanda Keenan

Wanda Keenan

Feb 25, 2024

Wanda Lee Keenan, a very talented, creative, and artistic soul, passed away at her home February 25, 2024. She was born in West Virginia in 1935. Wanda had a passion for traveling and exploring new places, enriching her life with diverse experiences.

In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her beloved husband Kay Keenan, her son Michael...

Paul Davis Johnson

Paul Davis Johnson

Feb 25, 2024

Paul Davis Johnson, 87, of Charlotte, NC passed away on February 25, 2024. Paul was born on June 16, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Harold Davis Johnson and Ruth Ingram Johnson.

He is survived by his wife Twilla Ann Gill Johnson of Charlotte, NC; his two sons Paul Brown Johnson( Lynn Rivers Johnson) of High Point, NC and Harold...

Lee Harvey Atkinson

Lee Harvey Atkinson

Feb 20, 2024

Lee Harvey Atkinson, 84, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on February 20, 2024.  

Lee was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 18, 1939 to the late Fred Atkinson and Helen Atkinson.   Along with his parents, Lee is preceded in death by his sister, Sue Bullard, of Fulton, NY.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kay, his son...

Paulette Ann Litton

Paulette Ann Litton

Feb 16, 2024

Paulette Ann Rines Litton, 76, passed away on February 16, 2024, following a lengthy and courageous battle with renal cell cancer. A beloved wife, mother, and “Mimi,” she leaves a gaping hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Paulette was born July 30, 1947, to Paul and Bertha Rines in Altoona, PA. She attended Indiana University of...

Jon E. Vachow

Jon E. Vachow

Feb 15, 2024

Jon E. Vachow, 81, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on February 15, 2024. 

Jon was born in Cheboygan, Michigan on January 29, 1943 to the late Leo and Jean Seward Vachow. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers James Vachow (Danielle) and Kevin Vachow. 

Jon grew up in Mackinaw City, Michigan. He continued to have a passion...

Samuel Philip Catalano

Samuel Philip Catalano

Feb 10, 2024

To sum up Sam Catalano’s life in a few paragraphs is incredibly difficult. As we sit here drafting this, it is Sam we wish we could ask to proofread and find the words we can’t quite place, for he was an amazing wealth of knowledge that we called upon regularly. The most important message we want to convey is that...

Darlene Sue Radeschi

Darlene Sue Radeschi

Feb 9, 2024

Darlene Sue Radeschi, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and talented artist, passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2024 in Denver, NC. She was born on May 30th, 1947 in Yonkers, NY to the late Chester Arthur Pierce and Irene Pierce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Christopher Radeschi, Sr.



Darlene was...

William Charles Darnell

William Charles Darnell

Feb 7, 2024

William "Billy" Charles Darnell, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on February 7, 2024.

Billy was born in Charlotte on July 24, 1938 to the late William Henry Darnell and Annie Mae Kinley Darnell. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Messer Darnell; son, Michael David Darnell; brother Calvin Darnell; and sister, Sophia...

Ann Marie Bremen

Ann Marie Bremen

Feb 7, 2024

Ann Marie Bremen, 95, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away February 7, 2024.

Ann was born in Jackson Heights, New York on June 13, 1928 to the late Harry and Mary Regan McDevitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bremen; son, Thomas; brother, Joe (Mary) and sister, Lorraine (Gilbert).

Ann was a dedicated wife,...

Dr. Samuel Hutson Hay

Dr. Samuel Hutson Hay

Feb 6, 2024

Long-term Pines resident Sam Hay died shortly before midnight on February 6, 2024, surrounded by two of his sons and daughters-in-law. 



Born September 10, 1924 in Brevard, NC to Presbyterian minister John R. Hay and his mother Sara Craig Hay, Sam Hay grew up in Hickory, graduating from Hickory High School in 1941. He then moved on to Davidson College, graduating in...

Deborah Susan Martin

Deborah Susan Martin

Jan 29, 2024

Deborah Martin, age 63, died unexpectedly on January 29, 2024.

Deborah Susan Rush was born December 29, 1960 to Richard L. Rush and Anne C. Rush. She is survived by her three children: Alexandra Paterson, Sean Paterson, and Taylor Paterson; her granddaughter Willow Paterson; her father Richard Rush; her sister Rebecca Rush-Peet MD; and her brother R. Stephen Rush.

A daughter, sister,...