Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Lucy Cruz Strucic

Lucy Cruz Strucic

Feb 24, 2021

Our beautiful and beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Lucy Cruz-Strucic peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Lucy was born on July 16, 1931 and raised in Bayamon, a small town in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  She was one of nine children, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, and was born a twin to her...

Thomas John Renz

Thomas John Renz

Feb 21, 2021

Thomas J. Renz, age 65, of Davidson NC passed away on February 21, 2021 after a one year courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Sharon, PA on January 12, 1956, son of Eugene and Janet (Gill) Renz. He was a 1974 graduate of Hickory High School. He is  survived by his wife of 31 years, Caren (Crash) Renz....

Stephanie   Kwasny

Stephanie Kwasny

Feb 19, 2021

Stephanie Kwasny, a long time resident of Huntersville, North Carolina died on February 19, 2021 at her home at the age of 30.

She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 19, 1990 to the late Cynthia Knox Kwasny and Michael Allen Kwasny.

Stephanie is survived by her brothers, Christopher and Zachary Kwasny; niece, Shyanna Kwasny; sister-in-law, Cierra...

Elizabeth Anne Gordy

Elizabeth Anne Gordy

Feb 19, 2021

Elizabeth Anne Gordy, 88, of Cornelius, NC passed away on February 19, 2021. She was born on April 7, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to the late Paul E. Bauer and Anna McGrew Bauer.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry James Gordy.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Anne Elizabeth Conner and her husband...

Levenia Bryant Prowler

Levenia Bryant Prowler

Feb 18, 2021

Levenia "Levy" Prowler, 74, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away on February 18, 2021.

She was born in Homestead, FL on September 21, 1946.

Levy was preceded in death by her step-father, Edward Hicks and her mother, Katherine Hicks.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Leonard; son, Charles and wife Kay; son, Scott and wife Melissa;...

George T. Perry

George T. Perry

Feb 15, 2021

George T. Perry, 96, of Liberty, SC died Monday, February 15, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born a son of the late Tom and Mae Perry.

George is preceded in death by his loving wife, Annie Ruth Crenshaw Perry, of Pendleton, SC; a daughter, Barbara McKenzie of Greenwood, SC; a sister, Myra Dorrity and a brother, Stewart Perry.

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Shirley Faulkner Nixon

Shirley Faulkner Nixon

Feb 11, 2021

Shirley Faulkner Nixon, 84, of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina passed away February 11, 2021.

She was born November 15, 1936 in Marshville, NC to the late Eugene Armstrong Faulkner, Jr. and Fannie Geneva Gulledge.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Nixon; two brothers; and one sister.

Shirley is survived by her...

Bobby Joy Mashburn

Bobby Joy Mashburn

Feb 11, 2021

Bobby Joy Mashburn, 72, of Iron Station, NC passed away on February 11, 2021.  Bobby was born on May 11, 1948 in Charlotte NC to the late Zeb and Grace Mashburn. 

Bobby loved his family so much.  His favorites activities included going hunting with his grandson, Austin.  He loved working on projects with his other grandson, Dalton.  His granddaughter, Brielle...

Richard Nolan Norton

Richard Nolan Norton

Feb 11, 2021

Richard Nolan Norton, 65, passed away on February 11, 2021. He was born to the late Grady and Willie Norton in Charlotte, NC on May 17, 1955.

Rick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debbie Norton; daughter, Leslie (Bo) Crutchfield of Sherrills Ford, NC; granddaughter Callie Crutchfield; brothers Randall (Kathy) Norton of Ft. Mill and Ronnie (Tresa) Norton...

Miriam Grace Bode

Miriam Grace Bode

Feb 11, 2021

Miriam Grace Bode, 91, of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Miriam was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 16, 1929 to the late Fred & Katherine Bode.  Mim joined the family that would eventually have 5 children-3 boys & 2 girls.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings Lloyd,...

Samuel Francis Westmoreland

Samuel Francis Westmoreland

Feb 10, 2021

Samuel Francis Westmoreland, 80, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away February 10, 2021.

He was born in Mooresville, NC on December 14, 1940 to the late Thomas Westmoreland and Viler Hayes Westmoreland.

Sam is survived by his wife, Pat Westmoreland; daughter, Tori (Joe) Griffin; son, Tracy Westmoreland; brother, Melvin Westmoreland; stepsons, David (Karen) Sherrill and Bhrett Sherrill; grandchildren, Wendy (James)...

Sarah Ann Brackett

Sarah Ann Brackett

Feb 9, 2021

Sarah Ann Brackett, 81, passed away on February 9, 2021. She was born on December 5, 1939 to the late Lewis and Lula Brown.

Along with her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by her husband, Dollen Brackett, and two sons, Danny Brackett and Steven Terry.

She is survived by her son Thomas (Carla) Brackett; daughter, Penny (Ronnie) Freeze; daughter,...

Marjorie   Jenest

Marjorie Jenest

Feb 7, 2021

Marjorie Mae (Simmons) Jenest passed away on February 7, 2021, just three days short of her 92nd birthday, of natural causes after having survived COVID. “Mim,” as she was known to friends and family, died peacefully at her home in The Pines at Davidson, NC, surrounded by her family.

Preceded in death by her husband Charles Henry Jenest (“Charlie”), Mrs....

Michelle Dawn Hall

Michelle Dawn Hall

Feb 7, 2021

Michelle D. Hall, 46, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on February 7, 2021.Michelle was born in Memphis, TN on September 21, 1974 to Holly and Don Melton.

She is survived by her daughter, Delaney Hall and by her son, Connor Hall.

Michelle was a devoted mother, friend and Christian. She had a special skill for writing and painting beautiful pictures...

Kenneth G. Petersen

Kenneth G. Petersen

Feb 5, 2021

Kenneth G. Petersen, loving husband and father, of Cornelius NC passed away February 5th 2021 after battling stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 47. 

 He was born July 14th 1973 in Bethpage NY and grew up in Carver MA. He played football at Old Colony Tech and graduated high school in 1991. His early career consisted of positions...

Cheryl Ziegler Honeycutt

Cheryl Ziegler Honeycutt

Feb 4, 2021

Cheryl Ziegler Honeycutt, 77, passed away on February 4, 2021. She was born on November 2, 1943 to the late Basil and Margaret Ziegler. 

Her memory will be kept by her husband Gerald, daughter Paula, son in law Jay, beloved grandsons Adam and Aaron, brother Johnny, heart sister Lynn, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Our sweet and loving wife,...

Linda Ann Licata

Linda Ann Licata

Feb 4, 2021

Linda Ann Licata, beloved wife of John Licata, of Cornelius, NC passed away on February 4, 2021.

Linda was born in Lowell, MA on June 16, 1950 to the late Walter D. and Anne McAndrews. Along with her parents, Linda is proceeded in death by her mother and father- in-law, Joe and Mary Licata.

She is survived by her daughters,...

Joyce   Pitt

Joyce Pitt

Feb 3, 2021

Joyce Pitt, 83, passed away on February 3, 2021. She was born on May 15, 1937 to the late George and Lillian Haworth in Lancashire, England.   After growing up in the north of England and in Cardiff, South Wales, Joyce studied at the University of York, England, before devoting herself to a career of social work. After her retirement,...

Maria Cristina Hernandez

Maria Cristina Hernandez

Jan 30, 2021

Maria Cristina Hernandez, 67, of Mount Holly, NC passed away on January 30, 2021. Maria Cristina was born in Mexico City on July 24, 1953 to the late Eduardo Hernandez Lozano and Maria de Jesus Estrada.

Along with her parents Maria Cristina is precede in death by Miguel Alejandro Hernandez Estrada, Guadalupe Hernandez Estrada, Manuel Hernandez Estrada, Enriqueta Hernandez Estrada,...

Bonnie Rhodes Allison

Bonnie Rhodes Allison

Jan 30, 2021

Bonnie Rhodes Allison, 58, passed away on January 30, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County on June 4, 1962 to Boyce and Mary Rhodes.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her father, Boyce William Rhodes.

She is survived by her husband, Marty Allison; son, William Richard (Jennifer) Allison; grandson William “Liam”; mother, Mary Lou Rhodes; sister, Teresa (Dwayne “Ace”)...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Lucy Cruz Strucic

Lucy Cruz Strucic

Feb 24, 2021

Our beautiful and beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Lucy Cruz-Strucic peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Lucy was born on July 16, 1931 and raised in Bayamon, a small town in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  She was one of nine children, 5 brothers and 4 sisters, and was born a twin to her...

Thomas John Renz

Thomas John Renz

Feb 21, 2021

Thomas J. Renz, age 65, of Davidson NC passed away on February 21, 2021 after a one year courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Sharon, PA on January 12, 1956, son of Eugene and Janet (Gill) Renz. He was a 1974 graduate of Hickory High School. He is  survived by his wife of 31 years, Caren (Crash) Renz....

Stephanie   Kwasny

Stephanie Kwasny

Feb 19, 2021

Stephanie Kwasny, a long time resident of Huntersville, North Carolina died on February 19, 2021 at her home at the age of 30.

She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 19, 1990 to the late Cynthia Knox Kwasny and Michael Allen Kwasny.

Stephanie is survived by her brothers, Christopher and Zachary Kwasny; niece, Shyanna Kwasny; sister-in-law, Cierra...

Elizabeth Anne Gordy

Elizabeth Anne Gordy

Feb 19, 2021

Elizabeth Anne Gordy, 88, of Cornelius, NC passed away on February 19, 2021. She was born on April 7, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to the late Paul E. Bauer and Anna McGrew Bauer.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry James Gordy.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Anne Elizabeth Conner and her husband...

Levenia Bryant Prowler

Levenia Bryant Prowler

Feb 18, 2021

Levenia "Levy" Prowler, 74, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away on February 18, 2021.

She was born in Homestead, FL on September 21, 1946.

Levy was preceded in death by her step-father, Edward Hicks and her mother, Katherine Hicks.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Leonard; son, Charles and wife Kay; son, Scott and wife Melissa;...

George T. Perry

George T. Perry

Feb 15, 2021

George T. Perry, 96, of Liberty, SC died Monday, February 15, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born a son of the late Tom and Mae Perry.

George is preceded in death by his loving wife, Annie Ruth Crenshaw Perry, of Pendleton, SC; a daughter, Barbara McKenzie of Greenwood, SC; a sister, Myra Dorrity and a brother, Stewart Perry.

...

Shirley Faulkner Nixon

Shirley Faulkner Nixon

Feb 11, 2021

Shirley Faulkner Nixon, 84, of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina passed away February 11, 2021.

She was born November 15, 1936 in Marshville, NC to the late Eugene Armstrong Faulkner, Jr. and Fannie Geneva Gulledge.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Nixon; two brothers; and one sister.

Shirley is survived by her...

Bobby Joy Mashburn

Bobby Joy Mashburn

Feb 11, 2021

Bobby Joy Mashburn, 72, of Iron Station, NC passed away on February 11, 2021.  Bobby was born on May 11, 1948 in Charlotte NC to the late Zeb and Grace Mashburn. 

Bobby loved his family so much.  His favorites activities included going hunting with his grandson, Austin.  He loved working on projects with his other grandson, Dalton.  His granddaughter, Brielle...

Richard Nolan Norton

Richard Nolan Norton

Feb 11, 2021

Richard Nolan Norton, 65, passed away on February 11, 2021. He was born to the late Grady and Willie Norton in Charlotte, NC on May 17, 1955.

Rick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debbie Norton; daughter, Leslie (Bo) Crutchfield of Sherrills Ford, NC; granddaughter Callie Crutchfield; brothers Randall (Kathy) Norton of Ft. Mill and Ronnie (Tresa) Norton...

Miriam Grace Bode

Miriam Grace Bode

Feb 11, 2021

Miriam Grace Bode, 91, of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Miriam was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 16, 1929 to the late Fred & Katherine Bode.  Mim joined the family that would eventually have 5 children-3 boys & 2 girls.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings Lloyd,...

Samuel Francis Westmoreland

Samuel Francis Westmoreland

Feb 10, 2021

Samuel Francis Westmoreland, 80, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away February 10, 2021.

He was born in Mooresville, NC on December 14, 1940 to the late Thomas Westmoreland and Viler Hayes Westmoreland.

Sam is survived by his wife, Pat Westmoreland; daughter, Tori (Joe) Griffin; son, Tracy Westmoreland; brother, Melvin Westmoreland; stepsons, David (Karen) Sherrill and Bhrett Sherrill; grandchildren, Wendy (James)...

Sarah Ann Brackett

Sarah Ann Brackett

Feb 9, 2021

Sarah Ann Brackett, 81, passed away on February 9, 2021. She was born on December 5, 1939 to the late Lewis and Lula Brown.

Along with her parents, Sarah is preceded in death by her husband, Dollen Brackett, and two sons, Danny Brackett and Steven Terry.

She is survived by her son Thomas (Carla) Brackett; daughter, Penny (Ronnie) Freeze; daughter,...

Marjorie   Jenest

Marjorie Jenest

Feb 7, 2021

Marjorie Mae (Simmons) Jenest passed away on February 7, 2021, just three days short of her 92nd birthday, of natural causes after having survived COVID. “Mim,” as she was known to friends and family, died peacefully at her home in The Pines at Davidson, NC, surrounded by her family.

Preceded in death by her husband Charles Henry Jenest (“Charlie”), Mrs....

Michelle Dawn Hall

Michelle Dawn Hall

Feb 7, 2021

Michelle D. Hall, 46, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on February 7, 2021.Michelle was born in Memphis, TN on September 21, 1974 to Holly and Don Melton.

She is survived by her daughter, Delaney Hall and by her son, Connor Hall.

Michelle was a devoted mother, friend and Christian. She had a special skill for writing and painting beautiful pictures...

Kenneth G. Petersen

Kenneth G. Petersen

Feb 5, 2021

Kenneth G. Petersen, loving husband and father, of Cornelius NC passed away February 5th 2021 after battling stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 47. 

 He was born July 14th 1973 in Bethpage NY and grew up in Carver MA. He played football at Old Colony Tech and graduated high school in 1991. His early career consisted of positions...

Cheryl Ziegler Honeycutt

Cheryl Ziegler Honeycutt

Feb 4, 2021

Cheryl Ziegler Honeycutt, 77, passed away on February 4, 2021. She was born on November 2, 1943 to the late Basil and Margaret Ziegler. 

Her memory will be kept by her husband Gerald, daughter Paula, son in law Jay, beloved grandsons Adam and Aaron, brother Johnny, heart sister Lynn, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Our sweet and loving wife,...

Linda Ann Licata

Linda Ann Licata

Feb 4, 2021

Linda Ann Licata, beloved wife of John Licata, of Cornelius, NC passed away on February 4, 2021.

Linda was born in Lowell, MA on June 16, 1950 to the late Walter D. and Anne McAndrews. Along with her parents, Linda is proceeded in death by her mother and father- in-law, Joe and Mary Licata.

She is survived by her daughters,...

Joyce   Pitt

Joyce Pitt

Feb 3, 2021

Joyce Pitt, 83, passed away on February 3, 2021. She was born on May 15, 1937 to the late George and Lillian Haworth in Lancashire, England.   After growing up in the north of England and in Cardiff, South Wales, Joyce studied at the University of York, England, before devoting herself to a career of social work. After her retirement,...

Maria Cristina Hernandez

Maria Cristina Hernandez

Jan 30, 2021

Maria Cristina Hernandez, 67, of Mount Holly, NC passed away on January 30, 2021. Maria Cristina was born in Mexico City on July 24, 1953 to the late Eduardo Hernandez Lozano and Maria de Jesus Estrada.

Along with her parents Maria Cristina is precede in death by Miguel Alejandro Hernandez Estrada, Guadalupe Hernandez Estrada, Manuel Hernandez Estrada, Enriqueta Hernandez Estrada,...

Bonnie Rhodes Allison

Bonnie Rhodes Allison

Jan 30, 2021

Bonnie Rhodes Allison, 58, passed away on January 30, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County on June 4, 1962 to Boyce and Mary Rhodes.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her father, Boyce William Rhodes.

She is survived by her husband, Marty Allison; son, William Richard (Jennifer) Allison; grandson William “Liam”; mother, Mary Lou Rhodes; sister, Teresa (Dwayne “Ace”)...