Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Sandra Joy McLaughlin

Sandra Joy McLaughlin

Mar 10, 2020

Sandra Joy McLaughlin, 71, passed away on March 10, 2020 in Denver, NC. She was born on December 20, 1948 to the late Ed and Ruth Stevens in Patterson, NJ.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by Randy Stevens.

Sandra is survived by her son, Kevin McLaughlin; grandchildren, Emma McLaughlin and Holden McLaughlin; niece, Wendy Stevens-Kwolek; and...

James F. Storrier

James F. Storrier

Mar 8, 2020

James Forsythe Storrier, 73, passed away at his home in Denver, North Carolina on March 8, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. 

James was born in Rochester, NY on March 26, 1946 to the late James Storrier and Vivian Storrier. James (Jim, Jimmy) grew up in Pittsford, NY where he attended school and graduated from Pittsford Sutherland High School.  Jim...

William E. Gates

William E. Gates

Mar 8, 2020

  William “Bill” Escoe Gates, 95, died on March 8, 2020 born on June 27, 1924 in Keenan, WV, but lived most of his life in Roanoke, Va.

He was a WW II Navy Veteran, founder/owner of Gates Building and Development company and Hearing Aids of Roanoke, INC.

His family was his most important priority. In addition, he was an...

Francis "Frank" Parker Gould

Francis "Frank" Parker Gould

Mar 8, 2020

GOULD, FRANCIS PARKER, 98 - Francis Parker Gould formerly of Stone Mountain, GA   passed away on March 8, 2020 at Gordan’s Hospice House in Statesville, NC. 

He was born September 4, 1921 in the Bronx, NYC to Robert Rutledge and Alice (Charlton) Gould. 

Frank Gould was predeceased by Elaine (Cook) Gould his wife of 58 years.  He leaves two sons -...

Simon Alan Brieger

Simon Alan Brieger

Mar 3, 2020

Simon Alan Brieger arrived at the feet of Jesus in the early morning  of March 3. He was born January 7, 1939 in Schamberville, (Lauderdale County) MS to Simon Audolph and Etoile Brieger. He was also affectionately known to his children: Randy (deceased); Tanya (Ridgeland, MS) and Chris  (Charlotte, NC) as "Diddy".

He was one of six children Edwin Mayatt...

William Charles Thomson

William Charles Thomson

Mar 2, 2020

William “Bill” Charles Thomson, 73, of Denver, NC passed into heaven on March 2, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer.  Bill was born in Lawrence, MA on July 24, 1946 to William and Helen Thomson.  Bill is survived by his loving wife, Karen Thomson, daughter Stacey Haglund, son-in-law Rob Haglund and grandchildren, Mia and Parker Haglund of Cornelius, NC.

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Yvonne   Stutts

Yvonne Stutts

Feb 29, 2020

Yvonne McGraw Stutts, 84, of Concord, NC passed away on February 29, 2020. She was born on January 15, 1936  in Iredell County to the late William Brice McGraw and Mildred Nantz Spurrier McGraw. 

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Stutts and her son,  Micky Stutts. 

Yvonne was survived by her son,...

Lynda Margaret Halsey

Lynda Margaret Halsey

Feb 28, 2020

Lynda Margaret Halsey, 67, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 28, 2020.

She was born September 21, 1952 in Passaic, New Jersey, to the late Richard Joseph Lapnow and Doris Frieda Rosenhagen.

Lynda is survived by her twin daughters, Sandra Kolibas (and husband Ron), and Barbara Jedic (and husband Alan); grandchildren, Matthew Kolibas, Kirsten Kolibas,...

Jerome Whitney Rodgers, Jr.

Jerome Whitney Rodgers, Jr.

Feb 24, 2020

Jerome W. Rodgers Jr., 68, of Denver, NC, passed away February 24, 2020.

Jerry was born on January 19, 1952 in Charlotte, NC to Jerome Whitney Rodgers, Sr. and Carol Dellinger Rodgers.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Rodgers, of Denver, NC; daughter, Sheri Rodgers; son, Jason Rodgers and his wife, Sarah; grandchildren, Adam & Allie; mother, Carol Rodgers;...

Richard Inman Slaton

Richard Inman Slaton

Feb 22, 2020

Richard Inman Slaton, 96, died on Saturday February 22, 2020 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte, NC. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana August 11, 1923 to Daniel Webster and Patty Lucile Slaton.

He graduated Istrouma High School and attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA before joining the U.S. Navy. He served as an Aviation...

Timothy Mark Steward

Timothy Mark Steward

Feb 21, 2020

Timothy Mark Steward, 49, of Davidson, NC passed into heaven on February 21, 2020.

Tim was born in Santa Monica, CA on March 9, 1970 to Linda L. Steward and the late Robert M. Steward.

Tim passionately loved Jesus, his wife Jen, and son Josh. He enjoyed teaching people God’s word and was excellent in taking complicated subjects and making...

Jack Hager Karriker

Jack Hager Karriker

Feb 17, 2020

Jack Hager Karriker, 86, of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 17, 2020. He was born in Iredell County on July 7, 1933 to the late Horace and Bessie Karriker.

Along with his parents Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Anne Karriker.

Jack was survived by his daughter, Jackie Carpenter and her husband, Rusty; son, Scott Karriker...

Forest Ray Jackson

Forest Ray Jackson

Feb 16, 2020

Forest was born October 30th, 1933, to the late Willard and Delora Jackson, in the Powderly/Central City area of Kentucky. In his industrious early years, his family relocated to Dearborn, Michigan, eventually ending up at Dearborn High School. There, he played high school football and basketball for the Dearborn High Pioneers. Following high school, he continued his football career as...

Brandon Jason Smith

Brandon Jason Smith

Feb 15, 2020

Brandon Jason Smith, 44, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on February 15, 2020 after a three week hospitalization.

He was born in Charlotte, NC, on September 20, 1975 to Terry Dean Smith and Denise Arndt Smith.

Brandon was preceded in death by his father, Terry Dean Smith; paternal grandparents, L.T. and Dorothy Smith; maternal grandparents, Richard and Margaret Arndt; aunts,...

Donald "Greg" MacGregor Harris, Jr.

Donald "Greg" MacGregor Harris, Jr.

Feb 13, 2020

Donald M. "Greg" Harris, Jr., 76, of Cornelius, NC, formerly of Downingtown, PA, passed away on February 13, 2020.

Greg was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on June 18, 1943 to the late Donald and Virginia Harris.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cynthia J. Harris; his three children, Stacy Rucker of Downingtown, PA, Kym Wells and...

John "Jack" Bernard Abell

John "Jack" Bernard Abell

Feb 13, 2020

John (Jack) B. Abell, 87, of Davidson, NC passed away on February 13, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.

Jack was born in Chicago on April 3, 1932, to the late Mabel and James Abell. His two brothers, James and Robert, preceded him in death.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Illinois Institute of...

Teri Lynn Isenberg

Teri Lynn Isenberg

Feb 11, 2020

Teri Lynn (Leach) Isenberg, 61, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020 in Charlotte after a courageous fight against cancer. Memorial services will be held in Parkersburg, West Virginia for immediate family.

Teri was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to JoAnne Guinn on January 10th, 1959. She grew up in Ohio and West Virginia with her four...

Margaret Susan Sellgren

Margaret Susan Sellgren

Feb 9, 2020

Sue Sellgren, 69, of Hagerstown, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and her sister, Cathy, on Sunday, February 9th, 2020.

She was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 2nd, 1950 to late Ted and Ruth Ann McKillop.  She was raised for most of her early years in Michigan and was a University of Michigan graduate.

Sue...

Catherine   Wells

Catherine Wells

Feb 9, 2020

Jeanie Catherine Price Wells of Charlotte, NC passed from this world to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Catherine was born in Tacoma Park, MD on November 9, 1927 to the late William Edward Price and Helen Williams Price but lived most of her life in the Charlotte NC area.

Catherine graduated from Bain High School,...

Lillian   McKnight

Lillian McKnight

Feb 8, 2020

Lillian Imelda Winchester-McKnight, 87, of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 8, 2020. She was born in Chester, SC to the late Joe Bascom Winchester and Lillian Elizabeth Stowe Winchester. 

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James R. McKnight, Jr.; daughter, Donna Robinson; and five brothers.

Lillian is survived by her daughter, Carol Megson;...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Sandra Joy McLaughlin

Sandra Joy McLaughlin

Mar 10, 2020

Sandra Joy McLaughlin, 71, passed away on March 10, 2020 in Denver, NC. She was born on December 20, 1948 to the late Ed and Ruth Stevens in Patterson, NJ.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by Randy Stevens.

Sandra is survived by her son, Kevin McLaughlin; grandchildren, Emma McLaughlin and Holden McLaughlin; niece, Wendy Stevens-Kwolek; and...

James F. Storrier

James F. Storrier

Mar 8, 2020

James Forsythe Storrier, 73, passed away at his home in Denver, North Carolina on March 8, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. 

James was born in Rochester, NY on March 26, 1946 to the late James Storrier and Vivian Storrier. James (Jim, Jimmy) grew up in Pittsford, NY where he attended school and graduated from Pittsford Sutherland High School.  Jim...

William E. Gates

William E. Gates

Mar 8, 2020

  William “Bill” Escoe Gates, 95, died on March 8, 2020 born on June 27, 1924 in Keenan, WV, but lived most of his life in Roanoke, Va.

He was a WW II Navy Veteran, founder/owner of Gates Building and Development company and Hearing Aids of Roanoke, INC.

His family was his most important priority. In addition, he was an...

Francis "Frank" Parker Gould

Francis "Frank" Parker Gould

Mar 8, 2020

GOULD, FRANCIS PARKER, 98 - Francis Parker Gould formerly of Stone Mountain, GA   passed away on March 8, 2020 at Gordan’s Hospice House in Statesville, NC. 

He was born September 4, 1921 in the Bronx, NYC to Robert Rutledge and Alice (Charlton) Gould. 

Frank Gould was predeceased by Elaine (Cook) Gould his wife of 58 years.  He leaves two sons -...

Simon Alan Brieger

Simon Alan Brieger

Mar 3, 2020

Simon Alan Brieger arrived at the feet of Jesus in the early morning  of March 3. He was born January 7, 1939 in Schamberville, (Lauderdale County) MS to Simon Audolph and Etoile Brieger. He was also affectionately known to his children: Randy (deceased); Tanya (Ridgeland, MS) and Chris  (Charlotte, NC) as "Diddy".

He was one of six children Edwin Mayatt...

William Charles Thomson

William Charles Thomson

Mar 2, 2020

William “Bill” Charles Thomson, 73, of Denver, NC passed into heaven on March 2, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer.  Bill was born in Lawrence, MA on July 24, 1946 to William and Helen Thomson.  Bill is survived by his loving wife, Karen Thomson, daughter Stacey Haglund, son-in-law Rob Haglund and grandchildren, Mia and Parker Haglund of Cornelius, NC.

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Yvonne   Stutts

Yvonne Stutts

Feb 29, 2020

Yvonne McGraw Stutts, 84, of Concord, NC passed away on February 29, 2020. She was born on January 15, 1936  in Iredell County to the late William Brice McGraw and Mildred Nantz Spurrier McGraw. 

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Stutts and her son,  Micky Stutts. 

Yvonne was survived by her son,...

Lynda Margaret Halsey

Lynda Margaret Halsey

Feb 28, 2020

Lynda Margaret Halsey, 67, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 28, 2020.

She was born September 21, 1952 in Passaic, New Jersey, to the late Richard Joseph Lapnow and Doris Frieda Rosenhagen.

Lynda is survived by her twin daughters, Sandra Kolibas (and husband Ron), and Barbara Jedic (and husband Alan); grandchildren, Matthew Kolibas, Kirsten Kolibas,...

Jerome Whitney Rodgers, Jr.

Jerome Whitney Rodgers, Jr.

Feb 24, 2020

Jerome W. Rodgers Jr., 68, of Denver, NC, passed away February 24, 2020.

Jerry was born on January 19, 1952 in Charlotte, NC to Jerome Whitney Rodgers, Sr. and Carol Dellinger Rodgers.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Rodgers, of Denver, NC; daughter, Sheri Rodgers; son, Jason Rodgers and his wife, Sarah; grandchildren, Adam & Allie; mother, Carol Rodgers;...

Richard Inman Slaton

Richard Inman Slaton

Feb 22, 2020

Richard Inman Slaton, 96, died on Saturday February 22, 2020 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte, NC. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana August 11, 1923 to Daniel Webster and Patty Lucile Slaton.

He graduated Istrouma High School and attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA before joining the U.S. Navy. He served as an Aviation...

Timothy Mark Steward

Timothy Mark Steward

Feb 21, 2020

Timothy Mark Steward, 49, of Davidson, NC passed into heaven on February 21, 2020.

Tim was born in Santa Monica, CA on March 9, 1970 to Linda L. Steward and the late Robert M. Steward.

Tim passionately loved Jesus, his wife Jen, and son Josh. He enjoyed teaching people God’s word and was excellent in taking complicated subjects and making...

Jack Hager Karriker

Jack Hager Karriker

Feb 17, 2020

Jack Hager Karriker, 86, of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 17, 2020. He was born in Iredell County on July 7, 1933 to the late Horace and Bessie Karriker.

Along with his parents Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Anne Karriker.

Jack was survived by his daughter, Jackie Carpenter and her husband, Rusty; son, Scott Karriker...

Forest Ray Jackson

Forest Ray Jackson

Feb 16, 2020

Forest was born October 30th, 1933, to the late Willard and Delora Jackson, in the Powderly/Central City area of Kentucky. In his industrious early years, his family relocated to Dearborn, Michigan, eventually ending up at Dearborn High School. There, he played high school football and basketball for the Dearborn High Pioneers. Following high school, he continued his football career as...

Brandon Jason Smith

Brandon Jason Smith

Feb 15, 2020

Brandon Jason Smith, 44, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on February 15, 2020 after a three week hospitalization.

He was born in Charlotte, NC, on September 20, 1975 to Terry Dean Smith and Denise Arndt Smith.

Brandon was preceded in death by his father, Terry Dean Smith; paternal grandparents, L.T. and Dorothy Smith; maternal grandparents, Richard and Margaret Arndt; aunts,...

Donald "Greg" MacGregor Harris, Jr.

Donald "Greg" MacGregor Harris, Jr.

Feb 13, 2020

Donald M. "Greg" Harris, Jr., 76, of Cornelius, NC, formerly of Downingtown, PA, passed away on February 13, 2020.

Greg was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on June 18, 1943 to the late Donald and Virginia Harris.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cynthia J. Harris; his three children, Stacy Rucker of Downingtown, PA, Kym Wells and...

John "Jack" Bernard Abell

John "Jack" Bernard Abell

Feb 13, 2020

John (Jack) B. Abell, 87, of Davidson, NC passed away on February 13, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.

Jack was born in Chicago on April 3, 1932, to the late Mabel and James Abell. His two brothers, James and Robert, preceded him in death.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Illinois Institute of...

Teri Lynn Isenberg

Teri Lynn Isenberg

Feb 11, 2020

Teri Lynn (Leach) Isenberg, 61, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020 in Charlotte after a courageous fight against cancer. Memorial services will be held in Parkersburg, West Virginia for immediate family.

Teri was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to JoAnne Guinn on January 10th, 1959. She grew up in Ohio and West Virginia with her four...

Margaret Susan Sellgren

Margaret Susan Sellgren

Feb 9, 2020

Sue Sellgren, 69, of Hagerstown, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and her sister, Cathy, on Sunday, February 9th, 2020.

She was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 2nd, 1950 to late Ted and Ruth Ann McKillop.  She was raised for most of her early years in Michigan and was a University of Michigan graduate.

Sue...

Catherine   Wells

Catherine Wells

Feb 9, 2020

Jeanie Catherine Price Wells of Charlotte, NC passed from this world to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

Catherine was born in Tacoma Park, MD on November 9, 1927 to the late William Edward Price and Helen Williams Price but lived most of her life in the Charlotte NC area.

Catherine graduated from Bain High School,...

Lillian   McKnight

Lillian McKnight

Feb 8, 2020

Lillian Imelda Winchester-McKnight, 87, of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 8, 2020. She was born in Chester, SC to the late Joe Bascom Winchester and Lillian Elizabeth Stowe Winchester. 

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James R. McKnight, Jr.; daughter, Donna Robinson; and five brothers.

Lillian is survived by her daughter, Carol Megson;...