Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

George Washington Kirkwood

George Washington Kirkwood

Jun 13, 2022

George Washington Kirkwood, 79, of Davidson, NC on June 13, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 23, 1942, to the late George Mackey and Agnes Ross.

Along with his parents; brother, Thomas Mackey; brother, John Mackey; brother, George Mackey; and brother, Andrew Mackey.

George is survived by his wife, Sharon Kirkwood; son, George (Teresa) Kirkwood; son, Richard...

Martha Ann Gibbs

Martha Ann Gibbs

Jun 13, 2022

Martha Ann Singletary Gibbs, daughter of the late Isaac Singletary and the late Martha Lewis Singletary, was born in Lake City, South Carolina on July 14, 1941.  Martha Ann, also affectionately known as “Sadie” or “Sweet Sadie,” attended Cameron Town Elementary School and Carver High School in Lake City, South Carolina.

Martha Ann accepted Christ into her life as her...

John Robert Baxter

John Robert Baxter

Jun 12, 2022

John Robert Baxter, 72, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 12, 2022. Jake was born in New Cumberland, WV on January 28, 1950 to the late Jacob Wilson Baxter and Eleanor Ann Turley Baxter.

Jake was a US Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh...

Robert Steven Parker

Robert Steven Parker

Jun 12, 2022

Robert Steven Parker, 69, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, surrounded by his adoring family. Born in Lancaster, PA, “Bob” was the son of late Richard W. Parker and Mildred C. Parker.  He was married to his wife of 33 years, Melody I. Parker.

Bob began playing the accordion at the age of 7 while...

Berta Alicia Barraza

Berta Alicia Barraza

Jun 12, 2022

If roses grow in heaven,Lord please pick a bunch for me,Place them in my mother’s armsAnd tell her they’re from me- Dolores M. Garcia

 

On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 60, God called Berta Alicia Barraza to join her heavenly family. Berta Barraza passed peacefully, with the love of her family surrounding her.

Berta was born...

Linda Louise Hofmann

Linda Louise Hofmann

Jun 11, 2022

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants”.

Psalm 116:15

Linda Louise Hofmann, 60, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022 after a year and a half journey with lung cancer.

Linda was born in New Jersey, but was raised in Rockland County, New York. She was the second oldest of five children. Linda...

Shirley Holliday Wiggins

Shirley Holliday Wiggins

Jun 9, 2022

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.kepnerfh.com.

Lawrence   Schwind

Lawrence Schwind

Jun 9, 2022

Lawrence Schwind, 87 years young entered eternal rest June 9, 2022, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte, NC after a brief illness. Larry was surrounded by family members during his final days. Born July 21, 1934, in Newark, NJ, he honorably served in the U.S. Army with the 102nd Armored Calvary as Staff Sergeant/Tank Commander. He was member of the Keyport...

Kevin R. Riddick

Kevin R. Riddick

Jun 6, 2022

Kevin R. Riddick, 74, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on June 6, 2022.

Kevin was born in Perquimans County, NC, on March 1, 1948, to Raymond Riddick and Lessie Riddick.

Kevin was a US Army Veteran; he loved music and sports, was a longtime NY KNICKS and NY YANKEES fan, and was a beloved friend and mentor to many, including...

Brona Ann Parker

Brona Ann Parker

Jun 4, 2022

Brona Ann Hinson Parker, 63, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep June 4, 2022. 

She was born in Albemarle, North Carolina on June 12, 1958 to the late Herman Hinson and the late Sara Catherine Hurlocker Hinson. 

Brona Ann worked for many years as a legal secretary at Parker Poe in Charlotte, and several...

Jennie   Donohue

Jennie Donohue

Jun 2, 2022

In loving memory of our mother Jennie Donohue, who passed away on June 2nd 2022. She was the devoted wife of Alfred Donohue a former pressman of the New York Times. She was the loving mother of Patricia, Joan and Barbara. She was a loving grandmother to her 7 grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Joseph, Allen, Jamie, Kristen, and Jessica. She was...

Alan   Burdick

Alan Burdick

Jun 2, 2022

Alan Dewey Burdick, 75, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 1, 2022. He was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on March 27, 1947 to the late Leon Maxium Burdick and Mae Peterson.

Along with his parents, Alan is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Burdick; son, Brian Burdick; and grandson, Ayden Burdick.

He is survived by his son,...

Vincenza Ann Cardellichio

Vincenza Ann Cardellichio

Jun 2, 2022

Vincenza Ann Macaluso Cardellichio, 82, of Denver passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 30, 1940 to the late Louis and Josephine Macaluso. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Cardellichio. Vincenza was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver. 

Vincenza was...

Patricia Lynn Gross

Patricia Lynn Gross

May 31, 2022

Patricia Lynn Gross, 76, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on May 31, 2022.

Patricia was born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 7, 1946 to the late Jack Charles Fisher and Simmy Magid Fisher. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Gross, and her sister, Judy Fisher Lief.

Patricia fought Parkinson's with her...

Joseph   Comeau

Joseph Comeau

May 31, 2022

Joseph Richard Comeau, 69, of Cornelius, NC passed away on May 31st 2022. Joseph was born in Brooklyn NY on October 26, 1952 to the late Joseph Stanley Comeau and Carmela Tomasso.

Along with his parents, Joseph is preceded in death by his brother Robert Comeau and his sister Donna Fessina.

He is survived by his sisters Sharyn Comeau and...

Michael   Christian

Michael Christian

May 30, 2022

Michael Andrew Christian, 65, of Huntersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Michael was born in Okinawa on October 8, 1956 to the late WIllis "Hap" and Sarah Christian.   He is survived by daughters, Kerri Walsh and Heather Christian; his grandchildren: Dyllon Johns, Hailey Griffin, and Zi’yanna Christian; stepsons, Eric Marshall and Matthew McCullough; five brothers:...

Robert   Hansen

Robert Hansen

May 26, 2022

Obituary is pending at this time.

Alice Allen Mangum

Alice Allen Mangum

May 22, 2022

Alice Dean (Allen) Mangum, 78, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022.

She was born October 30, 1943 to the late Collie Allen and Lilly Smith Allen.  In addition to her parents, Alice is preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

Alice enjoyed cooking and gardening but cherished time with her beloved family above all.

...

Olivia "Toni"   Howard

Olivia "Toni" Howard

May 19, 2022

Olivia "Toni" Howard, 79, of Calabash, NC passed away on May 19, 2022. She was born in Charlotte, NC on January 9, 1943, the daughter of the late Heath Price Mullis and Elizabeth Callicutt Mullis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, whom she married in April 1966, Leonard Michael...

Janice Gail Ramsey

Janice Gail Ramsey

May 19, 2022

Janice Gail “Jan” Ramsey, of Charlotte, North Carolina, departed this life Thursday, May 19, 2022.  Jan was the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” Ramsey and Hazel Spencer Ramsey of Gaffney, South Carolina.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Steve Ramsey, also of Gaffney.

In her retirement, Jan devoted her time to animal advocacy.  She was most...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

George Washington Kirkwood

George Washington Kirkwood

Jun 13, 2022

George Washington Kirkwood, 79, of Davidson, NC on June 13, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 23, 1942, to the late George Mackey and Agnes Ross.

Along with his parents; brother, Thomas Mackey; brother, John Mackey; brother, George Mackey; and brother, Andrew Mackey.

George is survived by his wife, Sharon Kirkwood; son, George (Teresa) Kirkwood; son, Richard...

Martha Ann Gibbs

Martha Ann Gibbs

Jun 13, 2022

Martha Ann Singletary Gibbs, daughter of the late Isaac Singletary and the late Martha Lewis Singletary, was born in Lake City, South Carolina on July 14, 1941.  Martha Ann, also affectionately known as “Sadie” or “Sweet Sadie,” attended Cameron Town Elementary School and Carver High School in Lake City, South Carolina.

Martha Ann accepted Christ into her life as her...

John Robert Baxter

John Robert Baxter

Jun 12, 2022

John Robert Baxter, 72, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 12, 2022. Jake was born in New Cumberland, WV on January 28, 1950 to the late Jacob Wilson Baxter and Eleanor Ann Turley Baxter.

Jake was a US Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh...

Robert Steven Parker

Robert Steven Parker

Jun 12, 2022

Robert Steven Parker, 69, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, surrounded by his adoring family. Born in Lancaster, PA, “Bob” was the son of late Richard W. Parker and Mildred C. Parker.  He was married to his wife of 33 years, Melody I. Parker.

Bob began playing the accordion at the age of 7 while...

Berta Alicia Barraza

Berta Alicia Barraza

Jun 12, 2022

If roses grow in heaven,Lord please pick a bunch for me,Place them in my mother’s armsAnd tell her they’re from me- Dolores M. Garcia

 

On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 60, God called Berta Alicia Barraza to join her heavenly family. Berta Barraza passed peacefully, with the love of her family surrounding her.

Berta was born...

Linda Louise Hofmann

Linda Louise Hofmann

Jun 11, 2022

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants”.

Psalm 116:15

Linda Louise Hofmann, 60, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022 after a year and a half journey with lung cancer.

Linda was born in New Jersey, but was raised in Rockland County, New York. She was the second oldest of five children. Linda...

Shirley Holliday Wiggins

Shirley Holliday Wiggins

Jun 9, 2022

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.kepnerfh.com.

Lawrence   Schwind

Lawrence Schwind

Jun 9, 2022

Lawrence Schwind, 87 years young entered eternal rest June 9, 2022, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte, NC after a brief illness. Larry was surrounded by family members during his final days. Born July 21, 1934, in Newark, NJ, he honorably served in the U.S. Army with the 102nd Armored Calvary as Staff Sergeant/Tank Commander. He was member of the Keyport...

Kevin R. Riddick

Kevin R. Riddick

Jun 6, 2022

Kevin R. Riddick, 74, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on June 6, 2022.

Kevin was born in Perquimans County, NC, on March 1, 1948, to Raymond Riddick and Lessie Riddick.

Kevin was a US Army Veteran; he loved music and sports, was a longtime NY KNICKS and NY YANKEES fan, and was a beloved friend and mentor to many, including...

Brona Ann Parker

Brona Ann Parker

Jun 4, 2022

Brona Ann Hinson Parker, 63, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep June 4, 2022. 

She was born in Albemarle, North Carolina on June 12, 1958 to the late Herman Hinson and the late Sara Catherine Hurlocker Hinson. 

Brona Ann worked for many years as a legal secretary at Parker Poe in Charlotte, and several...

Jennie   Donohue

Jennie Donohue

Jun 2, 2022

In loving memory of our mother Jennie Donohue, who passed away on June 2nd 2022. She was the devoted wife of Alfred Donohue a former pressman of the New York Times. She was the loving mother of Patricia, Joan and Barbara. She was a loving grandmother to her 7 grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Joseph, Allen, Jamie, Kristen, and Jessica. She was...

Alan   Burdick

Alan Burdick

Jun 2, 2022

Alan Dewey Burdick, 75, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 1, 2022. He was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on March 27, 1947 to the late Leon Maxium Burdick and Mae Peterson.

Along with his parents, Alan is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Burdick; son, Brian Burdick; and grandson, Ayden Burdick.

He is survived by his son,...

Vincenza Ann Cardellichio

Vincenza Ann Cardellichio

Jun 2, 2022

Vincenza Ann Macaluso Cardellichio, 82, of Denver passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 30, 1940 to the late Louis and Josephine Macaluso. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Cardellichio. Vincenza was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver. 

Vincenza was...

Patricia Lynn Gross

Patricia Lynn Gross

May 31, 2022

Patricia Lynn Gross, 76, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on May 31, 2022.

Patricia was born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 7, 1946 to the late Jack Charles Fisher and Simmy Magid Fisher. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Gross, and her sister, Judy Fisher Lief.

Patricia fought Parkinson's with her...

Joseph   Comeau

Joseph Comeau

May 31, 2022

Joseph Richard Comeau, 69, of Cornelius, NC passed away on May 31st 2022. Joseph was born in Brooklyn NY on October 26, 1952 to the late Joseph Stanley Comeau and Carmela Tomasso.

Along with his parents, Joseph is preceded in death by his brother Robert Comeau and his sister Donna Fessina.

He is survived by his sisters Sharyn Comeau and...

Michael   Christian

Michael Christian

May 30, 2022

Michael Andrew Christian, 65, of Huntersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Michael was born in Okinawa on October 8, 1956 to the late WIllis "Hap" and Sarah Christian.   He is survived by daughters, Kerri Walsh and Heather Christian; his grandchildren: Dyllon Johns, Hailey Griffin, and Zi’yanna Christian; stepsons, Eric Marshall and Matthew McCullough; five brothers:...

Robert   Hansen

Robert Hansen

May 26, 2022

Obituary is pending at this time.

Alice Allen Mangum

Alice Allen Mangum

May 22, 2022

Alice Dean (Allen) Mangum, 78, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022.

She was born October 30, 1943 to the late Collie Allen and Lilly Smith Allen.  In addition to her parents, Alice is preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

Alice enjoyed cooking and gardening but cherished time with her beloved family above all.

...

Olivia "Toni"   Howard

Olivia "Toni" Howard

May 19, 2022

Olivia "Toni" Howard, 79, of Calabash, NC passed away on May 19, 2022. She was born in Charlotte, NC on January 9, 1943, the daughter of the late Heath Price Mullis and Elizabeth Callicutt Mullis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, whom she married in April 1966, Leonard Michael...

Janice Gail Ramsey

Janice Gail Ramsey

May 19, 2022

Janice Gail “Jan” Ramsey, of Charlotte, North Carolina, departed this life Thursday, May 19, 2022.  Jan was the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” Ramsey and Hazel Spencer Ramsey of Gaffney, South Carolina.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Steve Ramsey, also of Gaffney.

In her retirement, Jan devoted her time to animal advocacy.  She was most...