Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Alton Hoytt Flinchum, Jr.

Jan 9, 2024

Alton Hoytt Flinchum Jr. (Hoytt), passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024 in Huntersville NC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Laura Martin Flinchum, his father Alton Flinchum Sr., his mother Mildred Flinchum and his sister Joyce Flinchum Furr. He is survived by his son Brett Flinchum and wife Becky and their children India...

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Jerald Brooks Long

Jan 9, 2024

Jerald Brooks Long, 83, of Cornelius, NC passed away on January 9, 2024. Jerald was born in Union County on October 15, 1940 to the late James Brooks Long and Ruby Richardson Long.Jerald was an avid Tar Heel fan having graduated from UNC in 1963. He loved his sports cars, especially Porsches, and going to car races. He also loved...

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Daniel Leif Bowman

Jan 8, 2024

Daniel Leif Bowman, 75, of Charlotte, NC left us peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 8, 2024. Daniel was born in Tampa, Florida to the late John and Margaret Bowman. He is survived by his loving older sisters, Judy Swanson and Peggy Couch. He is also survived by his wife of 53 years, Connie Bowman, who he met during...

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Kalob Daniel Readling

Jan 7, 2024

Kalob was born in Mooresville NC on November 09, 2000 to Derek Paul Van Cleve and Angela Nicole Hill. Although his name on his birth certificate was spelled "Kalob", he preferred to spell it with an "E" as "Kaleb".He is survived by father Derek Van Cleve, mother Nicole Hill, brothers Jason Tadlock and Gage Brescia and sisters Autumn Readling, Samantha and Hailey...

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Edward Moore Hughes

Jan 7, 2024

Edward Moore Hughes, formerly of Madison, VA, and recently a resident of Ranson Ridge Assisted Living in Huntersville, NC, died on January 7, 2024, at the age of 89.

He was born in Charlottesville, VA on September 16, 1934, the son of Merideth N. Hughes and Louise Thomas Hughes. He grew up in Waynesboro, VA. He attended Waynesboro Public Schools...

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Dennis Orville Stear, Sr.

Jan 6, 2024

Dennis Orville Stear, Sr., 81, of Cornelis, North Carolina passed away on January 6, 2024.

Dennis was born in Peoria, Illinois on February 26, 1942 to the late Orville and Bernice Stear. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Jack, Jim, and Gary Stear.

He worked as a heavy machine machinist at Caterpillar, Inc....

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Jacalyn Dorothy Priddy

Jan 5, 2024

Jacalyn Dorothy Priddy, known lovingly as Jackie, has us, but her light-hearted and silly spirit will always be remembered. She was born on March 14, 1951, in Long Island, NY to Edward Sipek and Dorothy Rausch Sipek. On January 5, 2024, Jacalyn took her last breath in Charlotte, NC, leaving behind a legacy of love and joy.In her career as...

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Scott Wayne Webb

Jan 4, 2024

Scott Wayne Webb, 47, of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina peacefully passed away January 4, 2024, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Scott was born in Concord, NC on February 23, 1976, to the late Ira Leroy Webb and Gloria Jean Padgett Webb. When he was five years old his family moved to Charlotte, NC where...

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Sadie Slaughter

Jan 2, 2024

Sadie Parsons Slaughter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 2, 2024. She was born on May 14, 1930, in Birmingham, Alabama. With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of a remarkable woman whose life touched many and left an indelible mark on those who had the privilege of knowing her.Sadie was a...

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Mary Patricia Mau

Jan 2, 2024

Mary Mau, 82, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away on January 2, 2024. Mary was born in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England to the late John and Margaret Duffy. Her family emigrated to Chicago, Illinois at the end of World War II, where she pursued a nursing degree, met and married her husband of more than 35 years, Dick Mau, and raised...

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Thomas Franklin Lawing

Dec 31, 2023

Thomas Franklin Lawing, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023 in Huntersville, NC. He was born on December 25, 1955 in Charlotte, NC to the late Charles Edward Lawing Sr. and Frances Ratliff Lawing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Edward Lawing Jr.

Thomas dedicated much...

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Sally Walker

Dec 29, 2023

Sally Wentz Walker, 78, of Mint Hill passed away Friday December 29, 2023 at home in Hospice care. Born in Charlotte, NC she was the daughter of the late Wilson and Ethel Davis Wentz. She is preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, Norman Leo Walker of Charlotte.

Sally was an active member of the Blair...

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Rita Kay Watson

Dec 29, 2023

Rita Kay Watson, a beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on December 29, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Rita's departure left a void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on July 17, 1943, in West Virginia, she lived a life full of love and compassion.Rita was truly a master of her craft as Cardiologist Assistant and...

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Ronald "Ron" Charles Paranich

Dec 29, 2023

Ronald "Ron" C. Paranich, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023 at his home after braving a chronic illness. Ron was born in Washington, DC to the late Delia W. Paranich and John Paranich. Ron loved to water ski, swim, bowl, and watch sports but most of all, he loved his family. He also served his...

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Nancy Ellen Toole

Dec 28, 2023

Nancy Ellen Smith Toole, 75, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023.

Nancy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 18, 1948, to the late James Glenn and Gertrude Lillian Smith. She grew up as one of six children, in rural Lebanon, Ohio. She had so many stories and fond memories to share about her siblings...

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Felino Bacalzo

Dec 26, 2023

Felino Bacalzo, 89, of Charlotte, NC passed away on December 26, 2023.

Felino was born in Chicago, IL on May 1, 1934. Felino was an architect with A.E. Epstein in Chicago, IL for 20 years. Then, he worked for Cary Concrete in Cary, IL as a draftsman.

Felino served in the U.S. Army. He was a talented artist, loved music,...

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Joseph James Shipbaugh

Dec 25, 2023

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Joseph James Shipbaugh, fondly known as Joe by family and friends. On the morning of December 25, 2023, Joe peacefully passed in the presence of his home. Born on December 9, 1978, in Illinois, Joe’s charisma and charm had a way of touching anyone who had the pleasure of crossing...

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Ray Long

Dec 24, 2023

Ray Long, age 53, of Davidson, passed away the morning of Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his residence.

Ray called the Charlotte area his home for more than 20 years. Originally, being a native of Woodbridge, Virginia, he spent many years playing baseball and graduated from Woodbridge Senior High School where he played football and was particularly proud...

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Vera Elaine Brooks

Dec 23, 2023

Vera Elaine Brooks, 82, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Vera was born in Buncombe County on April 29, 1941, the daughter of the late Charles P. Brooks and Lois Ballinger Brooks.

Vera graduated from Enka High School and retired from Gerber Products. She is survived by her son, Steve Brooks (Lisa); daughter, Cindy Brooks Ivey; grandchildren,...

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James William Gibson

Dec 19, 2023

James (J.W.) Gibson, 77, of Denver, NC passed away on December 19, 2023. He was born on October 11, 1946 to the late Monroe and Martha Gibson in Mooresville, NC.

JW worked as a well driller, concrete worker, and truck driver until his retirement where he went into his own lawn care service.

He is survived by his wife of...

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