Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Christopher Edward Huffman

Oct 21, 2023

Christopher Edward Huffman, 43, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on October 21, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Chris was born on August 5, 1980 to June(Smith) and Gregory Huffman in Charlotte, NC. Chris learned to ski as a young boy in Boone, NC. He fell in love with fishing, the ocean, and all things boating while...

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Beatrice Wade Little

Oct 20, 2023

Beatrice Wade Brown Little, 68, of Huntersville, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023. Bea was born on October 21, 1954, to Vernon P. Brown and Sylvia Howell Brown of Parkersburg. Bea was the second eldest of four girls and two boys.

Beatrice graduated from Parkersburg High school in 1973, and earned her Associates Degree at Glenville State...

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Heather Elizabeth Goveia

Oct 19, 2023

Heather Elizabeth Goveia, 47, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away on October 19th, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born June 7th, 1976, in Mexico City, Mexico to her parents Richard and Ann Koehler. In 2005, Heather married Kevin Goveia in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Heather was passionate about education—both in delivery and pursuing her own. Most recently, she was...

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JoAnn Reed

Oct 18, 2023

JoAnn Reed, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Cornelius, NC on October 18, 2023. Her daughter, Sandy Purves was at her side.

JoAnn was born in Kansas City, MO on September 4, 1926 to Allene and Emil Lykke. She was preceded in death by her brother Billy Lykke and sister Shirley Kroeneke. JoAnn is reunited with her husband...

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Sarah Jane Lentz

Oct 17, 2023

Sarah Jane Lentz died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at home in The Pines of Davidson. She was 85. She was the middle child of Adaline (Yost) and Harry Updegrove, both of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, wife of 61 years to Ronald James Lentz, also of Shamokin, and mother to Connie Jane Wessner of Davidson, North Carolina.

Growing up in Shamokin, Jane immersed...

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Jay Gobeille

Oct 17, 2023

Jay Gobeille, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on October 17, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1961, in Rhode Island. Jay had a remarkable personality that was characterized by his humor and friendliness. He had an uncanny ability to make people laugh and never met a stranger. Jay was always willing to help others and would...

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Dianne Cox Laws

Oct 17, 2023

Dianne Cox Laws, 81, of Denver, NC passed away on October 17, 2023. Dianne was born in Charlotte, NC On October 12, 1942, to the late Clyde Woodrow Cox, Sr, and Jewell Crowder Cox.

Along with her parents, Dianne is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Cox and son, Don Lanham.

She is survived by her husband of 34...

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Robert Logan IV

Oct 13, 2023

Robert Logan IV, 97, of Davidson, NC, passed away on October 13, 2023 Robert (Bob) Logan was born in Groggan, Northern Ireland, on September 4, 1926, to the late Robert Logan III and Mary Agnes Logan. Along with his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Elizabeth Logan, his sister Nellie Logan Nesbitt, his brother...

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Elden "Don" Shafer

Oct 11, 2023

Elden Dean Shafer Jr. (Don), 80, of Cornelius, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023. Don was born in Sioux Falls, SD on May 15th, 1943, to the late Elden Dean Shafer Sr. and Bernice Lorraine Shafer.

Don was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having served in the Vietnam War as part of the United States Air Force Security...

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Peter Robert Southworth

Oct 10, 2023

Peter R. Southworth, 83, of Charlotte, NC passed away on October 10, 2023. Peter was born in Minnesota on August 27, 1940, to the late Laura and Wilbur Southworth. Along with his parents, Peter is preceded in death by his sister Mary Anne Schreiber and his beloved wife Betsy.

He is survived by his daughters Stephanie, Jenny, Katie and her...

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Donna Ann Peterson

Oct 9, 2023

Donna Ann Peterson, a beloved woman known for her compassionate spirit and fierce dedication to her family, passed away on October 9, 2023 in Huntersville, North Carolina. She was born on November 12, 1934, in Elsie, Nebraska to Fred and Lela Glunz and raised with her seven siblings on the family farm.Donna's journey in life was marked by her incredible...

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Harriet Milford Burden McGuire

Oct 6, 2023

Harriet Milford Burden McGuire June 6, 1943 - October 6, 2023 What a lovely lady! Our Mother’s life was a living example of kindness and compassion. She was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. Being the kind, caring and giving person she was, she never missed a Thursday call...

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Chester Wojton Jr.

Oct 5, 2023

In Loving Memory

Chester Wojton, Jr.

September 4, 1934 – October 5, 2023

Chester Wojton Jr., 89 of Concord, NC passed away at home on Thursday, October 5th surrounded by his loving family. Chester will be remembered as a devoted son, husband, father, uncle and grandfather. Chester was born in Elizabeth, NJ in 1934. He is a graduate of Woodbridge...

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Ann Kathleen Barker

Oct 4, 2023

Ann Kathleen “Kate” Anders Barker 92 years young, of Denver, NC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Kate was born in Barnardsville, NC to the late John and Nellie Clyde Shepherd Anders. She married Johnny Cranford Barker in 1954 in Conway, SC. They had five children together.

Kate was a gracious and loving wife, mother, friend, and...

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Johnny "Mike" Michael Hager

Oct 3, 2023

Johnny Michael "Mike" Hager, passed away on October 3, 2023. Born in Cornelius, NC on March 10, 1949, Mike grew up in a warm and loving family. His parents, William E. Hager and Dorothy Jackson Hager, built the house Mike resided in most of his life. His mother, "Dot" Hager retired as Cornelius' old town Librarian. Mike retired as an...

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Kathleen Elizabeth Marino

Oct 2, 2023

With heavy hearts, we share the news of the peaceful passing of Kathleen (Kathie) Elizabeth Marino, aged 57, on October 2, 2023. Kathie (also known as“KitKat”) came into this world on January 14, 1966, in Bronx, New York, born to Coleman and Rosemarie Braddish. She was the cherished wife of Joseph Marino and a devoted mother to Jessica Marino...

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Jonathan Dean Cole

Oct 2, 2023

Jonathan Dean Cole, born on August 23, 2002, in Charlotte NC, Jonathan went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 2, 2023. Jonathan's life will be celebrated with a Memorial Service on October 14, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius, NC. The family will receive all those who wish to join the...

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Wilma Smith

Sep 30, 2023

Services will be held in New York.

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Joseph Michael Ryan

Sep 30, 2023

Joseph Michael Ryan, aged 20, passed away on September 30th, 2023, while doing what he loved: hiking in the mountains.

Joseph, affectionately known as “Jojo” to his family, was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 5th, 2003 to his father Michael and his mother Steffany. Growing up, Joseph was known for his vibrant energy and beautiful smile. He spent...

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Joanne M. Cerosky

Sep 30, 2023

Joanne Gauker Cerosky, 78, of Huntersville passed away on September 30, 2023. She was born September 21, 1945 in New York City to the late William W. Gauker (Kauker) and Gertrude Barrett. She loved to work with children and was a preschool teacher at Mt. Zion UMC, as well as providing childcare at multiple churches in the Charlotte area...

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