Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Paul   Austin

Paul Austin

May 12, 2017

Paul Alan Austin, 49, of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 12, 2017.

He was born in Mobile, AL on April 12, 1968 to Bill Austin and Joyce E.McMath.

Paul is preceded in death by his father, Bill Austin; step-father, Charlie McMath; and sister, Kathryn Collier.

He is survived by his mother, Joyce McMath; daughter, Kristen Austin Miller and...

Andrew   Kramer

Andrew Kramer

May 12, 2017

Andrew Kramer, 86, of Cornelius N.C., passed away peacefully on May 12, 2017, at his home.  Andrew was born April 6, 1931 in Somerset County, PA to the late Mike and Mary Colton Kramer.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carole Barnette Kramer; brothers, Mike and George; sisters, Irene, Ann, Mary and Dorothy.

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Zelma Jewell Brown

Zelma Jewell Brown

May 11, 2017

Zelma Jewell Brown, 96, of Concord, NC passed away on May 11, 2017. She was born on April 11, 1921 in Moore County to the late, Henry Clay Stutts and Ossie Johnson Stutts.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by, her husband, Daniel Brown.

She is survived by her son, Daniel Brown (Sandra); daughter, Karen Whitley (Jim);...

James E. Thayer

James E. Thayer

May 10, 2017

James Eugene Thayer, 66, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away on May 10, 2017. He was born in Genesee, Michigan on May 15, 1950 to the late James M. Thayer and Marion Randall Thayer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Lynn A. Thayer; son, Mike Thayer (Dina); daughter, Stacy Staehli (David); step-daughters,  Katy Turcotte (Terry), Jessica Trainer;...

John Edward Privette

John Edward Privette

May 9, 2017

John Privette, 34, of Charlotte N.C., died on May 9, 2017, at home.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville N.C. 

Russell Wesley Southern Jr.

Russell Wesley Southern Jr.

May 8, 2017

Russell Wesley Southern, Jr. Cornelius- Russell Wesley Southern, Jr. of Cornelius, NC was born January 16, 1944 in Eden, NC, the son of the late Russell & Helon (Sherron) of Stokesdale, NC. He passed away May 8, 2017 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Russell grew up in Stokesdale...

Christopher Ckezepis Anthony

Christopher Ckezepis Anthony

May 8, 2017

The bestest good and faithful servant, son, son in law, husband, father, father in law, brother, brother in law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend EVA! Our DadBoo..home at last!No services will be held.

Mary Laura Olson

Mary Laura Olson

May 7, 2017

Mary Laura Olson, age 32, of Greenville, NC lost her life fighting cancer on May 7, 2017. Mary Laura was born November, 14, 1984 at Shaw AFB, Sumter SC. She graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. She worked at Vidant Medical Group, Physicians Services/Recruitment/Media Strategies & Marketing – Recruitment Media Coordinator in Greenville, NC....

Douglas W. Henry

Douglas W. Henry

May 6, 2017

Douglas William Henry, 72, of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 6, 2017.

Doug was born in St Louis, MO on November 30, 1944 to the late George William Henry and Rosemary.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Gloria Gaye (Gibson) Henry. A son, Seth Ryan Henry and wife Jamie. Their children Phoebe, Seth Jr, Tobias, and...

Betty Anne Luckey Wood

Betty Anne Luckey Wood

May 6, 2017

Betty Anne Luckey Wood, 93, of Clover, SC passed away May 6, 2017 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House Southminster. A Graveside Service will be held at Glenwood Memorial Park in Mooresville on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 11:00am.Memorial Donations may be made to:Levine and Dickson Hospice House Southminster8919 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210

Lois Anne Rennert Phelan

Lois Anne Rennert Phelan

May 6, 2017

Lois Anne Rennert Phelan, 92, of Mooresville, NC passed away at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC.Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Nora Anne Bazules

Nora Anne Bazules

May 3, 2017

Nora Anne Conlon Bazules, 58, of Huntersville, NC passed away on May 3, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Patricia and brother, Jim.

She is survived by her husband, Paul; sister, Kerry Conlon; nieces, Stephanie Pulis, Christine Conlon, Cailin Conlon; nephew, Ryan Pulis; sister-in-law, Margaret Conlon; step-daughter, Paula Green and family.

Nora was born and...

Betty Jean Waits

Betty Jean Waits

May 2, 2017

Betty Jean Armour Waits, 87, of Cornelius N.C., died on May 2, 2017, at Autumn Care in Cornelius.  Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and cremation Services in Huntersville N.C. 

Travis   Brown

Travis Brown

May 2, 2017

Travis Paul Brown, 84, of Davidson, NC passed away on May 2, 2017. He was born in Buffalo, NY on December 4, 1932 to the late James H. Brown and Helen L. (Babinger) Brown. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Helene; and sister, Marcia Caine. Travis is survived by his 4 children: daughter, Melissa...

Kevin A. Sennett

Kevin A. Sennett

May 1, 2017

Kevin Andrew Sennett, age 66, of Cornelius, NC passed away on May 1, 2017.

He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Sennett a WWII Veteran; mother, Wilhelmina Sennett and sister-in-law, Janet Sennett.

He is survived by his wife, Denise R. “Dee” Sennett; son, Brian Sennett; daughter and husband, Amy and Michael Working; two grandchildren, Christopher and Matthew; brother,...

Thomas Allen Schoonmaker

Thomas Allen Schoonmaker

Apr 30, 2017

Thomas Allen Schoonmaker, age 74, of Huntersville, NC passed away on April 30, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Lloyd and mother, Elizabeth Smythe.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Schoonmaker; son, Scott Shoonmaker; daughter and husband, Shauna and Brett Hart; four grandchildren, Shelby, Spencer, Josh, and Brianna; brother, Richard Schoonmaker; two sisters; Pamela Bishop...

B. Frederick   Buchan, Jr.

B. Frederick Buchan, Jr.

Apr 27, 2017

B. Frederick (Fred) Buchan, Jr. died suddenly at home in Davidson Thursday April 27, 2017. He was 77 years old. He was predeceased by his father Burton F. Buchan Sr., mother Norma (nee Luebke) Buchan and brother Ronald L. Buchan. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilynn (aka Kelly or Lynn) Connor Buchan; his aunt Trudy L. Cox of...

Terry   Hogue

Terry Hogue

Apr 27, 2017

Terry Lee Hogue, 61, of Denver, NC passed away on April 27, 2017. Terry was born on May 3, 1955 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to Elmer Thomas Hogue and Bonnie Hinson Hogue.

 

Terry graduated from East Gaston High School in 1973. He owned and operated Custom Landscapes, serving the Piedmont community for over 30 years. He enjoyed landscape...

Purnell   Daniels

Purnell Daniels

Apr 23, 2017

Purnell Melvin Daniels, 68, of Harrisburg, NC departed this life on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC.  Purnell was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Dr. Janet Daniels-Fountaine and Preston Samuel Benson. 

Purnell leaves to cherish his devoted and loving wife of 42yrs. Karen J. Furrowh-Daniels; 3 Daughters - Stacey and...

Patricia Ann Carroll

Patricia Ann Carroll

Apr 21, 2017

Patricia Ann Wales Carroll, 90, of Denver, NC passed away peacefully on April 21, 2017 at the Serenity House in Huntersville, NC.  Patricia was born March 31, 1927 in Framingham, MA to the late Henry and Edythe Corley Wales.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. Carroll and her son Robert P. Howard...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Paul   Austin

Paul Austin

May 12, 2017

Paul Alan Austin, 49, of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 12, 2017.

He was born in Mobile, AL on April 12, 1968 to Bill Austin and Joyce E.McMath.

Paul is preceded in death by his father, Bill Austin; step-father, Charlie McMath; and sister, Kathryn Collier.

He is survived by his mother, Joyce McMath; daughter, Kristen Austin Miller and...

Andrew   Kramer

Andrew Kramer

May 12, 2017

Andrew Kramer, 86, of Cornelius N.C., passed away peacefully on May 12, 2017, at his home.  Andrew was born April 6, 1931 in Somerset County, PA to the late Mike and Mary Colton Kramer.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carole Barnette Kramer; brothers, Mike and George; sisters, Irene, Ann, Mary and Dorothy.

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Zelma Jewell Brown

Zelma Jewell Brown

May 11, 2017

Zelma Jewell Brown, 96, of Concord, NC passed away on May 11, 2017. She was born on April 11, 1921 in Moore County to the late, Henry Clay Stutts and Ossie Johnson Stutts.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by, her husband, Daniel Brown.

She is survived by her son, Daniel Brown (Sandra); daughter, Karen Whitley (Jim);...

James E. Thayer

James E. Thayer

May 10, 2017

James Eugene Thayer, 66, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away on May 10, 2017. He was born in Genesee, Michigan on May 15, 1950 to the late James M. Thayer and Marion Randall Thayer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Lynn A. Thayer; son, Mike Thayer (Dina); daughter, Stacy Staehli (David); step-daughters,  Katy Turcotte (Terry), Jessica Trainer;...

John Edward Privette

John Edward Privette

May 9, 2017

John Privette, 34, of Charlotte N.C., died on May 9, 2017, at home.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville N.C. 

Russell Wesley Southern Jr.

Russell Wesley Southern Jr.

May 8, 2017

Russell Wesley Southern, Jr. Cornelius- Russell Wesley Southern, Jr. of Cornelius, NC was born January 16, 1944 in Eden, NC, the son of the late Russell & Helon (Sherron) of Stokesdale, NC. He passed away May 8, 2017 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Russell grew up in Stokesdale...

Christopher Ckezepis Anthony

Christopher Ckezepis Anthony

May 8, 2017

The bestest good and faithful servant, son, son in law, husband, father, father in law, brother, brother in law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend EVA! Our DadBoo..home at last!No services will be held.

Mary Laura Olson

Mary Laura Olson

May 7, 2017

Mary Laura Olson, age 32, of Greenville, NC lost her life fighting cancer on May 7, 2017. Mary Laura was born November, 14, 1984 at Shaw AFB, Sumter SC. She graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. She worked at Vidant Medical Group, Physicians Services/Recruitment/Media Strategies & Marketing – Recruitment Media Coordinator in Greenville, NC....

Douglas W. Henry

Douglas W. Henry

May 6, 2017

Douglas William Henry, 72, of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 6, 2017.

Doug was born in St Louis, MO on November 30, 1944 to the late George William Henry and Rosemary.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years Gloria Gaye (Gibson) Henry. A son, Seth Ryan Henry and wife Jamie. Their children Phoebe, Seth Jr, Tobias, and...

Betty Anne Luckey Wood

Betty Anne Luckey Wood

May 6, 2017

Betty Anne Luckey Wood, 93, of Clover, SC passed away May 6, 2017 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House Southminster. A Graveside Service will be held at Glenwood Memorial Park in Mooresville on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 11:00am.Memorial Donations may be made to:Levine and Dickson Hospice House Southminster8919 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210

Lois Anne Rennert Phelan

Lois Anne Rennert Phelan

May 6, 2017

Lois Anne Rennert Phelan, 92, of Mooresville, NC passed away at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC.Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Nora Anne Bazules

Nora Anne Bazules

May 3, 2017

Nora Anne Conlon Bazules, 58, of Huntersville, NC passed away on May 3, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Patricia and brother, Jim.

She is survived by her husband, Paul; sister, Kerry Conlon; nieces, Stephanie Pulis, Christine Conlon, Cailin Conlon; nephew, Ryan Pulis; sister-in-law, Margaret Conlon; step-daughter, Paula Green and family.

Nora was born and...

Betty Jean Waits

Betty Jean Waits

May 2, 2017

Betty Jean Armour Waits, 87, of Cornelius N.C., died on May 2, 2017, at Autumn Care in Cornelius.  Services will be held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and cremation Services in Huntersville N.C. 

Travis   Brown

Travis Brown

May 2, 2017

Travis Paul Brown, 84, of Davidson, NC passed away on May 2, 2017. He was born in Buffalo, NY on December 4, 1932 to the late James H. Brown and Helen L. (Babinger) Brown. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Helene; and sister, Marcia Caine. Travis is survived by his 4 children: daughter, Melissa...

Kevin A. Sennett

Kevin A. Sennett

May 1, 2017

Kevin Andrew Sennett, age 66, of Cornelius, NC passed away on May 1, 2017.

He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Sennett a WWII Veteran; mother, Wilhelmina Sennett and sister-in-law, Janet Sennett.

He is survived by his wife, Denise R. “Dee” Sennett; son, Brian Sennett; daughter and husband, Amy and Michael Working; two grandchildren, Christopher and Matthew; brother,...

Thomas Allen Schoonmaker

Thomas Allen Schoonmaker

Apr 30, 2017

Thomas Allen Schoonmaker, age 74, of Huntersville, NC passed away on April 30, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Lloyd and mother, Elizabeth Smythe.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Schoonmaker; son, Scott Shoonmaker; daughter and husband, Shauna and Brett Hart; four grandchildren, Shelby, Spencer, Josh, and Brianna; brother, Richard Schoonmaker; two sisters; Pamela Bishop...

B. Frederick   Buchan, Jr.

B. Frederick Buchan, Jr.

Apr 27, 2017

B. Frederick (Fred) Buchan, Jr. died suddenly at home in Davidson Thursday April 27, 2017. He was 77 years old. He was predeceased by his father Burton F. Buchan Sr., mother Norma (nee Luebke) Buchan and brother Ronald L. Buchan. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilynn (aka Kelly or Lynn) Connor Buchan; his aunt Trudy L. Cox of...

Terry   Hogue

Terry Hogue

Apr 27, 2017

Terry Lee Hogue, 61, of Denver, NC passed away on April 27, 2017. Terry was born on May 3, 1955 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to Elmer Thomas Hogue and Bonnie Hinson Hogue.

 

Terry graduated from East Gaston High School in 1973. He owned and operated Custom Landscapes, serving the Piedmont community for over 30 years. He enjoyed landscape...

Purnell   Daniels

Purnell Daniels

Apr 23, 2017

Purnell Melvin Daniels, 68, of Harrisburg, NC departed this life on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC.  Purnell was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Dr. Janet Daniels-Fountaine and Preston Samuel Benson. 

Purnell leaves to cherish his devoted and loving wife of 42yrs. Karen J. Furrowh-Daniels; 3 Daughters - Stacey and...

Patricia Ann Carroll

Patricia Ann Carroll

Apr 21, 2017

Patricia Ann Wales Carroll, 90, of Denver, NC passed away peacefully on April 21, 2017 at the Serenity House in Huntersville, NC.  Patricia was born March 31, 1927 in Framingham, MA to the late Henry and Edythe Corley Wales.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. Carroll and her son Robert P. Howard...