Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

John Allen Shanley

Nov 2, 2023

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William-Allen Peterson, 31, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away from natural causes on November 1, 2023. Will was born in Arlington, Virginia on March 27, 1992, beloved son of Pamela and Morris Peterson (Ruckersville, Virginia). Will is survived by his loving and devout wife, Catherine (Catie) Peterson (Van Slyke), loving brother Matthew Warren Charles Peterson, sister-in-law Johnesa Peterson (Earlysville, Virginia),...

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Julia Matilde Espendez

Nov 1, 2023

Julia Matilde Espendez passed away on November 1, 2023.

A service will be held on Saturday November 4, 2023 at 10:00 am at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home located 16901 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. The service will be Livestreamed and may be viewed below or by clicking VIEW LIVESTREAM.

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Thomas Richard Ross II

Oct 30, 2023

Thomas R. Ross II, known as TR by most, departed this life on Monday, October 30, 2023 after a courageous 10 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, peacefully with his family by his side where he most recently resides in North Carolina.

Born on October 11, 1949 in Elkins, WV, he was the son of the late Dr. Thomas Ross and...

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Todd William Powers

Oct 30, 2023

Todd William Powers, beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend, passed away on October 30, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1969, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.One of Todd's greatest joys in life was spending time outdoors, indulging in his various hobbies and interests. He found freedom and excitement on his motorcycle as he rode through the winding roads, embracing the...

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Eugene Joseph McKinney

Oct 28, 2023

Eugene (Gene) McKinney went to be with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 28, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Dayna McKinney and children Craig McKinney, Stephen McKinney and Shannon Clendenen (Jim Clendenen), step children Russell Cowan and Melissa Brown, grandchildren Audrey Pardue, Rush Clendenen, C.J. Vasquez, Alyssa Vasquez, Courtney Brown, Michael Brown, Rebecca Cowan and Rachael...

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Dorothy McElroy Harrell

Oct 27, 2023

It is with profound sadness and also joy that we share the passing of our Mother, Dorothy (Dot) McElroy Harrell. Our mother passed just days before her 99th birthday. She was the daughter of Lawson and Dare McElroy and the widow of Leroy Harrell. She is survived by her younger sister, Joan McElroy Osborne of Clyde and her daughters Pola...

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Vincent Andrew Boldin

Oct 26, 2023

Vincent Andrew Boldin, Jr., age 76, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on October 26, 2023.

Vincent was born in Williamsport, PA on October 5, 1947 to the late Vincent Andrew Boldin, Sr. and the late Dorothy Mae Boldin. In 1956 the family moved to Deloit, Iowa and later to Denison, Iowa.

Vincent graduated from Denison High School and attended the...

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Mark Joseph Appleman

Oct 25, 2023

Mark Joseph Appleman, 77, of Stanley, NC, formerly of Canfield, OH passed away on October 25, 2023.

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 7, 1946 to the late Marcus Victor Appleman and Delphine Appleman. Along with his parents, Mark is preceded in death by his brothers Donald Appleman with his wife Judy and Robert Appleman with his wife...

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Bill Bennett

Oct 23, 2023

‘Remarkable’ Bill Bennett, aka Daddy Bill, was a force larger than life; a deeply loved, inspirational treasure who kept those who were fortunate enough to know him laughing and always will.

Kindhearted, forgiving, honest, trustworthy, loyal, devoted, humble, sentimental, humorous and conscientious are just some of the many ways to describe him, epitomizing what Apostle Paul described in his...

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Jean Abernathy Taylor

Oct 23, 2023

Jean Abernathy Taylor, a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on October 23, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1938, in Denver, NC to the late Roy Lee Abernathy and Mary Long Abernathy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge Ray Taylor; and a son, David Taylor. Ray and Jean were...

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Mary Margaret McDaniel

Oct 22, 2023

Mary Margaret McDaniel, lovingly known as GAM, passed away on October 22, 2023, at the age of 60. She was born on October 28, 1962, in Roanoke, Virginia, to Barbara Anne Blosser McDaniel and William McDaniel. Mary's gentle spirit and caring nature touched the lives of many.Mary embarked on a career in the medical field and dedicated her years to...

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Ronald Jake Claude Brown Robinson

Oct 22, 2023

Ronald Jake Claude Brown Robinson, age 39 of Charlotte, NC passed away on October 22nd, 2023. Ronald was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 14, 1984 to the late Milton Robinson.

He is survived by his wife Ketisha Daley Robinson of Charlotte, NC; his mother Karen Brown Robinson of Kannapolis, NC; brothers Milton Brown ( Sean) of Huntersville, NC; Michael...

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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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