Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Jack   Heverly

Jack Heverly

Sep 20, 2015

Jack J. Heverly, 60, of Denver, NC, passed away of brain cancer on Sunday September 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1955 in Johnstown, PA to Ronald G. and Agnes M. Heverly. Jack was the paternal grandson of Paul and Alice (Johnson) Heverly of St. Michael, PA and the maternal grandson of Frank and Catherine (Parks)...

Jon Edwin Anderson

Jon Edwin Anderson

Sep 16, 2015

Jon Edwin Anderson, 62, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family early Wednesday morning, September 16, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center. Jon was born June 6, 1953 in Flushing, NY, to the late Edwin A. Anderson and Catherine Leverich Anderson. Jon was a machinist with Philip Morris for many years and was a huge Harley Davidson...

Claude Windell Wilkins

Claude Windell Wilkins

Sep 15, 2015

Windell Wilkins passed away Tuesday September 15,, 2015. He is survived by his children Eric and Ashley, their spouses Ginny and Lisa, grandson Nicholas and siblings Ann Parker, Linda Raines, Jane Waters, Mary Phillips and David Owensby and their families. Originally from Gaffney SC, Windell was a scholar athlete at Gaffney High and continued to love sports for the rest...

Roger William Bombard

Roger William Bombard

Sep 14, 2015

Roger William Bombard, 80, of Cornelius, NC, formerly of Watertown, NY passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. Roger was born May 14, 1935 in Cape Vincent, NY to the late Roger and Lilla Ada Bombard. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1955-1959. Roger was a retired Sergeant with the Jefferson County Sheriff's department in Watertown,...

Leona Gertrude McCormick

Leona Gertrude McCormick

Sep 9, 2015

Leona Gertrude Schiltz McCormick, 86, died September 9, 2015 at the Olde Knox Commons, in Huntersville N.C. Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville.

Sherrill "Sherry" Grace Thompson

Sherrill "Sherry" Grace Thompson

Sep 8, 2015

Sherry Thompson, who died on Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at the age of seventy-one, was an inspiration to so many. By nature, she loved to laugh, was incredibly understanding and perceptive of the world around her. Her personality was both infectious and engaging. She was an individual who loved life and helping other people. By profession, she was a Recruiter...

Gloria   Cates

Gloria Cates

Sep 6, 2015

Gloria Cates, 82, of Davidson, passed away at The Pines at Davidson Sunday September 6, 2015. Arrangements with the family are incomplete at this time.

Gladys   Cox

Gladys Cox

Sep 5, 2015

Gladys Williams Cox, 88, of Charlotte, NC, died peacefully in her home, Saturday, September 5, 2015. She was born in Gaston County, April 8, 1927 to the late Ernest Boyd Williams and Zellie Handsel Williams. Gladys was truly a Proverbs 31 woman. She loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. She was a lifelong member of Cook's...

Robert   Rose

Robert Rose

Sep 5, 2015

Robert "John" Rose, 91, of Cornelius, passed away September, 5, 2015 at his home. John was born September 2, 1924 in Morgantown, WV to the late Fleming and Olive Rose. He is survived by his loving wife; Eileen Rose of Cornelius, his son; Duane Rose (Marsha)of Huntersville, grandson; Duane Rose (Wendy) of Charlotte, granddaughter; Kimberly Magum (Gary) of Raleigh, and...

Betty   Walker

Betty Walker

Sep 5, 2015

Betty Jo Walker, 84, passed away at Autumn Care in Cornelius, September 5, 2015. She was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on April 4, 1931 to the late Marshall and Gladys Black. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Chester Walker Jr., sons; Chester Walker III and Clayton Walker, daughters; Barbara Walker and Marcia Walker, and grandchildren; Brittany...

Linda Harris Humphrey

Linda Harris Humphrey

Sep 4, 2015

Linda Harris Humphrey of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 in Charlotte, NC. She was 71 years old. Linda was born on March 4, 1944, in Siler City, NC, to the late Paul and Mallie Harris. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Harris. Linda was an active member of...

Jeanne H. Bobbitt

Jeanne H. Bobbitt

Sep 3, 2015

Jeanne Hunt Bobbitt, 88, of Davidson, NC, died on Sept. 3, 2015 at The Pines at Davidson. She was born August 12, 1927 to the late Henry Gardner Hunt and Helen (McBratnie) Hunt Loeffler. After graduating from the University of Michigan, she lived in Huntington, WV, Newport News, VA and Davidson, NC. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. John...

Sandra Burgess Nikles

Sandra Burgess Nikles

Sep 2, 2015

Sandra Burgess Nikles, "Sandee", of Charlotte, NC, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in Charlotte, NC from an aggressive brain tumor. She was 62 years old. Sandee was born on April 9, 1953, in Waynesville, NC, to the late Bud and Agnes Burgess. She graduated from Tuscola High School and completed addition courses at Queens University, CPCC and various...

Kenneth Charles Nimphius

Kenneth Charles Nimphius

Sep 2, 2015

Kenneth Charles Nimphius, 93 of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Ken was born in the Bronx, New York on June 22, 1922. He graduated from Christopher Columbus High School, attended Washington and Lee University and served our nation in the Army-Airforce during World War II in the South Pacific Theater earning the rank of Sergeant....

Nannie Ruth Bodenheimer Tesh

Nannie Ruth Bodenheimer Tesh

Aug 31, 2015

Nannie Ruth Bodenheimer Tesh, a faithful Christian, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, went to be with her Lord Jesus on August 31, 2015. Born September 6, 1933 in Davidson County, North Carolina, she was one of 11 children of Frank and Mae Bodenheimer. She grew up with four sisters and 6 brothers. She was a faithful member of Gateway...

Reverend Philip Hamilton Gibbs

Reverend Philip Hamilton Gibbs

Aug 30, 2015

Reverend Philip Hamilton Gibbs, passed away at the age of 87, on Sunday August 30, 2015 at Autumn Care of Cornelius. Reverend Gibbs was born April 22, 1928 in Weaverville, NC to the late Sam and Grace Gibbs. A graduate of Wofford College and Duke University, he served over 40 years in the ministry. He is survived by his loving...

David Duwell Everhardt

David Duwell Everhardt

Aug 25, 2015

David Duwell Everhardt, 52, of Concord, NC died Tuesday August 25, 2015 at his residence. Born June 13, 1963 in Mooresville, NC he was the son of Louise M. Everhardt of Concord and the late Donald Ray Everhardt. He was retired from Accelerated Inc. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, August 29, 2015 in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepnr Funeral Home...

Amelia Marie Dietz

Amelia Marie Dietz

Aug 25, 2015

Amelia Marie Dietz, 8, of Davidson, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Amelia was born February 9, 2007, in Littleton, CO, to Lisa Suzanne and Albert G. Dietz III. Amelia touched many hearts while attending the Davidson Day School, Dance Davidson, Ludmila European Music and Art Academy in Cornelius, NC, and the Ben Franklin Academy in Highland Ranch, CO....

Pansy   Blackburn

Pansy Blackburn

Aug 25, 2015

Pansy Blackburn, 82, of Davidson N.C., died on August 25, 2016 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville N.C. 

Teresa B. Lyles

Teresa B. Lyles

Aug 21, 2015

Teresa Blackmon Lyles, 49, of Concord N.C., died August 21, 2015, at the Hospice and Palliative Care in Cabarrus Co. The family is being served by Affordable Mortuary in Memphis Tenn. Local Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville N.C.

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Jack   Heverly

Jack Heverly

Sep 20, 2015

Jack J. Heverly, 60, of Denver, NC, passed away of brain cancer on Sunday September 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1955 in Johnstown, PA to Ronald G. and Agnes M. Heverly. Jack was the paternal grandson of Paul and Alice (Johnson) Heverly of St. Michael, PA and the maternal grandson of Frank and Catherine (Parks)...

Jon Edwin Anderson

Jon Edwin Anderson

Sep 16, 2015

Jon Edwin Anderson, 62, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family early Wednesday morning, September 16, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center. Jon was born June 6, 1953 in Flushing, NY, to the late Edwin A. Anderson and Catherine Leverich Anderson. Jon was a machinist with Philip Morris for many years and was a huge Harley Davidson...

Claude Windell Wilkins

Claude Windell Wilkins

Sep 15, 2015

Windell Wilkins passed away Tuesday September 15,, 2015. He is survived by his children Eric and Ashley, their spouses Ginny and Lisa, grandson Nicholas and siblings Ann Parker, Linda Raines, Jane Waters, Mary Phillips and David Owensby and their families. Originally from Gaffney SC, Windell was a scholar athlete at Gaffney High and continued to love sports for the rest...

Roger William Bombard

Roger William Bombard

Sep 14, 2015

Roger William Bombard, 80, of Cornelius, NC, formerly of Watertown, NY passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. Roger was born May 14, 1935 in Cape Vincent, NY to the late Roger and Lilla Ada Bombard. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1955-1959. Roger was a retired Sergeant with the Jefferson County Sheriff's department in Watertown,...

Leona Gertrude McCormick

Leona Gertrude McCormick

Sep 9, 2015

Leona Gertrude Schiltz McCormick, 86, died September 9, 2015 at the Olde Knox Commons, in Huntersville N.C. Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville.

Sherrill "Sherry" Grace Thompson

Sherrill "Sherry" Grace Thompson

Sep 8, 2015

Sherry Thompson, who died on Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at the age of seventy-one, was an inspiration to so many. By nature, she loved to laugh, was incredibly understanding and perceptive of the world around her. Her personality was both infectious and engaging. She was an individual who loved life and helping other people. By profession, she was a Recruiter...

Gloria   Cates

Gloria Cates

Sep 6, 2015

Gloria Cates, 82, of Davidson, passed away at The Pines at Davidson Sunday September 6, 2015. Arrangements with the family are incomplete at this time.

Gladys   Cox

Gladys Cox

Sep 5, 2015

Gladys Williams Cox, 88, of Charlotte, NC, died peacefully in her home, Saturday, September 5, 2015. She was born in Gaston County, April 8, 1927 to the late Ernest Boyd Williams and Zellie Handsel Williams. Gladys was truly a Proverbs 31 woman. She loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. She was a lifelong member of Cook's...

Robert   Rose

Robert Rose

Sep 5, 2015

Robert "John" Rose, 91, of Cornelius, passed away September, 5, 2015 at his home. John was born September 2, 1924 in Morgantown, WV to the late Fleming and Olive Rose. He is survived by his loving wife; Eileen Rose of Cornelius, his son; Duane Rose (Marsha)of Huntersville, grandson; Duane Rose (Wendy) of Charlotte, granddaughter; Kimberly Magum (Gary) of Raleigh, and...

Betty   Walker

Betty Walker

Sep 5, 2015

Betty Jo Walker, 84, passed away at Autumn Care in Cornelius, September 5, 2015. She was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on April 4, 1931 to the late Marshall and Gladys Black. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Chester Walker Jr., sons; Chester Walker III and Clayton Walker, daughters; Barbara Walker and Marcia Walker, and grandchildren; Brittany...

Linda Harris Humphrey

Linda Harris Humphrey

Sep 4, 2015

Linda Harris Humphrey of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015 in Charlotte, NC. She was 71 years old. Linda was born on March 4, 1944, in Siler City, NC, to the late Paul and Mallie Harris. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Harris. Linda was an active member of...

Jeanne H. Bobbitt

Jeanne H. Bobbitt

Sep 3, 2015

Jeanne Hunt Bobbitt, 88, of Davidson, NC, died on Sept. 3, 2015 at The Pines at Davidson. She was born August 12, 1927 to the late Henry Gardner Hunt and Helen (McBratnie) Hunt Loeffler. After graduating from the University of Michigan, she lived in Huntington, WV, Newport News, VA and Davidson, NC. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. John...

Sandra Burgess Nikles

Sandra Burgess Nikles

Sep 2, 2015

Sandra Burgess Nikles, "Sandee", of Charlotte, NC, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 in Charlotte, NC from an aggressive brain tumor. She was 62 years old. Sandee was born on April 9, 1953, in Waynesville, NC, to the late Bud and Agnes Burgess. She graduated from Tuscola High School and completed addition courses at Queens University, CPCC and various...

Kenneth Charles Nimphius

Kenneth Charles Nimphius

Sep 2, 2015

Kenneth Charles Nimphius, 93 of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Ken was born in the Bronx, New York on June 22, 1922. He graduated from Christopher Columbus High School, attended Washington and Lee University and served our nation in the Army-Airforce during World War II in the South Pacific Theater earning the rank of Sergeant....

Nannie Ruth Bodenheimer Tesh

Nannie Ruth Bodenheimer Tesh

Aug 31, 2015

Nannie Ruth Bodenheimer Tesh, a faithful Christian, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, went to be with her Lord Jesus on August 31, 2015. Born September 6, 1933 in Davidson County, North Carolina, she was one of 11 children of Frank and Mae Bodenheimer. She grew up with four sisters and 6 brothers. She was a faithful member of Gateway...

Reverend Philip Hamilton Gibbs

Reverend Philip Hamilton Gibbs

Aug 30, 2015

Reverend Philip Hamilton Gibbs, passed away at the age of 87, on Sunday August 30, 2015 at Autumn Care of Cornelius. Reverend Gibbs was born April 22, 1928 in Weaverville, NC to the late Sam and Grace Gibbs. A graduate of Wofford College and Duke University, he served over 40 years in the ministry. He is survived by his loving...

David Duwell Everhardt

David Duwell Everhardt

Aug 25, 2015

David Duwell Everhardt, 52, of Concord, NC died Tuesday August 25, 2015 at his residence. Born June 13, 1963 in Mooresville, NC he was the son of Louise M. Everhardt of Concord and the late Donald Ray Everhardt. He was retired from Accelerated Inc. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, August 29, 2015 in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepnr Funeral Home...

Amelia Marie Dietz

Amelia Marie Dietz

Aug 25, 2015

Amelia Marie Dietz, 8, of Davidson, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Amelia was born February 9, 2007, in Littleton, CO, to Lisa Suzanne and Albert G. Dietz III. Amelia touched many hearts while attending the Davidson Day School, Dance Davidson, Ludmila European Music and Art Academy in Cornelius, NC, and the Ben Franklin Academy in Highland Ranch, CO....

Pansy   Blackburn

Pansy Blackburn

Aug 25, 2015

Pansy Blackburn, 82, of Davidson N.C., died on August 25, 2016 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville N.C. 

Teresa B. Lyles

Teresa B. Lyles

Aug 21, 2015

Teresa Blackmon Lyles, 49, of Concord N.C., died August 21, 2015, at the Hospice and Palliative Care in Cabarrus Co. The family is being served by Affordable Mortuary in Memphis Tenn. Local Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville N.C.