Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Roger Lee Bennett

Roger Lee Bennett

Mar 30, 2022

Roger Lee Bennett, 83, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022. He wasborn in Akeley, Minnesota on May 12, 1938 to the late Matt and Gladys Bennett, and grew up inKlamath Falls, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Anne Brown Bennett.

He is survived by his daughters, Dana Pettis (David) of...

Larry Craig Wigren

Larry Craig Wigren

Mar 28, 2022

Larry Craig Wigren, 63, of Cornelius, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Novant Medical Center, Huntersville. Larry was born on March 17, 1959 in Ludington, Michigan, the son of the late Jerry and Doris Wigren. 

Larry was retired from Cabarrus County Schools and a past member of the Pfafftown Jaycees. During elections, he served as the polling clerk...

Gloria   Stephens

Gloria Stephens

Mar 27, 2022

Gloria Hutchinson Stephens, 89, of Huntersville, NC passed away on March 27th, 2022. Gloria was born in Cheraw, SC on October 29th 1932 to the late James and Ella Hutchinson.

Gloria was a member of First Baptist Church of Cornelius. She retired from Bell South and AT&T after 40 years of service.

Along with her parents Gloria is preceded death...

Monica   Perez Crespo

Monica Perez Crespo

Mar 26, 2022

Monica Perez Crespo, 44, of Huntersville, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. 

Monica was a protective mom, loving wife, dedicated daughter, caring sister, and unconditional friend. She was an architect, in love with her career, who enjoyed thoroughly her job. Monica died suddenly Saturday, March 26, 2022 as a consequence of a ruptured brain...

John William Wright

John William Wright

Mar 25, 2022

John William Wright, 92, of Huntersville, NC passed away on March 25, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, GA on November 29, 1929 to the late John Edward Wright, Sr. and Donie (Wesley) Wright.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Ruth Lavendar; three sisters; and three brothers.

John is survived by his loving...

Nancy Marie Fisher

Nancy Marie Fisher

Mar 24, 2022

Nancy Marie Fisher, 73, of Charlotte, NC passed away on March 24, 2022. She was born in Kingston, NY on May 1, 1948 to the late Harold and Jacqueline Wolf.

Nancy is survived by her husband of more than 22 years, Paul Fisher; son, James (Dawn) Troeger; son, Christopher Troeger; sister, Beverly Wooten; brother, Harold (Peggy) Wolf; grandchildren, Camden, Makenzie,...

Shannon Amber Green

Shannon Amber Green

Mar 17, 2022

Shannon Amber Green, 44, of Charlotte, passed away on March 17, 2022. Shannon was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 27, 1978 the daughter of the late Mike Wayne Green and Brenda Kay Miller. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Glenn "Bo" Allen Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal...

Phyllis   Greene

Phyllis Greene

Mar 15, 2022

Phyllis Stewart Greene went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2022. She was 82.Born in Charlotte, NC, Phyllis attended Derita Schools and at the age of 13, she gave her life toJesus Christ and committed herself to Him. She graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1957 where she was Secretary of the Student Body, Head...

Donald Gene Barnes

Donald Gene Barnes

Mar 14, 2022

Donald Gene Barnes, 79, passed away March 14, 2022, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Huntersville. He was born on August 1, 1942 in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Darlene Fisher Barnes of Charlotte; stepson, James Rizzo; son, Benjamin Barnes; daughters, Amy Barnes and family, Wendy Barnes; sister, Nancy Caldwell and...

Bruce Harris Ellis

Bruce Harris Ellis

Mar 13, 2022

 Bruce Harris Ellis, 73, born January 31st, 1949 in Denver, Colorado passed away Sunday, March 13th, 2022 at his home in Huntersville, NC. 

 Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Mildred (nee Schmitz) and his sister, Karen Boggs (nee Ellis) all of Denver, CO.  

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Vicki Miller Ellis,...

Bruce Bennett Kennerly, Jr.

Bruce Bennett Kennerly, Jr.

Mar 13, 2022

Bruce Bennett Kennerly Jr., 76, of Denver, NC passed away on March 13, 2022.

Bruce was born in Mooresville, NC on July 23, 1945 to the late Bruce Kennerly Sr. and Doris Newton Kennerly. 

Bruce had 20+ years of service with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and, after retirement, spent time working at Cowan’s Ford Golf Course and the Lincoln...

Kenneth Lee Kohler

Kenneth Lee Kohler

Mar 12, 2022

Kenneth Lee Kohler, 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina was born on May 30, 1934 in Ord, Nebraska to Ruby Kirk Kohler and E.Lee Kohler. He was called Kenneth by his mother, Ken by co-workers, Kenny by his brothers and some other relatives, and Papa by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was raised in Beatrice, Nebraska and graduated from Beatrice Public...

Julia Marie Poli

Julia Marie Poli

Mar 11, 2022

On March 11, 2022, Julia Marie Poli passed away peacefully with her son, Daniel, by her side. She was 65 years old. Family was the heart and soul of Julia's life. Her three children, Stefanie, Daniel, and Alyssa were her whole world. Being with her grandchildren Juliana, Brielle, Gianna, and Michael gave her so much joy and fulfillment. She will...

Charles William Conard

Charles William Conard

Mar 9, 2022

Charles William Conard, age 83, of Cornelius passed away March 9th, 2022, in his home of 54 years surrounded by family.

Charles “Charlie” Conard was born July 2nd,1938 in Thomasville NC to the late William Crawford Conard and Caroline Summey Conard and resided in Cornelius since the age of 3.  He was a graduate of North Mecklenburg High School.  Charlie...

Ronald "Ronnie" Everette Keith, Sr.

Ronald "Ronnie" Everette Keith, Sr.

Mar 6, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie” Everette Keith, Sr., 76, of Huntersville, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born in Charlotte on July 14, 1945, the son of the late Everette and Lenora Brown Keith. In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his adopted son, William Jeffery Keith; stepson, Rodney Satterfield; brother, Larry Keith; sister, Frances Archer;...

Patricia Ann Johnston

Patricia Ann Johnston

Mar 5, 2022

Patricia Ann Johnston, 86, of Mooresville, NC passed away on March 5, 2022.

John Lewis Johnston (Pete), 85, of Mooresville, NC passed away December 19, 2021. He was born May 19, 1935.

In addition to her husband, Patricia was also preceded in death by four sons, Gene Helms, Terry Helms, Mike Helms, and Jeff Helms.

Patricia and Pete are survived...

Patricia   Dickerson

Patricia Dickerson

Mar 3, 2022

Patricia Dickerson was a beautiful soul. She was gentle, patient, and her kindness & love filled every heart she touched. She was blessed with a marriage filled with love. She is survived by her husband, Joe Dickerson; daughter, Melinda Dickerson; son, Davis Dickerson and wife Kim; and grandsons, Andrew and Austin Dickerson.

She was a devoted teacher in Illinois for...

Colonel James Sidney (Sid) Smith

Colonel James Sidney (Sid) Smith

Mar 3, 2022

Colonel James Sidney (Sid) Smith, 84, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of March 3, 2022. Sid was born in Alexandria, Indiana on January 4, 1938 to the late John Smith and Garnet Johnston Smith. Along with his parents, Sid was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Patrick Smith. Sid’s parents had three...

Randall Leroy Manley, Sr.

Randall Leroy Manley, Sr.

Mar 2, 2022

Randall L. Manley Sr., 71, of Concord, NC passed away on March 2, 2022.

Randy was born in Cleveland, OH on November 4, 1950 to the late Juanita Manley (nee Woosley) and Edmund Manley.

Randy spent his early childhood between Rochester, KY and Cleveland. He was a proud Eagle Scout. He was an avid gun enthusiast, enjoyed golfing and the...

Brenda Paxton Taft

Brenda Paxton Taft

Feb 26, 2022

Brenda Paxton Taft, 74, of Charlotte, NC passed away February 26, 2022 peacefully surrounded by her family.  Brenda was born in Charlotte, NC on March 16, 1947 to the late Ruby Hood and Bervin Paxton. Brenda was a loving wife, mom, sister, grandmother and an amazing friend.  She most loved any time spent with family and of course her loving...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Roger Lee Bennett

Roger Lee Bennett

Mar 30, 2022

Roger Lee Bennett, 83, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022. He wasborn in Akeley, Minnesota on May 12, 1938 to the late Matt and Gladys Bennett, and grew up inKlamath Falls, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Anne Brown Bennett.

He is survived by his daughters, Dana Pettis (David) of...

Larry Craig Wigren

Larry Craig Wigren

Mar 28, 2022

Larry Craig Wigren, 63, of Cornelius, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Novant Medical Center, Huntersville. Larry was born on March 17, 1959 in Ludington, Michigan, the son of the late Jerry and Doris Wigren. 

Larry was retired from Cabarrus County Schools and a past member of the Pfafftown Jaycees. During elections, he served as the polling clerk...

Gloria   Stephens

Gloria Stephens

Mar 27, 2022

Gloria Hutchinson Stephens, 89, of Huntersville, NC passed away on March 27th, 2022. Gloria was born in Cheraw, SC on October 29th 1932 to the late James and Ella Hutchinson.

Gloria was a member of First Baptist Church of Cornelius. She retired from Bell South and AT&T after 40 years of service.

Along with her parents Gloria is preceded death...

Monica   Perez Crespo

Monica Perez Crespo

Mar 26, 2022

Monica Perez Crespo, 44, of Huntersville, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. 

Monica was a protective mom, loving wife, dedicated daughter, caring sister, and unconditional friend. She was an architect, in love with her career, who enjoyed thoroughly her job. Monica died suddenly Saturday, March 26, 2022 as a consequence of a ruptured brain...

John William Wright

John William Wright

Mar 25, 2022

John William Wright, 92, of Huntersville, NC passed away on March 25, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, GA on November 29, 1929 to the late John Edward Wright, Sr. and Donie (Wesley) Wright.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Ruth Lavendar; three sisters; and three brothers.

John is survived by his loving...

Nancy Marie Fisher

Nancy Marie Fisher

Mar 24, 2022

Nancy Marie Fisher, 73, of Charlotte, NC passed away on March 24, 2022. She was born in Kingston, NY on May 1, 1948 to the late Harold and Jacqueline Wolf.

Nancy is survived by her husband of more than 22 years, Paul Fisher; son, James (Dawn) Troeger; son, Christopher Troeger; sister, Beverly Wooten; brother, Harold (Peggy) Wolf; grandchildren, Camden, Makenzie,...

Shannon Amber Green

Shannon Amber Green

Mar 17, 2022

Shannon Amber Green, 44, of Charlotte, passed away on March 17, 2022. Shannon was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 27, 1978 the daughter of the late Mike Wayne Green and Brenda Kay Miller. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Glenn "Bo" Allen Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal...

Phyllis   Greene

Phyllis Greene

Mar 15, 2022

Phyllis Stewart Greene went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2022. She was 82.Born in Charlotte, NC, Phyllis attended Derita Schools and at the age of 13, she gave her life toJesus Christ and committed herself to Him. She graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1957 where she was Secretary of the Student Body, Head...

Donald Gene Barnes

Donald Gene Barnes

Mar 14, 2022

Donald Gene Barnes, 79, passed away March 14, 2022, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Huntersville. He was born on August 1, 1942 in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Darlene Fisher Barnes of Charlotte; stepson, James Rizzo; son, Benjamin Barnes; daughters, Amy Barnes and family, Wendy Barnes; sister, Nancy Caldwell and...

Bruce Harris Ellis

Bruce Harris Ellis

Mar 13, 2022

 Bruce Harris Ellis, 73, born January 31st, 1949 in Denver, Colorado passed away Sunday, March 13th, 2022 at his home in Huntersville, NC. 

 Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Mildred (nee Schmitz) and his sister, Karen Boggs (nee Ellis) all of Denver, CO.  

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Vicki Miller Ellis,...

Bruce Bennett Kennerly, Jr.

Bruce Bennett Kennerly, Jr.

Mar 13, 2022

Bruce Bennett Kennerly Jr., 76, of Denver, NC passed away on March 13, 2022.

Bruce was born in Mooresville, NC on July 23, 1945 to the late Bruce Kennerly Sr. and Doris Newton Kennerly. 

Bruce had 20+ years of service with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and, after retirement, spent time working at Cowan’s Ford Golf Course and the Lincoln...

Kenneth Lee Kohler

Kenneth Lee Kohler

Mar 12, 2022

Kenneth Lee Kohler, 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina was born on May 30, 1934 in Ord, Nebraska to Ruby Kirk Kohler and E.Lee Kohler. He was called Kenneth by his mother, Ken by co-workers, Kenny by his brothers and some other relatives, and Papa by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was raised in Beatrice, Nebraska and graduated from Beatrice Public...

Julia Marie Poli

Julia Marie Poli

Mar 11, 2022

On March 11, 2022, Julia Marie Poli passed away peacefully with her son, Daniel, by her side. She was 65 years old. Family was the heart and soul of Julia's life. Her three children, Stefanie, Daniel, and Alyssa were her whole world. Being with her grandchildren Juliana, Brielle, Gianna, and Michael gave her so much joy and fulfillment. She will...

Charles William Conard

Charles William Conard

Mar 9, 2022

Charles William Conard, age 83, of Cornelius passed away March 9th, 2022, in his home of 54 years surrounded by family.

Charles “Charlie” Conard was born July 2nd,1938 in Thomasville NC to the late William Crawford Conard and Caroline Summey Conard and resided in Cornelius since the age of 3.  He was a graduate of North Mecklenburg High School.  Charlie...

Ronald "Ronnie" Everette Keith, Sr.

Ronald "Ronnie" Everette Keith, Sr.

Mar 6, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie” Everette Keith, Sr., 76, of Huntersville, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born in Charlotte on July 14, 1945, the son of the late Everette and Lenora Brown Keith. In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his adopted son, William Jeffery Keith; stepson, Rodney Satterfield; brother, Larry Keith; sister, Frances Archer;...

Patricia Ann Johnston

Patricia Ann Johnston

Mar 5, 2022

Patricia Ann Johnston, 86, of Mooresville, NC passed away on March 5, 2022.

John Lewis Johnston (Pete), 85, of Mooresville, NC passed away December 19, 2021. He was born May 19, 1935.

In addition to her husband, Patricia was also preceded in death by four sons, Gene Helms, Terry Helms, Mike Helms, and Jeff Helms.

Patricia and Pete are survived...

Patricia   Dickerson

Patricia Dickerson

Mar 3, 2022

Patricia Dickerson was a beautiful soul. She was gentle, patient, and her kindness & love filled every heart she touched. She was blessed with a marriage filled with love. She is survived by her husband, Joe Dickerson; daughter, Melinda Dickerson; son, Davis Dickerson and wife Kim; and grandsons, Andrew and Austin Dickerson.

She was a devoted teacher in Illinois for...

Colonel James Sidney (Sid) Smith

Colonel James Sidney (Sid) Smith

Mar 3, 2022

Colonel James Sidney (Sid) Smith, 84, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of March 3, 2022. Sid was born in Alexandria, Indiana on January 4, 1938 to the late John Smith and Garnet Johnston Smith. Along with his parents, Sid was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Patrick Smith. Sid’s parents had three...

Randall Leroy Manley, Sr.

Randall Leroy Manley, Sr.

Mar 2, 2022

Randall L. Manley Sr., 71, of Concord, NC passed away on March 2, 2022.

Randy was born in Cleveland, OH on November 4, 1950 to the late Juanita Manley (nee Woosley) and Edmund Manley.

Randy spent his early childhood between Rochester, KY and Cleveland. He was a proud Eagle Scout. He was an avid gun enthusiast, enjoyed golfing and the...

Brenda Paxton Taft

Brenda Paxton Taft

Feb 26, 2022

Brenda Paxton Taft, 74, of Charlotte, NC passed away February 26, 2022 peacefully surrounded by her family.  Brenda was born in Charlotte, NC on March 16, 1947 to the late Ruby Hood and Bervin Paxton. Brenda was a loving wife, mom, sister, grandmother and an amazing friend.  She most loved any time spent with family and of course her loving...