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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Amanda Edwards Nickel

Amanda Edwards Nickel

Dec 4, 2021

Amanda Dawn Edwards Nickel, 40, went to eternity with her heavenly Father on December 4, 2021.

Amanda was born August 30, 1981 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Sandra Durand Parker Edwards Koch of Mooresville, NC and David Carl Edwards of Fairfax, VA.

Amanda is survived by her husband Robert K. Nickel, mother Sandra Durand Koch, father David Carl Edwards,...

Nancy "Nan" Louise Ennis

Nancy "Nan" Louise Ennis

Dec 3, 2021

The Rev Nancy always knew that love was a continuous flow of energy permeating space. So one day recently she simply joined the flux and ceased to suffer with Alzheimer's. Nothing appeared in the great telescopes of earth or space, but those of us who knew her believe we experienced a nova, bright and lingering. She is honored by her loving family of...

Diann   Cook

Diann Cook

Dec 3, 2021

Diann Sloop Cook, 79, of Mooresville, passed away on December 3, 2021. She was born in Mooresville on November 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Henry Joseph Sloop and Margie Marie Perkins Sloop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cook. 

Diann enjoyed cooking, fishing, going to the beach, camping, and spending...

Marilynn Connor Buchan

Marilynn Connor Buchan

Dec 1, 2021

Marilynn (Lynn, Kelly) Connor Buchan, of Davidson, NC died on December 1, 2021.   Marilynn was born in Greenville, SC on April 16, 1939 to Wilton M. Connor Sr. and Marion Davis Connor Woodruff.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, B. Fredrick Buchan and her stepfather, Harvey Woodruff.   She is...

Sandra Chapman Schrader

Sandra Chapman Schrader

Dec 1, 2021

Sandra Kay Schrader, 80, of Surprise, AZ and of recent Cornelius, NC passed away on December 1, 2021.

Sandra was born in New Haven, Indiana on November 23, 1941 to the late Kenneth Chapman and Rita Chapman (Flory).

She is survived by Richard L. Schrader; spouse, Joel D. Schrader; son, Richard A. Schrader; son, Cindy Schrader; her favorite daughter-in-law, her...

Salvatore "Sal" Lawrence Caraco

Salvatore "Sal" Lawrence Caraco

Nov 30, 2021

Salvatore "Sal" Lawrence Caraco, 67, of Huntersville, and originally from Johnstown, New York, passed away on November 30, 2021. He was born in Amsterdam, New York on July 28, 1954, the son of the late Salvatore "Sam" Caraco and Carmelia Caraco. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved fur babies Abby, and Emma. He...

William   Garrett

William Garrett

Nov 29, 2021

William (Bill) Garrett of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29th.  He was 91 years old.  Bill’s wife of 60 years, Helen MacGregor Garrett, predeceased him in 2013.  He is survived by his daughter Deirdre MacGregor Garrett and husband David Weber, his son William John MacGregor Garrett and wife Patricia Garrett, and his beloved grandson John MacGregor Garrett...

Janice Kidd Brown

Janice Kidd Brown

Nov 29, 2021

Janice Kidd Brown, 70, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Charlotte on March 27, 1951, the daughter of the late Edward Barkley Kidd and Fannie Christenbury Kidd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years, Ronald Horace Brown. 

Janice loved the...

John William Finafrock

John William Finafrock

Nov 28, 2021

John William Finafrock, 81, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away November 28, 2021.

John was born in Lemasters, Pennsylvania on July 17, 1940 to the late William Finafrock and Ruth Defenderfer Finafrock. 

He graduated from James Buchanan High School in Mercersburg, PA, earned a BA degree from Columbia College and a MBA degree from Thornewood University.

He has over 40...

Pamela Bartlett Knight

Pamela Bartlett Knight

Nov 25, 2021

Pamela Bartlett Knight, 58, of Cornelius, NC passed away November 25, 2021.  She was born in Spartanburg, SC on October 4, 1963, to the late Richard Bartlett and Shirley Green.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son; Kendrick Knight, her brother; Ricky Bartlett, her stepfather; Carl Green, and her father’s companion, Lucy Brooks.

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Ann R. Hulton

Ann R. Hulton

Nov 25, 2021

Ann Rosalind Hulton, 80, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on November 25, 2021.  Ann was born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 13, 1940 to the late Harriet E. Carlson and Charles E. Carlson.  Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Smith Hulton Sr.

Ann retired from Cranston Print Works in Rhode Island...

Marco Charles Panciarello, Jr.

Marco Charles Panciarello, Jr.

Nov 23, 2021

Marco C. Panciarello, Jr., 69, of Huntersville, NC, formerly of East Meadow, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2021. His wife, Barbara, was by his side. He was born on November 18, 1952 in Rockville Center, NY to the late Marco Charles Panciarello, Sr. and the late Teresa Landi Panciarello.

Along with his parents, Marco is preceded...

Barbara Lynne Tanis

Barbara Lynne Tanis

Nov 23, 2021

Barbara Lynne Johnson Tanis, 78, of Cornelius, passed away on November 23, 2021. She was born in Passaic County, New Jersey on March 15, 1943, the daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Green Johnson.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Nicole Hardy, Tammy Shortway-Kelley, Carolle Edson and husband Wayne; brother, Peter Johnson and wife Betty; grandchildren, Sean, Shannon, Ashley,...

Sarah Jane Wilson

Sarah Jane Wilson

Nov 15, 2021

Sarah Jane Hoadley Wilson, 88, of Cornelius, passed away on November 15, 2021. She was born in Endicott, New York on August 2, 1933, the daughter of the late Daniel Eugene Hoadley and Edith Huffman Hoadley.   Upon graduation from high school in Vestal, NY, Sarah wanted to go to college; but her father said “it’s a waste of money...

Linda Culp Webb

Linda Culp Webb

Nov 15, 2021

Linda Jane Culp Webb, 80, of Cornelius and formerly of Statesville, passed away November 15, 2021.  She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August 29, 1941, the daughter of Ernest and Catherine Culp.

Upon graduating from high school as valedictorian in 1959 she entered Spring Arbor Junior College to get an associate degree.  She graduated in 1961 again as a valedictorian.  That summer...

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Nov 14, 2021

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters, of Charlotte, NC passed away on November 14, 2021. She was 90 years old.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and George Rubsamen, husband, George Van Seters; sister, Barbara Scherdel; son, Stephen Van Seters and grandson Peter Alexander Clark.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Jay and Lisa Van...

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Nov 10, 2021

Sharon Lee Gallagher Smith, 81, of Indian Land, South Carolina passed away on November 10th, 2021. 

Sharon was born in Logan County, Illinois on June 3, 1940 to the late Warren White Gallagher and Dorothy Fullerton Gallagher. 

Along with her parents and her stepmother Jeanne Hott Gallagher, Sharon is preceded in death by her ex-husband Fredric Homer Smith.

Sharon is...

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Nov 10, 2021

Marion Taylor Brenkus, 93, of Huntersville, passed away on November 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 9, 1928, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Brenkus; daughter, Lenore Barnes; son-in-law, Bob Barnes; son, Leonard Brenkus; and great grandson,...

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Dr. Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr., 94, peacefully passed away in Cornelius, North Carolina on November 10, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Lenzy was born on March 10, 1927 to Lenzy Roman Wallace, Sr. and Olive Briscoe Wallace in Hartford, Connecticut.  As an African American, Lenzy overcame numerous obstacles to achieve three successful careers: as a music educator for K-12 in...

Claire   Landay

Claire Landay

Nov 7, 2021

Claire Ann Landay, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away November 7, 2021. Fine food, high fashion , meaningful quotes, and classic movies were just a few of her favorite things, and she made sure to incorporate all four in her day to day life. She loved sharing quotes that she read or heard during her purposeful encounters that she...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Amanda Edwards Nickel

Amanda Edwards Nickel

Dec 4, 2021

Amanda Dawn Edwards Nickel, 40, went to eternity with her heavenly Father on December 4, 2021.

Amanda was born August 30, 1981 in West Palm Beach, Florida to Sandra Durand Parker Edwards Koch of Mooresville, NC and David Carl Edwards of Fairfax, VA.

Amanda is survived by her husband Robert K. Nickel, mother Sandra Durand Koch, father David Carl Edwards,...

Nancy "Nan" Louise Ennis

Nancy "Nan" Louise Ennis

Dec 3, 2021

The Rev Nancy always knew that love was a continuous flow of energy permeating space. So one day recently she simply joined the flux and ceased to suffer with Alzheimer's. Nothing appeared in the great telescopes of earth or space, but those of us who knew her believe we experienced a nova, bright and lingering. She is honored by her loving family of...

Diann   Cook

Diann Cook

Dec 3, 2021

Diann Sloop Cook, 79, of Mooresville, passed away on December 3, 2021. She was born in Mooresville on November 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Henry Joseph Sloop and Margie Marie Perkins Sloop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cook. 

Diann enjoyed cooking, fishing, going to the beach, camping, and spending...

Marilynn Connor Buchan

Marilynn Connor Buchan

Dec 1, 2021

Marilynn (Lynn, Kelly) Connor Buchan, of Davidson, NC died on December 1, 2021.   Marilynn was born in Greenville, SC on April 16, 1939 to Wilton M. Connor Sr. and Marion Davis Connor Woodruff.  Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, B. Fredrick Buchan and her stepfather, Harvey Woodruff.   She is...

Sandra Chapman Schrader

Sandra Chapman Schrader

Dec 1, 2021

Sandra Kay Schrader, 80, of Surprise, AZ and of recent Cornelius, NC passed away on December 1, 2021.

Sandra was born in New Haven, Indiana on November 23, 1941 to the late Kenneth Chapman and Rita Chapman (Flory).

She is survived by Richard L. Schrader; spouse, Joel D. Schrader; son, Richard A. Schrader; son, Cindy Schrader; her favorite daughter-in-law, her...

Salvatore "Sal" Lawrence Caraco

Salvatore "Sal" Lawrence Caraco

Nov 30, 2021

Salvatore "Sal" Lawrence Caraco, 67, of Huntersville, and originally from Johnstown, New York, passed away on November 30, 2021. He was born in Amsterdam, New York on July 28, 1954, the son of the late Salvatore "Sam" Caraco and Carmelia Caraco. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved fur babies Abby, and Emma. He...

William   Garrett

William Garrett

Nov 29, 2021

William (Bill) Garrett of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29th.  He was 91 years old.  Bill’s wife of 60 years, Helen MacGregor Garrett, predeceased him in 2013.  He is survived by his daughter Deirdre MacGregor Garrett and husband David Weber, his son William John MacGregor Garrett and wife Patricia Garrett, and his beloved grandson John MacGregor Garrett...

Janice Kidd Brown

Janice Kidd Brown

Nov 29, 2021

Janice Kidd Brown, 70, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Charlotte on March 27, 1951, the daughter of the late Edward Barkley Kidd and Fannie Christenbury Kidd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years, Ronald Horace Brown. 

Janice loved the...

John William Finafrock

John William Finafrock

Nov 28, 2021

John William Finafrock, 81, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away November 28, 2021.

John was born in Lemasters, Pennsylvania on July 17, 1940 to the late William Finafrock and Ruth Defenderfer Finafrock. 

He graduated from James Buchanan High School in Mercersburg, PA, earned a BA degree from Columbia College and a MBA degree from Thornewood University.

He has over 40...

Pamela Bartlett Knight

Pamela Bartlett Knight

Nov 25, 2021

Pamela Bartlett Knight, 58, of Cornelius, NC passed away November 25, 2021.  She was born in Spartanburg, SC on October 4, 1963, to the late Richard Bartlett and Shirley Green.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son; Kendrick Knight, her brother; Ricky Bartlett, her stepfather; Carl Green, and her father’s companion, Lucy Brooks.

...

Ann R. Hulton

Ann R. Hulton

Nov 25, 2021

Ann Rosalind Hulton, 80, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on November 25, 2021.  Ann was born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 13, 1940 to the late Harriet E. Carlson and Charles E. Carlson.  Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Smith Hulton Sr.

Ann retired from Cranston Print Works in Rhode Island...

Marco Charles Panciarello, Jr.

Marco Charles Panciarello, Jr.

Nov 23, 2021

Marco C. Panciarello, Jr., 69, of Huntersville, NC, formerly of East Meadow, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2021. His wife, Barbara, was by his side. He was born on November 18, 1952 in Rockville Center, NY to the late Marco Charles Panciarello, Sr. and the late Teresa Landi Panciarello.

Along with his parents, Marco is preceded...

Barbara Lynne Tanis

Barbara Lynne Tanis

Nov 23, 2021

Barbara Lynne Johnson Tanis, 78, of Cornelius, passed away on November 23, 2021. She was born in Passaic County, New Jersey on March 15, 1943, the daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Green Johnson.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Nicole Hardy, Tammy Shortway-Kelley, Carolle Edson and husband Wayne; brother, Peter Johnson and wife Betty; grandchildren, Sean, Shannon, Ashley,...

Sarah Jane Wilson

Sarah Jane Wilson

Nov 15, 2021

Sarah Jane Hoadley Wilson, 88, of Cornelius, passed away on November 15, 2021. She was born in Endicott, New York on August 2, 1933, the daughter of the late Daniel Eugene Hoadley and Edith Huffman Hoadley.   Upon graduation from high school in Vestal, NY, Sarah wanted to go to college; but her father said “it’s a waste of money...

Linda Culp Webb

Linda Culp Webb

Nov 15, 2021

Linda Jane Culp Webb, 80, of Cornelius and formerly of Statesville, passed away November 15, 2021.  She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August 29, 1941, the daughter of Ernest and Catherine Culp.

Upon graduating from high school as valedictorian in 1959 she entered Spring Arbor Junior College to get an associate degree.  She graduated in 1961 again as a valedictorian.  That summer...

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Nov 14, 2021

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters, of Charlotte, NC passed away on November 14, 2021. She was 90 years old.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and George Rubsamen, husband, George Van Seters; sister, Barbara Scherdel; son, Stephen Van Seters and grandson Peter Alexander Clark.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Jay and Lisa Van...

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Nov 10, 2021

Sharon Lee Gallagher Smith, 81, of Indian Land, South Carolina passed away on November 10th, 2021. 

Sharon was born in Logan County, Illinois on June 3, 1940 to the late Warren White Gallagher and Dorothy Fullerton Gallagher. 

Along with her parents and her stepmother Jeanne Hott Gallagher, Sharon is preceded in death by her ex-husband Fredric Homer Smith.

Sharon is...

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Nov 10, 2021

Marion Taylor Brenkus, 93, of Huntersville, passed away on November 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 9, 1928, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Brenkus; daughter, Lenore Barnes; son-in-law, Bob Barnes; son, Leonard Brenkus; and great grandson,...

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Dr. Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr., 94, peacefully passed away in Cornelius, North Carolina on November 10, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Lenzy was born on March 10, 1927 to Lenzy Roman Wallace, Sr. and Olive Briscoe Wallace in Hartford, Connecticut.  As an African American, Lenzy overcame numerous obstacles to achieve three successful careers: as a music educator for K-12 in...

Claire   Landay

Claire Landay

Nov 7, 2021

Claire Ann Landay, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away November 7, 2021. Fine food, high fashion , meaningful quotes, and classic movies were just a few of her favorite things, and she made sure to incorporate all four in her day to day life. She loved sharing quotes that she read or heard during her purposeful encounters that she...

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