Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Elsie Bellucci Whitcomb

Elsie Bellucci Whitcomb

Oct 18, 2021

Elsie Bellucci Whitcomb, 103, of Denver, North Carolina passed away Monday, October 18, 2021.

She was born June 21, 1918 in Manhattan to the late John Bellucci and Maria LaPlaca Bellucci.  In addition to her parents, Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Whitcomb; infant son, James Zammataro; and her sister, Rose Costa.

Elsie never slowed down, not...

Evelyn   Fernandez

Evelyn Fernandez

Oct 18, 2021

Evelyn Fernandez, 78, of Cornelius, NC passed away on October 18, 2021. Evelyn was born in New York, NY on March 25, 1943 to the late Gilbert Lopesilvero and Orgelia Lopesilvero.

Evelyn forged a career as an occupational therapist working with Veterans at the Miami VA Medical Center. Dedicated to family, selfless, generous, and supportive, she was unrelenting in...

William Jeffrey Keim

William Jeffrey Keim

Oct 17, 2021

William Jeffrey Keim was born on February 11, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jeff married the love of his life, Jane, on September 19, 1981 and together they welcomed two daughters, Katie Hicks (37) and Erin Scoles (36) into the world.

Jeff was an avid lover of sports, his two favorite teams being the Penn State Nittany Lions and the...

Christina Sunas McGinnis

Christina Sunas McGinnis

Oct 16, 2021

Christina Sunas McGinnis, 59, of Mooresville, NC passed away on Saturday, October 16th, 2021.  Chris was born in Durham, NC on August 8th, 1962, to Bill and Joanne Sunas.  She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition after spending her first two years of college at Tennessee Tech.  Wanting to use her education to help...

Kevin Michael Lyne

Kevin Michael Lyne

Oct 13, 2021

Kevin Michael Lyne, 59, of Denver, passed away on October 13, 2021. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 14, 1961, the son of Winifred Mary Lyne and the late William Patrick Lyne.

In addition to his Mother, Kevin is survived by his daughter, Ashley Clayton; siblings, Maureen Skifano (Scott), Carol Deitelhoff, and Patrick Lyne; granddaughter, Whitley Clayton; and...

Barbara "Sue"   Gray

Barbara "Sue" Gray

Oct 12, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Sue York Gray, 77, passed away peacefully on October 12 at Preston House Memory Care in Charlotte, NC.

Sue, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend was born on March 6, 1944. She spent her early years growing up in both Yadkenville, NC and Hilton Head, SC. Sue was a graduate of Yadkinville High School where she was...

Elaine Ann Zupance-Kelley

Elaine Ann Zupance-Kelley

Oct 9, 2021

Elaine Zupance-Kelley born 11/26/45-10/9/21 Born and raised in NYC lived in North Carolina for many years.  Passed away after a battle with cancer and an intestinal infection. She was THE MOST DIVINE person in the world.

She was loved by everyone that knew her. She LOVED to travel (Paris being her favorite) and explore new things.

Survived by Husband,...

Jimmie Raye Watson-Smyth

Jimmie Raye Watson-Smyth

Oct 8, 2021

Jimmie Raye Baucom Elliott Watson-Smyth

AKA “Moose” “Sunshine”

April 30, 1947 – October 8, 2021

Raye, 74, of Denver, North Carolina, gained her angel wings on October 8, 2021, at Novant Health in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Raye was preceded in death by her soulmate of 23 years, Roger Watson-Smyth; her parents, James Morris Baucom and Ruby Elmira Lewis; and brother,...

Sheilah Boyd Castonguay

Sheilah Boyd Castonguay

Oct 7, 2021

Sheilah Boyd Castonguay, 71, passed away on October 7, 2021. She was born to the late Melvin and Lois Townsend on November 15, 1949.

Sheilah is survived by her husband, Leo Castonguay of Mt. Holly; son, Chris (Dawn) Boyd of Mt. Holly; son, Tim Lewis of Hickory, NC; son, Ron Boyd of Mt. Holly, NC; daughter, Rachael (Rich) Fields of...

Tanisha Ashley Berry

Tanisha Ashley Berry

Oct 6, 2021

Tanisha Ashley Berry, 35, of Davidson, NC, passed away on October 6, 2021.

Ashley was born in Wilmington, NC on June 20, 1986 to Terri Lynn Harman Haddock and the late Deryle Glenn Key.

Along with her father, Ashley is preceded in death by her grandparents: Richard Clyde Harman, Jonna Lee Provost Harman, Thelma Jean Wiley, her cousin Richard Clyde...

Scott David Pearson

Scott David Pearson

Oct 6, 2021

Scott David Pearson, a resident of Huntersville, NC, was born November 14, 1963 in San Diego, CA to the late Robert Pearson and Shirley Pearson.  Scott went to meet his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Joan, his son Jacob, and his mother Shirley, all of Huntersville, NC, sisters Roberta Pearson McFadden of...

Francis Joseph Vassallo

Francis Joseph Vassallo

Oct 6, 2021

Francis Joseph Vassallo, 78, passed away on October 6, 2021. He was born to the late Francis and Theresa Vassallo in Brooklyn, NY on October 9, 1942.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Angelina Vassallo; son, Francis (Casey) Vassallo of Mooresville, NC; son, Christopher Vassallo of Kannapolis, NC; daughter, Lisa Murdock of Huntersville, NC; daughter Kimberly (Patrick)...

Linda "Nona" Sue Rorrer

Linda "Nona" Sue Rorrer

Oct 5, 2021

Linda Sue Rorrer, 69, of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 5, 2021. Lovingly known as “Nona”, she was born in West Virginia on September 20, 1952.She is preceded in death by parents, Lucky and Goldie Thompson; dear friend, Katherine Neely; and brother-in-law, Doug Sweeney.

Nona is survived by her son, Hoyt (Jennifer) Rorrer; daughter, Brandi McAtee; daughter, Kearston (Michael...

Cindy Jeanne Corneau

Cindy Jeanne Corneau

Oct 4, 2021

Cindy Jeanne Corneau, 59, of Mooresville, formerly of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4th, 2021.

Cindy Corneau was born in Hartford, CT on January 2, 1962 to the late Richard Perry Johnston and Carolyn Marie (Noble) Johnston. Along with her parents, her sister Dianne C. Buzzetti of Connecticut precedes her in death.

She is survived by her son,...

Matthew Allyn Wheeler

Matthew Allyn Wheeler

Sep 30, 2021

Matthew Allyn Anderson Wheeler, 20, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Matthew was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 22, 2001.He is survived by his mother, Nicolle Woodbury Anderson, and his father and stepmother, Michael Allyn Wheeler and Irma Beganskaite Wheeler. He is also survived by his siblings, Sara Nicolle Anderson Wheeler, Emily Caitlyn...

James C. Simpson

James C. Simpson

Sep 27, 2021

James Christian “Chris” Simpson, 52, went home to meet his Lord and savior on Monday September 27, 2021.   April 15,1969 he was born in Charlotte, NC to the late James “Dick” Simpson and Betty “BJ” Simpson.   Chris was a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator at CBC Stone where he worked the last 10 years. He was...

Wendl William Ormsby

Wendl William Ormsby

Sep 27, 2021

Wendl W. Ormsby, 40, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 27, 2021.

Wendl (Will) was born in Rancho Cucamonga, CA on February 5, 1981 to Diane Dieckmeyer and Wendl Ormsby.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Paula Weiford.

Will is survived by his mother, Diane; father, Wendl; sisters, Carly and Krystal; and daughter, Katalina Bella. He was...

Sharon   Dawson

Sharon Dawson

Sep 25, 2021

Sharon Lee Dawson, 79, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born in Alabama, NY on May 13, 1942 to the late Glenn and Grace Newton.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Robert Dawson; son, Aaron Dawson; daughter, Allison Shecter; daughter, Michele Bowman; brother, Wayne Newton; brother, Gary Newton; sister, Sue Bentley; and sister, Marilyn Wright.

...

Sara   Alvarado Torres

Sara Alvarado Torres

Sep 25, 2021

Sara Alvarado Torres, 86, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born on September 23, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Emilio Alvarado and Carmen Torres.

Sara is survived by her children, Jose A. Munoz Alvarado, Sari Elaine Munoz Alvarado, Carin Marisa Munoz; grandchildren, Christopher E. Critchfield Munoz, and Christian Fabian Rizzi Munoz. She...

Carlos   Tixe Reyes

Carlos Tixe Reyes

Sep 25, 2021

Carlos Tixe Reyes was born on November 4, 1933 in his hometown of Cerro De Pasco, Peru and unfortunately died in the United States of America on September 25, 2021.

He was married to his wife Rosario Ugarte for 53 years. His  children are Basilia, Walter, Olinda, Hilda, Manuel, Carlos, Isabel, Sonia, Gloria and Heber, and he had sons-in-law, daughters-in-law,...

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Elsie Bellucci Whitcomb

Elsie Bellucci Whitcomb

Oct 18, 2021

Elsie Bellucci Whitcomb, 103, of Denver, North Carolina passed away Monday, October 18, 2021.

She was born June 21, 1918 in Manhattan to the late John Bellucci and Maria LaPlaca Bellucci.  In addition to her parents, Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Whitcomb; infant son, James Zammataro; and her sister, Rose Costa.

Elsie never slowed down, not...

Evelyn   Fernandez

Evelyn Fernandez

Oct 18, 2021

Evelyn Fernandez, 78, of Cornelius, NC passed away on October 18, 2021. Evelyn was born in New York, NY on March 25, 1943 to the late Gilbert Lopesilvero and Orgelia Lopesilvero.

Evelyn forged a career as an occupational therapist working with Veterans at the Miami VA Medical Center. Dedicated to family, selfless, generous, and supportive, she was unrelenting in...

William Jeffrey Keim

William Jeffrey Keim

Oct 17, 2021

William Jeffrey Keim was born on February 11, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jeff married the love of his life, Jane, on September 19, 1981 and together they welcomed two daughters, Katie Hicks (37) and Erin Scoles (36) into the world.

Jeff was an avid lover of sports, his two favorite teams being the Penn State Nittany Lions and the...

Christina Sunas McGinnis

Christina Sunas McGinnis

Oct 16, 2021

Christina Sunas McGinnis, 59, of Mooresville, NC passed away on Saturday, October 16th, 2021.  Chris was born in Durham, NC on August 8th, 1962, to Bill and Joanne Sunas.  She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition after spending her first two years of college at Tennessee Tech.  Wanting to use her education to help...

Kevin Michael Lyne

Kevin Michael Lyne

Oct 13, 2021

Kevin Michael Lyne, 59, of Denver, passed away on October 13, 2021. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 14, 1961, the son of Winifred Mary Lyne and the late William Patrick Lyne.

In addition to his Mother, Kevin is survived by his daughter, Ashley Clayton; siblings, Maureen Skifano (Scott), Carol Deitelhoff, and Patrick Lyne; granddaughter, Whitley Clayton; and...

Barbara "Sue"   Gray

Barbara "Sue" Gray

Oct 12, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Sue York Gray, 77, passed away peacefully on October 12 at Preston House Memory Care in Charlotte, NC.

Sue, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend was born on March 6, 1944. She spent her early years growing up in both Yadkenville, NC and Hilton Head, SC. Sue was a graduate of Yadkinville High School where she was...

Elaine Ann Zupance-Kelley

Elaine Ann Zupance-Kelley

Oct 9, 2021

Elaine Zupance-Kelley born 11/26/45-10/9/21 Born and raised in NYC lived in North Carolina for many years.  Passed away after a battle with cancer and an intestinal infection. She was THE MOST DIVINE person in the world.

She was loved by everyone that knew her. She LOVED to travel (Paris being her favorite) and explore new things.

Survived by Husband,...

Jimmie Raye Watson-Smyth

Jimmie Raye Watson-Smyth

Oct 8, 2021

Jimmie Raye Baucom Elliott Watson-Smyth

AKA “Moose” “Sunshine”

April 30, 1947 – October 8, 2021

Raye, 74, of Denver, North Carolina, gained her angel wings on October 8, 2021, at Novant Health in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Raye was preceded in death by her soulmate of 23 years, Roger Watson-Smyth; her parents, James Morris Baucom and Ruby Elmira Lewis; and brother,...

Sheilah Boyd Castonguay

Sheilah Boyd Castonguay

Oct 7, 2021

Sheilah Boyd Castonguay, 71, passed away on October 7, 2021. She was born to the late Melvin and Lois Townsend on November 15, 1949.

Sheilah is survived by her husband, Leo Castonguay of Mt. Holly; son, Chris (Dawn) Boyd of Mt. Holly; son, Tim Lewis of Hickory, NC; son, Ron Boyd of Mt. Holly, NC; daughter, Rachael (Rich) Fields of...

Tanisha Ashley Berry

Tanisha Ashley Berry

Oct 6, 2021

Tanisha Ashley Berry, 35, of Davidson, NC, passed away on October 6, 2021.

Ashley was born in Wilmington, NC on June 20, 1986 to Terri Lynn Harman Haddock and the late Deryle Glenn Key.

Along with her father, Ashley is preceded in death by her grandparents: Richard Clyde Harman, Jonna Lee Provost Harman, Thelma Jean Wiley, her cousin Richard Clyde...

Scott David Pearson

Scott David Pearson

Oct 6, 2021

Scott David Pearson, a resident of Huntersville, NC, was born November 14, 1963 in San Diego, CA to the late Robert Pearson and Shirley Pearson.  Scott went to meet his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2021.  He is survived by his wife Joan, his son Jacob, and his mother Shirley, all of Huntersville, NC, sisters Roberta Pearson McFadden of...

Francis Joseph Vassallo

Francis Joseph Vassallo

Oct 6, 2021

Francis Joseph Vassallo, 78, passed away on October 6, 2021. He was born to the late Francis and Theresa Vassallo in Brooklyn, NY on October 9, 1942.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Angelina Vassallo; son, Francis (Casey) Vassallo of Mooresville, NC; son, Christopher Vassallo of Kannapolis, NC; daughter, Lisa Murdock of Huntersville, NC; daughter Kimberly (Patrick)...

Linda "Nona" Sue Rorrer

Linda "Nona" Sue Rorrer

Oct 5, 2021

Linda Sue Rorrer, 69, of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 5, 2021. Lovingly known as “Nona”, she was born in West Virginia on September 20, 1952.She is preceded in death by parents, Lucky and Goldie Thompson; dear friend, Katherine Neely; and brother-in-law, Doug Sweeney.

Nona is survived by her son, Hoyt (Jennifer) Rorrer; daughter, Brandi McAtee; daughter, Kearston (Michael...

Cindy Jeanne Corneau

Cindy Jeanne Corneau

Oct 4, 2021

Cindy Jeanne Corneau, 59, of Mooresville, formerly of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4th, 2021.

Cindy Corneau was born in Hartford, CT on January 2, 1962 to the late Richard Perry Johnston and Carolyn Marie (Noble) Johnston. Along with her parents, her sister Dianne C. Buzzetti of Connecticut precedes her in death.

She is survived by her son,...

Matthew Allyn Wheeler

Matthew Allyn Wheeler

Sep 30, 2021

Matthew Allyn Anderson Wheeler, 20, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Matthew was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 22, 2001.He is survived by his mother, Nicolle Woodbury Anderson, and his father and stepmother, Michael Allyn Wheeler and Irma Beganskaite Wheeler. He is also survived by his siblings, Sara Nicolle Anderson Wheeler, Emily Caitlyn...

James C. Simpson

James C. Simpson

Sep 27, 2021

James Christian “Chris” Simpson, 52, went home to meet his Lord and savior on Monday September 27, 2021.   April 15,1969 he was born in Charlotte, NC to the late James “Dick” Simpson and Betty “BJ” Simpson.   Chris was a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator at CBC Stone where he worked the last 10 years. He was...

Wendl William Ormsby

Wendl William Ormsby

Sep 27, 2021

Wendl W. Ormsby, 40, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 27, 2021.

Wendl (Will) was born in Rancho Cucamonga, CA on February 5, 1981 to Diane Dieckmeyer and Wendl Ormsby.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Paula Weiford.

Will is survived by his mother, Diane; father, Wendl; sisters, Carly and Krystal; and daughter, Katalina Bella. He was...

Sharon   Dawson

Sharon Dawson

Sep 25, 2021

Sharon Lee Dawson, 79, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born in Alabama, NY on May 13, 1942 to the late Glenn and Grace Newton.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Robert Dawson; son, Aaron Dawson; daughter, Allison Shecter; daughter, Michele Bowman; brother, Wayne Newton; brother, Gary Newton; sister, Sue Bentley; and sister, Marilyn Wright.

...

Sara   Alvarado Torres

Sara Alvarado Torres

Sep 25, 2021

Sara Alvarado Torres, 86, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born on September 23, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Emilio Alvarado and Carmen Torres.

Sara is survived by her children, Jose A. Munoz Alvarado, Sari Elaine Munoz Alvarado, Carin Marisa Munoz; grandchildren, Christopher E. Critchfield Munoz, and Christian Fabian Rizzi Munoz. She...

Carlos   Tixe Reyes

Carlos Tixe Reyes

Sep 25, 2021

Carlos Tixe Reyes was born on November 4, 1933 in his hometown of Cerro De Pasco, Peru and unfortunately died in the United States of America on September 25, 2021.

He was married to his wife Rosario Ugarte for 53 years. His  children are Basilia, Walter, Olinda, Hilda, Manuel, Carlos, Isabel, Sonia, Gloria and Heber, and he had sons-in-law, daughters-in-law,...