Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal

Jul 1, 2022

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal, 83, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, July, 1, 2022. Kathy was born in Charlotte on August 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Parks W. Rayburn and Ruth Bass Rayburn. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Scott T. Mikeal Jr.; sisters, Ernestine Russell, Margaret Rayburn, and Pansy Rayburn; and brother,...

Carmin Jade Schelling

Carmin Jade Schelling

Jun 30, 2022

Carmin Jade Schelling, 29, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on June 30, 2022.  She was born on August 18, 1992, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carmin is survived by her father, Brad Schelling; mother, Donna Greene; stepmother, Becky Schelling; sister and brother-in-law, Brianna and John Collier; sisters Emory Schelling and Ava Schelling; grandmothers Jean Greene and Dee Schelling; aunts and uncles, Chuck and...

Michael Coga Carter

Michael Coga Carter

Jun 29, 2022

  Michael “Mike” Coga Carter, 75, of Gastonia, NC, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Mike was born on July 26, 1946, inMt. Airy, NC, to the late Detreville “Bill” Coga Carter and Margaret Steele Carter. 

  He is survived by his twin brother Thomas “Tom” Harold Carter, Tom’s wife Pat Carter,...

Craig Rafael Martinez

Craig Rafael Martinez

Jun 28, 2022

  Craig Rafael Martinez passed away on June 28th at 1:18 p.m. at the age of 51.He was diagnosed in May 2020 with a rare blood disease called Hereditary Cardiac ATTR Amyloidosis. He was born in Middletown CT on March 15th, 1971. He moved to Cupertino CA in elementary school and graduated from Cupertino High in 1990. Craig was a...

Thomas Baker Brugh

Thomas Baker Brugh

Jun 26, 2022

Thomas Baker Brugh, 82 years old, of Charlotte, NC passed away on June 26, 2022. Thomas was born in Rogers, Ohio on September 4, 1939 to the late Hiram Brugh and Elizabeth Baker Brugh. Along with his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his brother David Brugh.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Eisel Brugh, and daughters, Michelle...

Winifred Evelyn Wilkins

Winifred Evelyn Wilkins

Jun 25, 2022

Winifred, aka Fred, Win, Wini, was born at home, with a midwife in attendance, #8 of 9 children. Her parents were Mary Domich and Anton “John” Mady, who emigrated to the states in the early 1900’s from what is now Croatia, and came through Ellis Island. We don’t know how they met. The seven children that preceded her were: Nicholas,...

Donald Allen Manson

Donald Allen Manson

Jun 21, 2022

Donald Allen Manson, 83, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away on June 21, 2022.

Don was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 1, 1939 to the late George Manson and Anne Manson (née Rust).

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Karen Manson (née Wachtel) of Mooresville, NC; his sister Linda Roider and husband Martin Roider of...

Frances Buttrill Wright

Frances Buttrill Wright

Jun 19, 2022

Frances Buttrill Wright, 87, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 19th, 2022. She was born in Atlanta, GA on December 30, 1934 to the late Dupre Andrew Buttrill and Irene (Bishop) Buttrill.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband John W. Wright, her daughter, Pamela Ruth Lavendar, sister Andrewlene (Buttrill) Rooks and brother Sonny...

Gareth Joel Templeman

Gareth Joel Templeman

Jun 18, 2022

Gareth Joel Templeman 85 y/o of Cornelius NC, passed away on Saturday June 18th of 2022 from complications of a chronic illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold, his mother, Mildred, and his brother, David. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Debby, 4 children and 16 grandchildren.

Gary grew up in Herkimer, NY, received an...

Patricia Davis Henley

Patricia Davis Henley

Jun 17, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Davis Henley, 61, of Huntersville, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born in Natick, MA on September 8, 1960, the daughter of the late Charles Bradley Davis and Jane Allen Davis. 

Patty is survived by her husband of over 20 years, Raleigh Henley; stepdaughters, Sarah Nicholson (Nathan), and Rachel Henley; sisters, Pamela Vesey, and Julie...

James Andrew Westervelt

James Andrew Westervelt

Jun 16, 2022

James Andrew Westervelt, passed away on June 16, 2022 in Huntersville, North Carolina, just a few days shy of his 82nd birthday.

Jim was born on June 20, 1940in Yonkers, New York, the youngest son of Theodore and Victoria (Montana) Westervelt. He grew up with siblings Theodore, Thomas, and Kathleen. Upon graduation from Ardsley High School, Jim entered the Navy,...

Judith Schroeder Finn

Judith Schroeder Finn

Jun 15, 2022

Judith Anne “Judy” Finn, 73, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on June 15, 2022.

She was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on September 5, 1948 to the late Walter Schroeder and Helen Larson Schroeder.

Along with her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her husband Mickey Finn.

Judy was the second oldest of a large family. From an...

George Washington Kirkwood

George Washington Kirkwood

Jun 13, 2022

George Washington Kirkwood, 79, of Davidson, NC on June 13, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 23, 1942, to the late George Mackey and Agnes Ross.

Along with his parents; brother, Thomas Mackey; brother, John Mackey; brother, George Mackey; and brother, Andrew Mackey.

George is survived by his wife, Sharon Kirkwood; son, George (Teresa) Kirkwood; son, Richard...

Martha Ann Gibbs

Martha Ann Gibbs

Jun 13, 2022

Martha Ann Singletary Gibbs, daughter of the late Isaac Singletary and the late Martha Lewis Singletary, was born in Lake City, South Carolina on July 14, 1941.  Martha Ann, also affectionately known as “Sadie” or “Sweet Sadie,” attended Cameron Town Elementary School and Carver High School in Lake City, South Carolina.

Martha Ann accepted Christ into her life as her...

John Robert Baxter

John Robert Baxter

Jun 12, 2022

John Robert Baxter, 72, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 12, 2022. Jake was born in New Cumberland, WV on January 28, 1950 to the late Jacob Wilson Baxter and Eleanor Ann Turley Baxter.

Jake was a US Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh...

Robert Steven Parker

Robert Steven Parker

Jun 12, 2022

Robert Steven Parker, 69, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, surrounded by his adoring family. Born in Lancaster, PA, “Bob” was the son of late Richard W. Parker and Mildred C. Parker.  He was married to his wife of 33 years, Melody I. Parker.

Bob began playing the accordion at the age of 7 while...

Berta Alicia Barraza

Berta Alicia Barraza

Jun 12, 2022

If roses grow in heaven,Lord please pick a bunch for me,Place them in my mother’s armsAnd tell her they’re from me- Dolores M. Garcia

 

On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 60, God called Berta Alicia Barraza to join her heavenly family. Berta Barraza passed peacefully, with the love of her family surrounding her.

Berta was born...

Linda Louise Hofmann

Linda Louise Hofmann

Jun 11, 2022

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants”.

Psalm 116:15

Linda Louise Hofmann, 60, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022 after a year and a half journey with lung cancer.

Linda was born in New Jersey, but was raised in Rockland County, New York. She was the second oldest of five children. Linda...

Shirley Holliday Wiggins

Shirley Holliday Wiggins

Jun 9, 2022

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Lawrence   Schwind

Lawrence Schwind

Jun 9, 2022

Lawrence Schwind, 87 years young entered eternal rest June 9, 2022, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte, NC after a brief illness. Larry was surrounded by family members during his final days. Born July 21, 1934, in Newark, NJ, he honorably served in the U.S. Army with the 102nd Armored Calvary as Staff Sergeant/Tank Commander. He was member of the Keyport...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal

Jul 1, 2022

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal, 83, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, July, 1, 2022. Kathy was born in Charlotte on August 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Parks W. Rayburn and Ruth Bass Rayburn. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Scott T. Mikeal Jr.; sisters, Ernestine Russell, Margaret Rayburn, and Pansy Rayburn; and brother,...

Carmin Jade Schelling

Carmin Jade Schelling

Jun 30, 2022

Carmin Jade Schelling, 29, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on June 30, 2022.  She was born on August 18, 1992, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carmin is survived by her father, Brad Schelling; mother, Donna Greene; stepmother, Becky Schelling; sister and brother-in-law, Brianna and John Collier; sisters Emory Schelling and Ava Schelling; grandmothers Jean Greene and Dee Schelling; aunts and uncles, Chuck and...

Michael Coga Carter

Michael Coga Carter

Jun 29, 2022

  Michael “Mike” Coga Carter, 75, of Gastonia, NC, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Mike was born on July 26, 1946, inMt. Airy, NC, to the late Detreville “Bill” Coga Carter and Margaret Steele Carter. 

  He is survived by his twin brother Thomas “Tom” Harold Carter, Tom’s wife Pat Carter,...

Craig Rafael Martinez

Craig Rafael Martinez

Jun 28, 2022

  Craig Rafael Martinez passed away on June 28th at 1:18 p.m. at the age of 51.He was diagnosed in May 2020 with a rare blood disease called Hereditary Cardiac ATTR Amyloidosis. He was born in Middletown CT on March 15th, 1971. He moved to Cupertino CA in elementary school and graduated from Cupertino High in 1990. Craig was a...

Thomas Baker Brugh

Thomas Baker Brugh

Jun 26, 2022

Thomas Baker Brugh, 82 years old, of Charlotte, NC passed away on June 26, 2022. Thomas was born in Rogers, Ohio on September 4, 1939 to the late Hiram Brugh and Elizabeth Baker Brugh. Along with his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his brother David Brugh.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Eisel Brugh, and daughters, Michelle...

Winifred Evelyn Wilkins

Winifred Evelyn Wilkins

Jun 25, 2022

Winifred, aka Fred, Win, Wini, was born at home, with a midwife in attendance, #8 of 9 children. Her parents were Mary Domich and Anton “John” Mady, who emigrated to the states in the early 1900’s from what is now Croatia, and came through Ellis Island. We don’t know how they met. The seven children that preceded her were: Nicholas,...

Donald Allen Manson

Donald Allen Manson

Jun 21, 2022

Donald Allen Manson, 83, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away on June 21, 2022.

Don was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 1, 1939 to the late George Manson and Anne Manson (née Rust).

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Karen Manson (née Wachtel) of Mooresville, NC; his sister Linda Roider and husband Martin Roider of...

Frances Buttrill Wright

Frances Buttrill Wright

Jun 19, 2022

Frances Buttrill Wright, 87, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 19th, 2022. She was born in Atlanta, GA on December 30, 1934 to the late Dupre Andrew Buttrill and Irene (Bishop) Buttrill.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband John W. Wright, her daughter, Pamela Ruth Lavendar, sister Andrewlene (Buttrill) Rooks and brother Sonny...

Gareth Joel Templeman

Gareth Joel Templeman

Jun 18, 2022

Gareth Joel Templeman 85 y/o of Cornelius NC, passed away on Saturday June 18th of 2022 from complications of a chronic illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold, his mother, Mildred, and his brother, David. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Debby, 4 children and 16 grandchildren.

Gary grew up in Herkimer, NY, received an...

Patricia Davis Henley

Patricia Davis Henley

Jun 17, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Davis Henley, 61, of Huntersville, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born in Natick, MA on September 8, 1960, the daughter of the late Charles Bradley Davis and Jane Allen Davis. 

Patty is survived by her husband of over 20 years, Raleigh Henley; stepdaughters, Sarah Nicholson (Nathan), and Rachel Henley; sisters, Pamela Vesey, and Julie...

James Andrew Westervelt

James Andrew Westervelt

Jun 16, 2022

James Andrew Westervelt, passed away on June 16, 2022 in Huntersville, North Carolina, just a few days shy of his 82nd birthday.

Jim was born on June 20, 1940in Yonkers, New York, the youngest son of Theodore and Victoria (Montana) Westervelt. He grew up with siblings Theodore, Thomas, and Kathleen. Upon graduation from Ardsley High School, Jim entered the Navy,...

Judith Schroeder Finn

Judith Schroeder Finn

Jun 15, 2022

Judith Anne “Judy” Finn, 73, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on June 15, 2022.

She was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on September 5, 1948 to the late Walter Schroeder and Helen Larson Schroeder.

Along with her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her husband Mickey Finn.

Judy was the second oldest of a large family. From an...

George Washington Kirkwood

George Washington Kirkwood

Jun 13, 2022

George Washington Kirkwood, 79, of Davidson, NC on June 13, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 23, 1942, to the late George Mackey and Agnes Ross.

Along with his parents; brother, Thomas Mackey; brother, John Mackey; brother, George Mackey; and brother, Andrew Mackey.

George is survived by his wife, Sharon Kirkwood; son, George (Teresa) Kirkwood; son, Richard...

Martha Ann Gibbs

Martha Ann Gibbs

Jun 13, 2022

Martha Ann Singletary Gibbs, daughter of the late Isaac Singletary and the late Martha Lewis Singletary, was born in Lake City, South Carolina on July 14, 1941.  Martha Ann, also affectionately known as “Sadie” or “Sweet Sadie,” attended Cameron Town Elementary School and Carver High School in Lake City, South Carolina.

Martha Ann accepted Christ into her life as her...

John Robert Baxter

John Robert Baxter

Jun 12, 2022

John Robert Baxter, 72, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 12, 2022. Jake was born in New Cumberland, WV on January 28, 1950 to the late Jacob Wilson Baxter and Eleanor Ann Turley Baxter.

Jake was a US Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh...

Robert Steven Parker

Robert Steven Parker

Jun 12, 2022

Robert Steven Parker, 69, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, surrounded by his adoring family. Born in Lancaster, PA, “Bob” was the son of late Richard W. Parker and Mildred C. Parker.  He was married to his wife of 33 years, Melody I. Parker.

Bob began playing the accordion at the age of 7 while...

Berta Alicia Barraza

Berta Alicia Barraza

Jun 12, 2022

If roses grow in heaven,Lord please pick a bunch for me,Place them in my mother’s armsAnd tell her they’re from me- Dolores M. Garcia

 

On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 60, God called Berta Alicia Barraza to join her heavenly family. Berta Barraza passed peacefully, with the love of her family surrounding her.

Berta was born...

Linda Louise Hofmann

Linda Louise Hofmann

Jun 11, 2022

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants”.

Psalm 116:15

Linda Louise Hofmann, 60, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022 after a year and a half journey with lung cancer.

Linda was born in New Jersey, but was raised in Rockland County, New York. She was the second oldest of five children. Linda...

Shirley Holliday Wiggins

Shirley Holliday Wiggins

Jun 9, 2022

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Lawrence   Schwind

Lawrence Schwind

Jun 9, 2022

Lawrence Schwind, 87 years young entered eternal rest June 9, 2022, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte, NC after a brief illness. Larry was surrounded by family members during his final days. Born July 21, 1934, in Newark, NJ, he honorably served in the U.S. Army with the 102nd Armored Calvary as Staff Sergeant/Tank Commander. He was member of the Keyport...