Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Lois McCallum James

Lois McCallum James

Dec 21, 2022

Lois McConnell McCallum James of The Pines in Davidson and formerly of Dillon, SC, died December 21, 2022.

Lois was beloved by all who knew her. She displayed an outgoing, loving, and compassionate personality that enabled her to immediately connect with others. Her smile was radiant, and she had a keen sense of humor. She maintained an abiding interest in...

Jean Lightbown Persell

Jean Lightbown Persell

Dec 21, 2022

Jean Carol Lightbown Persell , 72, of Denver, North Carolina passed away on December 21, 2022.

Jean was born in Bethesda, Maryland on October 19, 1950 to late Edward and Helen Lightbown. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her nephew Bobby Lightbown Jr.

Jean retired from AT&T after 39 years of service. She enjoyed her retirement lifestyle by shopping, spending time with her NC and WV family, playing bingo,...

Shirley Ann Whisnant

Shirley Ann Whisnant

Dec 20, 2022

Shirley Spurlin Whisnant, 86, of Denver, NC, passed away on December 20th, 2022. She was born on November 3rd, 1936 to Bill and Iris Spurlin in Rutherford County, NC. 

In High School, Shirley met Hubert Whisnant, and they married in 1952. Shirley and Hubert had three children, Robin, Dana, and Dawn. In 1963 Shirley was contacted by Jehovah’s Witnesses. After...

Theodore Albert Blaney

Theodore Albert Blaney

Dec 19, 2022

  Theodore A. Blaney, 90, passed away in Charlotte, NC after a lengthy illness. Ted graduated from Ohio University with a degree in mechanical engineering and took early retirement from Crown Zellerbach Corporation. Ted served in the Air Force for four years during the Korean War as a control tower operator.  Ted loved projects, building and designing and was always...

Terry Childress

Terry Childress

Dec 17, 2022

Terry Joe Childress, 88, of Denver, NC, formerly from Princeton, WV, passed peacefully on December 17 due to complications related to congestive heart failure. He was preceded in passing by his wife of 43 years Lois; mother, Gladys; father, Ted; brother, Jimmy; sister, Brenda; and his second wife of 21 years, Geraldine.  

He leaves behind his daughter, Terri Lynn and...

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Dec 16, 2022

Gloria Jean Farrow Ramquist, 68, of Iron Station, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born in Mauldin, South Carolina on January 12, 1954, the daughter of Virginia Thompson Jordan and the late David Clifton Farrow.

Gloria was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an avid gardener, reader, and enjoyed crafts of any kind. Her favorite...

Joel Dee Driver

Joel Dee Driver

Dec 14, 2022

Joel Dee Driver received the devastating diagnosis of Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma (Primary) in June 2022 and died peacefully at his home in Cornelius NC on December 14, 2022 .  Joel, son of the late Helen and Jessie Driver, was born in Zebulon NC on June 25, 1950. 

A 1968 graduate of Garinger High School, Joel attended Montreat College and...

Ronald Michael Huchko

Ronald Michael Huchko

Dec 12, 2022

Ronald Michael Huchko, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022, in Charlotte, NC.

Ronald was born on December 24, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT, to Michael and Mary Huchko.

He proudly enrolled in the United States Air Force at age 17 where he was honored to serve the country he loved for 6 years, including service during the Vietnam...

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Dec 12, 2022

Kathleen Louise “Kathy” Roberts Kalafatis, 62, of Cornelius, NC died peacefully on December 12, 2022,from complications due to Dementia. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Kathy was the daughter of the late James E. Roberts and the late Yolonda (Thomas) Roberts and was the sister of the late Patricia L. Roberts. A 1978 graduate and salutatorian of the Colegio Internacional High School...

Richard Davis Clincy

Richard Davis Clincy

Dec 12, 2022

Richard Davis Clincy, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 12, 2022. Richard was born in Chicago on October 21, 1946 to the late Minnie Wakefield.

Along with his mother, Richard is preceded in death by his stepfather, Luther Wakefield and sister, Delores Renee Wakefield.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Clincy; daughter, Kimberly Clincy; son, Richard Jason...

Sharon Schoonmaker

Sharon Schoonmaker

Dec 7, 2022

Sharon Schoonmaker, 78, passed away on December 7, 2022 in Huntersville, NC.  She was born on June 24, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Maurice King and Ellen Hanson.

Sharon married Thomas Schoonmaker on June 13, 1967. The couple had 2 children, Shauna Hart of Cornelius, NC and Scott Schoonmaker, of Tampa, FL.

Sharon was best known for her...

Lela Durene Wagner

Lela Durene Wagner

Dec 7, 2022

  Lela Wagner, 103, passed away December 7, 2022 at The Pines in Davidson.  She was born on May 2, 1919 to the late Lannie and Stella Samford.  She is preceded in death by her husband; Ernest Elmer Wagner and one son; Ernest Wagner Jr.

  Lela grew up on a farm in Rains County, Texas in a family of...

Earl "Randy" Gray

Earl "Randy" Gray

Dec 7, 2022

Randy passed away on December 7, 2022 at the age of 76 at his beloved home on Lake Norman. Randy was known for his jovial disposition and lively sense of humor.  An avid angler, Randy loved to fish for bass as well as for drum on the beaches of the Outer Banks. Randy was an honored veteran having served in...

Patricia Emma Steiger

Patricia Emma Steiger

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia E. Steiger 93, of Denver, NC, passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2022. 

Patricia was born on September 23, 1929 in Westbury, New York.

Pat known by most as Grandma, was a loving caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother.   She enjoyed observing and photographing nature and adored all creatures.  Pat was very talented at many different arts and crafts...

Sara Sirhan

Sara Sirhan

Dec 5, 2022

Sara Dominique Sirhan, (4/11/37 – 12/5/2022) 85 of Charlotte, NC passed away on Monday December 5, 2022.  Sara was born in New Kensington, PA on April 11, 1937 to Mary and Charles Sirhan.  Sara is survived by her brother Anthony J. Sirhan.  In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to be made in Sara’s honor to St. Jude Children’s...

Ellen Wall Dellinger

Ellen Wall Dellinger

Dec 3, 2022

Ellen Wall Dellinger, age 76, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022.  Ellen is survived by her husband Robert E. Dellinger and their three children; son Robert E. Dellinger Jr. & wife Jennifer M. Dellinger of Davidson, NC; daughter Jennifer Dellinger Fosgate & husband David H. Fosgate of Summit, NJ; son Dean A. Dellinger & wife...

Genevieve Suchy

Genevieve Suchy

Dec 1, 2022

 

Genevieve M. Suchy (Gen) of Davidson, NC and Hilton Head Island, SC passed peacefully on December 1, 2022. She was 57. Those who know Gen are familiar with her love of family and friends and her boundless energy. She was a shining star who touched the lives of so many.

 

Born on April 16, 1965, in Newburgh, NY...

Dr. Samuel Paul Winokur

Dr. Samuel Paul Winokur

Dec 1, 2022

Samuel Paul Winokur, M.D., 83, died on Dec. 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey and brother Stanley. Survivors include his wife Montyne, daughters Rebecca Coggins (Kevin), Stacey Hart (Jon), and Elizabeth Winokur (James), six beloved grandchildren, daughter-in-law Jennifer Daffer, and sister Ronna Nitzsky. 

Paul grew up in New Orleans and attended Isidore Newman School,...

Celinda Saavedra Burga

Celinda Saavedra Burga

Nov 28, 2022

Celinda Saavedra Burga, 78 of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022.  Celinda was born in Lima, Peru on February 20, 1944.  She is survived by her sisters, Esther, Geno, and Delicia, her children, Catherine Davis, Manuelita del Rosario Vicuña Saavedra, and Jonathan Torrel, and her grandchildren Steve, Sofia, Emma, Dylan, Isabella and John Alexander.

  Celinda...

John Robert Lloyd

John Robert Lloyd

Nov 27, 2022

 

John Robert Lloyd, 60, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on November 27th, 2022, after a bacterial infection.

John was born on November 11, 1962, to Lynne Lloyd in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John is survived by mother, Lynne Lloyd; sister, Wendy Jorgensen; brother, Mark Lloyd; cousins, Mike Kiley and Rob Kiley; niece, Samantha Bilharz; nephew, Justin Lloyd and...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Lois McCallum James

Lois McCallum James

Dec 21, 2022

Lois McConnell McCallum James of The Pines in Davidson and formerly of Dillon, SC, died December 21, 2022.

Lois was beloved by all who knew her. She displayed an outgoing, loving, and compassionate personality that enabled her to immediately connect with others. Her smile was radiant, and she had a keen sense of humor. She maintained an abiding interest in...

Jean Lightbown Persell

Jean Lightbown Persell

Dec 21, 2022

Jean Carol Lightbown Persell , 72, of Denver, North Carolina passed away on December 21, 2022.

Jean was born in Bethesda, Maryland on October 19, 1950 to late Edward and Helen Lightbown. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her nephew Bobby Lightbown Jr.

Jean retired from AT&T after 39 years of service. She enjoyed her retirement lifestyle by shopping, spending time with her NC and WV family, playing bingo,...

Shirley Ann Whisnant

Shirley Ann Whisnant

Dec 20, 2022

Shirley Spurlin Whisnant, 86, of Denver, NC, passed away on December 20th, 2022. She was born on November 3rd, 1936 to Bill and Iris Spurlin in Rutherford County, NC. 

In High School, Shirley met Hubert Whisnant, and they married in 1952. Shirley and Hubert had three children, Robin, Dana, and Dawn. In 1963 Shirley was contacted by Jehovah’s Witnesses. After...

Theodore Albert Blaney

Theodore Albert Blaney

Dec 19, 2022

  Theodore A. Blaney, 90, passed away in Charlotte, NC after a lengthy illness. Ted graduated from Ohio University with a degree in mechanical engineering and took early retirement from Crown Zellerbach Corporation. Ted served in the Air Force for four years during the Korean War as a control tower operator.  Ted loved projects, building and designing and was always...

Terry Childress

Terry Childress

Dec 17, 2022

Terry Joe Childress, 88, of Denver, NC, formerly from Princeton, WV, passed peacefully on December 17 due to complications related to congestive heart failure. He was preceded in passing by his wife of 43 years Lois; mother, Gladys; father, Ted; brother, Jimmy; sister, Brenda; and his second wife of 21 years, Geraldine.  

He leaves behind his daughter, Terri Lynn and...

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Dec 16, 2022

Gloria Jean Farrow Ramquist, 68, of Iron Station, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born in Mauldin, South Carolina on January 12, 1954, the daughter of Virginia Thompson Jordan and the late David Clifton Farrow.

Gloria was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an avid gardener, reader, and enjoyed crafts of any kind. Her favorite...

Joel Dee Driver

Joel Dee Driver

Dec 14, 2022

Joel Dee Driver received the devastating diagnosis of Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma (Primary) in June 2022 and died peacefully at his home in Cornelius NC on December 14, 2022 .  Joel, son of the late Helen and Jessie Driver, was born in Zebulon NC on June 25, 1950. 

A 1968 graduate of Garinger High School, Joel attended Montreat College and...

Ronald Michael Huchko

Ronald Michael Huchko

Dec 12, 2022

Ronald Michael Huchko, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022, in Charlotte, NC.

Ronald was born on December 24, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT, to Michael and Mary Huchko.

He proudly enrolled in the United States Air Force at age 17 where he was honored to serve the country he loved for 6 years, including service during the Vietnam...

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Dec 12, 2022

Kathleen Louise “Kathy” Roberts Kalafatis, 62, of Cornelius, NC died peacefully on December 12, 2022,from complications due to Dementia. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Kathy was the daughter of the late James E. Roberts and the late Yolonda (Thomas) Roberts and was the sister of the late Patricia L. Roberts. A 1978 graduate and salutatorian of the Colegio Internacional High School...

Richard Davis Clincy

Richard Davis Clincy

Dec 12, 2022

Richard Davis Clincy, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 12, 2022. Richard was born in Chicago on October 21, 1946 to the late Minnie Wakefield.

Along with his mother, Richard is preceded in death by his stepfather, Luther Wakefield and sister, Delores Renee Wakefield.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Clincy; daughter, Kimberly Clincy; son, Richard Jason...

Sharon Schoonmaker

Sharon Schoonmaker

Dec 7, 2022

Sharon Schoonmaker, 78, passed away on December 7, 2022 in Huntersville, NC.  She was born on June 24, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Maurice King and Ellen Hanson.

Sharon married Thomas Schoonmaker on June 13, 1967. The couple had 2 children, Shauna Hart of Cornelius, NC and Scott Schoonmaker, of Tampa, FL.

Sharon was best known for her...

Lela Durene Wagner

Lela Durene Wagner

Dec 7, 2022

  Lela Wagner, 103, passed away December 7, 2022 at The Pines in Davidson.  She was born on May 2, 1919 to the late Lannie and Stella Samford.  She is preceded in death by her husband; Ernest Elmer Wagner and one son; Ernest Wagner Jr.

  Lela grew up on a farm in Rains County, Texas in a family of...

Earl "Randy" Gray

Earl "Randy" Gray

Dec 7, 2022

Randy passed away on December 7, 2022 at the age of 76 at his beloved home on Lake Norman. Randy was known for his jovial disposition and lively sense of humor.  An avid angler, Randy loved to fish for bass as well as for drum on the beaches of the Outer Banks. Randy was an honored veteran having served in...

Patricia Emma Steiger

Patricia Emma Steiger

Dec 7, 2022

Patricia E. Steiger 93, of Denver, NC, passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2022. 

Patricia was born on September 23, 1929 in Westbury, New York.

Pat known by most as Grandma, was a loving caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother.   She enjoyed observing and photographing nature and adored all creatures.  Pat was very talented at many different arts and crafts...

Sara Sirhan

Sara Sirhan

Dec 5, 2022

Sara Dominique Sirhan, (4/11/37 – 12/5/2022) 85 of Charlotte, NC passed away on Monday December 5, 2022.  Sara was born in New Kensington, PA on April 11, 1937 to Mary and Charles Sirhan.  Sara is survived by her brother Anthony J. Sirhan.  In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to be made in Sara’s honor to St. Jude Children’s...

Ellen Wall Dellinger

Ellen Wall Dellinger

Dec 3, 2022

Ellen Wall Dellinger, age 76, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022.  Ellen is survived by her husband Robert E. Dellinger and their three children; son Robert E. Dellinger Jr. & wife Jennifer M. Dellinger of Davidson, NC; daughter Jennifer Dellinger Fosgate & husband David H. Fosgate of Summit, NJ; son Dean A. Dellinger & wife...

Genevieve Suchy

Genevieve Suchy

Dec 1, 2022

 

Genevieve M. Suchy (Gen) of Davidson, NC and Hilton Head Island, SC passed peacefully on December 1, 2022. She was 57. Those who know Gen are familiar with her love of family and friends and her boundless energy. She was a shining star who touched the lives of so many.

 

Born on April 16, 1965, in Newburgh, NY...

Dr. Samuel Paul Winokur

Dr. Samuel Paul Winokur

Dec 1, 2022

Samuel Paul Winokur, M.D., 83, died on Dec. 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey and brother Stanley. Survivors include his wife Montyne, daughters Rebecca Coggins (Kevin), Stacey Hart (Jon), and Elizabeth Winokur (James), six beloved grandchildren, daughter-in-law Jennifer Daffer, and sister Ronna Nitzsky. 

Paul grew up in New Orleans and attended Isidore Newman School,...

Celinda Saavedra Burga

Celinda Saavedra Burga

Nov 28, 2022

Celinda Saavedra Burga, 78 of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022.  Celinda was born in Lima, Peru on February 20, 1944.  She is survived by her sisters, Esther, Geno, and Delicia, her children, Catherine Davis, Manuelita del Rosario Vicuña Saavedra, and Jonathan Torrel, and her grandchildren Steve, Sofia, Emma, Dylan, Isabella and John Alexander.

  Celinda...

John Robert Lloyd

John Robert Lloyd

Nov 27, 2022

 

John Robert Lloyd, 60, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on November 27th, 2022, after a bacterial infection.

John was born on November 11, 1962, to Lynne Lloyd in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John is survived by mother, Lynne Lloyd; sister, Wendy Jorgensen; brother, Mark Lloyd; cousins, Mike Kiley and Rob Kiley; niece, Samantha Bilharz; nephew, Justin Lloyd and...