Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Howard "Shorty" Emory Little

Howard "Shorty" Emory Little

Oct 10, 2016

Howard “Shorty” Little, Sr., 91, of Cornelius, NC died on October 10, 2016 at Novant Main in Charlotte, NC.

A native to Mecklenburg County, he was born on June 25, 1925 to the late Horace Emory Little and Connie Howard Little.

Shorty was an Army Veteran of WWII and a member of The American Legion-Post #86. He worked many...

Irvin   Tucker

Irvin Tucker

Oct 10, 2016

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Margaret Moore McManus

Margaret Moore McManus

Oct 9, 2016

Margaret Moore McManus, 90 of Cornelius N.C. and a native Charlottean passed away Monday October 9, 2016 in the Huntersville Hospital. Margaret was born in June of 1926 and attended Oakhurst School in Charlotte. After school and prior to marriage she worked for Southern Bell. In 1946 she married George W. McManus Jr. also of Charlotte. After raising their four...

Leora   Pletkovic

Leora Pletkovic

Oct 8, 2016

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Clara M. Kelly

Clara M. Kelly

Oct 8, 2016

 Clara M. Kelly, 83, of Mooresville, NC passed away October 8, 2016 at Carillon Assisted Living.  Clara was born January 11, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William Heinitz and Pauline Mehling Heinitz.  She spent most of her life living in Long Island, NY and came to North Carolina in 2002.  Clara was a very generous and loving person. ...

Aida   Ramos

Aida Ramos

Oct 8, 2016

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Robert Noel Stephens

Robert Noel Stephens

Oct 7, 2016

  Robert Noel Stephens of Huntersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2016.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Robin, their two daughters: Laura and Jill, two granddaughters, beloved siblings, father, extended family and a host of friends who will cherish his memory. Rob was loved by all who knew him- a man who loved and...

Thomas   Havrun

Thomas Havrun

Oct 6, 2016

Thomas P. Havrun, 52, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016.  Thomas was a devoted father. He is survived by his two children, Thomas Wayne Havrun and Katelyn Joan Havrun; brother, John Havrun; sister’s Patricia Riggs and Connie Toussaint.  A funeral mass will be held Monday, October 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marks Catholic Church,...

Hilda Camelia Maldonado

Hilda Camelia Maldonado

Oct 2, 2016

  Hilda Maldonado,  died on October 2, 2016, at Novant Health in Huntersville.    A memorial service will be held Thursday October 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.  

William Robert Alyta

William Robert Alyta

Oct 1, 2016

William “Bill” Alyta, 67, of Charlotte passed away October 1, 2016.  Born February 27, 1949 in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Anastasia Alyta.  Bill has been a member of St. Ann Catholic Church since 1960.  He was a graduate of Belmont Abbey College and was retired after 40 years of service at BellSouth/AT&T.  ...

Robert   Hartnett

Robert Hartnett

Sep 29, 2016

Robert Joseph “Bob” Hartnett,   93, of Davidson, NC, died peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at The Pines at Davidson. Mr. Hartnett was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1923, the 8th child of the late Richard Joseph Hartnett and Frances Sonner Hartnett in Honesdale, PA.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia and son, Robert. Surviving are his...

Norma Jean Puckett Tardo

Norma Jean Puckett Tardo

Sep 29, 2016

  Norma Jean Puckett Tardo, 78, of Mooresville, NC passed away September 29,2016 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC  Norma was born November 21, 1937 in Mooresville to the late Clyde Wooten Puckett and Ruth Elizabeth Sloop Puckett.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dominick Tardo, son, Daryl, and grandson, Jason.Norma is...

Charles Warren Miller

Charles Warren Miller

Sep 27, 2016

 Charles Warren Miller, 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in the Health Center at The Pines at Davidson. He was born on December 28, 1920 in Zionsville, PA to Horace S. Miller and Celia Rothenberger Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Willard, Leroy, Harley and sisters, Helen and Esther.  

 Mr....

Wayne Richard Jones

Wayne Richard Jones

Sep 26, 2016

Wayne Richard “Buddy” Jones, 55, of Denver, North Carolina died on September 26, 2016. Born December 5, 1960 in McKeesport, PA. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Alex Jones; granddaughter, Chloe Maloy; sisters, Laura Bealonis, and Janene Birdsong; brother in law, David Birdsong; nephews, Michael Birdsong, Christopher Jones, Timmy and Jimmy Jennings; nieces, Bethany Strong and Julie Funk....

Wilma Manus Ledford

Wilma Manus Ledford

Sep 24, 2016

Wilma Manus Kennerly Ledford, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home  on September 24, 2016.

She was born in Union County on October 15, 1924 to the late Will and Amanda Manus.

She is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Wilma is survived by her 5 sons: Tony Kennerly, Mike Kennerly, Bobby Kennerly,...

Brynleigh Selenia Rivera

Brynleigh Selenia Rivera

Sep 23, 2016

 

Brynleigh Selenia Rivera, infant daughter of Freddy and Katie Rivera, passed peacefully into the arms of her heavenly father on September 23, 2016 at Novant Main in Charlotte.  Along with her parents, Brynleigh, is survived by her brother Brennen; sister, Brielle; maternal grandparents, Tom and Sue Lause; paternal grandparents, Wilfredo and Selenia Rivera; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A graveside service...

Robert "Bob" Evans Butt

Robert "Bob" Evans Butt

Sep 18, 2016

  Robert E. Butt, age 92, of Davidson, N.C., died peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at The Pines. Mr. Butt was born on June 10, 1924, son of the late Herman Linwood Butt and Lucille Lankford Evans. 

Surviving are his wife, “Pat” Elinor Kuhn Butt, to whom he was married for 65 years, their son, David Butt and his...

Jean Chapman MacPherson

Jean Chapman MacPherson

Sep 16, 2016

Eugenia (Jean) Laufane Chapman MacPherson, 98, of Statesville, NC passed away peacefully on September 16, 2016. Jean was born July 13, 1918 in Austin TX to the late Graham Reginald Chapman and Clara Daniel Malone Chapman. She was a Christian by faith and a member of Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius, NC.

Along with her parents, Jean was preceded...

Carolyn Leon Taylor

Carolyn Leon Taylor

Sep 16, 2016

Carolyn Leon Taylor, 75, of Cornelius N.C., died on September, 16, 2016, at Autumn Care in Huntersville N.C. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Nathaniel Paul Jones

Nathaniel Paul Jones

Sep 16, 2016

Nathaniel Paul Jones, precious baby boy of Adam and Catherine Nichols Jones, was born into the arms of angels on September 16, 2016.  In addition to his parents, Nathaniel is survived by his three brother's, Nicholas, Benjamin and Oliver; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Pauline Nichols; his paternal grandmother Donna Jones.Nathaniel was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Douglas...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Howard "Shorty" Emory Little

Howard "Shorty" Emory Little

Oct 10, 2016

Howard “Shorty” Little, Sr., 91, of Cornelius, NC died on October 10, 2016 at Novant Main in Charlotte, NC.

A native to Mecklenburg County, he was born on June 25, 1925 to the late Horace Emory Little and Connie Howard Little.

Shorty was an Army Veteran of WWII and a member of The American Legion-Post #86. He worked many...

Irvin   Tucker

Irvin Tucker

Oct 10, 2016

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Margaret Moore McManus

Margaret Moore McManus

Oct 9, 2016

Margaret Moore McManus, 90 of Cornelius N.C. and a native Charlottean passed away Monday October 9, 2016 in the Huntersville Hospital. Margaret was born in June of 1926 and attended Oakhurst School in Charlotte. After school and prior to marriage she worked for Southern Bell. In 1946 she married George W. McManus Jr. also of Charlotte. After raising their four...

Leora   Pletkovic

Leora Pletkovic

Oct 8, 2016

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Clara M. Kelly

Clara M. Kelly

Oct 8, 2016

 Clara M. Kelly, 83, of Mooresville, NC passed away October 8, 2016 at Carillon Assisted Living.  Clara was born January 11, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William Heinitz and Pauline Mehling Heinitz.  She spent most of her life living in Long Island, NY and came to North Carolina in 2002.  Clara was a very generous and loving person. ...

Aida   Ramos

Aida Ramos

Oct 8, 2016

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Robert Noel Stephens

Robert Noel Stephens

Oct 7, 2016

  Robert Noel Stephens of Huntersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2016.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Robin, their two daughters: Laura and Jill, two granddaughters, beloved siblings, father, extended family and a host of friends who will cherish his memory. Rob was loved by all who knew him- a man who loved and...

Thomas   Havrun

Thomas Havrun

Oct 6, 2016

Thomas P. Havrun, 52, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016.  Thomas was a devoted father. He is survived by his two children, Thomas Wayne Havrun and Katelyn Joan Havrun; brother, John Havrun; sister’s Patricia Riggs and Connie Toussaint.  A funeral mass will be held Monday, October 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marks Catholic Church,...

Hilda Camelia Maldonado

Hilda Camelia Maldonado

Oct 2, 2016

  Hilda Maldonado,  died on October 2, 2016, at Novant Health in Huntersville.    A memorial service will be held Thursday October 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.  

William Robert Alyta

William Robert Alyta

Oct 1, 2016

William “Bill” Alyta, 67, of Charlotte passed away October 1, 2016.  Born February 27, 1949 in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Anastasia Alyta.  Bill has been a member of St. Ann Catholic Church since 1960.  He was a graduate of Belmont Abbey College and was retired after 40 years of service at BellSouth/AT&T.  ...

Robert   Hartnett

Robert Hartnett

Sep 29, 2016

Robert Joseph “Bob” Hartnett,   93, of Davidson, NC, died peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at The Pines at Davidson. Mr. Hartnett was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1923, the 8th child of the late Richard Joseph Hartnett and Frances Sonner Hartnett in Honesdale, PA.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia and son, Robert. Surviving are his...

Norma Jean Puckett Tardo

Norma Jean Puckett Tardo

Sep 29, 2016

  Norma Jean Puckett Tardo, 78, of Mooresville, NC passed away September 29,2016 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC  Norma was born November 21, 1937 in Mooresville to the late Clyde Wooten Puckett and Ruth Elizabeth Sloop Puckett.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dominick Tardo, son, Daryl, and grandson, Jason.Norma is...

Charles Warren Miller

Charles Warren Miller

Sep 27, 2016

 Charles Warren Miller, 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in the Health Center at The Pines at Davidson. He was born on December 28, 1920 in Zionsville, PA to Horace S. Miller and Celia Rothenberger Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Willard, Leroy, Harley and sisters, Helen and Esther.  

 Mr....

Wayne Richard Jones

Wayne Richard Jones

Sep 26, 2016

Wayne Richard “Buddy” Jones, 55, of Denver, North Carolina died on September 26, 2016. Born December 5, 1960 in McKeesport, PA. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Alex Jones; granddaughter, Chloe Maloy; sisters, Laura Bealonis, and Janene Birdsong; brother in law, David Birdsong; nephews, Michael Birdsong, Christopher Jones, Timmy and Jimmy Jennings; nieces, Bethany Strong and Julie Funk....

Wilma Manus Ledford

Wilma Manus Ledford

Sep 24, 2016

Wilma Manus Kennerly Ledford, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home  on September 24, 2016.

She was born in Union County on October 15, 1924 to the late Will and Amanda Manus.

She is preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Wilma is survived by her 5 sons: Tony Kennerly, Mike Kennerly, Bobby Kennerly,...

Brynleigh Selenia Rivera

Brynleigh Selenia Rivera

Sep 23, 2016

 

Brynleigh Selenia Rivera, infant daughter of Freddy and Katie Rivera, passed peacefully into the arms of her heavenly father on September 23, 2016 at Novant Main in Charlotte.  Along with her parents, Brynleigh, is survived by her brother Brennen; sister, Brielle; maternal grandparents, Tom and Sue Lause; paternal grandparents, Wilfredo and Selenia Rivera; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A graveside service...

Robert "Bob" Evans Butt

Robert "Bob" Evans Butt

Sep 18, 2016

  Robert E. Butt, age 92, of Davidson, N.C., died peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at The Pines. Mr. Butt was born on June 10, 1924, son of the late Herman Linwood Butt and Lucille Lankford Evans. 

Surviving are his wife, “Pat” Elinor Kuhn Butt, to whom he was married for 65 years, their son, David Butt and his...

Jean Chapman MacPherson

Jean Chapman MacPherson

Sep 16, 2016

Eugenia (Jean) Laufane Chapman MacPherson, 98, of Statesville, NC passed away peacefully on September 16, 2016. Jean was born July 13, 1918 in Austin TX to the late Graham Reginald Chapman and Clara Daniel Malone Chapman. She was a Christian by faith and a member of Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius, NC.

Along with her parents, Jean was preceded...

Carolyn Leon Taylor

Carolyn Leon Taylor

Sep 16, 2016

Carolyn Leon Taylor, 75, of Cornelius N.C., died on September, 16, 2016, at Autumn Care in Huntersville N.C. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Nathaniel Paul Jones

Nathaniel Paul Jones

Sep 16, 2016

Nathaniel Paul Jones, precious baby boy of Adam and Catherine Nichols Jones, was born into the arms of angels on September 16, 2016.  In addition to his parents, Nathaniel is survived by his three brother's, Nicholas, Benjamin and Oliver; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Pauline Nichols; his paternal grandmother Donna Jones.Nathaniel was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Douglas...