Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Linda Culp Webb

Linda Culp Webb

Nov 15, 2021

Linda Jane Culp Webb, 80, of Cornelius and formerly of Statesville, passed away November 15, 2021.  She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August 29, 1941, the daughter of Ernest and Catherine Culp.

Upon graduating from high school as valedictorian in 1959 she entered Spring Arbor Junior College to get an associate degree.  She graduated in 1961 again as a valedictorian.  That summer...

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Nov 14, 2021

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters, of Charlotte, NC passed away on November 14, 2021. She was 90 years old.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and George Rubsamen, husband, George Van Seters; sister, Barbara Scherdel; son, Stephen Van Seters and grandson Peter Alexander Clark.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Jay and Lisa Van...

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Nov 10, 2021

Sharon Lee Gallagher Smith, 81, of Indian Land, South Carolina passed away on November 10th, 2021. 

Sharon was born in Logan County, Illinois on June 3, 1940 to the late Warren White Gallagher and Dorothy Fullerton Gallagher. 

Along with her parents and her stepmother Jeanne Hott Gallagher, Sharon is preceded in death by her ex-husband Fredric Homer Smith.

Sharon is...

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Nov 10, 2021

Marion Taylor Brenkus, 93, of Huntersville, passed away on November 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 9, 1928, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Brenkus; daughter, Lenore Barnes; son-in-law, Bob Barnes; son, Leonard Brenkus; and great grandson,...

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Dr. Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr., 94, peacefully passed away in Cornelius, North Carolina on November 10, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Lenzy was born on March 10, 1927 to Lenzy Roman Wallace, Sr. and Olive Briscoe Wallace in Hartford, Connecticut.  As an African American, Lenzy overcame numerous obstacles to achieve three successful careers: as a music educator for K-12 in...

Claire   Landay

Claire Landay

Nov 7, 2021

Claire Ann Landay, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away November 7, 2021. Fine food, high fashion , meaningful quotes, and classic movies were just a few of her favorite things, and she made sure to incorporate all four in her day to day life. She loved sharing quotes that she read or heard during her purposeful encounters that she...

Eileen F. Fisher

Eileen F. Fisher

Nov 6, 2021

Eileen F. Fisher, 91, of Davidson, NC passed away at her home on November 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on April 23, 1930, in Bowling Green, MO to the late Gesina K. Feldman and William A. Feldman. She met the love of her life, Daniel Baxter Fisher, when he was a lineman for the telephone...

Larry Eugene Harvey

Larry Eugene Harvey

Nov 4, 2021

Larry Eugene Harvey, 82, of Charlotte, passed away on November 4, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1939, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Larry served his Country in the United States Air Force.

Larry is survived by his son, Larry Eugene Harvey, Jr; grandson, Taylor "Blake" Harvey; sisters, Kim Ford, Jan Stroud, Suzie Gretsinger; brother, Nathan Stroud; and canine...

Samantha Stephens Bognot

Samantha Stephens Bognot

Nov 3, 2021

Samantha Renee Bognot, 35, of Concord, NC passed away on November 3rd, 2021.

Samantha was born in Wheatridge, CO on June 17th, 1986 to Marc Stephens and Carrie Stephens.

She is survived by her husband Dennis (James) Bognot and their two young children Emma Rose Bognot (7) and Victor James Bognot (5) and the family cat, Whiskers and the family...

Eugene Jackson Sease

Eugene Jackson Sease

Nov 3, 2021

Gene Sease went to be with the Lord on November 3rd, 2021.  Gene was born on January 7, 1925 and grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He is known for having a kind heart, a sweet smile, and a love for his family. He joined the Army at age 18, and soon after, he met his sweet wife Doris during...

Dorsey Ray Locklear

Dorsey Ray Locklear

Nov 2, 2021

Dorsey Ray Locklear, 83, of Charlotte, passed away on November 2, 2021. He was born in Pembroke on January 27, 1938, the son of the late Willie B. Locklear, Sr. and Effie Lee Jacobs Locklear. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anne Locklear; daughter, Patricia Anne Locklear; brothers, Harold Fay Locklear, Carey...

Larry Barton Bilbrough

Larry Barton Bilbrough

Nov 2, 2021

Larry Barton Bilbrough, 77, of Cornelius, passed away November 2, 2021, with his family by his side. 

Larry was born December 1, 1943 in Greensboro, Maryland.  He attended University of Maryland, where he was a proud member of the marching band and earned a degree in physics.  He later earned a master’s degree in aerospace education from Middle Tennessee State...

Faison   Perry

Faison Perry

Nov 1, 2021

James Faison Perry, 95, passed away on November 1, 2021 at The Pines at Davidson, NC.  He was born in Vance County, North Carolina on February 2, 1926.    Faison is survived by his current wife, Claudia Hill Perry.  He also survived his first wife, Iona Bass Perry of 69 years in which he had five children, daughter, Sheila P....

Frank Berman Digh

Frank Berman Digh

Nov 1, 2021

Frank Berman Digh passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021.  He was 91 years old.

He was born May 1, 1930 to Dora and Edgar Digh, all of whom were Charlotte natives.  He began working as a paper boy when he was only 8 years old, and did not stop working until he retired as the Manager of Patent Scaffolding...

David Wayne Benner

David Wayne Benner

Oct 31, 2021

David Benner, 47, passed on October 31, 2021 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He was born in Norristown, PA, the third son of Barbara and John Benner, Sr. David is a graduate of the Norristown Area High School and ECPI University with his degree in Medical Assistance.

He turned away from a career in golf course maintenance...

Robert Louis Carpenter

Robert Louis Carpenter

Oct 29, 2021

Mr. Robert Louis Carpenter (Bob), 74, died October 29, 2021 peacefully at his home in Cornelius, NC. Bob was born in Hickory, NC, the only child of Elizabeth Pope Carpenter and Elmer Louis Carpenter. Bob was a graduate of Hickory High School, Lenoir Rhyne College, and Winthrop University where he obtained a Masters in Business Administration. He was a long...

Frances Blaylock Holden

Frances Blaylock Holden

Oct 28, 2021

Frances A. Blaylock Holden, 91, died peacefully at her home after a three year illness on October 28, 2021.

Frances was born in Haywood County, North Carolina, on December 9, 1929, to Harris Blaylock, Sr. and Lena Morris Blaylock.  She and her sisters were singers who performed on radio shows in their younger years and continued to sing gospel music...

Peter F. Urbach

Peter F. Urbach

Oct 24, 2021

Peter F. Urbach, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on October 24, 2021.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Peter was born in London, England on November 13, 1935 to Rudolf and Lotte Urbach of Berlin, Germany.  In 1937 he immigrated with his family to the United States where they settled in New York City.  He graduated...

JoAnne   Ellis

JoAnne Ellis

Oct 20, 2021

JoAnne Ryan Ellis died October 20, 2021 peacefully at Novant Medical Center Mint Hill at the age of 92. JoAnne was born in Los Angeles, California on October 15, 1929.

She attended all girls Catholic school through high school where she graduated from Marymount High School in 1947. JoAnne even considered becoming a nun but she realized that to continue...

Durwood "Woody" Lamar Naman

Durwood "Woody" Lamar Naman

Oct 19, 2021

Durwood "Woody" Lamar Naman, 76, of Cornelius, passed away on October 19, 2021. He was born in Sandersville, GA, the son of the late Carl and Lula Clarene Naman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Carl Naman. Woody attended college at the University of Georgia where he majored in math & physics,...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Linda Culp Webb

Linda Culp Webb

Nov 15, 2021

Linda Jane Culp Webb, 80, of Cornelius and formerly of Statesville, passed away November 15, 2021.  She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August 29, 1941, the daughter of Ernest and Catherine Culp.

Upon graduating from high school as valedictorian in 1959 she entered Spring Arbor Junior College to get an associate degree.  She graduated in 1961 again as a valedictorian.  That summer...

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Nov 14, 2021

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters, of Charlotte, NC passed away on November 14, 2021. She was 90 years old.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and George Rubsamen, husband, George Van Seters; sister, Barbara Scherdel; son, Stephen Van Seters and grandson Peter Alexander Clark.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Jay and Lisa Van...

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Nov 10, 2021

Sharon Lee Gallagher Smith, 81, of Indian Land, South Carolina passed away on November 10th, 2021. 

Sharon was born in Logan County, Illinois on June 3, 1940 to the late Warren White Gallagher and Dorothy Fullerton Gallagher. 

Along with her parents and her stepmother Jeanne Hott Gallagher, Sharon is preceded in death by her ex-husband Fredric Homer Smith.

Sharon is...

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Nov 10, 2021

Marion Taylor Brenkus, 93, of Huntersville, passed away on November 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 9, 1928, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Brenkus; daughter, Lenore Barnes; son-in-law, Bob Barnes; son, Leonard Brenkus; and great grandson,...

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Dr. Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr., 94, peacefully passed away in Cornelius, North Carolina on November 10, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Lenzy was born on March 10, 1927 to Lenzy Roman Wallace, Sr. and Olive Briscoe Wallace in Hartford, Connecticut.  As an African American, Lenzy overcame numerous obstacles to achieve three successful careers: as a music educator for K-12 in...

Claire   Landay

Claire Landay

Nov 7, 2021

Claire Ann Landay, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away November 7, 2021. Fine food, high fashion , meaningful quotes, and classic movies were just a few of her favorite things, and she made sure to incorporate all four in her day to day life. She loved sharing quotes that she read or heard during her purposeful encounters that she...

Eileen F. Fisher

Eileen F. Fisher

Nov 6, 2021

Eileen F. Fisher, 91, of Davidson, NC passed away at her home on November 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on April 23, 1930, in Bowling Green, MO to the late Gesina K. Feldman and William A. Feldman. She met the love of her life, Daniel Baxter Fisher, when he was a lineman for the telephone...

Larry Eugene Harvey

Larry Eugene Harvey

Nov 4, 2021

Larry Eugene Harvey, 82, of Charlotte, passed away on November 4, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1939, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Larry served his Country in the United States Air Force.

Larry is survived by his son, Larry Eugene Harvey, Jr; grandson, Taylor "Blake" Harvey; sisters, Kim Ford, Jan Stroud, Suzie Gretsinger; brother, Nathan Stroud; and canine...

Samantha Stephens Bognot

Samantha Stephens Bognot

Nov 3, 2021

Samantha Renee Bognot, 35, of Concord, NC passed away on November 3rd, 2021.

Samantha was born in Wheatridge, CO on June 17th, 1986 to Marc Stephens and Carrie Stephens.

She is survived by her husband Dennis (James) Bognot and their two young children Emma Rose Bognot (7) and Victor James Bognot (5) and the family cat, Whiskers and the family...

Eugene Jackson Sease

Eugene Jackson Sease

Nov 3, 2021

Gene Sease went to be with the Lord on November 3rd, 2021.  Gene was born on January 7, 1925 and grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He is known for having a kind heart, a sweet smile, and a love for his family. He joined the Army at age 18, and soon after, he met his sweet wife Doris during...

Dorsey Ray Locklear

Dorsey Ray Locklear

Nov 2, 2021

Dorsey Ray Locklear, 83, of Charlotte, passed away on November 2, 2021. He was born in Pembroke on January 27, 1938, the son of the late Willie B. Locklear, Sr. and Effie Lee Jacobs Locklear. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anne Locklear; daughter, Patricia Anne Locklear; brothers, Harold Fay Locklear, Carey...

Larry Barton Bilbrough

Larry Barton Bilbrough

Nov 2, 2021

Larry Barton Bilbrough, 77, of Cornelius, passed away November 2, 2021, with his family by his side. 

Larry was born December 1, 1943 in Greensboro, Maryland.  He attended University of Maryland, where he was a proud member of the marching band and earned a degree in physics.  He later earned a master’s degree in aerospace education from Middle Tennessee State...

Faison   Perry

Faison Perry

Nov 1, 2021

James Faison Perry, 95, passed away on November 1, 2021 at The Pines at Davidson, NC.  He was born in Vance County, North Carolina on February 2, 1926.    Faison is survived by his current wife, Claudia Hill Perry.  He also survived his first wife, Iona Bass Perry of 69 years in which he had five children, daughter, Sheila P....

Frank Berman Digh

Frank Berman Digh

Nov 1, 2021

Frank Berman Digh passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021.  He was 91 years old.

He was born May 1, 1930 to Dora and Edgar Digh, all of whom were Charlotte natives.  He began working as a paper boy when he was only 8 years old, and did not stop working until he retired as the Manager of Patent Scaffolding...

David Wayne Benner

David Wayne Benner

Oct 31, 2021

David Benner, 47, passed on October 31, 2021 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He was born in Norristown, PA, the third son of Barbara and John Benner, Sr. David is a graduate of the Norristown Area High School and ECPI University with his degree in Medical Assistance.

He turned away from a career in golf course maintenance...

Robert Louis Carpenter

Robert Louis Carpenter

Oct 29, 2021

Mr. Robert Louis Carpenter (Bob), 74, died October 29, 2021 peacefully at his home in Cornelius, NC. Bob was born in Hickory, NC, the only child of Elizabeth Pope Carpenter and Elmer Louis Carpenter. Bob was a graduate of Hickory High School, Lenoir Rhyne College, and Winthrop University where he obtained a Masters in Business Administration. He was a long...

Frances Blaylock Holden

Frances Blaylock Holden

Oct 28, 2021

Frances A. Blaylock Holden, 91, died peacefully at her home after a three year illness on October 28, 2021.

Frances was born in Haywood County, North Carolina, on December 9, 1929, to Harris Blaylock, Sr. and Lena Morris Blaylock.  She and her sisters were singers who performed on radio shows in their younger years and continued to sing gospel music...

Peter F. Urbach

Peter F. Urbach

Oct 24, 2021

Peter F. Urbach, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on October 24, 2021.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Peter was born in London, England on November 13, 1935 to Rudolf and Lotte Urbach of Berlin, Germany.  In 1937 he immigrated with his family to the United States where they settled in New York City.  He graduated...

JoAnne   Ellis

JoAnne Ellis

Oct 20, 2021

JoAnne Ryan Ellis died October 20, 2021 peacefully at Novant Medical Center Mint Hill at the age of 92. JoAnne was born in Los Angeles, California on October 15, 1929.

She attended all girls Catholic school through high school where she graduated from Marymount High School in 1947. JoAnne even considered becoming a nun but she realized that to continue...

Durwood "Woody" Lamar Naman

Durwood "Woody" Lamar Naman

Oct 19, 2021

Durwood "Woody" Lamar Naman, 76, of Cornelius, passed away on October 19, 2021. He was born in Sandersville, GA, the son of the late Carl and Lula Clarene Naman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Carl Naman. Woody attended college at the University of Georgia where he majored in math & physics,...