Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Wilbur "Webb" Rhodes

Wilbur "Webb" Rhodes

Aug 13, 2023

Wilbur “Webb” Rhodes, 94 died August 13, 2023 after a year-long illness at his home of eight years in Mooresville, NC. He was born November 9, 1928 to the late Reverend Dayton & Dessie Rhodes in Advent, WV. He was a resident of WV, especially the Pocatalico/Charleston area until 2015. 

Rhodes was a retired WV welder and welding instructor. He...

Marie Julia Maley

Marie Julia Maley

Aug 12, 2023

Marie Julia Maley passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on March 13, 1934, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to the late Peter and Julia Olinski. Marie was a Catholic by faith.

A graduate of the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing, Marie had a fulfilling career as a caring and compassionate nurse. She...

Ellen Gold Pearl

Ellen Gold Pearl

Aug 12, 2023

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.KepnerFH.com.

Susan Elizabeth White

Susan Elizabeth White

Aug 11, 2023

The stars of heaven shone a little brighter on August 11, 2023, as Susan Jordan White joined her Lord, Jesus Christ, in her heavenly home. The bigger the life, the brighter and faster it burns.

Susan was born in Wilmington, NC, on August 24, 1972, to Tim and Beth Russ Jordan. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband...

Robert Bruce Hicks

Robert Bruce Hicks

Aug 10, 2023

 

Robert Bruce Hicks, 78, of Cornelius, passed away on August 10, 2023.

Bruce was born in Alameda California on September 29, 1944, to George and Beverly Hicks.  He was a caring son, loving husband, and exceptional father and grandfather.  He spent his career in the communications Industry and brought a great deal of success to his employer, as...

Matthew Edward Santos

Matthew Edward Santos

Aug 7, 2023

Matthew Edward Santos, 25, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 7, 2023.  Matthew was born in Charlotte, NC on November 20, 1997, and was the son of Diego and Shannon (Fournier).  He is preceded in death by his grandfather, William M. Fournier and his grandmother, Erica Fournier.   He is survived by his parents, Diego and Shannon Santos, sister...

Alan Nordfors England

Alan Nordfors England

Aug 7, 2023

Alan Nordfors England, 86, of Davidson, NC passed away on August 7, 2023.   Alan was born in Plainfield, NJ on November 27, 1936 to the late George and Alice England.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn England; brother, George England; daughter, Kimberly Belford; son, Mark England; daughter-in-law, Ingrid England; and grandchildren, Joseph Belford III, Brian Belford, Michael Belford,...

Michael Dale Peninger

Michael Dale Peninger

Aug 6, 2023

Michael Dale Peninger, known affectionately as Dale, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2023, in Huntersville. He was born on April 17, 1997, and his departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him.Dale had a kind and generous soul, making friends with everyone he met and displaying an unwavering willingness to help others. He dedicated...

Joe Cornelius Troutman, Sr.

Joe Cornelius Troutman, Sr.

Aug 5, 2023

Joe Cornelius Troutman, 89 of Huntersville, NC peacefully passed into the arms of our Savior on Saturday, August 5, 2023 after a brief illness.  As he met Jesus his children were by his side holding his hands.

Joe was born in Northern Mecklenburg County on May 5, 1934 to the late Floy Pressley (FP) Troutman and Merle Cornelius Troutman. He...

Rihana Maylin Carlos Garcia

Rihana Maylin Carlos Garcia

Aug 2, 2023

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com.

Martin L. Tessler

Martin L. Tessler

Jul 31, 2023

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com.

Judi Ann Eich

Judi Ann Eich

Jul 24, 2023

Judi Ann Eich, 50, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023.

She was born in Huntington, NY on July 11, 1973 to the late Robert Eich and the late Barbara Lehnberger.

Judi is survived by her loving life partner, Christina Bonneville; brother, Robert Eich (Mark) and brother, Scott Eich (Lucy); nephew, Kyler Eich; cousins, Jennifer...

Nancy Withers Dishman

Nancy Withers Dishman

Jul 23, 2023

 

Nancy Withers Dishman passed away Sunday, July 23rd at the age of 75.

Nancy was a graduate of Queens College in Charlotte and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her love of singing was showcased in the Queens College touring choir and later as a member of the Davidson United Methodist Church.

She spent nearly 40 years...

Candy Michelle Faile

Candy Michelle Faile

Jul 23, 2023

Candy Michelle Faile, 54, passed away on July 23, 2023. Candy was born on March 7, 1969, in Charlotte, NC. She was cherished by all who knew her. She will be fondly remembered for her kind and uplifting spirit, always greeting everyone with a warm smile.

Candy is survived by her loving father, Tommy Faile, and mother, Pat Faile. Her...

Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr.

Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr.

Jul 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a truly exceptional individual. Elmer's journey on this earthly plane came to a peaceful end on July 23, 2023, in Huntersville, North Carolina, where he touched the lives of many.Elmer was born on January 14, 1937, in Camden, Arkansas....

Yvonne S. Merck

Yvonne S. Merck

Jul 21, 2023

Yvonne Merck was born on September 30, 1931 in Greenville, SC to Nellie Irene Simpson Smith and Aubrey Couch Smith. Yvonne passed away July 21, 2023 at Concord Place in Concord, NC.  Yvonne was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Wilton “Roddy” Merck.

Yvonne attended school in Greenville and lived there until she married.  As newlyweds, Yvonne’s husband enlisted...

Rebecca M. Fennell

Rebecca M. Fennell

Jul 20, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Marie Fennell, 82, passed away on July 20, 2023, at her home at Pruitt Health Union Pointe in Monroe, NC.  Becky was born on December 29, 1940 in Rutherford College, NC to Mattie Lee Polston.  She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1959.  She started her career as a secretary at Celanese in Charlotte and went on...

Jean Rondale Merritt

Jean Rondale Merritt

Jul 18, 2023

Jean Rondale Merritt, 79, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023. She was born in Charlotte, NC on December 31, 1943 to the late Ernest Merritt and Pauline Horne.Throughout her life, Jean brought joy and happiness to those around her. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and joke around. Her infectious laughter would light up...

Varnetta Denise Gibson

Varnetta Denise Gibson

Jul 17, 2023

Varnetta Denise Gibson, 63, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on July 17, 2023.

She was born in Washington, DC on August 23, 1959 to the late Patricia Ann Powell. In addition to her mother, Varnetta was preceded in death by her brother, Michael A. Alston.

Varnetta is survived by her husband, Sebastian F. Gibson and her two sons, William...

Marian Berkowitz

Marian Berkowitz

Jul 16, 2023

Marian Berkowitz , 92, passed away on July 16, 2023.

A completed obituary is forthcoming.

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Wilbur "Webb" Rhodes

Wilbur "Webb" Rhodes

Aug 13, 2023

Wilbur “Webb” Rhodes, 94 died August 13, 2023 after a year-long illness at his home of eight years in Mooresville, NC. He was born November 9, 1928 to the late Reverend Dayton & Dessie Rhodes in Advent, WV. He was a resident of WV, especially the Pocatalico/Charleston area until 2015. 

Rhodes was a retired WV welder and welding instructor. He...

Marie Julia Maley

Marie Julia Maley

Aug 12, 2023

Marie Julia Maley passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on March 13, 1934, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to the late Peter and Julia Olinski. Marie was a Catholic by faith.

A graduate of the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing, Marie had a fulfilling career as a caring and compassionate nurse. She...

Ellen Gold Pearl

Ellen Gold Pearl

Aug 12, 2023

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.KepnerFH.com.

Susan Elizabeth White

Susan Elizabeth White

Aug 11, 2023

The stars of heaven shone a little brighter on August 11, 2023, as Susan Jordan White joined her Lord, Jesus Christ, in her heavenly home. The bigger the life, the brighter and faster it burns.

Susan was born in Wilmington, NC, on August 24, 1972, to Tim and Beth Russ Jordan. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband...

Robert Bruce Hicks

Robert Bruce Hicks

Aug 10, 2023

 

Robert Bruce Hicks, 78, of Cornelius, passed away on August 10, 2023.

Bruce was born in Alameda California on September 29, 1944, to George and Beverly Hicks.  He was a caring son, loving husband, and exceptional father and grandfather.  He spent his career in the communications Industry and brought a great deal of success to his employer, as...

Matthew Edward Santos

Matthew Edward Santos

Aug 7, 2023

Matthew Edward Santos, 25, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 7, 2023.  Matthew was born in Charlotte, NC on November 20, 1997, and was the son of Diego and Shannon (Fournier).  He is preceded in death by his grandfather, William M. Fournier and his grandmother, Erica Fournier.   He is survived by his parents, Diego and Shannon Santos, sister...

Alan Nordfors England

Alan Nordfors England

Aug 7, 2023

Alan Nordfors England, 86, of Davidson, NC passed away on August 7, 2023.   Alan was born in Plainfield, NJ on November 27, 1936 to the late George and Alice England.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn England; brother, George England; daughter, Kimberly Belford; son, Mark England; daughter-in-law, Ingrid England; and grandchildren, Joseph Belford III, Brian Belford, Michael Belford,...

Michael Dale Peninger

Michael Dale Peninger

Aug 6, 2023

Michael Dale Peninger, known affectionately as Dale, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2023, in Huntersville. He was born on April 17, 1997, and his departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him.Dale had a kind and generous soul, making friends with everyone he met and displaying an unwavering willingness to help others. He dedicated...

Joe Cornelius Troutman, Sr.

Joe Cornelius Troutman, Sr.

Aug 5, 2023

Joe Cornelius Troutman, 89 of Huntersville, NC peacefully passed into the arms of our Savior on Saturday, August 5, 2023 after a brief illness.  As he met Jesus his children were by his side holding his hands.

Joe was born in Northern Mecklenburg County on May 5, 1934 to the late Floy Pressley (FP) Troutman and Merle Cornelius Troutman. He...

Rihana Maylin Carlos Garcia

Rihana Maylin Carlos Garcia

Aug 2, 2023

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com.

Martin L. Tessler

Martin L. Tessler

Jul 31, 2023

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com.

Judi Ann Eich

Judi Ann Eich

Jul 24, 2023

Judi Ann Eich, 50, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023.

She was born in Huntington, NY on July 11, 1973 to the late Robert Eich and the late Barbara Lehnberger.

Judi is survived by her loving life partner, Christina Bonneville; brother, Robert Eich (Mark) and brother, Scott Eich (Lucy); nephew, Kyler Eich; cousins, Jennifer...

Nancy Withers Dishman

Nancy Withers Dishman

Jul 23, 2023

 

Nancy Withers Dishman passed away Sunday, July 23rd at the age of 75.

Nancy was a graduate of Queens College in Charlotte and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her love of singing was showcased in the Queens College touring choir and later as a member of the Davidson United Methodist Church.

She spent nearly 40 years...

Candy Michelle Faile

Candy Michelle Faile

Jul 23, 2023

Candy Michelle Faile, 54, passed away on July 23, 2023. Candy was born on March 7, 1969, in Charlotte, NC. She was cherished by all who knew her. She will be fondly remembered for her kind and uplifting spirit, always greeting everyone with a warm smile.

Candy is survived by her loving father, Tommy Faile, and mother, Pat Faile. Her...

Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr.

Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr.

Jul 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elmer Emerson Kunkle, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a truly exceptional individual. Elmer's journey on this earthly plane came to a peaceful end on July 23, 2023, in Huntersville, North Carolina, where he touched the lives of many.Elmer was born on January 14, 1937, in Camden, Arkansas....

Yvonne S. Merck

Yvonne S. Merck

Jul 21, 2023

Yvonne Merck was born on September 30, 1931 in Greenville, SC to Nellie Irene Simpson Smith and Aubrey Couch Smith. Yvonne passed away July 21, 2023 at Concord Place in Concord, NC.  Yvonne was predeceased by her parents and her husband, Wilton “Roddy” Merck.

Yvonne attended school in Greenville and lived there until she married.  As newlyweds, Yvonne’s husband enlisted...

Rebecca M. Fennell

Rebecca M. Fennell

Jul 20, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Marie Fennell, 82, passed away on July 20, 2023, at her home at Pruitt Health Union Pointe in Monroe, NC.  Becky was born on December 29, 1940 in Rutherford College, NC to Mattie Lee Polston.  She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1959.  She started her career as a secretary at Celanese in Charlotte and went on...

Jean Rondale Merritt

Jean Rondale Merritt

Jul 18, 2023

Jean Rondale Merritt, 79, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023. She was born in Charlotte, NC on December 31, 1943 to the late Ernest Merritt and Pauline Horne.Throughout her life, Jean brought joy and happiness to those around her. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and joke around. Her infectious laughter would light up...

Varnetta Denise Gibson

Varnetta Denise Gibson

Jul 17, 2023

Varnetta Denise Gibson, 63, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on July 17, 2023.

She was born in Washington, DC on August 23, 1959 to the late Patricia Ann Powell. In addition to her mother, Varnetta was preceded in death by her brother, Michael A. Alston.

Varnetta is survived by her husband, Sebastian F. Gibson and her two sons, William...

Marian Berkowitz

Marian Berkowitz

Jul 16, 2023

Marian Berkowitz , 92, passed away on July 16, 2023.

A completed obituary is forthcoming.