Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Steven   Brusko

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

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

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

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

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.

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Nelson Woodrow Camp, Jr.

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

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

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

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   ~

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Steven   Brusko

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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   ~

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...