Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Sandra V. Langos

Sandra V. Langos

Feb 26, 2026

Sandra VanHorn Langos, 85, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away February 26, 2026. Born March 2, 1940, in Portland, Oregon, she was the daughter to the late George VanHorn and Betty Pyeatt VanHorn. Sandra is survived by her son, Dwayne Langos (Karen); daughter, Kori Morris (Richard); two grandsons, Noah and Jacob Morris; and sister, Nancy Dostalik. 

Sandra always had a smile...

Claire Bordeaux Dominick

Claire Bordeaux Dominick

Feb 24, 2026

Claire Bordeaux Dominick, 93, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away February 24, 2026.

She was born in Massachusetts on July 31, 1932 to the late Leo Paul Bordeaux and Jeanette Petrie Bordeaux. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her middle brother, Gene Bordeaux who passed away in 2023.

Claire graduated from Dickenson School of Nursing in Northampton,...

Barbara Beale Davies

Barbara Beale Davies

Feb 24, 2026

Barbara Ann Davies, 69, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on February 24, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Chicago, IL, on June 14, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Warren Beale, Jr. and the late Rosemary Bernice Beale (née Burke).

Barb is survived by her three daughters, Jen (Mark), Liz, and Sara; her brother, Tim (Stephanie); five...

Juan Antonio Arevalo

Juan Antonio Arevalo

Feb 23, 2026

Juan Antonio Arevalo, 58, of Mooresville, NC passed away on February 23, 2026.

Please check back for a complete obituary.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm in the funeral home chapel, with interment taking place after at Mt. Zion Community...

Gary Daniel Nickol Sr.

Gary Daniel Nickol Sr.

Feb 21, 2026

Gary Daniel Nickol Sr., 76, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.

Born on August 15, 1949, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Gary was the son of the late William and Colleen Nickol. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Bill, David, and Gerald.

Gary is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Donna Nickol,...

Harold Thomas Hilburn

Harold Thomas Hilburn

Feb 20, 2026

Harold Thomas Hilburn, born on February 3, 1940, in Lumberton, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on February 20, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother whose warm presence and kind-hearted nature touched the lives of many.

Harold is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela Hilburn; sons T. Wayne Hilburn and Randy Keith Hilburn; sisters Barbara Hammonds and...

Geraldine "Gerry" Ferrell Summers

Geraldine "Gerry" Ferrell Summers

Feb 19, 2026

Geraldine (Gerry) Summers was born in Huntersville, NC on March 3, 1936 to the late Thomas Burwell Ferrell and Sadie Rocena Hileman.

Along with her parents, Geraldine is preceded in death by her Husband Johnny Martin Summers, Daughter in-law Pattie Summers, Grandson Mario Rivera, nephew Mathew Penniger, and great nephew Kaleb Copenhaver.

She is survived by her Son: Tony Summers, Daughter: Kay...

William Watson Regen

William Watson Regen

Feb 15, 2026

William Watson Regen died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 15, surrounded, as he had been throughout his life, by people who loved him.

Born December 27, 1966, to the late Barbara Lucas Regen and Jon Watson Regen, William’s earliest years were spent in Davidson, North Carolina where he established the roots that were to feed his entire life. When his father chose...

Donna Marie Kliefoth

Donna Marie Kliefoth

Feb 15, 2026

Donna Marie Kliefoth, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 29, 1948 to the late Edward J. Powicki and Lillian A. Powicki.

Donna was the beloved wife of David Kliefoth for fifty years and a devoted mother to Vanessa Walter (Michael), Haley Kliefoth (Han) and Peter Kliefoth (Micah). She was...

John Francis Caraway

John Francis Caraway

Feb 15, 2026

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

No services are scheduled.

Walker Joseph O'Brien

Walker Joseph O'Brien

Feb 14, 2026

Walker Joseph “Joe” O’Brien, aged 31, passed away on February 14th, 2026.

Joe was born in Summit, NJ on December 8th, 1994. Growing up in North Carolina, Joe was known for his appetite for learning as he questioned the world around him. He spent his childhood surrounded by his parents, siblings and his large family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents,...

Delmy Eugenia Martinez

Delmy Eugenia Martinez

Feb 14, 2026

Delmy Eugenia Martinez, 49, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on February 14th, 2026.

She was born in El Salvador on September 29, 1976 to the late Alcides Martinez-Morales and Maria Delmy Carballo.

Delmy was known for her bright, beautiful smile which always lit up the room. She lived a happy and blessed life and inspired people to live life to the...

John Francis Ross

John Francis Ross

Feb 14, 2026

John Francis Ross, 70, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease and, in recent years, cancer. He fought with grit, determination, and strength, truly like a warrior.

John was the beloved son of the late John Harvey Ross and Dorothy Dalrymple Ross. He was born on April 6, 1955, in Shaker Heights,...

Michael Wayne Wortham

Michael Wayne Wortham

Feb 12, 2026

Michael “Mike” W. Wortham, 77, of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 12, 2026 after a courageous 19 month battle against pancreatic cancer.

Mike was born in Henderson, NC on April 6, 1948 to the late Charlie and Lorene Wortham.

Mike was a funny and gentle soul who loved history and sciences. He served 4 years in the Navy as an Aerographers...

Nancy Lyon Starr

Nancy Lyon Starr

Feb 12, 2026

Nancy Marie Lyon Starr, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on February 12, 2026.

Born on February 20, 1936, in Geneva, New York, Nancy was the daughter of the late Arden Tice Lyon and Helen Louise Brown Lyon. She graduated from Geneva High School in 1954 from Cornell University in 1958, then married her high school sweetheart, Clyde E. Starr,...

Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr.

Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr.

Feb 9, 2026

Dear Family and Friends,

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr., on February 9, 2026. A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, and fraternity brother, Shawn was born in Houston, Texas. He was a loving husband to his wife, Kenya (Bennett), for over 25 years and a dedicated father to their son,...

Marilyn McEachern Robbins

Marilyn McEachern Robbins

Feb 9, 2026

A full obituary will be updated shortly.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services is caring for the family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com

Malakhai Logan Patterson

Malakhai Logan Patterson

Feb 6, 2026

Malakhai Logan Patterson, five months old, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on February 6, 2026.

Malakhai was born in Charlotte, NC on September 2, 2025 to Ayupa Bravo and Michael Patterson.

At five months old, Malakhai was cared for, cherished, loved, and will forever be loved. He was a smiling, active, playful baby, full of life, with loving eyes for his mommy...

Orle Nazario Campoverde

Orle Nazario Campoverde

Feb 6, 2026

Orle Nazario Campoverde, 83, of China Grove passed away on February 6, 2026.

Please check back for a complete obituary.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, February 11 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 12 at Saint Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville,...

Barbara Keith Matthews

Barbara Keith Matthews

Feb 4, 2026

Barbara Keith Matthews, 86, of Huntersville, NC went to be with Jesus on February 4, 2026. 

Born on June 4,1939, she was a native of Huntersville, NC and lived there her whole life. Despite being bedridden with MS for nearly 30 years, Barbara was always a smiling face and loved the Lord and her family.

In addition to her parents, she is...

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Sandra V. Langos

Sandra V. Langos

Feb 26, 2026

Sandra VanHorn Langos, 85, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away February 26, 2026. Born March 2, 1940, in Portland, Oregon, she was the daughter to the late George VanHorn and Betty Pyeatt VanHorn. Sandra is survived by her son, Dwayne Langos (Karen); daughter, Kori Morris (Richard); two grandsons, Noah and Jacob Morris; and sister, Nancy Dostalik. 

Sandra always had a smile...

Claire Bordeaux Dominick

Claire Bordeaux Dominick

Feb 24, 2026

Claire Bordeaux Dominick, 93, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away February 24, 2026.

She was born in Massachusetts on July 31, 1932 to the late Leo Paul Bordeaux and Jeanette Petrie Bordeaux. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her middle brother, Gene Bordeaux who passed away in 2023.

Claire graduated from Dickenson School of Nursing in Northampton,...

Barbara Beale Davies

Barbara Beale Davies

Feb 24, 2026

Barbara Ann Davies, 69, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on February 24, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Chicago, IL, on June 14, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Warren Beale, Jr. and the late Rosemary Bernice Beale (née Burke).

Barb is survived by her three daughters, Jen (Mark), Liz, and Sara; her brother, Tim (Stephanie); five...

Juan Antonio Arevalo

Juan Antonio Arevalo

Feb 23, 2026

Juan Antonio Arevalo, 58, of Mooresville, NC passed away on February 23, 2026.

Please check back for a complete obituary.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm in the funeral home chapel, with interment taking place after at Mt. Zion Community...

Gary Daniel Nickol Sr.

Gary Daniel Nickol Sr.

Feb 21, 2026

Gary Daniel Nickol Sr., 76, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.

Born on August 15, 1949, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Gary was the son of the late William and Colleen Nickol. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Bill, David, and Gerald.

Gary is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Donna Nickol,...

Harold Thomas Hilburn

Harold Thomas Hilburn

Feb 20, 2026

Harold Thomas Hilburn, born on February 3, 1940, in Lumberton, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on February 20, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother whose warm presence and kind-hearted nature touched the lives of many.

Harold is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela Hilburn; sons T. Wayne Hilburn and Randy Keith Hilburn; sisters Barbara Hammonds and...

Geraldine "Gerry" Ferrell Summers

Geraldine "Gerry" Ferrell Summers

Feb 19, 2026

Geraldine (Gerry) Summers was born in Huntersville, NC on March 3, 1936 to the late Thomas Burwell Ferrell and Sadie Rocena Hileman.

Along with her parents, Geraldine is preceded in death by her Husband Johnny Martin Summers, Daughter in-law Pattie Summers, Grandson Mario Rivera, nephew Mathew Penniger, and great nephew Kaleb Copenhaver.

She is survived by her Son: Tony Summers, Daughter: Kay...

William Watson Regen

William Watson Regen

Feb 15, 2026

William Watson Regen died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 15, surrounded, as he had been throughout his life, by people who loved him.

Born December 27, 1966, to the late Barbara Lucas Regen and Jon Watson Regen, William’s earliest years were spent in Davidson, North Carolina where he established the roots that were to feed his entire life. When his father chose...

Donna Marie Kliefoth

Donna Marie Kliefoth

Feb 15, 2026

Donna Marie Kliefoth, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 29, 1948 to the late Edward J. Powicki and Lillian A. Powicki.

Donna was the beloved wife of David Kliefoth for fifty years and a devoted mother to Vanessa Walter (Michael), Haley Kliefoth (Han) and Peter Kliefoth (Micah). She was...

John Francis Caraway

John Francis Caraway

Feb 15, 2026

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

No services are scheduled.

Walker Joseph O'Brien

Walker Joseph O'Brien

Feb 14, 2026

Walker Joseph “Joe” O’Brien, aged 31, passed away on February 14th, 2026.

Joe was born in Summit, NJ on December 8th, 1994. Growing up in North Carolina, Joe was known for his appetite for learning as he questioned the world around him. He spent his childhood surrounded by his parents, siblings and his large family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents,...

Delmy Eugenia Martinez

Delmy Eugenia Martinez

Feb 14, 2026

Delmy Eugenia Martinez, 49, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on February 14th, 2026.

She was born in El Salvador on September 29, 1976 to the late Alcides Martinez-Morales and Maria Delmy Carballo.

Delmy was known for her bright, beautiful smile which always lit up the room. She lived a happy and blessed life and inspired people to live life to the...

John Francis Ross

John Francis Ross

Feb 14, 2026

John Francis Ross, 70, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease and, in recent years, cancer. He fought with grit, determination, and strength, truly like a warrior.

John was the beloved son of the late John Harvey Ross and Dorothy Dalrymple Ross. He was born on April 6, 1955, in Shaker Heights,...

Michael Wayne Wortham

Michael Wayne Wortham

Feb 12, 2026

Michael “Mike” W. Wortham, 77, of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 12, 2026 after a courageous 19 month battle against pancreatic cancer.

Mike was born in Henderson, NC on April 6, 1948 to the late Charlie and Lorene Wortham.

Mike was a funny and gentle soul who loved history and sciences. He served 4 years in the Navy as an Aerographers...

Nancy Lyon Starr

Nancy Lyon Starr

Feb 12, 2026

Nancy Marie Lyon Starr, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on February 12, 2026.

Born on February 20, 1936, in Geneva, New York, Nancy was the daughter of the late Arden Tice Lyon and Helen Louise Brown Lyon. She graduated from Geneva High School in 1954 from Cornell University in 1958, then married her high school sweetheart, Clyde E. Starr,...

Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr.

Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr.

Feb 9, 2026

Dear Family and Friends,

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Shawn Everett Jackson, Sr., on February 9, 2026. A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, and fraternity brother, Shawn was born in Houston, Texas. He was a loving husband to his wife, Kenya (Bennett), for over 25 years and a dedicated father to their son,...

Marilyn McEachern Robbins

Marilyn McEachern Robbins

Feb 9, 2026

A full obituary will be updated shortly.

Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services is caring for the family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com

Malakhai Logan Patterson

Malakhai Logan Patterson

Feb 6, 2026

Malakhai Logan Patterson, five months old, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on February 6, 2026.

Malakhai was born in Charlotte, NC on September 2, 2025 to Ayupa Bravo and Michael Patterson.

At five months old, Malakhai was cared for, cherished, loved, and will forever be loved. He was a smiling, active, playful baby, full of life, with loving eyes for his mommy...

Orle Nazario Campoverde

Orle Nazario Campoverde

Feb 6, 2026

Orle Nazario Campoverde, 83, of China Grove passed away on February 6, 2026.

Please check back for a complete obituary.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, February 11 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 12 at Saint Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville,...

Barbara Keith Matthews

Barbara Keith Matthews

Feb 4, 2026

Barbara Keith Matthews, 86, of Huntersville, NC went to be with Jesus on February 4, 2026. 

Born on June 4,1939, she was a native of Huntersville, NC and lived there her whole life. Despite being bedridden with MS for nearly 30 years, Barbara was always a smiling face and loved the Lord and her family.

In addition to her parents, she is...