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....

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Aug 29, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Czarnecki, 75, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on August 29, 2021. Joe was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on November 19, 1945, to the late Henry and Mary Czarnecki.

Joe is survived by his adoring wife of 23 years, Elaine Czarnecki; his twin brother, Henry Czarnecki, and sister, Maryann Czarnecki. Joe was a beloved uncle to...

Aug 28, 2021

Carol Ward Corey, 72, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 28, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1949 in Atlanta, GA to the late Randolph and Elsie Ward.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Emily Jean Corey.

She is survived by her husband, Craig Corey; son, Charles Bryan Corey of Denver, CO;...

Aug 27, 2021

Joseph Benedict Valente, Sr., Patriarch, Papa, Father, Uncle, and Husband joined the love of his life and soul mate, Sharon Brown Valente, on August 27, 2021. 

Born in Rutland, Vermont on February 8, 1941, to Parents Louis Valente and Eva Mary Nealon, Joe would forever refer to California as his home.  Splitting his early years between California dreams and the...

Aug 26, 2021

Joan M. Clunan, 86 of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 26, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1935 in Providence, RI to the late Peter J. and Nora (Rowley) Mulvey.

She is survived by her son, Donald Clunan and wife Athena of Cornelius, NC and daughter, Patricia Isenhour and husband Dennis of Mooresville, NC.

She was preceded in...

Aug 25, 2021

Brenda Joyce McMurray (née Goodman) was born on Monday January 19, 1948 to the union of Quitman and Rosa Goodman (Shaw) in Knoxville, Tennessee. The family relocated to Wisconsin where Brenda grew into a beautiful caring, young woman while completing her education, before starting her family. Brenda married Worley “Lil bro” McMurray on Thursday November 2, 1967. To this union...

Aug 25, 2021

Aug 24, 2021

John “Ken” Koppenal, Sr., 79, of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 24, 2021. Ken was born in Patterson, NJ on June 25, 1942 to the late John M. Koppenal and Roberta Koppenal.

Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eileen Koppenal; his sons, John “Ken” Koppenal and wife, Dawn, Keith Koppenal and wife, Jennifer, Kevin Koppenal; his...

Aug 24, 2021

Mary Lou Pantoulas, 69, of Davidson, NC passed away on August 24, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John Chicchetti and Teresa Pormigiano Chicchetti.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Efthimios Pantoulas; son, John Pantoulas; grand-daughter, Ashley Pantoulas; sisters, Eleanor (Ken), Pat ( Joe), Theresa, JoAnn (Marvin); brother,...

Aug 24, 2021

Felix McGovern was born the seventh child of Catherine and Thady McGovern in Bawnboy, County Cavan, Ireland on August 31, 1936.  He grew up on the shore of Moneen Loch, Cordressogagh, Dowra, Co., County Cavan with his eight brothers and sisters.

After serving in the Irish Army as a teen, he worked various jobs from exercising racehorses in Ireland to...