Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Beulah Mae Stallings

Beulah Mae Stallings

Sep 7, 2022

Beulah Mae Swinson Stallings, 94, went to her heavenly home on September 7, 2022 in Huntersville, NC.

Beulah Mae Stallings was born on July 16, 1928 in Rockwell, N.C. to Lee Swinson and Gordia Johnson.

George Stallings, her loving husband, William Dale Stallings, her son, and Jayson Skipper, her grandson, preceded her in death. She is survived by Ronnie and...

Margaret Love Magee

Margaret Love Magee

Sep 6, 2022

Margaret Love Magee 41, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  She was born in Charlotte, N.C. on November 24, 1980.

Meg had a deep and passionate love for music.  As a child she was involved in the Charlotte Children’s Choir, Bethel Presbyterian youth choir and could always be heard singing in the halls, outside patio...

Pamela Capps Curtis

Pamela Capps Curtis

Sep 5, 2022

Pamela Capps Curtis, 91, of Mooresville, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. She was born in Gaston County on September 5, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles F. Capps and Annie Hudspeth Capps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. Curtis; and sisters, Mary Francis McGinnis, and Polly Neal.

Pamela...

Douglas   Rosebrough

Douglas Rosebrough

Aug 30, 2022

Doug Rosebrough, a pilot and resident of Davidson, NC died on August 30th at the age of 65. After 28 years battling with Parkinsons disease, Doug’s body can now rest.

Doug is survived by his wife, Harriett Rosebrough; his children, Emily Jordon and Alison Rosebrough; his sister, Becky Rosebrough; and his grandchildren, Oliver and Isabelle Jordon.

Doug was born in...

Patricia   Kerbein

Patricia Kerbein

Aug 28, 2022

Patricia Kerbein passed away peacefully August 28, 2022 in Charlotte, NC after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.  

Born September 12, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, Patricia was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Goodwin of Horseheads, New York. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, James Kerbein of Elmira, New York and...

Suzanne   Faivor

Suzanne Faivor

Aug 27, 2022

Suzanne Faivor

St. Johns, Michigan

Heaven gained an angel, Suzanne Faivor walked with Jesus on August 27,2022. She will be greatly missed by all. A full obituary will be published, and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a future date.

Ranold Paul Jordan

Ranold Paul Jordan

Aug 26, 2022

Ranold “ Ron” Paul Jordan, 67, of Denver, Passed away on August 26, 2022. Ron was born in Wurzburg, West Germany on September 30, 1954, to George Jordan, Sr. and the late Augusta Albert Jordan. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; Ronny Jr.; daughter-in-law, Amanda; daughter, Melissa Jordan; two grandchildren, Caleb and Albert; brothers, Allen, George Jr., and Ricky;...

Ronald   Hutcherson

Ronald Hutcherson

Aug 25, 2022

Ronald Hutcherson, 79, passed away on August 25th, 2022 peacefully at home in Polk City, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Ron Hutcherson was born on April 24th, 1943 in Keokuk, Iowa to Leon Hutcherson and Zelma Steffen Hutcherson.

Ron graduated from Keokuk, Iowa in 1961 and went on to earn championship Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) 1972, 1973,...

Cecil Edward Ormsby

Cecil Edward Ormsby

Aug 24, 2022

Cecil Edward Ormsby.  92 of Huntersville, NC left to be with the Lord on August 24, 2022.

Ed was born in Effingham, IL on May 2, 1930 to the late Cecil Edward and Gladys Colborn Ormsby

Along with his parents Ed is preceded in death by his brother, Cliff Ormsby; sister, Lou Ormsby Sayer; Son, Edward Ormsby and daughter, Gail...

Nancy McPeak Deem

Nancy McPeak Deem

Aug 15, 2022

Nancy Paxton Deem was born on June 16, 1944 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.  She died August 15, 2022 at an Atrium Health facility in Charlotte, NC.   She was one of six children born to the late Robert Newton Paxton and Anna Margaret McPeak Paxton.  The family moved to Vienna, West Virginia in the 1950’s.  Nancy called this home for most...

Stanton Leroy Burgess, Jr. "Lee"

Stanton Leroy Burgess, Jr. "Lee"

Aug 15, 2022

Stanton Leroy Burgess, Jr.

October 5, 1933 – August 15, 2022

Born to Stanton L .Burgess, Sr and Josephine E Burgess, Lee came into the world as a 7 month - 3 lb 2 oz preemie in Boston, MA with a sister, Elizabeth, waiting for him at home.

After being graduated from Noble and Greenough, he entered the US Air...

John Nathan Tompkins, Jr.

John Nathan Tompkins, Jr.

Aug 14, 2022

John Nathan Tompkins Jr. of Gastonia NC was born in Shell, SC on December 9, 1931 and passed away on August 14, 2022 at the age of 90. He will be missed by his family and friends.

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Ruth Bowman Isenhour

Ruth Bowman Isenhour

Aug 13, 2022

Ruth Elizabeth Bowman Isenhour, 94, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Ruth was born in Alexander County on Oct. 10, 1927 to the late, Carol M. Bowman and Merlie Stafford Bowman.  Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family, she was a lifetime member of United Methodist Women, and she and Hayden loved to square dance.  She...

Billy "Bill" Dean Miller

Billy "Bill" Dean Miller

Aug 13, 2022

Billy (Bill) Dean Miller passed away peacefully after battling a second round of Gastric cancer on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center, in Charlotte, NC surrounded by family members.  

Bill was born on November 5, 1947 in Winston Salem, NC to James and Nellie Miller.  

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James “Bud”...

Pedro Jose Rivera

Pedro Jose Rivera

Aug 11, 2022

Pedro Jose Rivera, 64, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 11, 2022. Pedro was born in Puerto Rico on May 20, 1958, to the late Andrea Rivera.

Pedro was a kind and loving soul. He loved his family very much. He was a big fan of the Yankees and Jets and loved going to Disney. Along with his mother,...

Balbina   Petro

Balbina Petro

Aug 10, 2022

Balbina (Starsiak) Petro, 94, of Huntersville NC passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 10, 2022 after a brief illness.

“Beanie” as she was known to family and friends was born in Adams, Massachusetts on August 30, 1927 to the late John and Veronica (Leja) Starsiak. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Mary Eileen DeRuby

Mary Eileen DeRuby

Aug 9, 2022

Mary Eileen DeRuby, 81, of Stanley, NC passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2022. She was born to the late Joseph and Marie Agnes O’Rourke in Baltimore, MD.

She married her husband, Richard, on August 22, 1964 in Baltimore, MD.

Mary is preceded in death by her son, Eric Christopher DeRuby; and sister, Regina M. Gordon.

Mary is...

Patricia Evelyn Varljen

Patricia Evelyn Varljen

Aug 8, 2022

Patricia Evelyn Phillips Varljen, 83, of Davidson, NC, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at The Pines at Davidson. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 15, 1938, the daughter of the late Nicholas L. Phillips and Helen Haralovich Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Phillips, formerly of Brunswick,...

Peter John Keller

Peter John Keller

Aug 8, 2022

Peter John Keller of Williamsville, NY and Davidson, NC, 72, passed away on August 8th 2022.  

Peter was born February 1, 1950 in Buffalo, NY to the late Arthur P Keller Jr. and Patricia Towart Keller. In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by his aunt, Marie L. Keller.  

Peter was a graduate of Union College in Schenectady,...

Betty Kidd Houston

Betty Kidd Houston

Aug 6, 2022

Mrs. Betty Kidd Houston, 90, of Huntersville, NC joined her beloved husband, Robert, in heaven on August 6, 2022. Absent from the body, present with the Lord.

Born Betty Marie Kidd of Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late John Pearl Kidd and Mamie Lewis Kidd.

Betty was a life-long homemaker; kind, gentle and devoted to making her...

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Beulah Mae Stallings

Beulah Mae Stallings

Sep 7, 2022

Beulah Mae Swinson Stallings, 94, went to her heavenly home on September 7, 2022 in Huntersville, NC.

Beulah Mae Stallings was born on July 16, 1928 in Rockwell, N.C. to Lee Swinson and Gordia Johnson.

George Stallings, her loving husband, William Dale Stallings, her son, and Jayson Skipper, her grandson, preceded her in death. She is survived by Ronnie and...

Margaret Love Magee

Margaret Love Magee

Sep 6, 2022

Margaret Love Magee 41, of Huntersville, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  She was born in Charlotte, N.C. on November 24, 1980.

Meg had a deep and passionate love for music.  As a child she was involved in the Charlotte Children’s Choir, Bethel Presbyterian youth choir and could always be heard singing in the halls, outside patio...

Pamela Capps Curtis

Pamela Capps Curtis

Sep 5, 2022

Pamela Capps Curtis, 91, of Mooresville, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. She was born in Gaston County on September 5, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles F. Capps and Annie Hudspeth Capps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. Curtis; and sisters, Mary Francis McGinnis, and Polly Neal.

Pamela...

Douglas   Rosebrough

Douglas Rosebrough

Aug 30, 2022

Doug Rosebrough, a pilot and resident of Davidson, NC died on August 30th at the age of 65. After 28 years battling with Parkinsons disease, Doug’s body can now rest.

Doug is survived by his wife, Harriett Rosebrough; his children, Emily Jordon and Alison Rosebrough; his sister, Becky Rosebrough; and his grandchildren, Oliver and Isabelle Jordon.

Doug was born in...

Patricia   Kerbein

Patricia Kerbein

Aug 28, 2022

Patricia Kerbein passed away peacefully August 28, 2022 in Charlotte, NC after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.  

Born September 12, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, Patricia was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy Goodwin of Horseheads, New York. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, James Kerbein of Elmira, New York and...

Suzanne   Faivor

Suzanne Faivor

Aug 27, 2022

Suzanne Faivor

St. Johns, Michigan

Heaven gained an angel, Suzanne Faivor walked with Jesus on August 27,2022. She will be greatly missed by all. A full obituary will be published, and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a future date.

Ranold Paul Jordan

Ranold Paul Jordan

Aug 26, 2022

Ranold “ Ron” Paul Jordan, 67, of Denver, Passed away on August 26, 2022. Ron was born in Wurzburg, West Germany on September 30, 1954, to George Jordan, Sr. and the late Augusta Albert Jordan. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; Ronny Jr.; daughter-in-law, Amanda; daughter, Melissa Jordan; two grandchildren, Caleb and Albert; brothers, Allen, George Jr., and Ricky;...

Ronald   Hutcherson

Ronald Hutcherson

Aug 25, 2022

Ronald Hutcherson, 79, passed away on August 25th, 2022 peacefully at home in Polk City, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Ron Hutcherson was born on April 24th, 1943 in Keokuk, Iowa to Leon Hutcherson and Zelma Steffen Hutcherson.

Ron graduated from Keokuk, Iowa in 1961 and went on to earn championship Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) 1972, 1973,...

Cecil Edward Ormsby

Cecil Edward Ormsby

Aug 24, 2022

Cecil Edward Ormsby.  92 of Huntersville, NC left to be with the Lord on August 24, 2022.

Ed was born in Effingham, IL on May 2, 1930 to the late Cecil Edward and Gladys Colborn Ormsby

Along with his parents Ed is preceded in death by his brother, Cliff Ormsby; sister, Lou Ormsby Sayer; Son, Edward Ormsby and daughter, Gail...

Nancy McPeak Deem

Nancy McPeak Deem

Aug 15, 2022

Nancy Paxton Deem was born on June 16, 1944 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.  She died August 15, 2022 at an Atrium Health facility in Charlotte, NC.   She was one of six children born to the late Robert Newton Paxton and Anna Margaret McPeak Paxton.  The family moved to Vienna, West Virginia in the 1950’s.  Nancy called this home for most...

Stanton Leroy Burgess, Jr. "Lee"

Stanton Leroy Burgess, Jr. "Lee"

Aug 15, 2022

Stanton Leroy Burgess, Jr.

October 5, 1933 – August 15, 2022

Born to Stanton L .Burgess, Sr and Josephine E Burgess, Lee came into the world as a 7 month - 3 lb 2 oz preemie in Boston, MA with a sister, Elizabeth, waiting for him at home.

After being graduated from Noble and Greenough, he entered the US Air...

John Nathan Tompkins, Jr.

John Nathan Tompkins, Jr.

Aug 14, 2022

John Nathan Tompkins Jr. of Gastonia NC was born in Shell, SC on December 9, 1931 and passed away on August 14, 2022 at the age of 90. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Memorial Donation There are no gallery images.

Ruth Bowman Isenhour

Ruth Bowman Isenhour

Aug 13, 2022

Ruth Elizabeth Bowman Isenhour, 94, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Ruth was born in Alexander County on Oct. 10, 1927 to the late, Carol M. Bowman and Merlie Stafford Bowman.  Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family, she was a lifetime member of United Methodist Women, and she and Hayden loved to square dance.  She...

Billy "Bill" Dean Miller

Billy "Bill" Dean Miller

Aug 13, 2022

Billy (Bill) Dean Miller passed away peacefully after battling a second round of Gastric cancer on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center, in Charlotte, NC surrounded by family members.  

Bill was born on November 5, 1947 in Winston Salem, NC to James and Nellie Miller.  

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James “Bud”...

Pedro Jose Rivera

Pedro Jose Rivera

Aug 11, 2022

Pedro Jose Rivera, 64, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 11, 2022. Pedro was born in Puerto Rico on May 20, 1958, to the late Andrea Rivera.

Pedro was a kind and loving soul. He loved his family very much. He was a big fan of the Yankees and Jets and loved going to Disney. Along with his mother,...

Balbina   Petro

Balbina Petro

Aug 10, 2022

Balbina (Starsiak) Petro, 94, of Huntersville NC passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 10, 2022 after a brief illness.

“Beanie” as she was known to family and friends was born in Adams, Massachusetts on August 30, 1927 to the late John and Veronica (Leja) Starsiak. 

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Mary Eileen DeRuby

Mary Eileen DeRuby

Aug 9, 2022

Mary Eileen DeRuby, 81, of Stanley, NC passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2022. She was born to the late Joseph and Marie Agnes O’Rourke in Baltimore, MD.

She married her husband, Richard, on August 22, 1964 in Baltimore, MD.

Mary is preceded in death by her son, Eric Christopher DeRuby; and sister, Regina M. Gordon.

Mary is...

Patricia Evelyn Varljen

Patricia Evelyn Varljen

Aug 8, 2022

Patricia Evelyn Phillips Varljen, 83, of Davidson, NC, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at The Pines at Davidson. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 15, 1938, the daughter of the late Nicholas L. Phillips and Helen Haralovich Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Phillips, formerly of Brunswick,...

Peter John Keller

Peter John Keller

Aug 8, 2022

Peter John Keller of Williamsville, NY and Davidson, NC, 72, passed away on August 8th 2022.  

Peter was born February 1, 1950 in Buffalo, NY to the late Arthur P Keller Jr. and Patricia Towart Keller. In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by his aunt, Marie L. Keller.  

Peter was a graduate of Union College in Schenectady,...

Betty Kidd Houston

Betty Kidd Houston

Aug 6, 2022

Mrs. Betty Kidd Houston, 90, of Huntersville, NC joined her beloved husband, Robert, in heaven on August 6, 2022. Absent from the body, present with the Lord.

Born Betty Marie Kidd of Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late John Pearl Kidd and Mamie Lewis Kidd.

Betty was a life-long homemaker; kind, gentle and devoted to making her...