Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Kevin R. Riddick

Kevin R. Riddick

Jun 6, 2022

Kevin R. Riddick, 74, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on June 6, 2022.

Kevin was born in Perquimans County, NC, on March 1, 1948, to Raymond Riddick and Lessie Riddick.

Kevin was a US Army Veteran; he loved music and sports, was a longtime NY KNICKS and NY YANKEES fan, and was a beloved friend and mentor to many, including...

Brona Ann Parker

Brona Ann Parker

Jun 4, 2022

Brona Ann Hinson Parker, 63, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep June 4, 2022. 

She was born in Albemarle, North Carolina on June 12, 1958 to the late Herman Hinson and the late Sara Catherine Hurlocker Hinson. 

Brona Ann worked for many years as a legal secretary at Parker Poe in Charlotte, and several...

Jennie   Donohue

Jennie Donohue

Jun 2, 2022

In loving memory of our mother Jennie Donohue, who passed away on June 2nd 2022. She was the devoted wife of Alfred Donohue a former pressman of the New York Times. She was the loving mother of Patricia, Joan and Barbara. She was a loving grandmother to her 7 grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Joseph, Allen, Jamie, Kristen, and Jessica. She was...

Alan   Burdick

Alan Burdick

Jun 2, 2022

Alan Dewey Burdick, 75, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 1, 2022. He was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on March 27, 1947 to the late Leon Maxium Burdick and Mae Peterson.

Along with his parents, Alan is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Burdick; son, Brian Burdick; and grandson, Ayden Burdick.

He is survived by his son,...

Vincenza Ann Cardellichio

Vincenza Ann Cardellichio

Jun 2, 2022

Vincenza Ann Macaluso Cardellichio, 82, of Denver passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 30, 1940 to the late Louis and Josephine Macaluso. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Cardellichio. Vincenza was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver. 

Vincenza was...

Patricia Lynn Gross

Patricia Lynn Gross

May 31, 2022

Patricia Lynn Gross, 76, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on May 31, 2022.

Patricia was born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 7, 1946 to the late Jack Charles Fisher and Simmy Magid Fisher. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Gross, and her sister, Judy Fisher Lief.

Patricia fought Parkinson's with her...

Joseph   Comeau

Joseph Comeau

May 31, 2022

Joseph Richard Comeau, 69, of Cornelius, NC passed away on May 31st 2022. Joseph was born in Brooklyn NY on October 26, 1952 to the late Joseph Stanley Comeau and Carmela Tomasso.

Along with his parents, Joseph is preceded in death by his brother Robert Comeau and his sister Donna Fessina.

He is survived by his sisters Sharyn Comeau and...

Michael   Christian

Michael Christian

May 30, 2022

Michael Andrew Christian, 65, of Huntersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Michael was born in Okinawa on October 8, 1956 to the late WIllis "Hap" and Sarah Christian.   He is survived by daughters, Kerri Walsh and Heather Christian; his grandchildren: Dyllon Johns, Hailey Griffin, and Zi’yanna Christian; stepsons, Eric Marshall and Matthew McCullough; five brothers:...

Robert   Hansen

Robert Hansen

May 26, 2022

Obituary is pending at this time.

Alice Allen Mangum

Alice Allen Mangum

May 22, 2022

Alice Dean (Allen) Mangum, 78, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022.

She was born October 30, 1943 to the late Collie Allen and Lilly Smith Allen.  In addition to her parents, Alice is preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

Alice enjoyed cooking and gardening but cherished time with her beloved family above all.

...

Olivia "Toni"   Howard

Olivia "Toni" Howard

May 19, 2022

Olivia "Toni" Howard, 79, of Calabash, NC passed away on May 19, 2022. She was born in Charlotte, NC on January 9, 1943, the daughter of the late Heath Price Mullis and Elizabeth Callicutt Mullis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, whom she married in April 1966, Leonard Michael...

Janice Gail Ramsey

Janice Gail Ramsey

May 19, 2022

Janice Gail “Jan” Ramsey, of Charlotte, North Carolina, departed this life Thursday, May 19, 2022.  Jan was the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” Ramsey and Hazel Spencer Ramsey of Gaffney, South Carolina.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Steve Ramsey, also of Gaffney.

In her retirement, Jan devoted her time to animal advocacy.  She was most...

Douglas   Laurencelle

Douglas Laurencelle

May 14, 2022

Douglas Bostwick Laurencelle, age 76, of Cornelius, NC, passed away on May 14, 2022, following a courageous 45 year-long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Doug was born in Lowell, MA, on August 11, 1945, to the late Marie (Bostwick) and Hubert Irwin Laurencelle.  He grew up and spent most of his life in Connecticut before moving to North Carolina in 2013. ...

Gary Lynn Creech

Gary Lynn Creech

May 14, 2022

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Sherrel   Goldman

Sherrel Goldman

May 14, 2022

Sherrel Boldrey Goldman, 77, of Huntersville, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Del Rio, Texas on December 14, 1944, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sylvia Mishkin Boldrey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda; and fur baby, Brutus.

Sherrel liked...

David Ronald Messer

David Ronald Messer

May 11, 2022

David R. Messer Sr, 71, passed away on May 11, 2022, with his loved ones by his side. David was born in Charlotte, NC on June 20, 1950, to the late David Garrett Messer and Vera Chapman Messer.

David was raised in Charlotte, where he met his late wife, Joan Messer. They were married for 49 years and raised their...

Betty Sue Riley Easter

Betty Sue Riley Easter

May 5, 2022

Betty Sue Riley Easter, 90, of Cornelius, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Betty was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 25, 1932, the daughter of the late Cratus Riley and Atrell Joyner Riley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dale Easter; and brothers, Thomas Riley and Charles Riley.

Betty was the...

Joy Anne Crocker

Joy Anne Crocker

Apr 30, 2022

Joy Anne Nicholson Crocker (“Anne”) of Concord, North Carolina died of complications fromglioblastoma at age 81 in Kannapolis, NC on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Anne was born to Lester and Ruth Nicholson near Shreveport, LA on February 16, 1941. Thedaughter of an Air Force chaplain, Anne moved frequently throughout her childhood, spendingtime on Air Force bases in Texas, New Mexico,...

Emil   Boyce

Emil Boyce

Apr 29, 2022

Emil Boyce, 87, of Denver, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born in Robertsville, New Jersey on May 19, 1934, the son of the late Richard and Evelyn Johnson Boyce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faith Crawford Boyce; brothers, Richard Boyce, Raymond Boyce, Frank Boyce, Eansley Boyce, Hartson Boyce;...

Doris Elizabeth Barber

Doris Elizabeth Barber

Apr 27, 2022

Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Barber, 76, passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospice on April 27, 2022.

Born in 1945 in Wilmington, NC to the late Sinic W. Staton and Mary Cannon Staton, Doris was one of nine children born to the family.

Formally educated in Wilmington, NC, where she met and married James P. Riley and had three children. The family...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Kevin R. Riddick

Kevin R. Riddick

Jun 6, 2022

Kevin R. Riddick, 74, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on June 6, 2022.

Kevin was born in Perquimans County, NC, on March 1, 1948, to Raymond Riddick and Lessie Riddick.

Kevin was a US Army Veteran; he loved music and sports, was a longtime NY KNICKS and NY YANKEES fan, and was a beloved friend and mentor to many, including...

Brona Ann Parker

Brona Ann Parker

Jun 4, 2022

Brona Ann Hinson Parker, 63, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep June 4, 2022. 

She was born in Albemarle, North Carolina on June 12, 1958 to the late Herman Hinson and the late Sara Catherine Hurlocker Hinson. 

Brona Ann worked for many years as a legal secretary at Parker Poe in Charlotte, and several...

Jennie   Donohue

Jennie Donohue

Jun 2, 2022

In loving memory of our mother Jennie Donohue, who passed away on June 2nd 2022. She was the devoted wife of Alfred Donohue a former pressman of the New York Times. She was the loving mother of Patricia, Joan and Barbara. She was a loving grandmother to her 7 grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Joseph, Allen, Jamie, Kristen, and Jessica. She was...

Alan   Burdick

Alan Burdick

Jun 2, 2022

Alan Dewey Burdick, 75, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 1, 2022. He was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on March 27, 1947 to the late Leon Maxium Burdick and Mae Peterson.

Along with his parents, Alan is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Burdick; son, Brian Burdick; and grandson, Ayden Burdick.

He is survived by his son,...

Vincenza Ann Cardellichio

Vincenza Ann Cardellichio

Jun 2, 2022

Vincenza Ann Macaluso Cardellichio, 82, of Denver passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 30, 1940 to the late Louis and Josephine Macaluso. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Cardellichio. Vincenza was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver. 

Vincenza was...

Patricia Lynn Gross

Patricia Lynn Gross

May 31, 2022

Patricia Lynn Gross, 76, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on May 31, 2022.

Patricia was born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 7, 1946 to the late Jack Charles Fisher and Simmy Magid Fisher. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Gross, and her sister, Judy Fisher Lief.

Patricia fought Parkinson's with her...

Joseph   Comeau

Joseph Comeau

May 31, 2022

Joseph Richard Comeau, 69, of Cornelius, NC passed away on May 31st 2022. Joseph was born in Brooklyn NY on October 26, 1952 to the late Joseph Stanley Comeau and Carmela Tomasso.

Along with his parents, Joseph is preceded in death by his brother Robert Comeau and his sister Donna Fessina.

He is survived by his sisters Sharyn Comeau and...

Michael   Christian

Michael Christian

May 30, 2022

Michael Andrew Christian, 65, of Huntersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Michael was born in Okinawa on October 8, 1956 to the late WIllis "Hap" and Sarah Christian.   He is survived by daughters, Kerri Walsh and Heather Christian; his grandchildren: Dyllon Johns, Hailey Griffin, and Zi’yanna Christian; stepsons, Eric Marshall and Matthew McCullough; five brothers:...

Robert   Hansen

Robert Hansen

May 26, 2022

Obituary is pending at this time.

Alice Allen Mangum

Alice Allen Mangum

May 22, 2022

Alice Dean (Allen) Mangum, 78, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022.

She was born October 30, 1943 to the late Collie Allen and Lilly Smith Allen.  In addition to her parents, Alice is preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

Alice enjoyed cooking and gardening but cherished time with her beloved family above all.

...

Olivia "Toni"   Howard

Olivia "Toni" Howard

May 19, 2022

Olivia "Toni" Howard, 79, of Calabash, NC passed away on May 19, 2022. She was born in Charlotte, NC on January 9, 1943, the daughter of the late Heath Price Mullis and Elizabeth Callicutt Mullis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, whom she married in April 1966, Leonard Michael...

Janice Gail Ramsey

Janice Gail Ramsey

May 19, 2022

Janice Gail “Jan” Ramsey, of Charlotte, North Carolina, departed this life Thursday, May 19, 2022.  Jan was the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” Ramsey and Hazel Spencer Ramsey of Gaffney, South Carolina.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Steve Ramsey, also of Gaffney.

In her retirement, Jan devoted her time to animal advocacy.  She was most...

Douglas   Laurencelle

Douglas Laurencelle

May 14, 2022

Douglas Bostwick Laurencelle, age 76, of Cornelius, NC, passed away on May 14, 2022, following a courageous 45 year-long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Doug was born in Lowell, MA, on August 11, 1945, to the late Marie (Bostwick) and Hubert Irwin Laurencelle.  He grew up and spent most of his life in Connecticut before moving to North Carolina in 2013. ...

Gary Lynn Creech

Gary Lynn Creech

May 14, 2022

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Sherrel   Goldman

Sherrel Goldman

May 14, 2022

Sherrel Boldrey Goldman, 77, of Huntersville, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Del Rio, Texas on December 14, 1944, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sylvia Mishkin Boldrey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda; and fur baby, Brutus.

Sherrel liked...

David Ronald Messer

David Ronald Messer

May 11, 2022

David R. Messer Sr, 71, passed away on May 11, 2022, with his loved ones by his side. David was born in Charlotte, NC on June 20, 1950, to the late David Garrett Messer and Vera Chapman Messer.

David was raised in Charlotte, where he met his late wife, Joan Messer. They were married for 49 years and raised their...

Betty Sue Riley Easter

Betty Sue Riley Easter

May 5, 2022

Betty Sue Riley Easter, 90, of Cornelius, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Betty was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 25, 1932, the daughter of the late Cratus Riley and Atrell Joyner Riley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dale Easter; and brothers, Thomas Riley and Charles Riley.

Betty was the...

Joy Anne Crocker

Joy Anne Crocker

Apr 30, 2022

Joy Anne Nicholson Crocker (“Anne”) of Concord, North Carolina died of complications fromglioblastoma at age 81 in Kannapolis, NC on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Anne was born to Lester and Ruth Nicholson near Shreveport, LA on February 16, 1941. Thedaughter of an Air Force chaplain, Anne moved frequently throughout her childhood, spendingtime on Air Force bases in Texas, New Mexico,...

Emil   Boyce

Emil Boyce

Apr 29, 2022

Emil Boyce, 87, of Denver, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born in Robertsville, New Jersey on May 19, 1934, the son of the late Richard and Evelyn Johnson Boyce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faith Crawford Boyce; brothers, Richard Boyce, Raymond Boyce, Frank Boyce, Eansley Boyce, Hartson Boyce;...

Doris Elizabeth Barber

Doris Elizabeth Barber

Apr 27, 2022

Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Barber, 76, passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospice on April 27, 2022.

Born in 1945 in Wilmington, NC to the late Sinic W. Staton and Mary Cannon Staton, Doris was one of nine children born to the family.

Formally educated in Wilmington, NC, where she met and married James P. Riley and had three children. The family...