Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Terry Childress

Terry Childress

Dec 17, 2022

Terry Joe Childress, 88, of Denver, NC, formerly from Princeton, WV, passed peacefully on December 17 due to complications related to congestive heart failure. He was preceded in passing by his wife of 43 years Lois; mother, Gladys; father, Ted; brother, Jimmy; sister, Brenda; and his second wife of 21 years, Geraldine.  

He leaves behind his daughter, Terri Lynn and...

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Dec 16, 2022

Gloria Jean Farrow Ramquist, 68, of Iron Station, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born in Mauldin, South Carolina on January 12, 1954, the daughter of Virginia Thompson Jordan and the late David Clifton Farrow.

Gloria was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an avid gardener, reader, and enjoyed crafts of any kind. Her favorite...

Joel Dee Driver

Joel Dee Driver

Dec 14, 2022

Joel Dee Driver received the devastating diagnosis of Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma (Primary) in June 2022 and died peacefully at his home in Cornelius NC on December 14, 2022 .  Joel, son of the late Helen and Jessie Driver, was born in Zebulon NC on June 25, 1950. 

A 1968 graduate of Garinger High School, Joel attended Montreat College and...

Ronald Michael Huchko

Ronald Michael Huchko

Dec 12, 2022

Ronald Michael Huchko, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022, in Charlotte, NC.

Ronald was born on December 24, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT, to Michael and Mary Huchko.

He proudly enrolled in the United States Air Force at age 17 where he was honored to serve the country he loved for 6 years, including service during the Vietnam...

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Dec 12, 2022

Kathleen Louise “Kathy” Roberts Kalafatis, 62, of Cornelius, NC died peacefully on December 12, 2022,from complications due to Dementia. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Kathy was the daughter of the late James E. Roberts and the late Yolonda (Thomas) Roberts and was the sister of the late Patricia L. Roberts. A 1978 graduate and salutatorian of the Colegio Internacional High School...

Richard Davis Clincy

Richard Davis Clincy

Dec 12, 2022

Richard Davis Clincy, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 12, 2022. Richard was born in Chicago on October 21, 1946 to the late Minnie Wakefield.

Along with his mother, Richard is preceded in death by his stepfather, Luther Wakefield and sister, Delores Renee Wakefield.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Clincy; daughter, Kimberly Clincy; son, Richard Jason...

Sharon Schoonmaker

Sharon Schoonmaker

Dec 7, 2022

Sharon Schoonmaker, 78, passed away on December 7, 2022 in Huntersville, NC.  She was born on June 24, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Maurice King and Ellen Hanson.

Sharon married Thomas Schoonmaker on June 13, 1967. The couple had 2 children, Shauna Hart of Cornelius, NC and Scott Schoonmaker, of Tampa, FL.

Sharon was best known for her...

Lela Durene Wagner

Lela Durene Wagner

Dec 7, 2022

  Lela Wagner, 103, passed away December 7, 2022 at The Pines in Davidson.  She was born on May 2, 1919 to the late Lannie and Stella Samford.  She is preceded in death by her husband; Ernest Elmer Wagner and one son; Ernest Wagner Jr.

  Lela grew up on a farm in Rains County, Texas in a family of...

Earl "Randy" Gray

Earl "Randy" Gray

Dec 7, 2022

Randy passed away on December 7, 2022 at the age of 76 at his beloved home on Lake Norman. Randy was known for his jovial disposition and lively sense of humor.  An avid angler, Randy loved to fish for bass as well as for drum on the beaches of the Outer Banks. Randy was an honored veteran having served in...

Patricia Emma Steiger

Patricia Emma Steiger

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia E. Steiger 93, of Denver, NC, passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2022. 

Patricia was born on September 23, 1929 in Westbury, New York.

Pat known by most as Grandma, was a loving caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother.   She enjoyed observing and photographing nature and adored all creatures.  Pat was very talented at many different arts and crafts...

Sara Sirhan

Sara Sirhan

Dec 5, 2022

Sara Dominique Sirhan, (4/11/37 – 12/5/2022) 85 of Charlotte, NC passed away on Monday December 5, 2022.  Sara was born in New Kensington, PA on April 11, 1937 to Mary and Charles Sirhan.  Sara is survived by her brother Anthony J. Sirhan.  In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to be made in Sara’s honor to St. Jude Children’s...

Ellen Wall Dellinger

Ellen Wall Dellinger

Dec 3, 2022

Ellen Wall Dellinger, age 76, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022.  Ellen is survived by her husband Robert E. Dellinger and their three children; son Robert E. Dellinger Jr. & wife Jennifer M. Dellinger of Davidson, NC; daughter Jennifer Dellinger Fosgate & husband David H. Fosgate of Summit, NJ; son Dean A. Dellinger & wife...

Genevieve Suchy

Genevieve Suchy

Dec 1, 2022

 

Genevieve M. Suchy (Gen) of Davidson, NC and Hilton Head Island, SC passed peacefully on December 1, 2022. She was 57. Those who know Gen are familiar with her love of family and friends and her boundless energy. She was a shining star who touched the lives of so many.

 

Born on April 16, 1965, in Newburgh, NY...

Dr. Samuel Paul Winokur

Dr. Samuel Paul Winokur

Dec 1, 2022

Samuel Paul Winokur, M.D., 83, died on Dec. 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey and brother Stanley. Survivors include his wife Montyne, daughters Rebecca Coggins (Kevin), Stacey Hart (Jon), and Elizabeth Winokur (James), six beloved grandchildren, daughter-in-law Jennifer Daffer, and sister Ronna Nitzsky. 

Paul grew up in New Orleans and attended Isidore Newman School,...

Celinda Saavedra Burga

Celinda Saavedra Burga

Nov 28, 2022

Celinda Saavedra Burga, 78 of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022.  Celinda was born in Lima, Peru on February 20, 1944.  She is survived by her sisters, Esther, Geno, and Delicia, her children, Catherine Davis, Manuelita del Rosario Vicuña Saavedra, and Jonathan Torrel, and her grandchildren Steve, Sofia, Emma, Dylan, Isabella and John Alexander.

  Celinda...

John Robert Lloyd

John Robert Lloyd

Nov 27, 2022

 

John Robert Lloyd, 60, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on November 27th, 2022, after a bacterial infection.

John was born on November 11, 1962, to Lynne Lloyd in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John is survived by mother, Lynne Lloyd; sister, Wendy Jorgensen; brother, Mark Lloyd; cousins, Mike Kiley and Rob Kiley; niece, Samantha Bilharz; nephew, Justin Lloyd and...

Alice Rosas

Alice Rosas

Nov 27, 2022

Alice Rosas, 80, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022 in Huntersville, North Carolina, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Alice was born on April 3, 1942 to Ramon and Asunción Urrutia in Manhattan, New York. She grew up in Tampa, Florida surrounded by her loving family of eight other siblings.

She was very proud of her Cuban heritage,...

Artur Zbigniew Mikulski

Artur Zbigniew Mikulski

Nov 26, 2022

Artur Zbigniew Mikulski, 42, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born in Elk, Poland on June 28, 1980, the son of Franciszka Mikulska, and the late Lech Mikulski. Artur enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, playing poker, cars, swimming, camping, eating sushi, and anything sweet.

In addition to his mother, Artur is survived by his life partner,...

Scott Alexander

Scott Alexander

Nov 24, 2022

Scott Alexander, 66, passed away at his home in Colorado Springs, CO.

Scott is survived by his sister Sybil Mitchell (husband John Mitchell),  his son Carson Alexander,  his daughter, Allison Alexander (husband Bryan Raborn), and his grandson, Rhodes Raborn.

Scott is preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Alexander, his father, Wendell Alexander, and his brother, Stanley (Stan) Alexander.

The...

Stephen Elliott Morgan

Stephen Elliott Morgan

Nov 23, 2022

Stephen E. Morgan, 76 of Huntersville, NC passed away on November 23, 2022. He was born in Albion, MI on September 7th, 1946 to the late Harold and Maurine Morgan.

Stephen was a graduate of Michigan State University (undergrad) and later The University of Toledo College of Law. 

Stephen spent most of his life living in Jackson, MI where he...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Terry Childress

Terry Childress

Dec 17, 2022

Terry Joe Childress, 88, of Denver, NC, formerly from Princeton, WV, passed peacefully on December 17 due to complications related to congestive heart failure. He was preceded in passing by his wife of 43 years Lois; mother, Gladys; father, Ted; brother, Jimmy; sister, Brenda; and his second wife of 21 years, Geraldine.  

He leaves behind his daughter, Terri Lynn and...

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Dec 16, 2022

Gloria Jean Farrow Ramquist, 68, of Iron Station, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born in Mauldin, South Carolina on January 12, 1954, the daughter of Virginia Thompson Jordan and the late David Clifton Farrow.

Gloria was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an avid gardener, reader, and enjoyed crafts of any kind. Her favorite...

Joel Dee Driver

Joel Dee Driver

Dec 14, 2022

Joel Dee Driver received the devastating diagnosis of Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma (Primary) in June 2022 and died peacefully at his home in Cornelius NC on December 14, 2022 .  Joel, son of the late Helen and Jessie Driver, was born in Zebulon NC on June 25, 1950. 

A 1968 graduate of Garinger High School, Joel attended Montreat College and...

Ronald Michael Huchko

Ronald Michael Huchko

Dec 12, 2022

Ronald Michael Huchko, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022, in Charlotte, NC.

Ronald was born on December 24, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT, to Michael and Mary Huchko.

He proudly enrolled in the United States Air Force at age 17 where he was honored to serve the country he loved for 6 years, including service during the Vietnam...

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Dec 12, 2022

Kathleen Louise “Kathy” Roberts Kalafatis, 62, of Cornelius, NC died peacefully on December 12, 2022,from complications due to Dementia. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Kathy was the daughter of the late James E. Roberts and the late Yolonda (Thomas) Roberts and was the sister of the late Patricia L. Roberts. A 1978 graduate and salutatorian of the Colegio Internacional High School...

Richard Davis Clincy

Richard Davis Clincy

Dec 12, 2022

Richard Davis Clincy, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 12, 2022. Richard was born in Chicago on October 21, 1946 to the late Minnie Wakefield.

Along with his mother, Richard is preceded in death by his stepfather, Luther Wakefield and sister, Delores Renee Wakefield.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Clincy; daughter, Kimberly Clincy; son, Richard Jason...

Sharon Schoonmaker

Sharon Schoonmaker

Dec 7, 2022

Sharon Schoonmaker, 78, passed away on December 7, 2022 in Huntersville, NC.  She was born on June 24, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Maurice King and Ellen Hanson.

Sharon married Thomas Schoonmaker on June 13, 1967. The couple had 2 children, Shauna Hart of Cornelius, NC and Scott Schoonmaker, of Tampa, FL.

Sharon was best known for her...

Lela Durene Wagner

Lela Durene Wagner

Dec 7, 2022

  Lela Wagner, 103, passed away December 7, 2022 at The Pines in Davidson.  She was born on May 2, 1919 to the late Lannie and Stella Samford.  She is preceded in death by her husband; Ernest Elmer Wagner and one son; Ernest Wagner Jr.

  Lela grew up on a farm in Rains County, Texas in a family of...

Earl "Randy" Gray

Earl "Randy" Gray

Dec 7, 2022

Randy passed away on December 7, 2022 at the age of 76 at his beloved home on Lake Norman. Randy was known for his jovial disposition and lively sense of humor.  An avid angler, Randy loved to fish for bass as well as for drum on the beaches of the Outer Banks. Randy was an honored veteran having served in...

Patricia Emma Steiger

Patricia Emma Steiger

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia E. Steiger 93, of Denver, NC, passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2022. 

Patricia was born on September 23, 1929 in Westbury, New York.

Pat known by most as Grandma, was a loving caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother.   She enjoyed observing and photographing nature and adored all creatures.  Pat was very talented at many different arts and crafts...

Sara Sirhan

Sara Sirhan

Dec 5, 2022

Sara Dominique Sirhan, (4/11/37 – 12/5/2022) 85 of Charlotte, NC passed away on Monday December 5, 2022.  Sara was born in New Kensington, PA on April 11, 1937 to Mary and Charles Sirhan.  Sara is survived by her brother Anthony J. Sirhan.  In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to be made in Sara’s honor to St. Jude Children’s...

Ellen Wall Dellinger

Ellen Wall Dellinger

Dec 3, 2022

Ellen Wall Dellinger, age 76, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022.  Ellen is survived by her husband Robert E. Dellinger and their three children; son Robert E. Dellinger Jr. & wife Jennifer M. Dellinger of Davidson, NC; daughter Jennifer Dellinger Fosgate & husband David H. Fosgate of Summit, NJ; son Dean A. Dellinger & wife...

Genevieve Suchy

Genevieve Suchy

Dec 1, 2022

 

Genevieve M. Suchy (Gen) of Davidson, NC and Hilton Head Island, SC passed peacefully on December 1, 2022. She was 57. Those who know Gen are familiar with her love of family and friends and her boundless energy. She was a shining star who touched the lives of so many.

 

Born on April 16, 1965, in Newburgh, NY...

Dr. Samuel Paul Winokur

Dr. Samuel Paul Winokur

Dec 1, 2022

Samuel Paul Winokur, M.D., 83, died on Dec. 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey and brother Stanley. Survivors include his wife Montyne, daughters Rebecca Coggins (Kevin), Stacey Hart (Jon), and Elizabeth Winokur (James), six beloved grandchildren, daughter-in-law Jennifer Daffer, and sister Ronna Nitzsky. 

Paul grew up in New Orleans and attended Isidore Newman School,...

Celinda Saavedra Burga

Celinda Saavedra Burga

Nov 28, 2022

Celinda Saavedra Burga, 78 of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022.  Celinda was born in Lima, Peru on February 20, 1944.  She is survived by her sisters, Esther, Geno, and Delicia, her children, Catherine Davis, Manuelita del Rosario Vicuña Saavedra, and Jonathan Torrel, and her grandchildren Steve, Sofia, Emma, Dylan, Isabella and John Alexander.

  Celinda...

John Robert Lloyd

John Robert Lloyd

Nov 27, 2022

 

John Robert Lloyd, 60, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on November 27th, 2022, after a bacterial infection.

John was born on November 11, 1962, to Lynne Lloyd in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John is survived by mother, Lynne Lloyd; sister, Wendy Jorgensen; brother, Mark Lloyd; cousins, Mike Kiley and Rob Kiley; niece, Samantha Bilharz; nephew, Justin Lloyd and...

Alice Rosas

Alice Rosas

Nov 27, 2022

Alice Rosas, 80, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022 in Huntersville, North Carolina, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Alice was born on April 3, 1942 to Ramon and Asunción Urrutia in Manhattan, New York. She grew up in Tampa, Florida surrounded by her loving family of eight other siblings.

She was very proud of her Cuban heritage,...

Artur Zbigniew Mikulski

Artur Zbigniew Mikulski

Nov 26, 2022

Artur Zbigniew Mikulski, 42, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was born in Elk, Poland on June 28, 1980, the son of Franciszka Mikulska, and the late Lech Mikulski. Artur enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, playing poker, cars, swimming, camping, eating sushi, and anything sweet.

In addition to his mother, Artur is survived by his life partner,...

Scott Alexander

Scott Alexander

Nov 24, 2022

Scott Alexander, 66, passed away at his home in Colorado Springs, CO.

Scott is survived by his sister Sybil Mitchell (husband John Mitchell),  his son Carson Alexander,  his daughter, Allison Alexander (husband Bryan Raborn), and his grandson, Rhodes Raborn.

Scott is preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Alexander, his father, Wendell Alexander, and his brother, Stanley (Stan) Alexander.

The...

Stephen Elliott Morgan

Stephen Elliott Morgan

Nov 23, 2022

Stephen E. Morgan, 76 of Huntersville, NC passed away on November 23, 2022. He was born in Albion, MI on September 7th, 1946 to the late Harold and Maurine Morgan.

Stephen was a graduate of Michigan State University (undergrad) and later The University of Toledo College of Law. 

Stephen spent most of his life living in Jackson, MI where he...