Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Edward "Tom" Thomas Miller

Edward "Tom" Thomas Miller

Jun 7, 2015

The Rev. Dr. E. Thomas Miller, 80, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Tom was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to John Lucas Miller, III, and Lottie Hunziker Miller. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated in 1952 from Hapeville High School in Hapeville, Georgia, and in 1956 from Davidson College. Tom is survived...

Bobbie   Almond

Bobbie Almond

Jun 5, 2015

Bobbie S. Almond, 86, of Charlotte, passed away June 5, 2015 at Huntersville Oaks. Born in Red Banks, Mississippi to the late William and Annie Mae Shoffner, she is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Almond and son; Lloyd Almond Jr. She was a past member of the PBX Club, an active member of the Hot Dog Program at...

Avett Ray Jester

Avett Ray Jester

Jun 3, 2015

Baby Boy Avett Ray Jester went to be with the Lord June 3, 2015. Avett is survived by his loving parents; Nathan and Kimberly Jester, his grandparents; Dave and Kathy Breece, Tommy and Dana Jester, and several extended family members. A service will be held in the chapel at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Tuesday June 9, 2015 at...

Eileen   Rubin

Eileen Rubin

Jun 2, 2015

Eileen Rubin, 69, of Huntersville N.C., died June 2, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville.

William I Carle

William I Carle

May 29, 2015

William I. "Bill" Carle, 98, a resident of Aldersgate Retirement Community, Charlotte, NC, passed away May 29, 2015. Born on his grandparents farm, near Alledonia, in rural Belmont County, Ohio, son of Ralph Gordon and Vera May Carle, Bill spent his early years in Bellaire and Barnesville, OH. His summers, spent on the farm with his devoted grandparents, were the...

Earnest   Keith

Earnest Keith

May 29, 2015

Earnest W. Keith, 86, of Charlotte, went to be with his wife Betty on May 29, 2015. He is survived by his three sons, two daughters (in-law), five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. The family will celebrate his life on June 1, 2015, with a visitation from 2-3 PM and a service to follow at 3PM at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home....

Anna   Floyd Sedlak

Anna Floyd Sedlak

May 28, 2015

While traveling with her husband in Emerald Isle, NC, Anna Floyd Sedlak, of Mint Hill NC, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Anna is and was truly unforgettable. She was a friend to all, considered herself "the Mother of the World" and was constantly found helping others. Born on February 18, 1948, in New London, CT, Anna was...

Timothy Scott Foughty

Timothy Scott Foughty

May 25, 2015

Timothy Scott Foughty, 51, of Huntersville, NC passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. Tim was born June 27, 1963 in Sunland, CA to the late Gerald and Eva Marie Foughty. He was the President of Brooks Equipment in Charlotte and was very well respected in the fire protection industry. Tim was a member of the National Fire Protection Assoc., National...

The Reverend  Dr. John Steedman Lyles

The Reverend Dr. John Steedman Lyles

May 23, 2015

The Reverend Dr. John Steedman Lyles, 88, of Davidson, NC died peacefully Saturday morning, May 23, 2015 at the Pines at Davidson. He was born October 2, 1926, in Great Falls, SC to the late Arromanus Coleman and Ella Cross Lyles. He began High School at Dreher in Columbia, SC and graduated from Chester High. He received an A.B. degree...

Marilyn   Zande

Marilyn Zande

May 22, 2015

Marilyn Zande, a beautiful and loving wife and mother, of Cornelius, NC died on May 22 at the Levine Dickson Hospice House. Born in 1935 in Corning Ohio to Wendell Love and Laudell Hope Love, she is preceded by one sister, Patricia Love Hartman, a brother Robert Love and a brother who died at birth. Growing up in sleepy little...

John Andrew Vojtko

John Andrew Vojtko

May 17, 2015

There will be services held at 1 PM on Thursday May 21, 2015 at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home for John A. Vojtko age 78, of Huntersville, North Carolina who passed away on Sunday May 17, 2015 of heart failure. John was born February 8, 1937 in Masury, Ohio a son of John G. & Mary C. Javorsky Vojtko. He graduated Valedictorian...

Janette Jackson McDonald

Janette Jackson McDonald

May 17, 2015

Mrs. Janette Jackson McDonald, 75, of Huntersville, NC died Sunday May 17, 2015 at Carolina Medical Center. Born September 24, 1939 in Lancaster, SC she was a daughter of the late Orin F. Jackson and Clara Baker Jackson. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, loved spending time with her family and was very involved at Hopewell Presbyterian Church. She...

Willie Jean Lynch

Willie Jean Lynch

May 17, 2015

Willie Jean Allen Lynch, 70, of Cornelius, NC passed away on Sunday May 17, 2015 at her residence. Willie was born March 14, 1945 in Piper County, AL to the late Benny Allen, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Clark. Willie was a retired nurses aid. She enjoyed family gatherings, going on vacation and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Along...

Jackie Ann Poole Duncan

Jackie Ann Poole Duncan

May 15, 2015

Jackie Ann Poole Duncan, 71, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on Friday May 15, 2015 at her home. Jackie was born April 10, 1944 in Wilson, NC to the late Odell and Lillian Edwards Poole. She was a self-employed hairdresser in Cornelius for many years. Jackie was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed directing the plays...

Lhoussine   Jahka

Lhoussine Jahka

May 10, 2015

Lhoussine "Lou" Jahka, 45 of Mooresville, NC died Sunday May 10, 2015 at his residence. Born May 25, 1969 in Tighza Morocco he is the son of Abdellah Jahka and Fadma Boufousse Jahka of Morocco. Lou was fluent in multiple languages, loved the outdoors, camping, hiking, traveling and cooking. He loved mentoring young people and was a visual artist and...

William   Osterloh

William Osterloh

May 8, 2015

William F. "Corky" Osterloh, 82, of Mooresville, NC passed away at his home on May 8, 2015. All adored his lifelong nickname "Corky." Corky was a smart, devoted, loving, witty and optimistic husband, father, friend, uncle, colleague, caregiver, and grandfather. Born in Moberly, Missouri on August 14, 1932, he met his wife Norma M. (Devenport) Osterloh there. He and Norma...

William James Staz

William James Staz

May 6, 2015

William James Staz, 72, of Huntersville, NC passed away May 6, 2015. William was born September 10, 1942 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Charles and Catherine Cveck Staz. William volunteered at Huntersville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed boating, gardening and playing soccer in the back yard with his granddaughter. He also loved going to his grandson's baseball games. William...

Christopher John Molis

Christopher John Molis

May 4, 2015

December 26, 1943 - May 4, 2015

Tony Lamar Randall

Tony Lamar Randall

May 4, 2015

Tony Lamar Randall, 61, of Charlotte, NC passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. Tony was born June 12, 1953 in Charlotte to the late George Wilmer Randall and Halllie Mae Nash Randall. Tony was the retired owner of Transformance Automotive in Charlotte. He enjoyed camping and was a member of the Carolina Travel Trailer Club. Tony leaves to cherish his...

Ann Lucas Douthit Currie

Ann Lucas Douthit Currie

May 4, 2015

Ann Lucas Douthit Currie, of Davidson, passed away Monday May 4, 2015 at the age of 91. She was born in Washington, NC in 1924 and was the daughter of the late Winifred Nicholson and Jacob Benton Douthit. Due to the early deaths of her parents, she was reared by her aunt and uncle Lucille Nicholson and Henry Clay Carter....

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Edward "Tom" Thomas Miller

Edward "Tom" Thomas Miller

Jun 7, 2015

The Rev. Dr. E. Thomas Miller, 80, died Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Tom was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to John Lucas Miller, III, and Lottie Hunziker Miller. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated in 1952 from Hapeville High School in Hapeville, Georgia, and in 1956 from Davidson College. Tom is survived...

Bobbie   Almond

Bobbie Almond

Jun 5, 2015

Bobbie S. Almond, 86, of Charlotte, passed away June 5, 2015 at Huntersville Oaks. Born in Red Banks, Mississippi to the late William and Annie Mae Shoffner, she is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Almond and son; Lloyd Almond Jr. She was a past member of the PBX Club, an active member of the Hot Dog Program at...

Avett Ray Jester

Avett Ray Jester

Jun 3, 2015

Baby Boy Avett Ray Jester went to be with the Lord June 3, 2015. Avett is survived by his loving parents; Nathan and Kimberly Jester, his grandparents; Dave and Kathy Breece, Tommy and Dana Jester, and several extended family members. A service will be held in the chapel at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Tuesday June 9, 2015 at...

Eileen   Rubin

Eileen Rubin

Jun 2, 2015

Eileen Rubin, 69, of Huntersville N.C., died June 2, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville.

William I Carle

William I Carle

May 29, 2015

William I. "Bill" Carle, 98, a resident of Aldersgate Retirement Community, Charlotte, NC, passed away May 29, 2015. Born on his grandparents farm, near Alledonia, in rural Belmont County, Ohio, son of Ralph Gordon and Vera May Carle, Bill spent his early years in Bellaire and Barnesville, OH. His summers, spent on the farm with his devoted grandparents, were the...

Earnest   Keith

Earnest Keith

May 29, 2015

Earnest W. Keith, 86, of Charlotte, went to be with his wife Betty on May 29, 2015. He is survived by his three sons, two daughters (in-law), five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. The family will celebrate his life on June 1, 2015, with a visitation from 2-3 PM and a service to follow at 3PM at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home....

Anna   Floyd Sedlak

Anna Floyd Sedlak

May 28, 2015

While traveling with her husband in Emerald Isle, NC, Anna Floyd Sedlak, of Mint Hill NC, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Anna is and was truly unforgettable. She was a friend to all, considered herself "the Mother of the World" and was constantly found helping others. Born on February 18, 1948, in New London, CT, Anna was...

Timothy Scott Foughty

Timothy Scott Foughty

May 25, 2015

Timothy Scott Foughty, 51, of Huntersville, NC passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. Tim was born June 27, 1963 in Sunland, CA to the late Gerald and Eva Marie Foughty. He was the President of Brooks Equipment in Charlotte and was very well respected in the fire protection industry. Tim was a member of the National Fire Protection Assoc., National...

The Reverend  Dr. John Steedman Lyles

The Reverend Dr. John Steedman Lyles

May 23, 2015

The Reverend Dr. John Steedman Lyles, 88, of Davidson, NC died peacefully Saturday morning, May 23, 2015 at the Pines at Davidson. He was born October 2, 1926, in Great Falls, SC to the late Arromanus Coleman and Ella Cross Lyles. He began High School at Dreher in Columbia, SC and graduated from Chester High. He received an A.B. degree...

Marilyn   Zande

Marilyn Zande

May 22, 2015

Marilyn Zande, a beautiful and loving wife and mother, of Cornelius, NC died on May 22 at the Levine Dickson Hospice House. Born in 1935 in Corning Ohio to Wendell Love and Laudell Hope Love, she is preceded by one sister, Patricia Love Hartman, a brother Robert Love and a brother who died at birth. Growing up in sleepy little...

John Andrew Vojtko

John Andrew Vojtko

May 17, 2015

There will be services held at 1 PM on Thursday May 21, 2015 at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home for John A. Vojtko age 78, of Huntersville, North Carolina who passed away on Sunday May 17, 2015 of heart failure. John was born February 8, 1937 in Masury, Ohio a son of John G. & Mary C. Javorsky Vojtko. He graduated Valedictorian...

Janette Jackson McDonald

Janette Jackson McDonald

May 17, 2015

Mrs. Janette Jackson McDonald, 75, of Huntersville, NC died Sunday May 17, 2015 at Carolina Medical Center. Born September 24, 1939 in Lancaster, SC she was a daughter of the late Orin F. Jackson and Clara Baker Jackson. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, loved spending time with her family and was very involved at Hopewell Presbyterian Church. She...

Willie Jean Lynch

Willie Jean Lynch

May 17, 2015

Willie Jean Allen Lynch, 70, of Cornelius, NC passed away on Sunday May 17, 2015 at her residence. Willie was born March 14, 1945 in Piper County, AL to the late Benny Allen, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Clark. Willie was a retired nurses aid. She enjoyed family gatherings, going on vacation and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Along...

Jackie Ann Poole Duncan

Jackie Ann Poole Duncan

May 15, 2015

Jackie Ann Poole Duncan, 71, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on Friday May 15, 2015 at her home. Jackie was born April 10, 1944 in Wilson, NC to the late Odell and Lillian Edwards Poole. She was a self-employed hairdresser in Cornelius for many years. Jackie was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed directing the plays...

Lhoussine   Jahka

Lhoussine Jahka

May 10, 2015

Lhoussine "Lou" Jahka, 45 of Mooresville, NC died Sunday May 10, 2015 at his residence. Born May 25, 1969 in Tighza Morocco he is the son of Abdellah Jahka and Fadma Boufousse Jahka of Morocco. Lou was fluent in multiple languages, loved the outdoors, camping, hiking, traveling and cooking. He loved mentoring young people and was a visual artist and...

William   Osterloh

William Osterloh

May 8, 2015

William F. "Corky" Osterloh, 82, of Mooresville, NC passed away at his home on May 8, 2015. All adored his lifelong nickname "Corky." Corky was a smart, devoted, loving, witty and optimistic husband, father, friend, uncle, colleague, caregiver, and grandfather. Born in Moberly, Missouri on August 14, 1932, he met his wife Norma M. (Devenport) Osterloh there. He and Norma...

William James Staz

William James Staz

May 6, 2015

William James Staz, 72, of Huntersville, NC passed away May 6, 2015. William was born September 10, 1942 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Charles and Catherine Cveck Staz. William volunteered at Huntersville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed boating, gardening and playing soccer in the back yard with his granddaughter. He also loved going to his grandson's baseball games. William...

Christopher John Molis

Christopher John Molis

May 4, 2015

December 26, 1943 - May 4, 2015

Tony Lamar Randall

Tony Lamar Randall

May 4, 2015

Tony Lamar Randall, 61, of Charlotte, NC passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. Tony was born June 12, 1953 in Charlotte to the late George Wilmer Randall and Halllie Mae Nash Randall. Tony was the retired owner of Transformance Automotive in Charlotte. He enjoyed camping and was a member of the Carolina Travel Trailer Club. Tony leaves to cherish his...

Ann Lucas Douthit Currie

Ann Lucas Douthit Currie

May 4, 2015

Ann Lucas Douthit Currie, of Davidson, passed away Monday May 4, 2015 at the age of 91. She was born in Washington, NC in 1924 and was the daughter of the late Winifred Nicholson and Jacob Benton Douthit. Due to the early deaths of her parents, she was reared by her aunt and uncle Lucille Nicholson and Henry Clay Carter....