Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

John Alexander Wilson III

Apr 2, 2023

John Alexander Wilson III, 80, passed unexpectedly on April 2, 2023 in Huntersville, NC from a short battle with colon and kidney cancer with his partner, Judy Denton by his side. His loved ones are deeply saddened by his sudden passing.

John was born on August 14, 1942 in Rockport, KY. John attended North High School in Evansville, IN before...

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Darragh O'Reilly

Apr 2, 2023

Darragh O'Reilly, 45, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on April 2, 2023.

He was born in Ireland on August 8, 1977 to Mary Murphy O'Reilly and Noel O'Reilly.

Darragh relocated to the U.S. from Ireland in September 2006 to pursue a career in the banking industry. He enjoyed a highly successful career with Wells Fargo. Darragh was...

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Donald Ralph Riegel

Apr 1, 2023

Donald “Don” Riegel, 93, formerly of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, in Huntersville, NC, surrounded by his family.

Donald, the oldest of three boys, was born on February 1, 1930, to Dr. Donald Riegel and Marguerite Riegel (née Soars) in Philadelphia, PA. Donald graduated from John Bartram High School in January 1948 and went on to...

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Lawrence D. Shaw

Mar 26, 2023

Lawrence D. “Larry” Shaw Jr., 88, of Pelham, NY (currently residing in Charlotte, NC) passed away on March 26, 2023.

Lawrence was born on May 3, 1934 in Waterbury, CT to the late Lawrence D. Shaw and Anna Donais Shaw. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Phyliss Maturo Shaw.

Originally a jazz pianist and...

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Richard Boyd Harwood, Sr.

Mar 24, 2023

Richard Boyd Harwood , 68, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 24, 2023, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born in Greensboro, NC on March 3, 1955, the son of the late Boyd Harwood and Carolyn Stillwell Harwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

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Alec Jacob Baker

Mar 23, 2023

Alec Jacob Baker, 28, of Concord, NC passed away on March 23, 2023.

Alec was born in Dumas, TX on February 22, 1995.

He is survived by his wife, Autumn Baker and his three beautiful boys, Abel James, Archer Reeves, and Axton Michael; parents Shannon and Marla Baker; two brothers, Noah Baker and Liam Baker; grandparents, Anna Jane Vandiver, Mike...

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Laura Martin Flinchum

Mar 22, 2023

Laura Martin Flinchum passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 in Huntersville NC. She was preceded in death by her father, William Watson Martin and her mother, Helen Cranford (Eugene). She is survived by her husband, Alton Hoytt Flinchum Jr of Huntersville, and her son Brett Flinchum, his wife Becky, Laura's granddaughters India and Grace Flinchum of Mountain View CA....

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Laverne M. Southwick

Mar 22, 2023

Laverne M. Southwick, 95, of Davidson went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2023.

She was born April 5, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Raymond J. (Sr.) and Anna M. Zeman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; sisters, Marie Curtis and Ruth Behling; and nephew, Brad Southwick.

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Christopher Hatton Katz

Mar 21, 2023

Christopher Hatton Katz, 60, of Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 6, 1962, the son of the late Robert John Katz and Gretchen Brandt Katz.

Chris was a devoted and loyal friend. He loved to water and snow ski, was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling, boating on Lake Norman, and...

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Joshua Micah Seidman

Mar 20, 2023

Joshua Micah Seidman, 20, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. He was a talented photographer and videographer who leaves behind parents, Nalda Landry and Adam Seidman, who love him more than words can express; his stepmother, Lindsey Seidman; sister and brother, Sienna and Noah Seidman; stepfather, Benton Landry; and stepbrother, Adam Landry. He was...

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Dr. Chet Wiesenmayer

Mar 20, 2023

Dr. Chet Wiesenmayer passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 20, 2023 in Huntersville, NC.

Chet was born to the late Majel and Elzworth Wiesenmayer in Wapakoneta, OH, on August 13, 1942. He was raised in Ohio and attended The Ohio State University, receiving a bachelor of science degree in microbiology in 1964. Later that year, Chet married his...

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William Harold Cooper

Mar 18, 2023

William Harold Cooper, 81, of Davidson, NC passed away on March 18, 2023. Bill was born in Burnsville, NC February 22, 1942 to the late John West Cooper and Mary Ledford Cooper.

Along with his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Cooper.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Cooper; daughter, Linda D. Cooper; daughter, Terri...

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Caroline Helen Dickson

Mar 17, 2023

Caroline Dickson, 91, passed away on March 17, 2023, in Mooresville, NC. She was born on April 22, 1931 in Charlotte, NC, to the late Elmer and Catherine Miller. Caroline had several different hobbies and interest that included cooking, fishing, reading, gardening, watching sports and writing poetry. She also loved animals and spending time with her family. Above all, she...

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Helen Elizabeth Archbold

Mar 11, 2023

Helen Elizabeth Archbold, 97, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. She was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on August 9, 1925, the daughter of the late Robert Gray and Thelma Irene Hercules Gray Johnson.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Kepner Funeral Home, 161 Kruger Street,...

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Catherine Freismuth Castilow

Mar 9, 2023

Catherine “Kitty” Castilow, 83, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023 at Novant Hospital in Huntersville, NC.

She was born in Wheeling, WV on June 3, 1939, daughter of the late Joseph C. and Rhea K. Freismuth. In addition to her parents, Kitty is preceded in death by her brother, Richard Freismuth and nephew Timmy Freismuth.

Raised in Wheeling, Kitty...

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Terry Ann Webster

Mar 8, 2023

Terry Webster, 67, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on March 8, 2023, in Charlotte, NC.

Terry was born on December 28, 1955 in Mobile, Alabama to James and Elaine Robinson. She was the fourth of six children, and from the time she received her first baby doll she knew she wanted to be a mother and...

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Dale Neal Summer

Mar 5, 2023

Dale Neal Summer, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 5th, 2023.

Dale was born on April 14, 1956, in Washtenaw, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Neal Summer, Geraldine Van Aken, and brother Dean.

Dale had a happy childhood and excelled in all sports. He was brought up in the church, was...

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George Washington Lester IV

Feb 27, 2023

George Washington Lester, IV, 48, of Cornelius, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was born in Martinsville, Virginia on December 30, 1974, the son of George Washington Lester, II and Beatrice Worrell Lester. George was preceded in death by his brother, George Washington Lester III.

In addition to his parents, George is survived by his wife, Beth Jedelsky...

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Lorraine Rhea Nix

Feb 26, 2023

Lorraine Rhea Trudeau Nix, 94, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born in Webster, Massachusetts on July 7, 1928, the daughter of the late Louis N. and Leda Plasse Trudeau. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bob" Emmet Nix; and sister, Germaine Hoebarth. She was a member...

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Carl David Bryant, Sr.

Feb 26, 2023

Carl David Bryant Sr, 86, born on May 7, 1936 to the late Wiley and Daisy Bryant of Mecklenburg County, passed away peacefully at REX-UNC Hospital on February 26, 2023. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Sam Bryant, Bud Bryant, Tommy Bryant, and Howard Bryant as well as his beloved granddaughter, Valerie Black. ...

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