Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Clara Elsie Prieto Arlt

Clara Elsie Prieto Arlt

Sep 14, 2021

At 82 years old, the dear Clara Prieto Arlt, "Clarita" resident of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away from Lymphoma at the Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

She was born in Sogamoso, Boyaca, Colombia, on July 18, 1939. Daughter of the Colombian landowner Jose Maria Prieto Solano and the Chilean diplomat Ana Maria Hernandez Parker, she did elementary school in Bogota....

Jorge   Morales

Jorge Morales

Sep 12, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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Jack Edward Amell

Jack Edward Amell

Sep 11, 2021

Jack Amell, 56, of Charlotte, NC passed away on September 11, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1965 in Nyack, NY to Patricia Miller Amell and the late Don Amell.

Jack is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tricia Amell; son, Tyler Michael Amell; mother, Patricia Amell; brother, Jeff (Sue) Amell; brother, Jim (Diane) Amell; niece, Holly Amell;...

Ann Turk Greeson

Ann Turk Greeson

Sep 11, 2021

Ann Turk Greeson, 76, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on September 11, 2021.

Ann was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 21, 1944 to the late Vera and Paul Turk.  In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Greeson, and infant grandson, Charles Jost, Jr.

She is survived by her daughters, Suzy (John)...

Douglas Carter Olson

Douglas Carter Olson

Sep 10, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Jeffery C. Hager

Jeffery C. Hager

Sep 10, 2021

Jeffery Charles Hager, 46, of Huntersville, NC passed away on Sept. 10, 2021.

Jeff was born in Charlotte, on February 23, 1975 to Graham A. Hager and Shirley G. Hager.  

Jeff is preceded in death by his father, G. Avon Hager.

He is survived by his loving wife, Amee who is also a stay at home mother; his 4...

Janet Cederlind Willis

Janet Cederlind Willis

Sep 9, 2021

Janet Lynn (Cederlind) Willis, 70, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021.

Jan was born in Burbank, CA, on July 19, 1951, to the late Delmar Cederlind and Margaret Westerlund. Along with her parents, Jan is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Steven Clark Willis. She is survived by her only daughter, Barbara Ann Wright.

Jan...

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr.

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr.

Sep 9, 2021

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr., 77, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away on September 9, 2021.

Harry was born in Lincolnton, NC on August 16, 1944 and was the son of Harry H. Costner, Sr. and Carolyn Turner Costner.

After graduating from North Carolina State University with honors, he joined the Humble Oil Company which later became Exxon Mobil. During his...

Norma Elizabeth Maresco

Norma Elizabeth Maresco

Sep 8, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Robin "Bray"   Pemberton

Robin "Bray" Pemberton

Sep 8, 2021

Robin Brayden, “Bray”, Pemberton, 35, of Charlotte North Carolina, passed away on September 8, 2021. Bray was born on October 3, 1985, in Mecklenburg County to Robin and Lisa Pemberton. He is survived by his loving wife, Brooke Pemberton; son, Jayden Gray, daughter, Brixlynn Pemberton; mother, Lisa Pemberton; father, Robin Pemberton, brother, Briggs Pemberton, and numerous extended family and friends....

Julian McIver Pleasants

Julian McIver Pleasants

Sep 7, 2021

Julian McIver Pleasants, 82, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away September 7, 2021 at The Pines at Davidson.

Pleasants was born on November 12, 1938 in Moore Memorial Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, son of the late James McIver Pleasants and Jean McIver Pleasants.  Raised in Sanford and Southern Pines, North Carolina, Julian graduated from Southern Pines High School in...

Edgardo   Babilonia

Edgardo Babilonia

Sep 7, 2021

Edgardo "Pops" Babilonia, 72, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away September 7, 2021. Pops was born in Puerto Rico on November 14, 1948 to the late Enrique Babilonia and Barbara Loperena.

Edgardo is survived by his wife JoAnn; sons, Eddie and Christopher; daughter, Cynthia; and ten grandchildren.

Big Ed was an amazing husband, father, papa, brother, son, uncle, father-in-law, friend,...

Bereket Matthew Barrington

Bereket Matthew Barrington

Sep 7, 2021

Bereket Matthew Barrington, 17, passed away September 7, 2021.

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Carole Joan Arendas

Carole Joan Arendas

Sep 6, 2021

Carole Joan Komara Arendas, age 81, of Terrell, NC, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. Carole was born in Homestead, PA and was the daughter of the late Paul Edward Komara and Mary Dorothy Fierer Komara and the wife of her high school sweetheart, Pastor Lawrence (Larry) John Arendas.

Carole grew up in Homestead, PA...

Devon Joseph Wagner

Devon Joseph Wagner

Sep 5, 2021

Devon Joseph Wagner, 15, of Denver, NC passed away on September 5, 2021.

Devon was born in Charlotte, NC on December 1, 2005.

He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Pennino; grandparents, Robert and Jane Wagner; aunt, Kathryn Wagner; and sister, Mia Pennino.

Devon had a huge heart and was always happy. He loved sports, high-fives, and hugs.

...

Cynthia Jean Harris

Cynthia Jean Harris

Sep 3, 2021

Cynthia Jean Jensen Harris, 75, of Cornelius, NC formerly of Downingtown, PA passed away peacefully on Friday September 3, 2021.

Cindy was born November 4, 1945 in New York City to the late W. Glenn and Jean Lawerence Jensen.

She is survived by her daughters, Stacy Rucker of Downingtown, PA, Kymberly Wells (Bryan) of Ft. Mill, SC; son, Evan Harris...

Miguel Espino Gonzalez

Miguel Espino Gonzalez

Sep 3, 2021

Miguel Espino Gonzalez, 17, of Concord, NC passed away on 09/03/2021.

Miguel was born in Charlotte, NC on 12/14/2003 to Sharon Gonzalez and Manuel Ochoa.

Miguel is preceded in death by his brother Terry, Aunt Lorraine, and Grandmother Terri.

He is survived by his siblings Manuel, Maya, Marilynn, Rolando, Ricardo, Antonio, Andrew, Ariana, and Natalia.

A visitation will be held...

Thomas Mitchell Petro

Thomas Mitchell Petro

Sep 3, 2021

Thomas M. Petro of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 3, 2021.

Tom was born in Peckville PA on July 17, 1925 to the late Michael and Catherine Petro.

Tom was a US Coast Guard veteran having served in WWII.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Terry and Betty Woodrow, and brothers Donald...

Robert Withers Gurley

Robert Withers Gurley

Sep 1, 2021

Robert Withers Gurley, 87, passed away on September 1, 2021. He was born on April 18, 1934 inDavidson, NC to Calvin Hartsell Gurley and Ethel Barker Gurley.

Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Speight Gurley; brother, WilliamThomas Gurley; sister, Mary Atwell; sister, Ruth Bostian; and sister, Nelle Curtis.

He is survived by his son,...

Peter Robert DeMao

Peter Robert DeMao

Sep 1, 2021

On September 1st 2021, the Lord welcomed Peter Robert DeMao into his heavenly home. Peter was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Although he left this world unexpectedly, his family and friends find comfort that he is now reunited with his recently departed wife of 62 years, Sandra Marie DeMao. Peter was a dedicated provider to his...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Clara Elsie Prieto Arlt

Clara Elsie Prieto Arlt

Sep 14, 2021

At 82 years old, the dear Clara Prieto Arlt, "Clarita" resident of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away from Lymphoma at the Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

She was born in Sogamoso, Boyaca, Colombia, on July 18, 1939. Daughter of the Colombian landowner Jose Maria Prieto Solano and the Chilean diplomat Ana Maria Hernandez Parker, she did elementary school in Bogota....

Jorge   Morales

Jorge Morales

Sep 12, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Jack Edward Amell

Jack Edward Amell

Sep 11, 2021

Jack Amell, 56, of Charlotte, NC passed away on September 11, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1965 in Nyack, NY to Patricia Miller Amell and the late Don Amell.

Jack is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tricia Amell; son, Tyler Michael Amell; mother, Patricia Amell; brother, Jeff (Sue) Amell; brother, Jim (Diane) Amell; niece, Holly Amell;...

Ann Turk Greeson

Ann Turk Greeson

Sep 11, 2021

Ann Turk Greeson, 76, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on September 11, 2021.

Ann was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 21, 1944 to the late Vera and Paul Turk.  In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Greeson, and infant grandson, Charles Jost, Jr.

She is survived by her daughters, Suzy (John)...

Douglas Carter Olson

Douglas Carter Olson

Sep 10, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Jeffery C. Hager

Jeffery C. Hager

Sep 10, 2021

Jeffery Charles Hager, 46, of Huntersville, NC passed away on Sept. 10, 2021.

Jeff was born in Charlotte, on February 23, 1975 to Graham A. Hager and Shirley G. Hager.  

Jeff is preceded in death by his father, G. Avon Hager.

He is survived by his loving wife, Amee who is also a stay at home mother; his 4...

Janet Cederlind Willis

Janet Cederlind Willis

Sep 9, 2021

Janet Lynn (Cederlind) Willis, 70, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021.

Jan was born in Burbank, CA, on July 19, 1951, to the late Delmar Cederlind and Margaret Westerlund. Along with her parents, Jan is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Steven Clark Willis. She is survived by her only daughter, Barbara Ann Wright.

Jan...

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr.

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr.

Sep 9, 2021

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr., 77, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away on September 9, 2021.

Harry was born in Lincolnton, NC on August 16, 1944 and was the son of Harry H. Costner, Sr. and Carolyn Turner Costner.

After graduating from North Carolina State University with honors, he joined the Humble Oil Company which later became Exxon Mobil. During his...

Norma Elizabeth Maresco

Norma Elizabeth Maresco

Sep 8, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Robin "Bray"   Pemberton

Robin "Bray" Pemberton

Sep 8, 2021

Robin Brayden, “Bray”, Pemberton, 35, of Charlotte North Carolina, passed away on September 8, 2021. Bray was born on October 3, 1985, in Mecklenburg County to Robin and Lisa Pemberton. He is survived by his loving wife, Brooke Pemberton; son, Jayden Gray, daughter, Brixlynn Pemberton; mother, Lisa Pemberton; father, Robin Pemberton, brother, Briggs Pemberton, and numerous extended family and friends....

Julian McIver Pleasants

Julian McIver Pleasants

Sep 7, 2021

Julian McIver Pleasants, 82, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away September 7, 2021 at The Pines at Davidson.

Pleasants was born on November 12, 1938 in Moore Memorial Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, son of the late James McIver Pleasants and Jean McIver Pleasants.  Raised in Sanford and Southern Pines, North Carolina, Julian graduated from Southern Pines High School in...

Edgardo   Babilonia

Edgardo Babilonia

Sep 7, 2021

Edgardo "Pops" Babilonia, 72, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away September 7, 2021. Pops was born in Puerto Rico on November 14, 1948 to the late Enrique Babilonia and Barbara Loperena.

Edgardo is survived by his wife JoAnn; sons, Eddie and Christopher; daughter, Cynthia; and ten grandchildren.

Big Ed was an amazing husband, father, papa, brother, son, uncle, father-in-law, friend,...

Bereket Matthew Barrington

Bereket Matthew Barrington

Sep 7, 2021

Bereket Matthew Barrington, 17, passed away September 7, 2021.

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Carole Joan Arendas

Carole Joan Arendas

Sep 6, 2021

Carole Joan Komara Arendas, age 81, of Terrell, NC, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. Carole was born in Homestead, PA and was the daughter of the late Paul Edward Komara and Mary Dorothy Fierer Komara and the wife of her high school sweetheart, Pastor Lawrence (Larry) John Arendas.

Carole grew up in Homestead, PA...

Devon Joseph Wagner

Devon Joseph Wagner

Sep 5, 2021

Devon Joseph Wagner, 15, of Denver, NC passed away on September 5, 2021.

Devon was born in Charlotte, NC on December 1, 2005.

He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Pennino; grandparents, Robert and Jane Wagner; aunt, Kathryn Wagner; and sister, Mia Pennino.

Devon had a huge heart and was always happy. He loved sports, high-fives, and hugs.

...

Cynthia Jean Harris

Cynthia Jean Harris

Sep 3, 2021

Cynthia Jean Jensen Harris, 75, of Cornelius, NC formerly of Downingtown, PA passed away peacefully on Friday September 3, 2021.

Cindy was born November 4, 1945 in New York City to the late W. Glenn and Jean Lawerence Jensen.

She is survived by her daughters, Stacy Rucker of Downingtown, PA, Kymberly Wells (Bryan) of Ft. Mill, SC; son, Evan Harris...

Miguel Espino Gonzalez

Miguel Espino Gonzalez

Sep 3, 2021

Miguel Espino Gonzalez, 17, of Concord, NC passed away on 09/03/2021.

Miguel was born in Charlotte, NC on 12/14/2003 to Sharon Gonzalez and Manuel Ochoa.

Miguel is preceded in death by his brother Terry, Aunt Lorraine, and Grandmother Terri.

He is survived by his siblings Manuel, Maya, Marilynn, Rolando, Ricardo, Antonio, Andrew, Ariana, and Natalia.

A visitation will be held...

Thomas Mitchell Petro

Thomas Mitchell Petro

Sep 3, 2021

Thomas M. Petro of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 3, 2021.

Tom was born in Peckville PA on July 17, 1925 to the late Michael and Catherine Petro.

Tom was a US Coast Guard veteran having served in WWII.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Terry and Betty Woodrow, and brothers Donald...

Robert Withers Gurley

Robert Withers Gurley

Sep 1, 2021

Robert Withers Gurley, 87, passed away on September 1, 2021. He was born on April 18, 1934 inDavidson, NC to Calvin Hartsell Gurley and Ethel Barker Gurley.

Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Speight Gurley; brother, WilliamThomas Gurley; sister, Mary Atwell; sister, Ruth Bostian; and sister, Nelle Curtis.

He is survived by his son,...

Peter Robert DeMao

Peter Robert DeMao

Sep 1, 2021

On September 1st 2021, the Lord welcomed Peter Robert DeMao into his heavenly home. Peter was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Although he left this world unexpectedly, his family and friends find comfort that he is now reunited with his recently departed wife of 62 years, Sandra Marie DeMao. Peter was a dedicated provider to his...