Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Karen   Dunton

Karen Dunton

Oct 2, 2017

 Karen Mae Dunton, a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on October 2, 2017 at the age of 75.  She was born in Portland, Oregon on September 18, 1942 to parents Ivan and Hazel Korsund.

Along with her parents, Karen is preceded in death by her adoring husband Bill Dunton, her daughter Debbie Dunton and her brother...

Jamie   Allen

Jamie Allen

Sep 30, 2017

Jamie Allen, 43, of Charlotte, NC passed away on September 30, 2017. He was born on May 14, 1974 in Beaver County, PA to John Lowe and Tana Allen.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Tana Allen.

Jamie is survived by his loving wife, Rachael Gordon Allen; daughters, Paige Allen, Jade Allen, Kaley Allen; father, John...

Michael James Cenzer

Michael James Cenzer

Sep 30, 2017

Michael James Cenzer, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 30, 2017, as the result of a motor accident. He was born on July 24, 1959, in Flushing, NY, to loving parents, Fred and Dorothy Cenzer.  He grew up in Brentwood, NY and Tamarac, FL, and joined the Air Force, working as a Ground Radio Operator.  In...

Dorothy Jean Wolfe

Dorothy Jean Wolfe

Sep 29, 2017

Dorothy Jean Stalnaker Wolfe, 81, of Cornelius, NC passed away September 29, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born April 13, 1936 in Philippi, WV to the late James Dewey Stalnaker and Lillian Bolyard Stalnaker. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and playing games with them. Along with her parents she was preceded in death...

Leonard L. Cavaluzzi

Leonard L. Cavaluzzi

Sep 29, 2017

Born in Manhattan, NY to parents, Michele Cavaluzzi and Antionia Sollecito.  Leo was predeceased by his brothers, Louis, Frank, Rocco, Peter, Daniel and Michael and sisters, Lillian and Della. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 69 years, Lorraine who passed in May of 2016.

Leo served in the Army 276TH Infantry regiment and received an Honorable Discharge...

Grace Carol Meade White

Grace Carol Meade White

Sep 29, 2017

Grace Carol Meade White, devoted and loving wife and mother passed peacefully away at age 94 on September 29, 2017 in Davidson, NC at The Pines. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on May 5, 1923 to parents Susan Ann Lanham and John Franklin Meade. She graduated from Ashland schools and Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. Carol was married...

Talmadge Ray Taylor

Talmadge Ray Taylor

Sep 29, 2017

Talmadge Ray Taylor, 79, of Wilmington, NC passed away September 29, 2017 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House. Ray was born February 15, 1938 in Dunn, NC to the late Wesley and Louise Benton Taylor. He graduated from East Carolina University and attended medical courses at New York University and leadership courses at Dartmouth University. Later he became Executive...

Margie Vanica Johnston Taylor

Margie Vanica Johnston Taylor

Sep 28, 2017

Margie Vanica Taylor of Huntersville passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2017 at the age of 94.  Margie was born on April 15, 1923 and was a native of Mecklenburg County.  She graduated from Huntersville High School in 1939.  She was the daughter of Sara Mae Caldwell and Albert Johnston.  Margie was preceded in death by her husband...

Margarita Cortez Gonzales

Margarita Cortez Gonzales

Sep 26, 2017

 

Margarita Cortez Gonzales, 92, of Huntersville, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017 at The Pavilion @ Brightmore, Charlotte. Margarita was born February 28, 1925 In Miami, AZ to the late Epifanio Cortez and Segunda Lerma Castelleno. She was a devout Catholic who loved Jesus. She was an excellent cook and loved spending time with her family and the...

Donald Lamonte Creed

Donald Lamonte Creed

Sep 25, 2017

Donald Lamonte Creed, Jr., 70, of Davidson, NC passed away on September 25, 2017.

Don was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 17, 1947 to the late Donald Lamonte Creed, MD and Nancy Jean Means.

Don was an avid historian and world traveler who loved to share his knowledge with those around him. He was a great conversationalist who was...

Robert  Jason Dlesk

Robert Jason Dlesk

Sep 25, 2017

Robert Jason Dlesk, 33, died on September 25, 2017, in Ashville N.C.  Arrangements are pending at the Kepner Funeral Home, in Wheeling W.Va.  Local Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville, N.C. 

Ryder Harley Hastings

Ryder Harley Hastings

Sep 25, 2017

Ryder Harley Ellis Hastings, infant son of Elizabeth Hastings Cox, died on September 25, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville. 

Charles   Albrecht

Charles Albrecht

Sep 23, 2017

Charles (Bud) Albrecht, age 75, passed away September 23, 2017, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC, after a short illness.

Charles was a retired IBM employee in Charlotte and an accomplished musician playing in many venues in the Charlotte area including for many years, the Cajun Queen. He was also an Adjunct Professor at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Charles graduated...

Ronald   Parks

Ronald Parks

Sep 22, 2017

PARKS, Ronald L. of Rock Hill, SC a retired Regional Manager with SHARP Electronics, went on to be with his beloved wife, Sandy Parks, on Friday, September 22, 2017, at the age of 77. He was born March 15,1940 in Parksley, VA, to Braxton and Elizabeth Parks. Ronnie, served in the 82nd Airborne Division and went on to Virginia Commonwealth...

Nicholas M. Carusillo

Nicholas M. Carusillo

Sep 22, 2017

Nicholas M. Carusillo

With deep sadness, our family shares the news of the death of our son and brother Nicholas Michael Carusillo, 29 of Huntersville, NC on September 22, 2017. Beloved son, brother, father and friend he will be missed.

Nick was smart, strong, funny, kind, compassionate and full of love. Above all Nick had strong faith and belief in...

Frank William Camp

Frank William Camp

Sep 22, 2017

  Frank William Camp, 88, of Huntersville, passed away peacefully at The Haven at Highland Creek.  Frank was born December 16, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Horace A. and Helen McGraw Camp.  He attended Porter Military Academy in Charleston, SC and went on to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves.  Frank enjoyed traveling and wood working, and...

David   Cross

David Cross

Sep 19, 2017

David Christopher Cross, 37, died suddenly, at his home September 19, 2017. He was born November 22, 1979 in Albany, New York to Christopher and Linda Cross.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Iraq in the Special Forces.

Survivors include his two sons, Christopher B. Cross, age 6 and Matthew C. Cross, age 4; his parents, Linda and...

Diane   Stevenson

Diane Stevenson

Sep 16, 2017

Diane Stevenson, 73 of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 16, 2017.

She was born on August 30, 1944 in Marinette, WI to the late Frank and Henrietta Shutes Schiner.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stevenson; brother, Henry Schiner, and sister, Mary Jane Ellis.

She is survived by her son, Scott...

Sarah Frances Todd Burris

Sarah Frances Todd Burris

Sep 14, 2017

Sarah Frances Todd Burris, 92, of Mooresville, NC passed away peacefully on September 14, 2017. Sarah was born February 8, 1925 in Charlotte to the late Elmer and Lucille Auten Todd. She was retired as a comptroller from Davidson College.

Sarah was a member of Coddle Creek ARP Church in Mooresville, and she enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time...

Jennie   Ohlsen

Jennie Ohlsen

Sep 13, 2017

Jennie Ohlsen, 40, of Davidson, NC passed away on September 13, 2017.

Jennie was born in Charleston, SC on February 1, 1977. She was a registered nurse and  a graduate of the Presbyterian School of Nursing.

She is survived by her son, Ashton Ohlsen, daughters, Courtney Ohlsen and Anneliese Ohsen.

A memorial service will be held from 5:00- 7:00 pm...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Karen   Dunton

Karen Dunton

Oct 2, 2017

 Karen Mae Dunton, a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on October 2, 2017 at the age of 75.  She was born in Portland, Oregon on September 18, 1942 to parents Ivan and Hazel Korsund.

Along with her parents, Karen is preceded in death by her adoring husband Bill Dunton, her daughter Debbie Dunton and her brother...

Jamie   Allen

Jamie Allen

Sep 30, 2017

Jamie Allen, 43, of Charlotte, NC passed away on September 30, 2017. He was born on May 14, 1974 in Beaver County, PA to John Lowe and Tana Allen.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Tana Allen.

Jamie is survived by his loving wife, Rachael Gordon Allen; daughters, Paige Allen, Jade Allen, Kaley Allen; father, John...

Michael James Cenzer

Michael James Cenzer

Sep 30, 2017

Michael James Cenzer, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 30, 2017, as the result of a motor accident. He was born on July 24, 1959, in Flushing, NY, to loving parents, Fred and Dorothy Cenzer.  He grew up in Brentwood, NY and Tamarac, FL, and joined the Air Force, working as a Ground Radio Operator.  In...

Dorothy Jean Wolfe

Dorothy Jean Wolfe

Sep 29, 2017

Dorothy Jean Stalnaker Wolfe, 81, of Cornelius, NC passed away September 29, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born April 13, 1936 in Philippi, WV to the late James Dewey Stalnaker and Lillian Bolyard Stalnaker. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and playing games with them. Along with her parents she was preceded in death...

Leonard L. Cavaluzzi

Leonard L. Cavaluzzi

Sep 29, 2017

Born in Manhattan, NY to parents, Michele Cavaluzzi and Antionia Sollecito.  Leo was predeceased by his brothers, Louis, Frank, Rocco, Peter, Daniel and Michael and sisters, Lillian and Della. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 69 years, Lorraine who passed in May of 2016.

Leo served in the Army 276TH Infantry regiment and received an Honorable Discharge...

Grace Carol Meade White

Grace Carol Meade White

Sep 29, 2017

Grace Carol Meade White, devoted and loving wife and mother passed peacefully away at age 94 on September 29, 2017 in Davidson, NC at The Pines. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky on May 5, 1923 to parents Susan Ann Lanham and John Franklin Meade. She graduated from Ashland schools and Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. Carol was married...

Talmadge Ray Taylor

Talmadge Ray Taylor

Sep 29, 2017

Talmadge Ray Taylor, 79, of Wilmington, NC passed away September 29, 2017 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House. Ray was born February 15, 1938 in Dunn, NC to the late Wesley and Louise Benton Taylor. He graduated from East Carolina University and attended medical courses at New York University and leadership courses at Dartmouth University. Later he became Executive...

Margie Vanica Johnston Taylor

Margie Vanica Johnston Taylor

Sep 28, 2017

Margie Vanica Taylor of Huntersville passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2017 at the age of 94.  Margie was born on April 15, 1923 and was a native of Mecklenburg County.  She graduated from Huntersville High School in 1939.  She was the daughter of Sara Mae Caldwell and Albert Johnston.  Margie was preceded in death by her husband...

Margarita Cortez Gonzales

Margarita Cortez Gonzales

Sep 26, 2017

 

Margarita Cortez Gonzales, 92, of Huntersville, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017 at The Pavilion @ Brightmore, Charlotte. Margarita was born February 28, 1925 In Miami, AZ to the late Epifanio Cortez and Segunda Lerma Castelleno. She was a devout Catholic who loved Jesus. She was an excellent cook and loved spending time with her family and the...

Donald Lamonte Creed

Donald Lamonte Creed

Sep 25, 2017

Donald Lamonte Creed, Jr., 70, of Davidson, NC passed away on September 25, 2017.

Don was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 17, 1947 to the late Donald Lamonte Creed, MD and Nancy Jean Means.

Don was an avid historian and world traveler who loved to share his knowledge with those around him. He was a great conversationalist who was...

Robert  Jason Dlesk

Robert Jason Dlesk

Sep 25, 2017

Robert Jason Dlesk, 33, died on September 25, 2017, in Ashville N.C.  Arrangements are pending at the Kepner Funeral Home, in Wheeling W.Va.  Local Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville, N.C. 

Ryder Harley Hastings

Ryder Harley Hastings

Sep 25, 2017

Ryder Harley Ellis Hastings, infant son of Elizabeth Hastings Cox, died on September 25, 2017.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville. 

Charles   Albrecht

Charles Albrecht

Sep 23, 2017

Charles (Bud) Albrecht, age 75, passed away September 23, 2017, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC, after a short illness.

Charles was a retired IBM employee in Charlotte and an accomplished musician playing in many venues in the Charlotte area including for many years, the Cajun Queen. He was also an Adjunct Professor at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Charles graduated...

Ronald   Parks

Ronald Parks

Sep 22, 2017

PARKS, Ronald L. of Rock Hill, SC a retired Regional Manager with SHARP Electronics, went on to be with his beloved wife, Sandy Parks, on Friday, September 22, 2017, at the age of 77. He was born March 15,1940 in Parksley, VA, to Braxton and Elizabeth Parks. Ronnie, served in the 82nd Airborne Division and went on to Virginia Commonwealth...

Nicholas M. Carusillo

Nicholas M. Carusillo

Sep 22, 2017

Nicholas M. Carusillo

With deep sadness, our family shares the news of the death of our son and brother Nicholas Michael Carusillo, 29 of Huntersville, NC on September 22, 2017. Beloved son, brother, father and friend he will be missed.

Nick was smart, strong, funny, kind, compassionate and full of love. Above all Nick had strong faith and belief in...

Frank William Camp

Frank William Camp

Sep 22, 2017

  Frank William Camp, 88, of Huntersville, passed away peacefully at The Haven at Highland Creek.  Frank was born December 16, 1928 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Horace A. and Helen McGraw Camp.  He attended Porter Military Academy in Charleston, SC and went on to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves.  Frank enjoyed traveling and wood working, and...

David   Cross

David Cross

Sep 19, 2017

David Christopher Cross, 37, died suddenly, at his home September 19, 2017. He was born November 22, 1979 in Albany, New York to Christopher and Linda Cross.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Iraq in the Special Forces.

Survivors include his two sons, Christopher B. Cross, age 6 and Matthew C. Cross, age 4; his parents, Linda and...

Diane   Stevenson

Diane Stevenson

Sep 16, 2017

Diane Stevenson, 73 of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 16, 2017.

She was born on August 30, 1944 in Marinette, WI to the late Frank and Henrietta Shutes Schiner.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stevenson; brother, Henry Schiner, and sister, Mary Jane Ellis.

She is survived by her son, Scott...

Sarah Frances Todd Burris

Sarah Frances Todd Burris

Sep 14, 2017

Sarah Frances Todd Burris, 92, of Mooresville, NC passed away peacefully on September 14, 2017. Sarah was born February 8, 1925 in Charlotte to the late Elmer and Lucille Auten Todd. She was retired as a comptroller from Davidson College.

Sarah was a member of Coddle Creek ARP Church in Mooresville, and she enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time...

Jennie   Ohlsen

Jennie Ohlsen

Sep 13, 2017

Jennie Ohlsen, 40, of Davidson, NC passed away on September 13, 2017.

Jennie was born in Charleston, SC on February 1, 1977. She was a registered nurse and  a graduate of the Presbyterian School of Nursing.

She is survived by her son, Ashton Ohlsen, daughters, Courtney Ohlsen and Anneliese Ohsen.

A memorial service will be held from 5:00- 7:00 pm...