Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Anita   Rinck

Anita Rinck

Jan 24, 2022

Anita Rinck, 102, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 after a brief illness.

Anita was born to the late Horace and Alice Westbury in Philadelphia, PA. She grew up with her late brother, Richard, in Paterson, NJ. She married the late John Grady (1968) in 1941 and became a Navy wife during WWII. After the war,...

Todd Andrew Witt

Todd Andrew Witt

Jan 24, 2022

Todd Andrew Witt was an exceptional father, husband, son, and friend. He made his great debut on September 19th, 1969, and on January 24th, 2022 at the age of 52, he left this world to embark on a new journey. 

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother, Nancy J. Williams; wife, Pamela; children, Priscilla and Nolan; brother, Shane...

Gregory Earl Washington

Gregory Earl Washington

Jan 24, 2022

Proverbs 3:5-6

 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

 

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Gregory Earl Washington, son of the late Eddie Washington and Zulla Mae (Taylor) Washington was born in Buffalo, New York on Thursday, April 2, 1964.

Gregory attended Buffalo...

Suzanne Frye Caldwell

Suzanne Frye Caldwell

Jan 22, 2022

Suzanne Frye Caldwell, 86, of Cornelius, NC passed peacefully in her home with loved ones by her side on January 22nd, 2022.

Being the youngest daughter of a large textile family, multiple moves across the southeast were made until finally landing in Cornelius, NC.  Suzie, as known by her family and friends, graduated from North Mecklenburg High School where she built...

Charmon Ione Nuttall

Charmon Ione Nuttall

Jan 20, 2022

Charmon Ione Nuttall, 84, of Cornelius, NC passed away January 20, 2022 at her home.  She was born on March 7, 1937 to the late George and Thelma O'neal.  She was the eldest of four children.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Nuttall; her sons, Richard and Jacques (Angela) Nuttall; her grandson, Joshua Nuttall; her brother, Joe O'neal and their...

Carol Sue Sadoff

Carol Sue Sadoff

Jan 20, 2022

Carol Sue Sadoff, age 80, passed away on January 20, 2022, at 1:33 pm.

Carol was born on June 12, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, to Samuel and Sophie Goldfarb, who preceded her in death.

She retired from a career as a secretary with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. She was happily married to Arnold Sadoff who was the love of her...

John Russell Parke

John Russell Parke

Jan 19, 2022

John Russell Parke, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away on January 19, 2022 at his home.  He was born September 8, 1944 in Newton, NJ  growing up in Washington, NJ to the late Russell and Sarah Parke. 

John attended Rutgers University where he earned his Bs Degree.  He worked for the State of New Jersey for several years.  He married...

Peggy Beatty Auten

Peggy Beatty Auten

Jan 19, 2022

Peggy Beatty Auten, 85, of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 19, 2022. She was born on December 26, 1936 in Huntersville, NC; the daughter of the late Thomas Rosco Roberston and Ellen Elizabeth Robertson.

Along with her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thomas Auten and brother, Harold Dean Beatty.

She is survived by her...

Marybelle   Haynes

Marybelle Haynes

Jan 17, 2022

Marybelle Haynes, 74, of Huntersville, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on January 17th surrounded by her family.

Marybelle was born on December 3rd, 1947 to Lon and Greta Milburn in Terre Haute, Indiana. After Marybelle graduated from State High School of Terre Haute in 1965, she pursued a degree in education at Indiana State University, graduating in 1968. 

Marybelle married...

Harold Stephen Maddox

Harold Stephen Maddox

Jan 16, 2022

Harold Stephen (Steve) Maddox, 72, passed away January 16, 2022 at his home in Cornelius, North Carolina after a seven year battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by family and friends.

Steve was born November 18, 1949 in El Centro, California to Martha and Harold Maddox.

He leaves behind his wife, Sheila Maddox; his mother, Martha Maddox; his brother, Al...

James "Jim" Neil McLean

James "Jim" Neil McLean

Jan 15, 2022

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandella

James (“Jim”) Neil McLean, 76, peacefully passed away on January 15 at his home on Lake Norman in North Carolina. 

Jim was born in Caseville, Michigan on November 12, 1945.  After graduating from Ludington (Michigan) High School, Jim went on to both Ferris...

Thomas Fetzer Clark

Thomas Fetzer Clark

Jan 14, 2022

Just like his famous figurine sculptures, Dr. Thomas F. Clark reached his final Retirement Tier Friday, January 14,2022 at 9:26am.

Dr.  Clark was a great teacher.  He taught and performed and challenged and charmed us in the classroom at Davidson College, and then parlayed that experience and knowledge into his sculpting which won him international acclaim. Although small in stature,...

Nancy McCullough Smith

Nancy McCullough Smith

Jan 14, 2022

Nancy McCullough Smith, 81, of Cornelius, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was born in Charlotte, NC on May 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Donald G. McCullough and Helen Brandon McCullough. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Smith.

Nancy was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of...

Norma   Vega Perez

Norma Vega Perez

Jan 13, 2022

Norma Vega Perez, 54, of Iron Station, NC passed away on January 13, 2022.    Norma was born in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico on October 31,1967 to the late Pedro Vega Sanchez and Juana Perez Cerda.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Vega Perez.    She is survived by her husband, Jose F....

Wilma   Schoenmaker

Wilma Schoenmaker

Jan 10, 2022

Wilma Schoenmaker, 92, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.

She was born in the Netherlands on January 31, 1929 to the late Cornelius Benschop and Grietje Ver Baan Benschop.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, John Schoenmaker, and her daughter, Marja Schierloh.

Wilma is survived...

Robert Daniel Hild, Jr.

Robert Daniel Hild, Jr.

Jan 7, 2022

Robert D. Hild peacefully passed away on January 7th, 2022. Robert, also known as Bob, was born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 9th, 1937 to the late Francis and Robert Hild, Sr.

Robert attended Penn State University from 1955-1959 where he received his B.A. in Business Administration and also played football for the Nittany Lions. After graduating, Robert enlisted in...

Carl Bert McKern

Carl Bert McKern

Jan 7, 2022

Carl Bert McKern, 70, of Denver, NC passed away on January 7, 2022 surrounded by his family.  Carl was born in Charlotte, NC on August 5, 1951 to the late C.P. (Mack) and Betty McKern . 

Carl was a loving husband, father and granddaddy.  He loved family, chess, music, his pets, birds, squirrels and the Carolina Panthers.  He enjoyed small,...

Donna Jean Best Pressley

Donna Jean Best Pressley

Jan 4, 2022

Donna Jean Pressley, age 77, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on January 4, 2022.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 16, 1944 to the late Edward John Best and Mary Jayne Wiers. At a young age Donna met the love of her life, Clifton Ray Pressley, whom she remained faithful to until his death 33 years later...

John C. Larrabee

John C. Larrabee

Jan 4, 2022

John C. Larrabee, 74, of Charlotte, passed away on January 4, 2022 in Charlotte, NC. He was born on February 26, 1947 in Belfast, ME.

John is survived by his wife, Cheryle Payson Larrabee; daughter & son-in-law, Angela Larrabee Rigsbee & John Farrell Rigsbee of Charlotte; son & daughter-in-law, Travis John Larrabee & Heather Shaw Larrabee of Philadelphia, PA; and...

Shirley Elizabeth Logan

Shirley Elizabeth Logan

Jan 3, 2022

Shirley Elizabeth Logan, 85, of Davidson, NC passed away on January 3, 2022.  

Shirley was born in Port Chester, New York, on January 19, 1936, to the late Sanford John LeFurgy and Kathleen LeFurgy.  Along with her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her brother, Charles LeFurgy, and her granddaughter, Emily Logan Copeland.    She is survived by her...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Anita   Rinck

Anita Rinck

Jan 24, 2022

Anita Rinck, 102, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 after a brief illness.

Anita was born to the late Horace and Alice Westbury in Philadelphia, PA. She grew up with her late brother, Richard, in Paterson, NJ. She married the late John Grady (1968) in 1941 and became a Navy wife during WWII. After the war,...

Todd Andrew Witt

Todd Andrew Witt

Jan 24, 2022

Todd Andrew Witt was an exceptional father, husband, son, and friend. He made his great debut on September 19th, 1969, and on January 24th, 2022 at the age of 52, he left this world to embark on a new journey. 

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother, Nancy J. Williams; wife, Pamela; children, Priscilla and Nolan; brother, Shane...

Gregory Earl Washington

Gregory Earl Washington

Jan 24, 2022

Proverbs 3:5-6

 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

 

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Gregory Earl Washington, son of the late Eddie Washington and Zulla Mae (Taylor) Washington was born in Buffalo, New York on Thursday, April 2, 1964.

Gregory attended Buffalo...

Suzanne Frye Caldwell

Suzanne Frye Caldwell

Jan 22, 2022

Suzanne Frye Caldwell, 86, of Cornelius, NC passed peacefully in her home with loved ones by her side on January 22nd, 2022.

Being the youngest daughter of a large textile family, multiple moves across the southeast were made until finally landing in Cornelius, NC.  Suzie, as known by her family and friends, graduated from North Mecklenburg High School where she built...

Charmon Ione Nuttall

Charmon Ione Nuttall

Jan 20, 2022

Charmon Ione Nuttall, 84, of Cornelius, NC passed away January 20, 2022 at her home.  She was born on March 7, 1937 to the late George and Thelma O'neal.  She was the eldest of four children.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Nuttall; her sons, Richard and Jacques (Angela) Nuttall; her grandson, Joshua Nuttall; her brother, Joe O'neal and their...

Carol Sue Sadoff

Carol Sue Sadoff

Jan 20, 2022

Carol Sue Sadoff, age 80, passed away on January 20, 2022, at 1:33 pm.

Carol was born on June 12, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, to Samuel and Sophie Goldfarb, who preceded her in death.

She retired from a career as a secretary with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. She was happily married to Arnold Sadoff who was the love of her...

John Russell Parke

John Russell Parke

Jan 19, 2022

John Russell Parke, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away on January 19, 2022 at his home.  He was born September 8, 1944 in Newton, NJ  growing up in Washington, NJ to the late Russell and Sarah Parke. 

John attended Rutgers University where he earned his Bs Degree.  He worked for the State of New Jersey for several years.  He married...

Peggy Beatty Auten

Peggy Beatty Auten

Jan 19, 2022

Peggy Beatty Auten, 85, of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 19, 2022. She was born on December 26, 1936 in Huntersville, NC; the daughter of the late Thomas Rosco Roberston and Ellen Elizabeth Robertson.

Along with her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thomas Auten and brother, Harold Dean Beatty.

She is survived by her...

Marybelle   Haynes

Marybelle Haynes

Jan 17, 2022

Marybelle Haynes, 74, of Huntersville, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on January 17th surrounded by her family.

Marybelle was born on December 3rd, 1947 to Lon and Greta Milburn in Terre Haute, Indiana. After Marybelle graduated from State High School of Terre Haute in 1965, she pursued a degree in education at Indiana State University, graduating in 1968. 

Marybelle married...

Harold Stephen Maddox

Harold Stephen Maddox

Jan 16, 2022

Harold Stephen (Steve) Maddox, 72, passed away January 16, 2022 at his home in Cornelius, North Carolina after a seven year battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by family and friends.

Steve was born November 18, 1949 in El Centro, California to Martha and Harold Maddox.

He leaves behind his wife, Sheila Maddox; his mother, Martha Maddox; his brother, Al...

James "Jim" Neil McLean

James "Jim" Neil McLean

Jan 15, 2022

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandella

James (“Jim”) Neil McLean, 76, peacefully passed away on January 15 at his home on Lake Norman in North Carolina. 

Jim was born in Caseville, Michigan on November 12, 1945.  After graduating from Ludington (Michigan) High School, Jim went on to both Ferris...

Thomas Fetzer Clark

Thomas Fetzer Clark

Jan 14, 2022

Just like his famous figurine sculptures, Dr. Thomas F. Clark reached his final Retirement Tier Friday, January 14,2022 at 9:26am.

Dr.  Clark was a great teacher.  He taught and performed and challenged and charmed us in the classroom at Davidson College, and then parlayed that experience and knowledge into his sculpting which won him international acclaim. Although small in stature,...

Nancy McCullough Smith

Nancy McCullough Smith

Jan 14, 2022

Nancy McCullough Smith, 81, of Cornelius, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was born in Charlotte, NC on May 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Donald G. McCullough and Helen Brandon McCullough. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Smith.

Nancy was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of...

Norma   Vega Perez

Norma Vega Perez

Jan 13, 2022

Norma Vega Perez, 54, of Iron Station, NC passed away on January 13, 2022.    Norma was born in Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico on October 31,1967 to the late Pedro Vega Sanchez and Juana Perez Cerda.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Vega Perez.    She is survived by her husband, Jose F....

Wilma   Schoenmaker

Wilma Schoenmaker

Jan 10, 2022

Wilma Schoenmaker, 92, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.

She was born in the Netherlands on January 31, 1929 to the late Cornelius Benschop and Grietje Ver Baan Benschop.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, John Schoenmaker, and her daughter, Marja Schierloh.

Wilma is survived...

Robert Daniel Hild, Jr.

Robert Daniel Hild, Jr.

Jan 7, 2022

Robert D. Hild peacefully passed away on January 7th, 2022. Robert, also known as Bob, was born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 9th, 1937 to the late Francis and Robert Hild, Sr.

Robert attended Penn State University from 1955-1959 where he received his B.A. in Business Administration and also played football for the Nittany Lions. After graduating, Robert enlisted in...

Carl Bert McKern

Carl Bert McKern

Jan 7, 2022

Carl Bert McKern, 70, of Denver, NC passed away on January 7, 2022 surrounded by his family.  Carl was born in Charlotte, NC on August 5, 1951 to the late C.P. (Mack) and Betty McKern . 

Carl was a loving husband, father and granddaddy.  He loved family, chess, music, his pets, birds, squirrels and the Carolina Panthers.  He enjoyed small,...

Donna Jean Best Pressley

Donna Jean Best Pressley

Jan 4, 2022

Donna Jean Pressley, age 77, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on January 4, 2022.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 16, 1944 to the late Edward John Best and Mary Jayne Wiers. At a young age Donna met the love of her life, Clifton Ray Pressley, whom she remained faithful to until his death 33 years later...

John C. Larrabee

John C. Larrabee

Jan 4, 2022

John C. Larrabee, 74, of Charlotte, passed away on January 4, 2022 in Charlotte, NC. He was born on February 26, 1947 in Belfast, ME.

John is survived by his wife, Cheryle Payson Larrabee; daughter & son-in-law, Angela Larrabee Rigsbee & John Farrell Rigsbee of Charlotte; son & daughter-in-law, Travis John Larrabee & Heather Shaw Larrabee of Philadelphia, PA; and...

Shirley Elizabeth Logan

Shirley Elizabeth Logan

Jan 3, 2022

Shirley Elizabeth Logan, 85, of Davidson, NC passed away on January 3, 2022.  

Shirley was born in Port Chester, New York, on January 19, 1936, to the late Sanford John LeFurgy and Kathleen LeFurgy.  Along with her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her brother, Charles LeFurgy, and her granddaughter, Emily Logan Copeland.    She is survived by her...