Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Stephen Ross Jellenik

Stephen Ross Jellenik

Sep 4, 2025

Stephen Ross Jellenik, 89, of Terrell NC, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Stephen was born in New York, N.Y., on May 25, 1936. He was the son of the late Howard Herman and Ruth Ann Frankenbush Jellenik, and brother of the late Roger Bruce Jellenik.

Stephen grew up in Malverne, Long Island. He received a bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence...

James David Hunt

James David Hunt

Sep 3, 2025

James David Hunt, 54, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 3, 2025.

David was born in Charlotte, NC on May 14, 1971 to Frank and Gail Hunt.

He is preceded in death by his father Frank Hunt, mother Gail Hunt and longtime companion Deborah Knox.

He is survived by his sisters, Vickey Holmes, Nancy Salazar (Robert) and Toni Hilton; brother, Randy Smith;...

Eugene Alan Braunfeld

Eugene Alan Braunfeld

Sep 3, 2025

Eugene Alan Braunfeld, 81, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on September 3, 2025.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 6, 1943, to the late Irving and Marcia Lebowitz Braunfeld. Along with his parents, Eugene is preceded in death by his uncle and aunt, Gerston and Charlotte Lebowitz.

Eugene was a proud father and loving grandfather. He had a soft spot...

Patricia Lynne Lloyd

Patricia Lynne Lloyd

Sep 2, 2025

Patricia "Lynne" Lloyd, 87, of Mooresville, NC, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025.

Lynne was born on August 11, 1938, in Detroit, MI, to the late Robert Edward Atkinson and Mary Agusta Tambling. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, John Robert Lloyd.

Lynne is survived by her loving daughter, Wendy Sue Jorgensen; her son, Mark Christopher Lloyd; and...

Patrick Carvel Mann

Patrick Carvel Mann

Sep 2, 2025

Dr. Patrick Carvel MannMarch 23, 1940 – September 2, 2025

Dr. Patrick Carvel Mann, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina, and formerly of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2025.

Born in Decatur, Indiana, on March 23, 1940, he was the son of the late Carl Mann and Dorcas Byerly Mann.

Pat grew up on a farm in Ossian,...

Jackson Levi Simpson

Jackson Levi Simpson

Sep 1, 2025

Jackson Levi “Jack” Simpson, age 7, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born in Charlotte on August 4, 2018, to his devoted parents, Jeremy and Deonna Simpson.

Jackson was a true miracle and radiant light to everyone who knew him. Born prematurely with medical complexities, he embodied strength and perseverance from the very beginning....

Kathleen Ann Paulsen

Kathleen Ann Paulsen

Aug 30, 2025

Kathleen (“Kathie”) Ann Paulsen of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathie was born in Council Bluffs, IA on March 10, 1948 to the late Leslie Merle and Dorothy Ann Ward. She is survived by her husband Clifford; three children and their spouses (Brett and Bernadette Paulsen; Gregg...

Jill Sammons Parrish

Jill Sammons Parrish

Aug 29, 2025

Jill Sammons Parrish, 58, of Davidson, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1967, in Blakely, Georgia, the daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Jack and Joan Clark Sammons.

Jill grew up in North Carolina, spending her childhood in Louisburg, Franklinton, and Canton before settling in Charlotte to attend the University of North Carolina...

Roger Glenn Green

Roger Glenn Green

Aug 25, 2025

Roger Glenn Green, 83, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away August 25, 2025.

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services is caring for the Green family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com

Richard Lee Standish

Richard Lee Standish

Aug 24, 2025

Richard Lee Standish was born on May 13, 1944 in Norwich, New York and died August 24, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda Tefft and Glenn Standish; sister, Sandy Loomis; brother, Paul Standish; brother-in-law, Richard Ruh; and nephew, Ryan Ruh.

A memorial service will held at 12:00 pm at St. William Catholic Church, 765 Andrews Rd., Murphy NC...

Stephen J. Senvisky

Stephen J. Senvisky

Aug 23, 2025

Stephen J. “Babe” Senvisky, 86, of Huntersville, NC, and formerly of Forest Hill Drive in Austintown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, surrounded by his loving family.

Steve was born on June 10, 1939, the son of the late Stephen J. and Mary M. Senvisky. He was blessed with 59 years of marriage to...

David Walter Messig

David Walter Messig

Aug 23, 2025

David Walter Messig, 78, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 23rd, 2025.

David “Dave” was born in Ridgefield Park, NJ on January 21st, 1947, to the late Walter Thomas Messig and Marie Dolores Irving Messig.

Dave is a graduate of Ridgefield Park HS class of 1965. He went on to graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson University and continued with a career in...

Marcia Ann Matthias

Marcia Ann Matthias

Aug 20, 2025

Marcia Ann Matthias, 81, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away August 20, 2025.

She was born January 6, 1944 in Decorah, Iowa to the late Marion Tobiason and Eileen Winter. In addition to her parents, Marcia is preceded in death by her husband Ernie Matthias, Jr., and her son, Paul Fraser.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday,...

Elizabeth Blackwell

Elizabeth Blackwell

Aug 18, 2025

Elizabeth (Libby) Rhea Baker BlackwellOctober 30, 1946 - August 18, 2025

Elizabeth (Libby) Rhea Baker Blackwell, age 78, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on August 18, 2025.

Libby was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, on October 30, 1946, to the late Wendall and Sara Baker.  She was preceded in death by her life partner and soulmate, Jerald...

James D. Woodworth

James D. Woodworth

Aug 18, 2025

James D. Woodworth, 86, of Mooresville, NC passed away on August 18, 2025.

Services will be held in Conneaut, OH.

Saundra Spencer Weiss

Saundra Spencer Weiss

Aug 17, 2025

Saundra Spencer Weiss, 88, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 17, 2025.

Services will be held in Ohio.

Camille Capretta Hess

Camille Capretta Hess

Aug 15, 2025

With love and gratitude for her life, the family of Camille Capretta Hess announces her peaceful passing at her home in Mooresville, North Carolina, on August 15, 2025. She was 78 years old.

Born on November 14, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert and Mary (Waite) Capretta, Camille was a woman of deep Catholic faith, with unwavering devotion to her family,...

Verdie E. Higgins

Verdie E. Higgins

Aug 12, 2025

Verdie E. Higgins, 93, of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 12, 2025.

Services will be held in Indianapolis, IN.

Brian Christopher Cook

Brian Christopher Cook

Aug 11, 2025

Brian Christopher Cook, 57, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on August 11, 2025.

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 10, 1968 to the late Dr. Dave G. Cook and Mrs. Geraldine Cook.

Brian was a baker at Publix Supermarkets and previously a customer service representative at Continental/United Airlines. He loved listening to music like Andreas Vollenweider, cooking meals...

Worth Terry Laney

Worth Terry Laney

Aug 9, 2025

Worth “Terry” Laney, 74, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 9, 2025.

Terry was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 5, 1951, to the late Worth and Dorothy Laney (née Wilhelm). He was the youngest child and the first in his family to attend college. He studied sociology and religious studies at Wofford College in...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Stephen Ross Jellenik

Stephen Ross Jellenik

Sep 4, 2025

Stephen Ross Jellenik, 89, of Terrell NC, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Stephen was born in New York, N.Y., on May 25, 1936. He was the son of the late Howard Herman and Ruth Ann Frankenbush Jellenik, and brother of the late Roger Bruce Jellenik.

Stephen grew up in Malverne, Long Island. He received a bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence...

James David Hunt

James David Hunt

Sep 3, 2025

James David Hunt, 54, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 3, 2025.

David was born in Charlotte, NC on May 14, 1971 to Frank and Gail Hunt.

He is preceded in death by his father Frank Hunt, mother Gail Hunt and longtime companion Deborah Knox.

He is survived by his sisters, Vickey Holmes, Nancy Salazar (Robert) and Toni Hilton; brother, Randy Smith;...

Eugene Alan Braunfeld

Eugene Alan Braunfeld

Sep 3, 2025

Eugene Alan Braunfeld, 81, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on September 3, 2025.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 6, 1943, to the late Irving and Marcia Lebowitz Braunfeld. Along with his parents, Eugene is preceded in death by his uncle and aunt, Gerston and Charlotte Lebowitz.

Eugene was a proud father and loving grandfather. He had a soft spot...

Patricia Lynne Lloyd

Patricia Lynne Lloyd

Sep 2, 2025

Patricia "Lynne" Lloyd, 87, of Mooresville, NC, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025.

Lynne was born on August 11, 1938, in Detroit, MI, to the late Robert Edward Atkinson and Mary Agusta Tambling. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, John Robert Lloyd.

Lynne is survived by her loving daughter, Wendy Sue Jorgensen; her son, Mark Christopher Lloyd; and...

Patrick Carvel Mann

Patrick Carvel Mann

Sep 2, 2025

Dr. Patrick Carvel MannMarch 23, 1940 – September 2, 2025

Dr. Patrick Carvel Mann, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina, and formerly of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2025.

Born in Decatur, Indiana, on March 23, 1940, he was the son of the late Carl Mann and Dorcas Byerly Mann.

Pat grew up on a farm in Ossian,...

Jackson Levi Simpson

Jackson Levi Simpson

Sep 1, 2025

Jackson Levi “Jack” Simpson, age 7, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born in Charlotte on August 4, 2018, to his devoted parents, Jeremy and Deonna Simpson.

Jackson was a true miracle and radiant light to everyone who knew him. Born prematurely with medical complexities, he embodied strength and perseverance from the very beginning....

Kathleen Ann Paulsen

Kathleen Ann Paulsen

Aug 30, 2025

Kathleen (“Kathie”) Ann Paulsen of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathie was born in Council Bluffs, IA on March 10, 1948 to the late Leslie Merle and Dorothy Ann Ward. She is survived by her husband Clifford; three children and their spouses (Brett and Bernadette Paulsen; Gregg...

Jill Sammons Parrish

Jill Sammons Parrish

Aug 29, 2025

Jill Sammons Parrish, 58, of Davidson, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1967, in Blakely, Georgia, the daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Jack and Joan Clark Sammons.

Jill grew up in North Carolina, spending her childhood in Louisburg, Franklinton, and Canton before settling in Charlotte to attend the University of North Carolina...

Roger Glenn Green

Roger Glenn Green

Aug 25, 2025

Roger Glenn Green, 83, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away August 25, 2025.

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services is caring for the Green family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com

Richard Lee Standish

Richard Lee Standish

Aug 24, 2025

Richard Lee Standish was born on May 13, 1944 in Norwich, New York and died August 24, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda Tefft and Glenn Standish; sister, Sandy Loomis; brother, Paul Standish; brother-in-law, Richard Ruh; and nephew, Ryan Ruh.

A memorial service will held at 12:00 pm at St. William Catholic Church, 765 Andrews Rd., Murphy NC...

Stephen J. Senvisky

Stephen J. Senvisky

Aug 23, 2025

Stephen J. “Babe” Senvisky, 86, of Huntersville, NC, and formerly of Forest Hill Drive in Austintown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, surrounded by his loving family.

Steve was born on June 10, 1939, the son of the late Stephen J. and Mary M. Senvisky. He was blessed with 59 years of marriage to...

David Walter Messig

David Walter Messig

Aug 23, 2025

David Walter Messig, 78, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 23rd, 2025.

David “Dave” was born in Ridgefield Park, NJ on January 21st, 1947, to the late Walter Thomas Messig and Marie Dolores Irving Messig.

Dave is a graduate of Ridgefield Park HS class of 1965. He went on to graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson University and continued with a career in...

Marcia Ann Matthias

Marcia Ann Matthias

Aug 20, 2025

Marcia Ann Matthias, 81, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away August 20, 2025.

She was born January 6, 1944 in Decorah, Iowa to the late Marion Tobiason and Eileen Winter. In addition to her parents, Marcia is preceded in death by her husband Ernie Matthias, Jr., and her son, Paul Fraser.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday,...

Elizabeth Blackwell

Elizabeth Blackwell

Aug 18, 2025

Elizabeth (Libby) Rhea Baker BlackwellOctober 30, 1946 - August 18, 2025

Elizabeth (Libby) Rhea Baker Blackwell, age 78, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on August 18, 2025.

Libby was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, on October 30, 1946, to the late Wendall and Sara Baker.  She was preceded in death by her life partner and soulmate, Jerald...

James D. Woodworth

James D. Woodworth

Aug 18, 2025

James D. Woodworth, 86, of Mooresville, NC passed away on August 18, 2025.

Services will be held in Conneaut, OH.

Saundra Spencer Weiss

Saundra Spencer Weiss

Aug 17, 2025

Saundra Spencer Weiss, 88, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 17, 2025.

Services will be held in Ohio.

Camille Capretta Hess

Camille Capretta Hess

Aug 15, 2025

With love and gratitude for her life, the family of Camille Capretta Hess announces her peaceful passing at her home in Mooresville, North Carolina, on August 15, 2025. She was 78 years old.

Born on November 14, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert and Mary (Waite) Capretta, Camille was a woman of deep Catholic faith, with unwavering devotion to her family,...

Verdie E. Higgins

Verdie E. Higgins

Aug 12, 2025

Verdie E. Higgins, 93, of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 12, 2025.

Services will be held in Indianapolis, IN.

Brian Christopher Cook

Brian Christopher Cook

Aug 11, 2025

Brian Christopher Cook, 57, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on August 11, 2025.

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 10, 1968 to the late Dr. Dave G. Cook and Mrs. Geraldine Cook.

Brian was a baker at Publix Supermarkets and previously a customer service representative at Continental/United Airlines. He loved listening to music like Andreas Vollenweider, cooking meals...

Worth Terry Laney

Worth Terry Laney

Aug 9, 2025

Worth “Terry” Laney, 74, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 9, 2025.

Terry was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 5, 1951, to the late Worth and Dorothy Laney (née Wilhelm). He was the youngest child and the first in his family to attend college. He studied sociology and religious studies at Wofford College in...