Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Jefferson Lee Wilson, Jr.

Jefferson Lee Wilson, Jr.

Jan 19, 2026

Jefferson Lee Wilson Jr., 64, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away at home on January 19, 2026.

Born in Jasper, Texas, on October 4, 1961, Jeff was the son of the late Jefferson Wilson Sr. and Evelyn Wilson.

Jeff held his family dear and had a unique way of showing it, often teasing those closest to him. If he gave you a...

Wanda Gosnell Lambert

Wanda Gosnell Lambert

Jan 14, 2026

Please note change of service time due to impending weather forecast!!

Wanda Clara Gosnell Lambert, 67, of Statesville, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Wanda was born in Gastonia, NC on June 6, 1958 to the late Leonard Lee Gosnell, Sr and Margaret Woteena Fisher Gosnell. Along with her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, John W...

Daniel Joseph Sanchez

Daniel Joseph Sanchez

Jan 13, 2026

Daniel Joseph Sanchez, 33, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away January 13, 2026.

He was born July 9, 1992 in Queens, New York to Raul Sanchez and Melissa Muscat Reid.

Daniel had a fondness and passion for reading, enjoyed escape rooms, spending time with family and close friends, and especially with his brothers. He had an affinity for travel and participated in...

Joan Marie Caputo

Joan Marie Caputo

Jan 11, 2026

Joan Marie Caputo, 83, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was born in East Orange, NJ, on July 8th, 1942, to the late Joseph Dalbo and Adeline Dalbo. Along with her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Philip Caputo; sister, Mary Ann "Honey" Conforti; brother, Anthony Dalbo; and her son-in-law Louis Bucca.

She is...

John Hayes Kinsella

John Hayes Kinsella

Jan 11, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Hayes Kinsella, who left this world surrounded by his beloved family on January 11, 2026.

John was born on July 29, 1960 in La Mesa, California to Dorothy Hayes and Captain James J. Kinsella, USN. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1982 and went on to...

Henry Linwood Snowa Jr.

Henry Linwood Snowa Jr.

Jan 9, 2026

Henry Linwood ‘Lin’ Snowa, Jr, age 79, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC after battling kidney failure resulting from metastatic cancer.

Lin was born May 3, 1946, to the late Henry Linwood Snowa, Sr., and Alma Douglas Cree Snowa in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond, VA in...

Ann Stirewalt Williams

Ann Stirewalt Williams

Jan 9, 2026

Ann Stirewalt Williams, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Cornelius, NC on January 9, 2026. Ann had a very meaningful career. She began working in 1962 at Cannon Mills Main Office, and in 1985 became a founding member of The Finley Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. She retired in 2005 to become a devoted “Grandmommy” to her twin...

Thomas David Brewer

Thomas David Brewer

Jan 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Thomas David Brewer

With full hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we remember Thomas David Brewer, who passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at the age of 74.

Born to James Ardell and Agnes Brewer, both of whom preceded him in death, Thomas grew up shaped by resilience, faith, and a quiet determination that carried...

June Mish Cranford

June Mish Cranford

Jan 3, 2026

Former Asheboro resident June Mish Cranford, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 3, 2026 in Denver, NC.  June was born March 1, 1948 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Edward Mish and Elizabeth Rumsey Mish.  Raised in an Army Airborne home, June moved often in her childhood, including spending time in Okinawa, Japan.  Her family eventually...

Jack Alexander Fahnley

Jack Alexander Fahnley

Jan 3, 2026

Jack Alexander Fahnley, the precious son of Krista and Christian Fahnley, was born into the loving arms of Jesus on January 3, 2026. Though his parents were unable to share the life they had imagined with him, Jack filled their hearts with profound love and joy. He will forever be their cherished little angel.His family holds unwavering trust in God’s...

Rex Allen Garrett

Rex Allen Garrett

Jan 3, 2026

Rex Allen Garrett, of China Grove, North Carolina, passed away after a brave battle with cancer, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in motorsports and a family who was the center of his life. He was born on April 10, 1955, in Portland, Maine, and was raised in Scarborough, Maine, where he graduated from Scarborough High School.

Rex was a devoted husband,...

Margaret Smith Hubbard

Margaret Smith Hubbard

Jan 2, 2026

Margaret Smith HubbardBorn January 3, 1926Died January 2, 2026

Our dear Mother slipped away into heaven amongst the sounds of hymns and scripture reading at Pittsboro Christian Village on January 2nd. She missed her 100th birthday party by just one day.

Her childhood was spent surrounded by her five siblings in Charlotte. She met our father Joseph on a blind date and...

Diane Marie Gormly

Diane Marie Gormly

Dec 26, 2025

Diane M. Gormly, 84, of Huntersville, NC, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Autumn Care of Cornelius.

Diane was born in Elmira, NY, on July 9, 1941, to the late Daniel and Lucille Gormly. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Smithers, in 2024.

She spent much of her life in Elmira, where...

Larry Oral Barto

Larry Oral Barto

Dec 26, 2025

Arrangements are incomplete.

Christopher Allen McNally

Christopher Allen McNally

Dec 24, 2025

Christopher Allen McNally, 60, of Yadkinville, North Carolina passed away on December 24, 2025.

Christopher was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 23rd, 1965 to the late John Burke and Rosemary McNally.

He is survived by his sister, Rosemary Walker; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law; as well as nieces and nephews in New York and North Carolina.

Christopher was a devoted son, a loving...

Joyce Johnson

Joyce Johnson

Dec 23, 2025

Joyce McArthur Johnson, 76, of Cornelius, NC (Formerly of Columbia, SC) passed away on December 23rd, 2025 at Novant Huntersville Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Joyce was born on July 19th, 1949 in San Diego, CA to the late James Allen McArthur and the late Mary Charlotte Morgan McArthur.

Those left to cherish Joyce’s memory include her son David Johnson (Kristin)...

Lawrence Joseph Long

Lawrence Joseph Long

Dec 23, 2025

Lawrence Joseph Long, 54, of Cornelius, NC passed away on December 23, 2025.

Larry was born in New York on August 23, 1971 to the late James Barry Long and Patricia Long.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Barry Long, and his brother, Mark Long.

Larry is survived by his mother, Patricia Long; his sister, Maureen Long; and his brother,...

Ann Elizabeth Pliska

Ann Elizabeth Pliska

Dec 22, 2025

Ann Elizabeth Pliska, born on July 14, 1942, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 with family by her side.

Ann’s journey began in Utica, New York as a cherished child of Sebastian and Sophie Penzimer. The youngest of four brothers and one sister, she learned the values of hard work and dedication that would later define her own family life.

Ann...

John Vitolis Petraitis

John Vitolis Petraitis

Dec 22, 2025

John Vitolis Petraitis, 75 of Cornelius, North Carolina, USA passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025.

John was born in Greta, New South Wales, Australia on March 27, 1950 to the late Petras and Vlada Petraitis (immigrants from Lithuania). A mining and civil engineer, his career began in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, as a young blasting manager. He settled into a...

Arthur Martin Powell, Jr.

Arthur Martin Powell, Jr.

Dec 21, 2025

Arthur Martin Powell Jr., known to many as Art, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Novant Hospital in Huntersville, North Carolina. He was born on September 12, 1947, in Carthage, North Carolina, to the late Arthur Martin Powell Sr. and Estelle Blue Maultsby Powell.

Art grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and graduated from Pine Forest High School. Immediately following...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Jefferson Lee Wilson, Jr.

Jefferson Lee Wilson, Jr.

Jan 19, 2026

Jefferson Lee Wilson Jr., 64, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away at home on January 19, 2026.

Born in Jasper, Texas, on October 4, 1961, Jeff was the son of the late Jefferson Wilson Sr. and Evelyn Wilson.

Jeff held his family dear and had a unique way of showing it, often teasing those closest to him. If he gave you a...

Wanda Gosnell Lambert

Wanda Gosnell Lambert

Jan 14, 2026

Please note change of service time due to impending weather forecast!!

Wanda Clara Gosnell Lambert, 67, of Statesville, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Wanda was born in Gastonia, NC on June 6, 1958 to the late Leonard Lee Gosnell, Sr and Margaret Woteena Fisher Gosnell. Along with her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, John W...

Daniel Joseph Sanchez

Daniel Joseph Sanchez

Jan 13, 2026

Daniel Joseph Sanchez, 33, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away January 13, 2026.

He was born July 9, 1992 in Queens, New York to Raul Sanchez and Melissa Muscat Reid.

Daniel had a fondness and passion for reading, enjoyed escape rooms, spending time with family and close friends, and especially with his brothers. He had an affinity for travel and participated in...

Joan Marie Caputo

Joan Marie Caputo

Jan 11, 2026

Joan Marie Caputo, 83, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was born in East Orange, NJ, on July 8th, 1942, to the late Joseph Dalbo and Adeline Dalbo. Along with her parents, Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Philip Caputo; sister, Mary Ann "Honey" Conforti; brother, Anthony Dalbo; and her son-in-law Louis Bucca.

She is...

John Hayes Kinsella

John Hayes Kinsella

Jan 11, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Hayes Kinsella, who left this world surrounded by his beloved family on January 11, 2026.

John was born on July 29, 1960 in La Mesa, California to Dorothy Hayes and Captain James J. Kinsella, USN. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1982 and went on to...

Henry Linwood Snowa Jr.

Henry Linwood Snowa Jr.

Jan 9, 2026

Henry Linwood ‘Lin’ Snowa, Jr, age 79, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC after battling kidney failure resulting from metastatic cancer.

Lin was born May 3, 1946, to the late Henry Linwood Snowa, Sr., and Alma Douglas Cree Snowa in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond, VA in...

Ann Stirewalt Williams

Ann Stirewalt Williams

Jan 9, 2026

Ann Stirewalt Williams, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Cornelius, NC on January 9, 2026. Ann had a very meaningful career. She began working in 1962 at Cannon Mills Main Office, and in 1985 became a founding member of The Finley Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. She retired in 2005 to become a devoted “Grandmommy” to her twin...

Thomas David Brewer

Thomas David Brewer

Jan 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Thomas David Brewer

With full hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we remember Thomas David Brewer, who passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at the age of 74.

Born to James Ardell and Agnes Brewer, both of whom preceded him in death, Thomas grew up shaped by resilience, faith, and a quiet determination that carried...

June Mish Cranford

June Mish Cranford

Jan 3, 2026

Former Asheboro resident June Mish Cranford, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 3, 2026 in Denver, NC.  June was born March 1, 1948 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Edward Mish and Elizabeth Rumsey Mish.  Raised in an Army Airborne home, June moved often in her childhood, including spending time in Okinawa, Japan.  Her family eventually...

Jack Alexander Fahnley

Jack Alexander Fahnley

Jan 3, 2026

Jack Alexander Fahnley, the precious son of Krista and Christian Fahnley, was born into the loving arms of Jesus on January 3, 2026. Though his parents were unable to share the life they had imagined with him, Jack filled their hearts with profound love and joy. He will forever be their cherished little angel.His family holds unwavering trust in God’s...

Rex Allen Garrett

Rex Allen Garrett

Jan 3, 2026

Rex Allen Garrett, of China Grove, North Carolina, passed away after a brave battle with cancer, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in motorsports and a family who was the center of his life. He was born on April 10, 1955, in Portland, Maine, and was raised in Scarborough, Maine, where he graduated from Scarborough High School.

Rex was a devoted husband,...

Margaret Smith Hubbard

Margaret Smith Hubbard

Jan 2, 2026

Margaret Smith HubbardBorn January 3, 1926Died January 2, 2026

Our dear Mother slipped away into heaven amongst the sounds of hymns and scripture reading at Pittsboro Christian Village on January 2nd. She missed her 100th birthday party by just one day.

Her childhood was spent surrounded by her five siblings in Charlotte. She met our father Joseph on a blind date and...

Diane Marie Gormly

Diane Marie Gormly

Dec 26, 2025

Diane M. Gormly, 84, of Huntersville, NC, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Autumn Care of Cornelius.

Diane was born in Elmira, NY, on July 9, 1941, to the late Daniel and Lucille Gormly. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Smithers, in 2024.

She spent much of her life in Elmira, where...

Larry Oral Barto

Larry Oral Barto

Dec 26, 2025

Arrangements are incomplete.

Christopher Allen McNally

Christopher Allen McNally

Dec 24, 2025

Christopher Allen McNally, 60, of Yadkinville, North Carolina passed away on December 24, 2025.

Christopher was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 23rd, 1965 to the late John Burke and Rosemary McNally.

He is survived by his sister, Rosemary Walker; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law; as well as nieces and nephews in New York and North Carolina.

Christopher was a devoted son, a loving...

Joyce Johnson

Joyce Johnson

Dec 23, 2025

Joyce McArthur Johnson, 76, of Cornelius, NC (Formerly of Columbia, SC) passed away on December 23rd, 2025 at Novant Huntersville Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Joyce was born on July 19th, 1949 in San Diego, CA to the late James Allen McArthur and the late Mary Charlotte Morgan McArthur.

Those left to cherish Joyce’s memory include her son David Johnson (Kristin)...

Lawrence Joseph Long

Lawrence Joseph Long

Dec 23, 2025

Lawrence Joseph Long, 54, of Cornelius, NC passed away on December 23, 2025.

Larry was born in New York on August 23, 1971 to the late James Barry Long and Patricia Long.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Barry Long, and his brother, Mark Long.

Larry is survived by his mother, Patricia Long; his sister, Maureen Long; and his brother,...

Ann Elizabeth Pliska

Ann Elizabeth Pliska

Dec 22, 2025

Ann Elizabeth Pliska, born on July 14, 1942, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025 with family by her side.

Ann’s journey began in Utica, New York as a cherished child of Sebastian and Sophie Penzimer. The youngest of four brothers and one sister, she learned the values of hard work and dedication that would later define her own family life.

Ann...

John Vitolis Petraitis

John Vitolis Petraitis

Dec 22, 2025

John Vitolis Petraitis, 75 of Cornelius, North Carolina, USA passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025.

John was born in Greta, New South Wales, Australia on March 27, 1950 to the late Petras and Vlada Petraitis (immigrants from Lithuania). A mining and civil engineer, his career began in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, as a young blasting manager. He settled into a...

Arthur Martin Powell, Jr.

Arthur Martin Powell, Jr.

Dec 21, 2025

Arthur Martin Powell Jr., known to many as Art, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Novant Hospital in Huntersville, North Carolina. He was born on September 12, 1947, in Carthage, North Carolina, to the late Arthur Martin Powell Sr. and Estelle Blue Maultsby Powell.

Art grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and graduated from Pine Forest High School. Immediately following...