Obituaries
Steven Brusko
May 7, 2021
Steven Brusko, 53, of Mecklenburg County, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 7th, 2021 while mountain biking on his favorite trails. Mr. Brusko was born in Johnstown, PA on July 13, 1967, and is the son of Francis Brusko and the late Jane Schuck. Steve, a long-time resident in the greater Mecklenburg county area, enjoyed a long successful career in the home building industry. Steve had a passion cycling, fishing, and kayaking and generally loved being outdoors. He enjoyed...
Rodney John Thomas
May 6, 2021
Rodney John Thomas, 79, of Cornelius, NC passed away on May 6, 2021.
He was born on March 22, 1942 in Leeds, North Dakota to the late Andrew and Lena Thomas.
He is survived by his son, Justin Thomas of Cornelius and partner, Jodie Stephens.
Edna Darlene McIlveen
May 5, 2021
Edna Darlene McIlveen, 79, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Tullahoma, TN passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021 after a long battle with dementia. Darlene was born in Dayton, TN on June 23, 1941 to the late Theo and Ellen Roddy.
Along with her parents, Darlene is preceded in death by her husband, Milton McIlveen. She is survived by her...
Melba JoAnne Bookout
May 4, 2021
Melba JoAnne Bookout, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on May 4, 2021.
She was born in West Jefferson, North Carolina on May 4, 1936 to the late James Walter Blevins and Anna Beulah Blevins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Bookout, as well as two sisters and one brother.
Melba...
Gregory Alan Smith
May 2, 2021
Gregory Alan Smith, 65, passed away on May 2, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1955 to Jo Ann Smith and the late Donald Smith in Winston-Salem, NC.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years Carrie “Lisa” Smith; son, Ryan Gregory Smith; daughter, Meghan Mechele Smith; grandson, Carter Ryan; sister, Donna Susan Smith; and Dana Lynn Caudle.
...
Nelson Woodrow Camp, Jr.
May 2, 2021
Nelson Woodrow Camp Jr., 53, of Denver, NC passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Nelson was born in Sandusky, OH on January 13, 1968 to Nelson (Nelly) Woodrow Camp and Lois Jean (Stradtman) King.
Nelson is preceded in death by his father Nelson (Nelly) Woodrow Camp and younger brother Curt Camp both of Sandusky, Ohio. Also by his paternal...
Johan Christiaan Koppier
May 1, 2021
Johan Christiaan Koppier finished his earthly journey May 1, 2021. Young Hans, as he was known, was born July 24, 1933 in the town of Oegstgeest in the Netherlands to Johan Christiaan Koppier and Lydia Grietje Boelee. Growing up during WWII occupation, his family faced challenges that contributed to Hans’s strength of character and perseverance. Soon after the war ended...
Lawrence Paul Sigmon
Apr 27, 2021
Lawrence Paul "Pete" Sigmon, 93 of Charlotte, NC passed away on April 27, 2021. Pete was born in Lincolnton, NC on April 13, 1928 to the late James William Sigmon and Mollie Clark Sigmon. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by 9 of his 12 siblings. He is survived by his wife of 72...
William Eugene Wagoner
Apr 27, 2021
William ‘Bill’ Eugene Wagoner, 75, of Mooresville, NC passed away on April 27, 2021.
Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 31, 1945 to the late Delroy and Ruth Ann Wagoner. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy LaNoue Wagoner.
He is survived by his two daughters, Karen Wagoner and...
Shannon Boyle Sukits ~
Apr 25, 2021
Shannon Boyle Sukits, 73, of Davidson, NC passed away on April 25, 2021. She was born on April 27, 1947 to the late Edward and Susan Boyle in Pittsburg, PA.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Boyle Caldwell.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Sukits; daughter, Pamela Sukits Sprinkle;...
Phillip Beaver, Jr.
Apr 25, 2021
Phillip Beaver, Jr., 83, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on April 25, 2021.
He was born in Syracuse, New York on December 22, 1937 to the late Philip Beaver, Sr. and Thelma Beaver. In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel "Sisi" Beaver; sister, Barbara Greene; and son, John Andrew Beaver.
Phillip is...
John Paul Anderson
Apr 24, 2021
John Paul Anderson, 71, of Stanley, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 24, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1949 in Astoria, NY to the late Paul and Francis Anderson.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Stredronski; and grandson, JJ Anderson.
John is survived by his loving wife, Catherine...
Manley Clark Parker
Apr 23, 2021
Manley Clark Parker of Huntersville, NC, loving husband of Betty Curry Parker and father of Warren Clark Parker, passed away on April 23, 2021 at the age of 78. Clark was born in Raleigh, NC on August 14, 1942 to Virginia Clark and Herman Manley Parker. In 1957 the Parker family moved to Charlottesville, VA. Clark attended Albemarle HS where...
Carolyn Ann Heller
Apr 21, 2021
Carolyn Ann Heller, 76, of Spencer, NC passed away on April 21, 2021.
She was born on November 5, 1944 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Elden R. Heller and Catherine Rummage Heller.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by brother, Jerold R. Heller.
She is survived by her nephews, Jason S., Jerold “Kevin”, and Robert...
Michael Allen Taylor
Apr 21, 2021
Michael Allen Taylor, 34, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on April 21st, 2021.
Michael was born in Dearborn, MI on June 2nd, 1986 to Edward F. Taylor and Adria Joy Taylor. Along with his parents, he is survived by siblings, Christopher (Jessica) Taylor, and Monica (Brian) Shihadeh.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am -12:00 pm, Sunday, April 25,...
Barbara Jean Deal
Apr 20, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Willis Deal, age 64, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 surrounded by family in Charlotte, NC. Barbara was born in Marion, NC on August 12, 1956 to Guy and Zita Randolph Willis. Barbara enjoyed playing cards, putting together puzzles, holidays, and family gatherings. Most of all, she loved her children and grandchildren.
She is preceded...
Ed Thornton
Apr 16, 2021
Marvin Edward Thornton, Jr. “Ed”, 69, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021. He was born February 23, 1952 to the late, Marvin Edward Thornton, Sr. and Frances Perkins Thornton in Frankfort, KY and lived in “Old” Cloverdale.
Ed was a graduate of Franklin County High School and the University of Kentucky.
Along with his parents, Ed was preceded in...
Archie Edward Tyo
Apr 16, 2021
Archie Edward Tyo, age 69, of Cornelius, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Friday, April 16, 2021. Born on February 19, 1952, he was the son of Otis Archie and Garnet Malcolm Tyo.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Tyo Turner.
Archie was a former...
Patricia Hinson Westmoreland
Apr 14, 2021
Patricia Hinson Westmoreland, 79, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away April 14, 2021.
She was born in Mooresville, North Carolina on May 26, 1941 to the late Guy Lynn Hinson and Ruby Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dan Sherrill; her second husband, Sam Westmoreland; and her sister, Lynn Honeycutt.
Pat...
Carla Joan Benifield
Apr 14, 2021
Carla Joan Benifield, 59, of Sharon, South Carolina passed away peacefully April 14, 2021.
She was born March 21, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to Annette Bramlett Benifield and the late William S. Benifield. In addition to her father, Carla was preceded in death by her brother, Randall Neal Benifield.
Carla is survived by her mother, Annette Benifield; her sons, Brian...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
About
Raymer - Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services is a collection of obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in NC. With services throughout Mecklenburg County & Lincoln County that are updated regularly. Find local Huntersville & Denver, North Carolina obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

