Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Emmitt A. Ray, II

Emmitt A. Ray, II

Jan 8, 2020

Emmitt A. Ray, 51, of Davidson, NC passed away on January 8th, 2020.

He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 5, 1968 to Patricia A. Ray and Emmitt A. Ray.

Emmitt loved hunting, fishing, traveling, concerts, golf, friends and most importantly adored his family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved younger brother, Jason Kendall...

Gary F.  Warrington

Gary F. Warrington

Jan 8, 2020

Gary F. Warrington, 68, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away January 8, 2020.

He was born November 16, 1951 in Queens, New York, to the late Dorothy and Harry Warrington.  In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Cassino.

Services will be held privately by the family at a later date.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home...

Dolly G. White

Dolly G. White

Jan 8, 2020

Dolly G. White, 94, of Concord, NC passed away on January 8, 2020. She was born on May 3, 1925 in Davidson, NC to the late James Johnson Gant and Margaret Isenhour Gant.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, James C. White; second husband, E.M. Hicks; son, James White, Jr.; granddaughter, Laura Doub;...

Claude Thomas Queen

Claude Thomas Queen

Jan 7, 2020

Claude Thomas Queen, 67, of Denver, NC took his final ride on January 7th, 2020. 

He was born in Robbinsville on December 19th, 1952 to the late Hubert and Vivian Queen.

Along with his parents he was preceeded in death by his niece Lori Lail, cousin Hal “Bug” Queen, and other beloved aunts uncles and cousins.

He is survived by...

Donald R. Morrison

Donald R. Morrison

Jan 6, 2020

Donald R. Morrison, 60, of Huntersville, North Carolina, formerly of Owego, New York, passed away January 6, 2020.

He was born June 11, 1959 in Elmira, New York, to the late Herbert and Marjorie Morrison.

Don is survived by his seven children, Angela Prosinski (John), Jason Flint (Ockie), Robbie Morrison (Caitlyn), Cody Morrison (Gianina), Billy Morrison, Christopher Morrison (Brittany), and...

Giovanna   Romita

Giovanna Romita

Jan 2, 2020

Giovanna Paparelli Romita, 82, of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away January 2, 2020 at Lake Norman Regional Hospital.

She was born September 23, 1937 in Bari, Italy to Michael and Italia Paparelli.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Pietro Romita, and two sisters.

Giovanna is survived by her daughter Sandra Eckbold and husband...

James Scott Boyce

James Scott Boyce

Jan 2, 2020

James S. Boyce of Stanley, NC passed away on January 2, 2020.

James was born in Korea on April 24, 1963 to Lorna H. Boyce and Jeremy M. Boyce.

James was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served as a Special Operations Combat Controller protecting our countries freedom for 21 years.  He served faithfully, with honor and integrity. 

He loved...

Brett   Synek

Brett Synek

Jan 2, 2020

With deepest sorrow, we announce that our most beloved Brett Peter Synek, 47, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday January 2, 2020. He was born in Oceanside, NY on July 28, 1972 to Lynn Anne Synek and the late Peter Stanley Synek but grew up by the beautiful coastal shores of Lindenhurst, NY, which he considered home.

Brett is...

Milton Wade McIlveen

Milton Wade McIlveen

Jan 2, 2020

     Milton Wade McIlveen, 80, of Cornelius, NC, formerly of Tullahoma, TN passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.  Milton was born in Fairfield, TX to the late Dr. Millard Sidney McIlveen and Josephine Rollins McIlveen. He is survived by his wife, Darlene McIlveen, daughters Amy Gollinger and Cindy McIlveen, brother Jim McIlveen and...

Robert "Bob" Ernest Mutzl

Robert "Bob" Ernest Mutzl

Dec 28, 2019

Robert “Bob” Ernest Mutzl, 77, of Huntersville, passed away on December 28, 2019.

He was born on October 16, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Otto Mutzl and Louise Plott Mutzl.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janet E. Mutzl; son, Robert Mutzl, Jr. and his wife, MaryAnne; daughter, Alisa Thompson and husband Darin;...

John Craven Whitlow, Jr.

John Craven Whitlow, Jr.

Dec 25, 2019

John Craven Whitlow Jr, 88, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2019. ​John was born on Parris Island, SC, August 27th, 1931 to the late Texie Mae Gregg Whitlow and John Craven Whitlow, Sr. ​​John was a US Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War from 1950-1952. He was a devoted husband and father, committing...

Richard M. Dalrymple

Richard M. Dalrymple

Dec 25, 2019

Richard Maurice Dalrymple, 76, of Huntersville, North Carolina, transitioned on December 25, 2019. Richard was born in Manhattan, New York, December 24, 1943 to the late George and Daphne Dalrymple.  He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, George Dalrymple and son, Leonardis “Lenny” Maurice Dalrymple.   He is survived by his wife Donna, daughters Nicole (Tony)...

Jean B. MacBurnie

Jean B. MacBurnie

Dec 24, 2019

Jean MacBurnie, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Christmas Eve morning, December 24th, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. 

She was born September 3, 1942 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Eugene and Jennie Paliwoda.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Paliwoda.

Jean is survived by her husband, Dave MacBurnie of...

June Nance Winecoff

June Nance Winecoff

Dec 19, 2019

June Nance Winecoff, 93, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away December 19, 2019.

She was born on June 2, 1926 in Iredell county to Alexander Sinclair Nance and Tessie Riley Nance.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William McClelland Winecoff, four sisters, and four brothers.

June is survived by her daughters, Betty Eudy...

Barry   Peters

Barry Peters

Dec 18, 2019

Barry Peters, 63, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 18, 2019.

Barry was born in Newark, NJ on February 4, 1956  to the late Charles and Evelyn.

He is survived by his wife, Angela Ducan-Peters; son, Sterling Duncan; daughters, Jada and Jordann Peters from New Jersey; sister, Sheila Blye (Howard) brothers, Charlie Peters, Tony Peters (Jennifer), and several nieces...

William Wayne Holland III

William Wayne Holland III

Dec 18, 2019

William Wayne Holland, III, 47, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 18, 2019.    Wayne was born in Sylva, NC on December 1, 1972, to William Wayne Holland, Jr. and Patty Grande Holland.   He is survived by his wife, Amy Holland; daughters Madison Holland, McKenzie Holland, and Mallory Holland; mother, Patty Holland; father, Wayne Holland, Jr (Judy); sisters...

Harry Brevard Blythe

Harry Brevard Blythe

Dec 16, 2019

Harry Brevard Blythe, 100, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 16, 2019.

A native to Huntersville, NC he was born on September 11, 1919 to the late Frank Brevard Blythe and Alice Dunn Blythe.

Harry was a veteran of the United States Army where he served during WWII as a Staff Sergeant of the Medical Detachment of the 304th...

Virginia Marie Smith

Virginia Marie Smith

Dec 16, 2019

Virginia Marie Smith, 54, of Stanley, NC passed away on December 16, 2019. Virginia was born in Huntington, WV on April 7, 1965 to the late Bill Scarberry and Donna Scarberry.

 She is survived by her significant other, Anthony Craft; daughters, Autumn McComas, Summer McComas-Smigelski, Amanda McComas, and Kimberly McComas; brother’s, Timothy Smith and James Scarberry; sisters, Donielle Scarberry-Cox and...

Barbara   McGraw

Barbara McGraw

Dec 16, 2019

Barbara Earnhardt McGraw, 93, passed away on December 16, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC.  She was born on September 12, 1926 to the late John Franklin and Katie Lee Earnhardt in Mooresville, NC.

Along with her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her son, John P. McGraw and infant son, Timothy Allen McGraw.

She...

Stephen James Poloka

Stephen James Poloka

Dec 14, 2019

Stephen James Poloka, born October 29, 1944 in Sebring, Florida passed away peacefully at 75 years of age on December 14, 2019 while at his home in Cornelius, North Carolina. 

Steve was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he lived until his retirement.  His young life was happy, surrounded by lots of family growing up on the North side of Pittsburgh. ...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Emmitt A. Ray, II

Emmitt A. Ray, II

Jan 8, 2020

Emmitt A. Ray, 51, of Davidson, NC passed away on January 8th, 2020.

He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 5, 1968 to Patricia A. Ray and Emmitt A. Ray.

Emmitt loved hunting, fishing, traveling, concerts, golf, friends and most importantly adored his family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved younger brother, Jason Kendall...

Gary F.  Warrington

Gary F. Warrington

Jan 8, 2020

Gary F. Warrington, 68, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away January 8, 2020.

He was born November 16, 1951 in Queens, New York, to the late Dorothy and Harry Warrington.  In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Cassino.

Services will be held privately by the family at a later date.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home...

Dolly G. White

Dolly G. White

Jan 8, 2020

Dolly G. White, 94, of Concord, NC passed away on January 8, 2020. She was born on May 3, 1925 in Davidson, NC to the late James Johnson Gant and Margaret Isenhour Gant.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, James C. White; second husband, E.M. Hicks; son, James White, Jr.; granddaughter, Laura Doub;...

Claude Thomas Queen

Claude Thomas Queen

Jan 7, 2020

Claude Thomas Queen, 67, of Denver, NC took his final ride on January 7th, 2020. 

He was born in Robbinsville on December 19th, 1952 to the late Hubert and Vivian Queen.

Along with his parents he was preceeded in death by his niece Lori Lail, cousin Hal “Bug” Queen, and other beloved aunts uncles and cousins.

He is survived by...

Donald R. Morrison

Donald R. Morrison

Jan 6, 2020

Donald R. Morrison, 60, of Huntersville, North Carolina, formerly of Owego, New York, passed away January 6, 2020.

He was born June 11, 1959 in Elmira, New York, to the late Herbert and Marjorie Morrison.

Don is survived by his seven children, Angela Prosinski (John), Jason Flint (Ockie), Robbie Morrison (Caitlyn), Cody Morrison (Gianina), Billy Morrison, Christopher Morrison (Brittany), and...

Giovanna   Romita

Giovanna Romita

Jan 2, 2020

Giovanna Paparelli Romita, 82, of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away January 2, 2020 at Lake Norman Regional Hospital.

She was born September 23, 1937 in Bari, Italy to Michael and Italia Paparelli.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Pietro Romita, and two sisters.

Giovanna is survived by her daughter Sandra Eckbold and husband...

James Scott Boyce

James Scott Boyce

Jan 2, 2020

James S. Boyce of Stanley, NC passed away on January 2, 2020.

James was born in Korea on April 24, 1963 to Lorna H. Boyce and Jeremy M. Boyce.

James was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served as a Special Operations Combat Controller protecting our countries freedom for 21 years.  He served faithfully, with honor and integrity. 

He loved...

Brett   Synek

Brett Synek

Jan 2, 2020

With deepest sorrow, we announce that our most beloved Brett Peter Synek, 47, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday January 2, 2020. He was born in Oceanside, NY on July 28, 1972 to Lynn Anne Synek and the late Peter Stanley Synek but grew up by the beautiful coastal shores of Lindenhurst, NY, which he considered home.

Brett is...

Milton Wade McIlveen

Milton Wade McIlveen

Jan 2, 2020

     Milton Wade McIlveen, 80, of Cornelius, NC, formerly of Tullahoma, TN passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.  Milton was born in Fairfield, TX to the late Dr. Millard Sidney McIlveen and Josephine Rollins McIlveen. He is survived by his wife, Darlene McIlveen, daughters Amy Gollinger and Cindy McIlveen, brother Jim McIlveen and...

Robert "Bob" Ernest Mutzl

Robert "Bob" Ernest Mutzl

Dec 28, 2019

Robert “Bob” Ernest Mutzl, 77, of Huntersville, passed away on December 28, 2019.

He was born on October 16, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Otto Mutzl and Louise Plott Mutzl.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Janet E. Mutzl; son, Robert Mutzl, Jr. and his wife, MaryAnne; daughter, Alisa Thompson and husband Darin;...

John Craven Whitlow, Jr.

John Craven Whitlow, Jr.

Dec 25, 2019

John Craven Whitlow Jr, 88, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2019. ​John was born on Parris Island, SC, August 27th, 1931 to the late Texie Mae Gregg Whitlow and John Craven Whitlow, Sr. ​​John was a US Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War from 1950-1952. He was a devoted husband and father, committing...

Richard M. Dalrymple

Richard M. Dalrymple

Dec 25, 2019

Richard Maurice Dalrymple, 76, of Huntersville, North Carolina, transitioned on December 25, 2019. Richard was born in Manhattan, New York, December 24, 1943 to the late George and Daphne Dalrymple.  He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, George Dalrymple and son, Leonardis “Lenny” Maurice Dalrymple.   He is survived by his wife Donna, daughters Nicole (Tony)...

Jean B. MacBurnie

Jean B. MacBurnie

Dec 24, 2019

Jean MacBurnie, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Christmas Eve morning, December 24th, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. 

She was born September 3, 1942 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Eugene and Jennie Paliwoda.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Paliwoda.

Jean is survived by her husband, Dave MacBurnie of...

June Nance Winecoff

June Nance Winecoff

Dec 19, 2019

June Nance Winecoff, 93, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away December 19, 2019.

She was born on June 2, 1926 in Iredell county to Alexander Sinclair Nance and Tessie Riley Nance.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William McClelland Winecoff, four sisters, and four brothers.

June is survived by her daughters, Betty Eudy...

Barry   Peters

Barry Peters

Dec 18, 2019

Barry Peters, 63, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 18, 2019.

Barry was born in Newark, NJ on February 4, 1956  to the late Charles and Evelyn.

He is survived by his wife, Angela Ducan-Peters; son, Sterling Duncan; daughters, Jada and Jordann Peters from New Jersey; sister, Sheila Blye (Howard) brothers, Charlie Peters, Tony Peters (Jennifer), and several nieces...

William Wayne Holland III

William Wayne Holland III

Dec 18, 2019

William Wayne Holland, III, 47, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 18, 2019.    Wayne was born in Sylva, NC on December 1, 1972, to William Wayne Holland, Jr. and Patty Grande Holland.   He is survived by his wife, Amy Holland; daughters Madison Holland, McKenzie Holland, and Mallory Holland; mother, Patty Holland; father, Wayne Holland, Jr (Judy); sisters...

Harry Brevard Blythe

Harry Brevard Blythe

Dec 16, 2019

Harry Brevard Blythe, 100, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 16, 2019.

A native to Huntersville, NC he was born on September 11, 1919 to the late Frank Brevard Blythe and Alice Dunn Blythe.

Harry was a veteran of the United States Army where he served during WWII as a Staff Sergeant of the Medical Detachment of the 304th...

Virginia Marie Smith

Virginia Marie Smith

Dec 16, 2019

Virginia Marie Smith, 54, of Stanley, NC passed away on December 16, 2019. Virginia was born in Huntington, WV on April 7, 1965 to the late Bill Scarberry and Donna Scarberry.

 She is survived by her significant other, Anthony Craft; daughters, Autumn McComas, Summer McComas-Smigelski, Amanda McComas, and Kimberly McComas; brother’s, Timothy Smith and James Scarberry; sisters, Donielle Scarberry-Cox and...

Barbara   McGraw

Barbara McGraw

Dec 16, 2019

Barbara Earnhardt McGraw, 93, passed away on December 16, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC.  She was born on September 12, 1926 to the late John Franklin and Katie Lee Earnhardt in Mooresville, NC.

Along with her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her son, John P. McGraw and infant son, Timothy Allen McGraw.

She...

Stephen James Poloka

Stephen James Poloka

Dec 14, 2019

Stephen James Poloka, born October 29, 1944 in Sebring, Florida passed away peacefully at 75 years of age on December 14, 2019 while at his home in Cornelius, North Carolina. 

Steve was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he lived until his retirement.  His young life was happy, surrounded by lots of family growing up on the North side of Pittsburgh. ...