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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Fred Lewis VonCannon

Fred Lewis VonCannon

Jul 19, 2022

Fred Lewis VonCannon, 85, of Denver, NC passed away on July 19, 2022. He would like you to know that his work here is done. He received a call, a sort of offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends...

James Riley Morton

James Riley Morton

Jul 18, 2022

James “Jim” Riley Morton, 84, of Oakboro, North Carolina passed away on July 18th, 2022. Jim was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on September 23rd, 1937 to the late Calvin Luther Morton and Mary Lee Harwood Morton.

Along with his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Stoots, and his sister, Margaret Hatley.

He is survived...

Edward "Ed" Eugene Studer

Edward "Ed" Eugene Studer

Jul 18, 2022

Edward E. Studer, 45, of Huntersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2022, while vacationing with his family and friends in Oak Island.  He spent his last moments having fun in the ocean with a huge smile on his face, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.  The world will be forever changed by the loss of Ed's larger-than-life spirit. ...

William Martin Allison

William Martin Allison

Jul 17, 2022

William Martin Allison, 61, of Huntersville, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born in Charlotte on November 28, 1960, the son of the late William Richard Allison and Joyce Lankford Allison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Bonnie Rhodes Allison; and father-in-law, Boyce William Rhodes.

William was...

James William Robertson

James William Robertson

Jul 16, 2022

James William “Bill” Robertson, 67, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on July 16, 2022.

Bill was born in Leaksville, NC on October 11, 1954 to James Edward Robertson and the late Gloria Aheron Robertson. He was a graduate of Morehead High School and Western Carolina University. Bill was a well-respected CPA and owned James W. Robertson, CPA, which served...

Chelsea Ann Drudge

Chelsea Ann Drudge

Jul 13, 2022

Chelsea Ann Renno Drudge was a loving wife, stepmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 30 on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.

Preceding her in death are grandfathers, William Miller and Del Renno; grandmother, Marilea Renno; uncles, Mark Miller and Louis Lawrence; and...

Melvin Bruce Mercora

Melvin Bruce Mercora

Jul 13, 2022

Melvin “Bruce” Mercora, 82, a resident of Huntersville, NC, entered his heavenly home, Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

He passed away with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Fulton County, GA on July 13, 1940, to the late Domenick Anthony Mercora and Myrtle Eunice Knowles Mercora. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Winfred Walter Daugherty, Jr.

Winfred Walter Daugherty, Jr.

Jul 10, 2022

Mr. Winfred Walter Daugherty, Jr. (affectionally known as ‘Fella’ by most) was born on November 2, 1967, in Chicago, IL to the late Winfred Walter Daugherty, Sr. and Rachel Pearlie Clark. He was one of nine siblings. Winfred graduated from Nicholas Senn High School in Chicago, IL in 1985. This is where he discovered his passion as a lyricist/rapper and...

Colette Matthews Burgess Naso

Colette Matthews Burgess Naso

Jul 10, 2022

Colette “Maw Maw” Matthews Burgess Naso, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Colette was born December 4, 1928 in Nash County, N.C. to the late John Paul and Lillian Strickland Matthews.

Colette found great joy in traveling the world, playing a round of golf, and giving the perfect gift. She had a great sense of personal style...

Cesar Tiberio Covarrubias

Cesar Tiberio Covarrubias

Jul 9, 2022

Cesar T. Covarrubias, 56, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 9, 2022.

Cesar was born in Mexico on August 25, 1965 to the late Blanca O. Hernandez.

Cesar was an advocate for Fire Protection, as he launched his career in California, his home away from home, and has made waves and lifelong friendships within the industry ever since.

He...

Leonard   Gladys, Jr.

Leonard Gladys, Jr.

Jul 8, 2022

Leonard Gladys, Jr., 75, of Huntersville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born in Monessen, PA on July 30, 1946, the son of the late Leonard Gladys, Sr. and Elizabeth Gladys.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Cheryl Gladys; sons, Christopher Gladys (Erika) and Brian Gladys (Heather); brother, Barry Gladys;...

Diego Andres Osorio Garcia

Diego Andres Osorio Garcia

Jul 7, 2022

Diego Andres Osorio Garcia, 26, of Bogota, Colombia passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

The funeral service will be livestreamed and can be viewed here beginning at 9:50 A.M. on Tuesday, July 12th.

 

Diego Andrés Osorio García, 26, de Bogotá, Colombia falleció el jueves 7 de julio de 2022.

El funeral se transmitirá en vivo y se puede...

David Michael Richardson

David Michael Richardson

Jul 5, 2022

David Michael Richardson, Sr. 64 years of age, passed away on July 5, 2022 at Atrium Health Lincolnton, NC. Dave was a very giving person who took great pride in taking care of his family and community. He served the Lake Norman area doing home repair and remodeling for over fifteen years under his business, Houseboy, which employed many local...

Sylvia Renner Wright

Sylvia Renner Wright

Jul 3, 2022

Sylvia Renner Wright of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2022. Sylvia, known by family and friends as “Mama Syl, was an amazing mother and grandmother. She is survived by her two daughters, Sarah Wright Madison and Kristen Wright Tinsman, and 2 son in laws, Bill Tinsman and Dave Madison. Sylvia was so happy to have a grandson,...

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal

Jul 1, 2022

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal, 83, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, July, 1, 2022. Kathy was born in Charlotte on August 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Parks W. Rayburn and Ruth Bass Rayburn. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Scott T. Mikeal Jr.; sisters, Ernestine Russell, Margaret Rayburn, and Pansy Rayburn; and brother,...

Carmin Jade Schelling

Carmin Jade Schelling

Jun 30, 2022

Carmin Jade Schelling, 29, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on June 30, 2022.  She was born on August 18, 1992, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carmin is survived by her father, Brad Schelling; mother, Donna Greene; stepmother, Becky Schelling; sister and brother-in-law, Brianna and John Collier; sisters Emory Schelling and Ava Schelling; grandmothers Jean Greene and Dee Schelling; aunts and uncles, Chuck and...

Michael Coga Carter

Michael Coga Carter

Jun 29, 2022

  Michael “Mike” Coga Carter, 75, of Gastonia, NC, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Mike was born on July 26, 1946, inMt. Airy, NC, to the late Detreville “Bill” Coga Carter and Margaret Steele Carter. 

  He is survived by his twin brother Thomas “Tom” Harold Carter, Tom’s wife Pat Carter,...

Craig Rafael Martinez

Craig Rafael Martinez

Jun 28, 2022

  Craig Rafael Martinez passed away on June 28th at 1:18 p.m. at the age of 51.He was diagnosed in May 2020 with a rare blood disease called Hereditary Cardiac ATTR Amyloidosis. He was born in Middletown CT on March 15th, 1971. He moved to Cupertino CA in elementary school and graduated from Cupertino High in 1990. Craig was a...

Thomas Baker Brugh

Thomas Baker Brugh

Jun 26, 2022

Thomas Baker Brugh, 82 years old, of Charlotte, NC passed away on June 26, 2022. Thomas was born in Rogers, Ohio on September 4, 1939 to the late Hiram Brugh and Elizabeth Baker Brugh. Along with his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his brother David Brugh.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Eisel Brugh, and daughters, Michelle...

Winifred Evelyn Wilkins

Winifred Evelyn Wilkins

Jun 25, 2022

Winifred, aka Fred, Win, Wini, was born at home, with a midwife in attendance, #8 of 9 children. Her parents were Mary Domich and Anton “John” Mady, who emigrated to the states in the early 1900’s from what is now Croatia, and came through Ellis Island. We don’t know how they met. The seven children that preceded her were: Nicholas,...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Fred Lewis VonCannon

Fred Lewis VonCannon

Jul 19, 2022

Fred Lewis VonCannon, 85, of Denver, NC passed away on July 19, 2022. He would like you to know that his work here is done. He received a call, a sort of offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends...

James Riley Morton

James Riley Morton

Jul 18, 2022

James “Jim” Riley Morton, 84, of Oakboro, North Carolina passed away on July 18th, 2022. Jim was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on September 23rd, 1937 to the late Calvin Luther Morton and Mary Lee Harwood Morton.

Along with his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Stoots, and his sister, Margaret Hatley.

He is survived...

Edward "Ed" Eugene Studer

Edward "Ed" Eugene Studer

Jul 18, 2022

Edward E. Studer, 45, of Huntersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2022, while vacationing with his family and friends in Oak Island.  He spent his last moments having fun in the ocean with a huge smile on his face, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.  The world will be forever changed by the loss of Ed's larger-than-life spirit. ...

William Martin Allison

William Martin Allison

Jul 17, 2022

William Martin Allison, 61, of Huntersville, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born in Charlotte on November 28, 1960, the son of the late William Richard Allison and Joyce Lankford Allison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Bonnie Rhodes Allison; and father-in-law, Boyce William Rhodes.

William was...

James William Robertson

James William Robertson

Jul 16, 2022

James William “Bill” Robertson, 67, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on July 16, 2022.

Bill was born in Leaksville, NC on October 11, 1954 to James Edward Robertson and the late Gloria Aheron Robertson. He was a graduate of Morehead High School and Western Carolina University. Bill was a well-respected CPA and owned James W. Robertson, CPA, which served...

Chelsea Ann Drudge

Chelsea Ann Drudge

Jul 13, 2022

Chelsea Ann Renno Drudge was a loving wife, stepmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 30 on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.

Preceding her in death are grandfathers, William Miller and Del Renno; grandmother, Marilea Renno; uncles, Mark Miller and Louis Lawrence; and...

Melvin Bruce Mercora

Melvin Bruce Mercora

Jul 13, 2022

Melvin “Bruce” Mercora, 82, a resident of Huntersville, NC, entered his heavenly home, Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

He passed away with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Fulton County, GA on July 13, 1940, to the late Domenick Anthony Mercora and Myrtle Eunice Knowles Mercora. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

Winfred Walter Daugherty, Jr.

Winfred Walter Daugherty, Jr.

Jul 10, 2022

Mr. Winfred Walter Daugherty, Jr. (affectionally known as ‘Fella’ by most) was born on November 2, 1967, in Chicago, IL to the late Winfred Walter Daugherty, Sr. and Rachel Pearlie Clark. He was one of nine siblings. Winfred graduated from Nicholas Senn High School in Chicago, IL in 1985. This is where he discovered his passion as a lyricist/rapper and...

Colette Matthews Burgess Naso

Colette Matthews Burgess Naso

Jul 10, 2022

Colette “Maw Maw” Matthews Burgess Naso, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Colette was born December 4, 1928 in Nash County, N.C. to the late John Paul and Lillian Strickland Matthews.

Colette found great joy in traveling the world, playing a round of golf, and giving the perfect gift. She had a great sense of personal style...

Cesar Tiberio Covarrubias

Cesar Tiberio Covarrubias

Jul 9, 2022

Cesar T. Covarrubias, 56, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 9, 2022.

Cesar was born in Mexico on August 25, 1965 to the late Blanca O. Hernandez.

Cesar was an advocate for Fire Protection, as he launched his career in California, his home away from home, and has made waves and lifelong friendships within the industry ever since.

He...

Leonard   Gladys, Jr.

Leonard Gladys, Jr.

Jul 8, 2022

Leonard Gladys, Jr., 75, of Huntersville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 8, 2022. He was born in Monessen, PA on July 30, 1946, the son of the late Leonard Gladys, Sr. and Elizabeth Gladys.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Cheryl Gladys; sons, Christopher Gladys (Erika) and Brian Gladys (Heather); brother, Barry Gladys;...

Diego Andres Osorio Garcia

Diego Andres Osorio Garcia

Jul 7, 2022

Diego Andres Osorio Garcia, 26, of Bogota, Colombia passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

The funeral service will be livestreamed and can be viewed here beginning at 9:50 A.M. on Tuesday, July 12th.

 

Diego Andrés Osorio García, 26, de Bogotá, Colombia falleció el jueves 7 de julio de 2022.

El funeral se transmitirá en vivo y se puede...

David Michael Richardson

David Michael Richardson

Jul 5, 2022

David Michael Richardson, Sr. 64 years of age, passed away on July 5, 2022 at Atrium Health Lincolnton, NC. Dave was a very giving person who took great pride in taking care of his family and community. He served the Lake Norman area doing home repair and remodeling for over fifteen years under his business, Houseboy, which employed many local...

Sylvia Renner Wright

Sylvia Renner Wright

Jul 3, 2022

Sylvia Renner Wright of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2022. Sylvia, known by family and friends as “Mama Syl, was an amazing mother and grandmother. She is survived by her two daughters, Sarah Wright Madison and Kristen Wright Tinsman, and 2 son in laws, Bill Tinsman and Dave Madison. Sylvia was so happy to have a grandson,...

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal

Jul 1, 2022

Kathryn Rayburn Mikeal, 83, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, July, 1, 2022. Kathy was born in Charlotte on August 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Parks W. Rayburn and Ruth Bass Rayburn. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Scott T. Mikeal Jr.; sisters, Ernestine Russell, Margaret Rayburn, and Pansy Rayburn; and brother,...

Carmin Jade Schelling

Carmin Jade Schelling

Jun 30, 2022

Carmin Jade Schelling, 29, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on June 30, 2022.  She was born on August 18, 1992, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carmin is survived by her father, Brad Schelling; mother, Donna Greene; stepmother, Becky Schelling; sister and brother-in-law, Brianna and John Collier; sisters Emory Schelling and Ava Schelling; grandmothers Jean Greene and Dee Schelling; aunts and uncles, Chuck and...

Michael Coga Carter

Michael Coga Carter

Jun 29, 2022

  Michael “Mike” Coga Carter, 75, of Gastonia, NC, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Mike was born on July 26, 1946, inMt. Airy, NC, to the late Detreville “Bill” Coga Carter and Margaret Steele Carter. 

  He is survived by his twin brother Thomas “Tom” Harold Carter, Tom’s wife Pat Carter,...

Craig Rafael Martinez

Craig Rafael Martinez

Jun 28, 2022

  Craig Rafael Martinez passed away on June 28th at 1:18 p.m. at the age of 51.He was diagnosed in May 2020 with a rare blood disease called Hereditary Cardiac ATTR Amyloidosis. He was born in Middletown CT on March 15th, 1971. He moved to Cupertino CA in elementary school and graduated from Cupertino High in 1990. Craig was a...

Thomas Baker Brugh

Thomas Baker Brugh

Jun 26, 2022

Thomas Baker Brugh, 82 years old, of Charlotte, NC passed away on June 26, 2022. Thomas was born in Rogers, Ohio on September 4, 1939 to the late Hiram Brugh and Elizabeth Baker Brugh. Along with his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his brother David Brugh.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Eisel Brugh, and daughters, Michelle...

Winifred Evelyn Wilkins

Winifred Evelyn Wilkins

Jun 25, 2022

Winifred, aka Fred, Win, Wini, was born at home, with a midwife in attendance, #8 of 9 children. Her parents were Mary Domich and Anton “John” Mady, who emigrated to the states in the early 1900’s from what is now Croatia, and came through Ellis Island. We don’t know how they met. The seven children that preceded her were: Nicholas,...

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