Obituaries
Margaret Smith Hubbard
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret Smith HubbardBorn January 3, 1926Died January 2, 2026
Our dear Mother slipped away into heaven amongst the sounds of hymns and scripture reading at Pittsboro Christian Village on January 2nd. She missed her 100th birthday party by just one day.
Her childhood was spent surrounded by her five siblings in Charlotte. She met our father Joseph on a blind date and...
Diane Marie Gormly
Dec 26, 2025
Diane M. Gormly, 84, of Huntersville, NC, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Autumn Care of Cornelius.
Diane was born in Elmira, NY, on July 9, 1941, to the late Daniel and Lucille Gormly. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Smithers, in 2024.
She spent much of her life in Elmira, where...
Christopher Allen McNally
Dec 24, 2025
Christopher Allen McNally, 60, of Yadkinville, North Carolina passed away on December 24, 2025.
Christopher was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 23rd, 1965 to the late John Burke and Rosemary McNally.
He is survived by his sister, Rosemary Walker; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law; as well as nieces and nephews in New York and North Carolina.
Christopher was a devoted son, a loving...
Joyce Johnson
Dec 23, 2025
Joyce McArthur Johnson, 76, of Cornelius, NC (Formerly of Columbia, SC) passed away on December 23rd, 2025 at Novant Huntersville Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Joyce was born on July 19th, 1949 in San Diego, CA to the late James Allen McArthur and the late Mary Charlotte Morgan McArthur.
Those left to cherish Joyce’s memory include her son David Johnson (Kristin)...
Lawrence Joseph Long
Dec 23, 2025
Lawrence Joseph Long, 54, of Cornelius, NC passed away on December 23, 2025.
Larry was born in New York on August 23, 1971 to the late James Barry Long and Patricia Long.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Barry Long, and his brother, Mark Long.
Larry is survived by his mother, Patricia Long; his sister, Maureen Long; and his brother,...
Ann Elizabeth Pliska
Dec 22, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Pliska, born on July 14, 1942, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 with family by her side.
Ann’s journey began in Utica, New York as a cherished child of Sebastian and Sophie Penzimer. The youngest of four brothers and one sister, she learned the values of hard work and dedication that would later define her own family life.
Ann...
John Vitolis Petraitis
Dec 22, 2025
John Vitolis Petraitis, 75 of Cornelius, North Carolina, USA passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025.
John was born in Greta, New South Wales, Australia on March 27, 1950 to the late Petras and Vlada Petraitis (immigrants from Lithuania). A mining and civil engineer, his career began in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, as a young blasting manager. He settled into a...
Arthur Martin Powell, Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
Arthur Martin Powell Jr., known to many as Art, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Novant Hospital in Huntersville, North Carolina. He was born on September 12, 1947, in Carthage, North Carolina, to the late Arthur Martin Powell Sr. and Estelle Blue Maultsby Powell.
Art grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and graduated from Pine Forest High School. Immediately following...
Emma Elizabeth Biffle
Dec 18, 2025
Emma Elizabeth Biffle, 14, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on December 18, 2025.
Emma Elizabeth was born in Huntersville on July 6, 2011 to the late Greg Biffle and Nicole Lunders Biffle.
She is preceded in death by her father, Greg Biffle; step-mother, Cristina Grossu Biffle; half-brother, Ryder Jack Biffle; and grandfather, Jack Biffle.
Emma is survived by her mother, Nicole Biffle;...
Agnes Marie Roberts
Dec 17, 2025
Agnes "Aggie" Marie Roberts, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home on December 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on April 14, 1933, in Bristol, Virginia, Aggie lived a life rich with love, laughter, and enduring connections.
Aggie was a beacon of light, known for her radiant smile that touched everyone...
Patricia Ann Springs
Dec 17, 2025
Patricia Ann Springs, affectionately known as "Trish," passed away on December 17, 2025, just one day after her 78th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that touched all who knew her. Born on December 16, 1947 in Charlotte, NC, Trish spent her early years in Baltimore, Maryland, moving there at the tender age of 9. She created...
Paul Nicholas Fisher
Dec 17, 2025
Paul Nicholas Fisher, born on November 11, 1946, in Kingston, NY, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. He leaves behind a rich legacy characterized by dedication, passion, and love for his family and community. He is preceded in death by his wife of 21 years Nancy Fisher, his parents Joan Marie and Robert Wojciehowski and his brother Daniel Wojciehowski.
A...
Jodelle "Jodi" DiPietro Fitzgerald
Dec 16, 2025
Jodi DiPietro Fitzgerald passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, known for her strength, generosity, and lifelong commitment to serving others.
Jodi shared a loving marriage with her husband, Dr. Douglas Fitzgerald. While raising three young children, she earned her nursing degree and went on to serve as a...
Ida Schwind
Dec 15, 2025
Ida Schwind, 88 years young entered eternal rest December 15, 2025 at Atrium Hospice - Tucker House. Ida was surrounded by her beloved family members on her final days on earth. Ida was born in Talheim, Germany and lived there for 19 Years before moving to the United States, she resided in Union, NJ prior to meeting the love of...
Jayla Rose Bowden
Dec 14, 2025
Jayla Rose Bowden, 1½, of Charlotte, NC passed away on December 14, 2025.
Jayla was born in Charlotte, NC on December 26, 2023 to James and Jasmine Bowden.
Jayla was a spit fire that loved to play possum, especially when meeting new people and smiling heavenly. She loved the color yellow and all kinds of animals. She loved her stuffed animals and...
Arlan Dean Trenter
Dec 14, 2025
Arlan “Dean” Trenter, age 89, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born in Canton, Illinois, on January 13, 1936, Dean was the beloved son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Keown) Trenter. Loving husband, father and grandfather.
Dean graduated from Canton Senior High School in 1954, where he excelled as a track athlete and remains the...
Rodney Albert Clair
Dec 13, 2025
Rodney Albert Clair, age 75, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Preston House Memory Care in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He was born on May 4, 1950 in Wauseon, Ohio to Mary Anita and Albert Clair, who preceded him in death. Rod was also preceded in death by his father & mother-in-law John and Nancy...
Ingrid Wai Chi Ng
Dec 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ingrid Ng
Ingrid Ng, a devoted wife, sister, aunt, and cousin, entered into Heaven on December 6, 2025, at the age of 66, in her home in Cornelius, NC. Ingrid fought bravely to remain with those she loved. Though her absence leaves an irreplaceable void in our hearts, her legacy of grace, kindness, and gentleness will forever...
Judy Rhymer Gann
Dec 6, 2025
Judy Ruth Gann of Lincolnton, NC passed away on December 6, 2025 at the age of 80.
Judy was born in Hendersonville, NC on June 16th, 1945, to the late Charles and Alconia Dermid.
She graduated from Hendersonville High School and moved to Charlotte NC.
She began her working career at Industrial Textile supply where she dedicated herself for 38 years before she...
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