Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Helaine Mary Panepinto

Helaine Mary Panepinto

Mar 30, 2019

Helaine Mary Panepinto, 72, passed away on March 30, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. She was born January 22, 1947 to the late William and Beatrice Haughton in Brooklyn, NY.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Anthony J. Panepinto; two sisters; a brother; and an infant son.

Helaine is survived by her daughter Christine (Mike) McCarroll;...

Jack A. Wettengel

Jack A. Wettengel

Mar 27, 2019

Jack Arno Wettengel, 75, of Mooresville, NC passed away on March 27, 2019.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Maryann; daughters, Elise Fornasier, Melissa Sansbury; and grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. 

A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. 

 

Doris   Pierce

Doris Pierce

Mar 27, 2019

Doris Pierce, 99, passed away March 27, 2019 at Carillon of Huntersville. She was born July 19, 1919 in Aberdeen, Scotland to the late Alexander and Anabelle Chalmers.

Along with her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Pierce and a son.

She is survived by her son Russell (Carol Casey) Pierce; three grandchildren; one great grandson;...

Oren Eugene Muse

Oren Eugene Muse

Mar 26, 2019

Oren Eugene Muse, 89, of Denver, NC, passed away peacefully on March 26th at his home.  A native Charlottean, he was born on May 20, 1929.  He was the son of the late Georgia Rogers Muse and John McCauley Muse.

Oren graduated from Central High School in 1947.  Following high school, he played semi-pro baseball with Highland Park Mills in...

Antoinette   Bennett

Antoinette Bennett

Mar 25, 2019

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Carolyn Marshall Berndt

Carolyn Marshall Berndt

Mar 23, 2019

Carolyn Marshall Amon Berndt, 78, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on March 23, 2019. 

She was born in Coraopolis, PA on June 20, 1940 to the late Elbert Amon and Alice Amon.  Along with her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her husbands, William Smith and Roger Berndt; and sisters, Patsy Braly and Peggy Ann Trunick. 

She is survived...

Marjorie Berbyck Williams

Marjorie Berbyck Williams

Mar 21, 2019

Marjorie Berbyck Williams

Servant of God, devoted mother, and caregiver

 

Marjorie Berbyck Williams, 78 years of age, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, North Carolina.  She was known to her siblings as Hyacinth.

Marjorie was born to the late Charles Berbyck and Elma France, Dec 26, 1940 in Georgetown, Guyana,...

Sara Elizabeth Todd

Sara Elizabeth Todd

Mar 19, 2019

Sara Elizabeth Horton Todd, 91, of Charlotte passed away on March 19, 2019.

She was born on September 30, 1927 in Charlotte (site of Garinger High School) to the late Harley Ross and Gladys Horton.

Sara grew up in South Carolina and later married, Cecil Wilson Todd on December 4, 1948. She had a career with Bell South Telephone as...

Kent   Sellers

Kent Sellers

Mar 18, 2019

Richard “Kent” Sellers, 53, of Mooresville, NC passed away on March 18, 2019.

He was born on September 22, 1965 in Cabarrus County to the late John Richard Sellers and Margie Rae Harrington Sellers.

Kent was a graduate from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and was employed at A4 Wealth Advisers.

He is survived by his sister, Lara Sellers...

Julie Wilson Wallace

Julie Wilson Wallace

Mar 16, 2019

Julie Wilson Wallace, age 47, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away Saturday morning March 16, 2019.  Julie was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January 8, 1972.  She graduated from Asheboro High School and continued her education in nursing, receiving her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and her masters’ degree in nursing from the University of...

Jennifer   Kutnowsky

Jennifer Kutnowsky

Mar 15, 2019

Jennifer Kutnowsky, 47, of Davidson, NC passed away on March 15, 2019. Jennifer was born in New York on July 25, 1971.

Jennifer was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She is survived by two sons, Ryan(17) and Evan(12); her father, Robert Zimmermann; stepmother, Barbara Jemmott; mother, Barbara Zimmermann; and brother, Jeffery Zimermann. Jennifer will be missed but never forgotten.

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Rodney   Anderson

Rodney Anderson

Mar 10, 2019

Rodney Anderson of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on 3/10/2019 at the age of 85. 

Rodney was born in Duluth, MN to the late Andrew Anderson and Gladys Anderson.

He is survived by wife Joan, sons Jeffrey (Becky), Greg(Kimberly), Steven (Leanne), daughter Terri, 5 grand children, 2 greatgrandchildren, and brother Bob (Eunice).

A private memorial will be held in Charlotte...

Heather Wallace Bridwell

Heather Wallace Bridwell

Mar 8, 2019

Heather Wallace Bridwell, 43, of Jupiter, Florida, died too soon on Friday, March 08, 2019 from injuries sustained in a tragic private plane crash in Palm Beach County, Florida.  Heather was born August 29, 1975 in Charlotte NC, the youngest of three children of parents John Woodley Wallace, Jr. and Shelby Taylor Wallace.

Heather was a loving mother, a devoted...

Joan B.  Messer

Joan B. Messer

Mar 7, 2019

Joan B. Messer, 69, passed away on Thursday March 7, 2019 with her family by her side.

She was born July 14, 1949, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Mabel I. Braddy and Charles B. Braddy.

Joan was a homemaker and a dedicated mother. She grew up and lived in Charlotte, where she met her husband, David Messer. They...

Candy Robinson Griffin

Candy Robinson Griffin

Mar 6, 2019

Ms. Candy Griffin of Charlotte, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 6, 2019.  A Home Going service to celebrate her life will be at 2pm, Thursday March 14 at Central Church of God with Pastor Greg Baker officiating.  Visitation will be at 1pm at Central Church of God prior to her Home Going...

Ronald Lee Simpson

Ronald Lee Simpson

Mar 5, 2019

Ronald Lee Simpson, 51, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on March 5th, 2019.  

He was born on January 3rd, 1968 in Canton, Ohio to the late Margaret Louise Patterson and Gary Lee Simpson.  

Ronald is survived by his brother, James Lee Simpson and wife, Janet Marie Simpson of Cornelius, NC; sister, Karen Simpson Martin of Bainville, MT; and nieces...

Suzanne   Cicchino

Suzanne Cicchino

Mar 3, 2019

Suzanne Cicchino, 52, died peacefully at CMC-Northeast on March 3, 2019 after a long illness. Born February 27, 1967 in Belleville, NJ to the late Catherine and John Cicchino, Jr, she lived in Florham Park, Kearny, and Toms River New Jersey before moving to Concord, NC in 2015. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother and friend Ellen...

Betty Jo Clark

Betty Jo Clark

Mar 3, 2019

Betty Jo Clark, 93, passed away on March 3, 2019 at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville, NC.  She was born on March 24, 1925 to the late Roy and Mary Lila Wallis in Macon, GA.

Along with her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Coffland Clark; and brother, Roy Wallis Jr.

She is survived by her...

Betty "BG" Jones

Betty "BG" Jones

Mar 1, 2019

Betty Grace (B.G.) Jones, 96, of Davidson, N.C. died on March 1, 2019. She was born and raised in Canton, Ohio, the only child of Alpha B. and E. C. Moore. She lived a significant portion of her life there, prior to moving to Davidson in 1987, to be closer to her three beloved grandchildren.

B.G. married her Miami University...

Sally Lee Arbaugh

Sally Lee Arbaugh

Mar 1, 2019

Sally Lee Arbaugh, 81, passed away March 1, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

She was born January 13, 1938 in Chambersburg, PA to Thomas and June Spahr. Sally was happily married to Franklin Arbaugh for 60 years.

Sally graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School and went on to complete her RN Nursing Degree at York...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Helaine Mary Panepinto

Helaine Mary Panepinto

Mar 30, 2019

Helaine Mary Panepinto, 72, passed away on March 30, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. She was born January 22, 1947 to the late William and Beatrice Haughton in Brooklyn, NY.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Anthony J. Panepinto; two sisters; a brother; and an infant son.

Helaine is survived by her daughter Christine (Mike) McCarroll;...

Jack A. Wettengel

Jack A. Wettengel

Mar 27, 2019

Jack Arno Wettengel, 75, of Mooresville, NC passed away on March 27, 2019.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Maryann; daughters, Elise Fornasier, Melissa Sansbury; and grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. 

A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. 

 

Doris   Pierce

Doris Pierce

Mar 27, 2019

Doris Pierce, 99, passed away March 27, 2019 at Carillon of Huntersville. She was born July 19, 1919 in Aberdeen, Scotland to the late Alexander and Anabelle Chalmers.

Along with her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Pierce and a son.

She is survived by her son Russell (Carol Casey) Pierce; three grandchildren; one great grandson;...

Oren Eugene Muse

Oren Eugene Muse

Mar 26, 2019

Oren Eugene Muse, 89, of Denver, NC, passed away peacefully on March 26th at his home.  A native Charlottean, he was born on May 20, 1929.  He was the son of the late Georgia Rogers Muse and John McCauley Muse.

Oren graduated from Central High School in 1947.  Following high school, he played semi-pro baseball with Highland Park Mills in...

Antoinette   Bennett

Antoinette Bennett

Mar 25, 2019

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Carolyn Marshall Berndt

Carolyn Marshall Berndt

Mar 23, 2019

Carolyn Marshall Amon Berndt, 78, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on March 23, 2019. 

She was born in Coraopolis, PA on June 20, 1940 to the late Elbert Amon and Alice Amon.  Along with her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her husbands, William Smith and Roger Berndt; and sisters, Patsy Braly and Peggy Ann Trunick. 

She is survived...

Marjorie Berbyck Williams

Marjorie Berbyck Williams

Mar 21, 2019

Marjorie Berbyck Williams

Servant of God, devoted mother, and caregiver

 

Marjorie Berbyck Williams, 78 years of age, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, North Carolina.  She was known to her siblings as Hyacinth.

Marjorie was born to the late Charles Berbyck and Elma France, Dec 26, 1940 in Georgetown, Guyana,...

Sara Elizabeth Todd

Sara Elizabeth Todd

Mar 19, 2019

Sara Elizabeth Horton Todd, 91, of Charlotte passed away on March 19, 2019.

She was born on September 30, 1927 in Charlotte (site of Garinger High School) to the late Harley Ross and Gladys Horton.

Sara grew up in South Carolina and later married, Cecil Wilson Todd on December 4, 1948. She had a career with Bell South Telephone as...

Kent   Sellers

Kent Sellers

Mar 18, 2019

Richard “Kent” Sellers, 53, of Mooresville, NC passed away on March 18, 2019.

He was born on September 22, 1965 in Cabarrus County to the late John Richard Sellers and Margie Rae Harrington Sellers.

Kent was a graduate from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and was employed at A4 Wealth Advisers.

He is survived by his sister, Lara Sellers...

Julie Wilson Wallace

Julie Wilson Wallace

Mar 16, 2019

Julie Wilson Wallace, age 47, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away Saturday morning March 16, 2019.  Julie was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January 8, 1972.  She graduated from Asheboro High School and continued her education in nursing, receiving her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and her masters’ degree in nursing from the University of...

Jennifer   Kutnowsky

Jennifer Kutnowsky

Mar 15, 2019

Jennifer Kutnowsky, 47, of Davidson, NC passed away on March 15, 2019. Jennifer was born in New York on July 25, 1971.

Jennifer was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She is survived by two sons, Ryan(17) and Evan(12); her father, Robert Zimmermann; stepmother, Barbara Jemmott; mother, Barbara Zimmermann; and brother, Jeffery Zimermann. Jennifer will be missed but never forgotten.

...

Rodney   Anderson

Rodney Anderson

Mar 10, 2019

Rodney Anderson of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on 3/10/2019 at the age of 85. 

Rodney was born in Duluth, MN to the late Andrew Anderson and Gladys Anderson.

He is survived by wife Joan, sons Jeffrey (Becky), Greg(Kimberly), Steven (Leanne), daughter Terri, 5 grand children, 2 greatgrandchildren, and brother Bob (Eunice).

A private memorial will be held in Charlotte...

Heather Wallace Bridwell

Heather Wallace Bridwell

Mar 8, 2019

Heather Wallace Bridwell, 43, of Jupiter, Florida, died too soon on Friday, March 08, 2019 from injuries sustained in a tragic private plane crash in Palm Beach County, Florida.  Heather was born August 29, 1975 in Charlotte NC, the youngest of three children of parents John Woodley Wallace, Jr. and Shelby Taylor Wallace.

Heather was a loving mother, a devoted...

Joan B.  Messer

Joan B. Messer

Mar 7, 2019

Joan B. Messer, 69, passed away on Thursday March 7, 2019 with her family by her side.

She was born July 14, 1949, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Mabel I. Braddy and Charles B. Braddy.

Joan was a homemaker and a dedicated mother. She grew up and lived in Charlotte, where she met her husband, David Messer. They...

Candy Robinson Griffin

Candy Robinson Griffin

Mar 6, 2019

Ms. Candy Griffin of Charlotte, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 6, 2019.  A Home Going service to celebrate her life will be at 2pm, Thursday March 14 at Central Church of God with Pastor Greg Baker officiating.  Visitation will be at 1pm at Central Church of God prior to her Home Going...

Ronald Lee Simpson

Ronald Lee Simpson

Mar 5, 2019

Ronald Lee Simpson, 51, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on March 5th, 2019.  

He was born on January 3rd, 1968 in Canton, Ohio to the late Margaret Louise Patterson and Gary Lee Simpson.  

Ronald is survived by his brother, James Lee Simpson and wife, Janet Marie Simpson of Cornelius, NC; sister, Karen Simpson Martin of Bainville, MT; and nieces...

Suzanne   Cicchino

Suzanne Cicchino

Mar 3, 2019

Suzanne Cicchino, 52, died peacefully at CMC-Northeast on March 3, 2019 after a long illness. Born February 27, 1967 in Belleville, NJ to the late Catherine and John Cicchino, Jr, she lived in Florham Park, Kearny, and Toms River New Jersey before moving to Concord, NC in 2015. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother and friend Ellen...

Betty Jo Clark

Betty Jo Clark

Mar 3, 2019

Betty Jo Clark, 93, passed away on March 3, 2019 at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville, NC.  She was born on March 24, 1925 to the late Roy and Mary Lila Wallis in Macon, GA.

Along with her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Coffland Clark; and brother, Roy Wallis Jr.

She is survived by her...

Betty "BG" Jones

Betty "BG" Jones

Mar 1, 2019

Betty Grace (B.G.) Jones, 96, of Davidson, N.C. died on March 1, 2019. She was born and raised in Canton, Ohio, the only child of Alpha B. and E. C. Moore. She lived a significant portion of her life there, prior to moving to Davidson in 1987, to be closer to her three beloved grandchildren.

B.G. married her Miami University...

Sally Lee Arbaugh

Sally Lee Arbaugh

Mar 1, 2019

Sally Lee Arbaugh, 81, passed away March 1, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

She was born January 13, 1938 in Chambersburg, PA to Thomas and June Spahr. Sally was happily married to Franklin Arbaugh for 60 years.

Sally graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School and went on to complete her RN Nursing Degree at York...