Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

John Henry Francis, Jr.

John Henry Francis, Jr.

Oct 6, 2020

John Henry Francis, Jr. Of Cornelius, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the age of 85. After several years of declining health, dad died peacefully in the dedicated care of Hospice in Huntersville, NC along with his children.

Dad was born in Albany, New York on January 3, 1935 to John and Irene Francis. The oldest of...

Doris Lunsford Gunter

Doris Lunsford Gunter

Oct 4, 2020

Doris Lunsford Gunter, age 92, of Charlotte, slipped peacefully into eternal life on October 4, 2020 at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville, NC. Born in Del Rio, Tennessee, Feb. 17, 1928 to Lonnie and Hattie Click Lunsford, she moved to Mooresville, NC in 1940, graduating from Mooresville High School in 1945, having been a gifted student in math. In 1949,...

Anthony S. Abbott

Anthony S. Abbott

Oct 3, 2020

Anthony S. Abbott of Davidson, NC passed away on October 3, 2020 at the age of 85.  He was in hospice care in Statesville surrounded by loved ones at his passing.

Tony will be remembered as a tremendous scholar and teacher, a talented and influential writer, a selfless volunteer to his community, a steadfast friend and a devoted husband and...

Maria   Livermore

Maria Livermore

Oct 3, 2020

Maria Livermore, 59, of Belmont, NC passed away on October 3, 2020.

Maria was born in Utica, NY on July 10, 1061 to the late Vladimir and Nina Krivsky.

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kepnerfh.com

Joseph Jay Damato

Joseph Jay Damato

Oct 3, 2020

Joseph Jay “JJ” Damato passed away suddenly and tragically on October 3rd, 2020.  

He leaves behind his two daughters, Giovanna and Gabriella; his fiancée and love of his life, Audrey Rector and her daughter Meredith; his mother, Joanne Vega; his father, Robert Damato; his stepmother; Tara Damato; his brothers, Robert and Kenneth Damato; and his sister, JoAnn Mazzia.

JJ...

William Cline Edwards, Jr.

William Cline Edwards, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

William “Pop” Cline Edwards, 79, of Pawleys Island, SC passed away on October 3, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Anson County on October 4, 1940 to the late William Cline Edwards, Sr and Rachel Curran Judd.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Paulette “Nina” Howard Edwards and sister, Cecilia...

William John Green, Jr.

William John Green, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

William J. Green, Jr., 73, of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 3, 2020.

William was born in Flushing, NY on July 21, 1947 to the late William J. Green, Sr. and Rose Green.

He is survived by his son John W. Green; daughter, Billie-Anne Phillips; son, Bryan T. Green; grandchildren Brook and Dominick.

William was a US Army veteran...

Bobby Eugene Hartis

Bobby Eugene Hartis

Sep 29, 2020

Bobby Eugene Hartis, 79, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 29, 2020.

Bobby was born in Union County, NC on September 25, 1941 to the late Lester Hartis and Ella Mae Allen.

Along with his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by brothers, Howard Allen (Lena), Jim Hartis, and Ronnie Hartis; great- granddaughters, Juliet Renate and Oakley Rain; and...

John   Monahan

John Monahan

Sep 28, 2020

  John Monahan, 97, of Davidson, North Carolina died peacefully on September 28, 2020.  He was born September 21, 1923, growing up in Staten Island, New York.  He completed his education with a BBA from Manhattan College and an MBA from New York University.  He served with the 106th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron during WWII in Europe, was awarded the Purple...

Kathryn   Knox

Kathryn Knox

Sep 26, 2020

Kathryn Jones Knox, 62, of Huntersville, NC left this earth for her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

Kathy was born on September 2, 1958 to Rhodell and Ruth W. Jones of Charlotte.  She was raised in the Newell area and attended West Charlotte High School.  Kathy had recently started retirement after nearly 37 years at Verbatims America, LLC. ...

Ruth Brunson Kay

Ruth Brunson Kay

Sep 26, 2020

Ruth Brunson Kay, 84, passed away on September 26, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. She was born April 12, 1936 in Newton, NC, Catawba, county to the late Doyle and Florence Brunson.  

Ruth was a graduate of Newton-Conover High School, and attended Mars Hill College.

Ruth married L. Dan Kay, Jr. on December 7, 1957.  They celebrated their 62th wedding...

William "Bill" Headley

William "Bill" Headley

Sep 26, 2020

William Kirk (Bill) Headley, 77, died on September 26, 2020 at home in Denver, NC.

Bill was born June 24, 1943, to Louis Watson and Eileen Hale Headley, in Baltimore, MD.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Louis Headley, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of 36 years; brother, Dennis Headley and spouse...

Antoinette "Toni" Marion Derado

Antoinette "Toni" Marion Derado

Sep 24, 2020

Antoinette “Toni” Marion Derado, 75, of Watervliet, NY passed away on September 24, 2020.

Toni was born in Troy, NY on September 17, 1945 to the late Anthony and Elizabeth Derado.

Along with her parents, Toni was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Derado.

She is survived by her loving sons, John (Heather) DeSieno, Jr. and Dominic (Allison) DeSieno;...

Henry Otto Pedersen

Henry Otto Pedersen

Sep 24, 2020

Henry O. Pedersen, 79, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on September 24, 2020.

Henry was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 26, 1941, to the late Henry and Anna Pedersen.

He loved watching his New York Jets religiously whether they won or lost. He had high hopes that they would return to the Super Bowl one day. He had...

Steven Douglas Moore

Steven Douglas Moore

Sep 20, 2020

Steven D. Moore, 57, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 20, 2020. He was born in Mansfield, OH on July 5, 1963 to the Robert Lee and Betty Jean Moore.

Along with his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his nieces Theresa Moore and Jordan Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Moore; son, Garrett Moore; daughter...

Ernest Lee Moore

Ernest Lee Moore

Sep 20, 2020

Ernest Lee Moore, 98, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away peacefully September 20, 2020 at his residence.

He was born April 2, 1922 to the late Emsley Monroe Moore and Amelia Winchester Moore.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Oates Moore; daughter, Lynn Marie Moore Deal; four sisters; and three brothers.

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William Patrick Egan

William Patrick Egan

Sep 18, 2020

The death has occurred of William (Bill) Egan of Huntersville, North Carolina and formerly of Stuart, Florida, and New York.   Bill passed away peacefully surrounded by members of his family on the morning of Friday, 18th September in Olde Knox Commons nursing home.   He bore his long illness with dignity, strength and good humour and will be remembered...

Helen Elizabeth Short

Helen Elizabeth Short

Sep 16, 2020

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kepnerfh.com

Christina Zaragoza Rosario

Christina Zaragoza Rosario

Sep 15, 2020

Christina Zaragoza Rosario, 43, of Charleston, SC passed away on September 15, 2020.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC. A visitation will take place from 10:00- 12:00 prior to the service. 

Following the service Christina will be laid to rest at Northlake Memorial Gardens in Huntersville,...

Patricia Kern Nelson

Patricia Kern Nelson

Sep 13, 2020

Patricia Kern Nelson, 77, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away September 13, 2020.

She was born in Ferguson, Missouri on August 20, 1943 to the late Winton Philip Nelson and Elizabeth Ann Donovan.

Tricia is survived by her sister, Ann Fussell of Huntersville, North Carolina.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

John Henry Francis, Jr.

John Henry Francis, Jr.

Oct 6, 2020

John Henry Francis, Jr. Of Cornelius, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the age of 85. After several years of declining health, dad died peacefully in the dedicated care of Hospice in Huntersville, NC along with his children.

Dad was born in Albany, New York on January 3, 1935 to John and Irene Francis. The oldest of...

Doris Lunsford Gunter

Doris Lunsford Gunter

Oct 4, 2020

Doris Lunsford Gunter, age 92, of Charlotte, slipped peacefully into eternal life on October 4, 2020 at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville, NC. Born in Del Rio, Tennessee, Feb. 17, 1928 to Lonnie and Hattie Click Lunsford, she moved to Mooresville, NC in 1940, graduating from Mooresville High School in 1945, having been a gifted student in math. In 1949,...

Anthony S. Abbott

Anthony S. Abbott

Oct 3, 2020

Anthony S. Abbott of Davidson, NC passed away on October 3, 2020 at the age of 85.  He was in hospice care in Statesville surrounded by loved ones at his passing.

Tony will be remembered as a tremendous scholar and teacher, a talented and influential writer, a selfless volunteer to his community, a steadfast friend and a devoted husband and...

Maria   Livermore

Maria Livermore

Oct 3, 2020

Maria Livermore, 59, of Belmont, NC passed away on October 3, 2020.

Maria was born in Utica, NY on July 10, 1061 to the late Vladimir and Nina Krivsky.

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kepnerfh.com

Joseph Jay Damato

Joseph Jay Damato

Oct 3, 2020

Joseph Jay “JJ” Damato passed away suddenly and tragically on October 3rd, 2020.  

He leaves behind his two daughters, Giovanna and Gabriella; his fiancée and love of his life, Audrey Rector and her daughter Meredith; his mother, Joanne Vega; his father, Robert Damato; his stepmother; Tara Damato; his brothers, Robert and Kenneth Damato; and his sister, JoAnn Mazzia.

JJ...

William Cline Edwards, Jr.

William Cline Edwards, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

William “Pop” Cline Edwards, 79, of Pawleys Island, SC passed away on October 3, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Anson County on October 4, 1940 to the late William Cline Edwards, Sr and Rachel Curran Judd.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Paulette “Nina” Howard Edwards and sister, Cecilia...

William John Green, Jr.

William John Green, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

William J. Green, Jr., 73, of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 3, 2020.

William was born in Flushing, NY on July 21, 1947 to the late William J. Green, Sr. and Rose Green.

He is survived by his son John W. Green; daughter, Billie-Anne Phillips; son, Bryan T. Green; grandchildren Brook and Dominick.

William was a US Army veteran...

Bobby Eugene Hartis

Bobby Eugene Hartis

Sep 29, 2020

Bobby Eugene Hartis, 79, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 29, 2020.

Bobby was born in Union County, NC on September 25, 1941 to the late Lester Hartis and Ella Mae Allen.

Along with his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by brothers, Howard Allen (Lena), Jim Hartis, and Ronnie Hartis; great- granddaughters, Juliet Renate and Oakley Rain; and...

John   Monahan

John Monahan

Sep 28, 2020

  John Monahan, 97, of Davidson, North Carolina died peacefully on September 28, 2020.  He was born September 21, 1923, growing up in Staten Island, New York.  He completed his education with a BBA from Manhattan College and an MBA from New York University.  He served with the 106th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron during WWII in Europe, was awarded the Purple...

Kathryn   Knox

Kathryn Knox

Sep 26, 2020

Kathryn Jones Knox, 62, of Huntersville, NC left this earth for her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

Kathy was born on September 2, 1958 to Rhodell and Ruth W. Jones of Charlotte.  She was raised in the Newell area and attended West Charlotte High School.  Kathy had recently started retirement after nearly 37 years at Verbatims America, LLC. ...

Ruth Brunson Kay

Ruth Brunson Kay

Sep 26, 2020

Ruth Brunson Kay, 84, passed away on September 26, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. She was born April 12, 1936 in Newton, NC, Catawba, county to the late Doyle and Florence Brunson.  

Ruth was a graduate of Newton-Conover High School, and attended Mars Hill College.

Ruth married L. Dan Kay, Jr. on December 7, 1957.  They celebrated their 62th wedding...

William "Bill" Headley

William "Bill" Headley

Sep 26, 2020

William Kirk (Bill) Headley, 77, died on September 26, 2020 at home in Denver, NC.

Bill was born June 24, 1943, to Louis Watson and Eileen Hale Headley, in Baltimore, MD.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Louis Headley, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of 36 years; brother, Dennis Headley and spouse...

Antoinette "Toni" Marion Derado

Antoinette "Toni" Marion Derado

Sep 24, 2020

Antoinette “Toni” Marion Derado, 75, of Watervliet, NY passed away on September 24, 2020.

Toni was born in Troy, NY on September 17, 1945 to the late Anthony and Elizabeth Derado.

Along with her parents, Toni was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Derado.

She is survived by her loving sons, John (Heather) DeSieno, Jr. and Dominic (Allison) DeSieno;...

Henry Otto Pedersen

Henry Otto Pedersen

Sep 24, 2020

Henry O. Pedersen, 79, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on September 24, 2020.

Henry was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 26, 1941, to the late Henry and Anna Pedersen.

He loved watching his New York Jets religiously whether they won or lost. He had high hopes that they would return to the Super Bowl one day. He had...

Steven Douglas Moore

Steven Douglas Moore

Sep 20, 2020

Steven D. Moore, 57, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 20, 2020. He was born in Mansfield, OH on July 5, 1963 to the Robert Lee and Betty Jean Moore.

Along with his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his nieces Theresa Moore and Jordan Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Moore; son, Garrett Moore; daughter...

Ernest Lee Moore

Ernest Lee Moore

Sep 20, 2020

Ernest Lee Moore, 98, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away peacefully September 20, 2020 at his residence.

He was born April 2, 1922 to the late Emsley Monroe Moore and Amelia Winchester Moore.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Oates Moore; daughter, Lynn Marie Moore Deal; four sisters; and three brothers.

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William Patrick Egan

William Patrick Egan

Sep 18, 2020

The death has occurred of William (Bill) Egan of Huntersville, North Carolina and formerly of Stuart, Florida, and New York.   Bill passed away peacefully surrounded by members of his family on the morning of Friday, 18th September in Olde Knox Commons nursing home.   He bore his long illness with dignity, strength and good humour and will be remembered...

Helen Elizabeth Short

Helen Elizabeth Short

Sep 16, 2020

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kepnerfh.com

Christina Zaragoza Rosario

Christina Zaragoza Rosario

Sep 15, 2020

Christina Zaragoza Rosario, 43, of Charleston, SC passed away on September 15, 2020.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC. A visitation will take place from 10:00- 12:00 prior to the service. 

Following the service Christina will be laid to rest at Northlake Memorial Gardens in Huntersville,...

Patricia Kern Nelson

Patricia Kern Nelson

Sep 13, 2020

Patricia Kern Nelson, 77, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away September 13, 2020.

She was born in Ferguson, Missouri on August 20, 1943 to the late Winton Philip Nelson and Elizabeth Ann Donovan.

Tricia is survived by her sister, Ann Fussell of Huntersville, North Carolina.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at...