Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Thomas Francis McCarthy

Dec 13, 2023

Thomas F. McCarthy of Cornelius, NC passed away on December 13, 2023, after a short illness. Tom was born in Buffalo, NY on March 12, 1942, to William and Mary McCarthy. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Maureen Anderson. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Ann, his daughters Kelly, Kristin and Heather, Kelly’s...

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Shelia Ann Sherrill

Dec 12, 2023

Shelia Ann Sherrill passed away on December 12, 2023. Born on July 15, 1942, in Mecklenburg County, she was a remarkable woman whose nurturing spirit touched the lives of all those who had the privilege to know her.Shelia led a life filled with compassion and selflessness. Her greatest joy came from taking care of her family, and she dedicated herself...

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Wayne Harding Ballard

Dec 10, 2023

Wayne Harding Ballard was a true “North Mecklenburg” person, born to Ray and Doris Ballard on September 11, 1944 and raised with his sister, Martha, on June Washam Road in Davidson. He met the love of his life when Carol Davis came to live with her grandmother in Cornelius. Wayne and Carol married in 1964, welcomed daughter Stacey...

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Gerald "Jerry" Ray Horine

Dec 10, 2023

Gerald R. “Jerry” Horine of Cornelius, NC, age 82, died peacefully at home on Dec. 10, 2023 with his loving family at his side. Born in 1941 in Saluda, IN, Jerry leaves behind a legacy of unforgettable memories and cherished moments with family and friends. He was the steady and generous patriarch of his family. Always kind hearted, devoted, and...

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Michael F. Cavaliere

Dec 9, 2023

Michael F. Cavaliere, a beloved retired individual who brought joy and laughter into countless lives, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023. Born on August 1, 1926, in Long Island City, NY, he leaves behind a legacy of unforgettable memories and cherished moments.After dedicating many years of his life to his career, Michael retired at the young age of 55...

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Andy Provost

Dec 7, 2023

Andy Provost, born on November 11, 1932, peacefully passed away on December 7, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a respected member of his community. Born in Willimantic, CT, Andy was the son of the late Clarence Provost and Daisy Lennon Provost. In addition to his parents and siblings, he was preceded in death by his wife...

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Janet Elaine Summy

Dec 7, 2023

Janet Elaine Summy passed away peacefully at home on December 7th, 2023 with her family lovingly by her side.

Janet was born August 6, 1950, to Hazel Frances and Gerald Lloyd Metzger in Connellsville, PA. She would meet her husband of 52 years, Alan Dwight Summy, while attending Connellsville Area High School. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

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Levina Belle Miller

Dec 6, 2023

Levina Belle (Hobb) Miller passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6,2023 at Cadence Senior Living, Huntersville, NC.

She was born May 25, 1937 in Clay Center KS to the Reverand Webster and Levona Belle (Stiverson) Hobb.

Levina was a graduate of Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, Illinois. Class of 1955. A member of the choir and class secretary. Soon...

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Edda Hergert Shaffer

Dec 5, 2023

Our mother Edda Shaffer passed away on December 5, 2023. Edda was born on January 28, 1941 in Pirmasens, Germany. Edda grew up in Pirmasens, the daughter of Heinrich and Karoline Hergert. Her father was a well-known international professional soccer player who played for Pirmasens(1925-1938) and Kaiserslautern(1938-1939). Her mother was a homemaker/shopkeeper raising three children, Edda Shaffer, Karin Taiclet and...

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Marie Ameila Curich

Dec 3, 2023

Marie Amelia Curich, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Huntersville, NC on December 3, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1933, in Summit, NJ to Norman Allen Christ and Amelia Wood Christ.Marie was a kind-hearted and generous woman who touched the lives of many with her compassionate nature. Throughout her life, she always...

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Teresa McElveen Stansberry

Dec 2, 2023

Teresa McElveen Stansberry, a beautiful and loving soul, peacefully gained her wings at the Preston House in Charlotte on December 2, 2023. Born on February 23, 1957, in Huntersville, NC, she lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

She had a passion for gardening and found solace in tending to her flowers and plants. The beauty she...

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Juanita Hunt

Nov 28, 2023

Juanita Hunt, 97, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Belle, WV, left this world to be reunited with her loved ones on November 28, 2023.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, John Q. “Daddy Ken” and Myrtle V. “Myrtsie” Hancock of Belle, her husband Wilson Hunt, sons Mike (Dottie) of Charleston, WV and David Hunt of Seminole, FL, her...

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DeAnne Strong Malcolm

Nov 24, 2023

DeAnne Strong Malcolm, a loving wife, mother, sister, and cherished member of the community, went to be with the lord on November 24, 2023, at her home. Born on November 7, 1944, in Guilford County, NC, DeAnne brought immense joy to those who knew her throughout her life. DeAnne is preceded in death by her husband Hazel Malcolm.

She is...

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Anthony L. Yodice

Nov 21, 2023

On November 21, 2023, Anthony Yodice was called home to be with our Lord. He was comforted by his devoted wife of 55 years, Katherine, loving family and faithful caregivers through the last stage of his life. Anthony is survived by his wife, Katherine Yodice, his children and their spouses, Anthony Yodice (Jayme), Kari Panaia (Trevin), and his grandchildren, Amelia...

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Ronald William Acks

Nov 21, 2023

Ronald Williams Acks, 79, of Bailey’s Glen in Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on November 21, 2023.

Ron was born in Herrin, Illinois on October 3, 1944, to the late George William Acks and Marcia Jeanne (Brown) Acks.

Ron is survived by his wife, Judith (Schumm) Acks, son, Jeffrey Reader, and wife, Holly Reader, his brother, Marty Acks, and his...

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Mark Stephens Race

Nov 19, 2023

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Colonel (Ret) Mark Stephens Race, USAF, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend on November, 19th 2023 at the age of 76.

Mark was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania on December 20th, 1946, the son of the late Donald Henry and Margaret Stephens Race. He grew up with his sister Kathy, in...

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Jonathan Thomas Genske

Nov 18, 2023

Jonathan T. Genske, 38, of Cornelius, NC passed away on November 18, 2023. He is survived by his immediate family-father, Steven Genske; his mother Anne Genske; brother Christopher (Terri) Genske and their children Catie and Jessie Genske, Tommy and Haley Fekete; his sister Stephanie (Mike) Haefliger and their children Joseph, Sophia, Jayden, and Laura Haefliger. On Jonathan's maternal side, he...

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Joseph Edward Forsha, Jr.

Nov 17, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Edward Forsha, Jr., 71, of Mt. Ulla, North Carolina. Joseph (Jeff) was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1952, to the late Joseph Edward Forsha and Mabel (Betty) Elizabeth Forsha.

Jeff graduated from the Kiski School, Saltsburg, Pennsylvania in 1972 and later received his B.A. in...

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Valerie Wright Carson

Nov 14, 2023

Valerie Wright Carson, 77, of New Smyrna Beach, FL entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2023.Valerie was born in Johnstown, PA on June 13, 1946 to the late George Joseph Wright and Amelia Kozak Wright.Valerie was a 1965 graduate of Westmont High School. She continued on to Cambria Business College where she earned her degree in Accounting. She worked...

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Ronald David Kennerly

Nov 14, 2023

Ronald David “Ron” Kennerly, 89, of Davidson, NC, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, while in hospice care in Huntersville, NC. A memorial gathering will be held at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville on Sunday, November 26th from 2-4 pm.

Ron was born at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC on October 30, 1934, son of the late R.D....

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