Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Drew Crouch Patterson

Drew Crouch Patterson

Apr 13, 2022

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.KepnerFH.com.

Robert William Richardson, Jr.

Robert William Richardson, Jr.

Apr 11, 2022

Robert William Richardson Jr., 61, of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully embraced by his Family on April 11, 2022. Robert was born in High Point, NC on January 19, 1961 to Eileen M. Richardson and the late Robert W. Richardson Sr. Along with his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Mary McCarthy, and Burt and...

James Francis Waggener

James Francis Waggener

Apr 10, 2022

James F. Waggener, 86, of Davidson, NC and formerly of Great Falls, VA passed away on April 10, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Born in Chicago, IL to the late Oliver and Gertrude Waggener, James grew up in Western Springs, IL and graduated from Lyons Township High School. A member of the Glee Club and Terrace Club at Princeton University,...

Dorothy "Dottie" Ellison Tessler

Dorothy "Dottie" Ellison Tessler

Apr 7, 2022

Dorothy "Dottie" Ellison (Kolb) Tessler, 88, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022.

She was born September 8, 1933 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late Harry Kolb and Dorothy Kanaga Kolb. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Ginny Asplund.

Dottie enjoyed traveling, dancing, gardening, and cherished her pets.  She also...

Sheila Irene Osteen

Sheila Irene Osteen

Apr 5, 2022

Sheila Irene (Jordan) Osteen, 70, of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Charlotte on July 15, 1951, the daughter of the late Paul Richard Jordan, Sr. and Georgia Irene Overcash Jordan. In addition to her parents, Sheila was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry N. Jordan, and Steve Michael Jordan;...

Justin James Herman

Justin James Herman

Apr 3, 2022

Justin James Herman, 37, of Huntersville, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Justin was born in Deland, Florida on February 11, 1985, the son of Daniel (Danny) J. Herman and Christine (Chris) M. Herman. 

Justin was full of life, loved to make people laugh and was always the life of the party. He loved spending time with family and...

Terry Dean Linker

Terry Dean Linker

Mar 31, 2022

  Terry Dean Linker, age 77, of Denver, NC passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022.  Terry was predeceased by his parents, Palmer F. and Zula M. Linker. He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Janice D. Linker; sister, Barbara L. Cox of Conway, SC; niece, Misty Mills (Shane) of Myrtle Beach, SC; nephew, Tim Cox (Ashley)...

Grace Elizabeth Nixon

Grace Elizabeth Nixon

Mar 31, 2022

  Grace Elizabeth Nixon, 91, of Charlotte, NC passed away on March 31, 2022 at her home.  She was born in Charlotte on June 28, 1930 to the late Frank and Irene Kinney.  She is preceded in death by her husband Boyce Nixon; sister, Francis Mauch and her brother, Buddy Kinney.

  She is survived by her loving children, Vicki...

Roger Lee Bennett

Roger Lee Bennett

Mar 30, 2022

Roger Lee Bennett, 83, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022. He wasborn in Akeley, Minnesota on May 12, 1938 to the late Matt and Gladys Bennett, and grew up inKlamath Falls, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Anne Brown Bennett.

He is survived by his daughters, Dana Pettis (David) of...

Larry Craig Wigren

Larry Craig Wigren

Mar 28, 2022

Larry Craig Wigren, 63, of Cornelius, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Novant Medical Center, Huntersville. Larry was born on March 17, 1959 in Ludington, Michigan, the son of the late Jerry and Doris Wigren. 

Larry was retired from Cabarrus County Schools and a past member of the Pfafftown Jaycees. During elections, he served as the polling clerk...

Gloria   Stephens

Gloria Stephens

Mar 27, 2022

Gloria Hutchinson Stephens, 89, of Huntersville, NC passed away on March 27th, 2022. Gloria was born in Cheraw, SC on October 29th 1932 to the late James and Ella Hutchinson.

Gloria was a member of First Baptist Church of Cornelius. She retired from Bell South and AT&T after 40 years of service.

Along with her parents Gloria is preceded death...

Monica   Perez Crespo

Monica Perez Crespo

Mar 26, 2022

Monica Perez Crespo, 44, of Huntersville, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. 

Monica was a protective mom, loving wife, dedicated daughter, caring sister, and unconditional friend. She was an architect, in love with her career, who enjoyed thoroughly her job. Monica died suddenly Saturday, March 26, 2022 as a consequence of a ruptured brain...

John William Wright

John William Wright

Mar 25, 2022

John William Wright, 92, of Huntersville, NC passed away on March 25, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, GA on November 29, 1929 to the late John Edward Wright, Sr. and Donie (Wesley) Wright.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Ruth Lavendar; three sisters; and three brothers.

John is survived by his loving...

Nancy Marie Fisher

Nancy Marie Fisher

Mar 24, 2022

Nancy Marie Fisher, 73, of Charlotte, NC passed away on March 24, 2022. She was born in Kingston, NY on May 1, 1948 to the late Harold and Jacqueline Wolf.

Nancy is survived by her husband of more than 22 years, Paul Fisher; son, James (Dawn) Troeger; son, Christopher Troeger; sister, Beverly Wooten; brother, Harold (Peggy) Wolf; grandchildren, Camden, Makenzie,...

Shannon Amber Green

Shannon Amber Green

Mar 17, 2022

Shannon Amber Green, 44, of Charlotte, passed away on March 17, 2022. Shannon was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 27, 1978 the daughter of the late Mike Wayne Green and Brenda Kay Miller. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Glenn "Bo" Allen Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal...

Phyllis   Greene

Phyllis Greene

Mar 15, 2022

Phyllis Stewart Greene went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2022. She was 82.Born in Charlotte, NC, Phyllis attended Derita Schools and at the age of 13, she gave her life toJesus Christ and committed herself to Him. She graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1957 where she was Secretary of the Student Body, Head...

Donald Gene Barnes

Donald Gene Barnes

Mar 14, 2022

Donald Gene Barnes, 79, passed away March 14, 2022, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Huntersville. He was born on August 1, 1942 in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Darlene Fisher Barnes of Charlotte; stepson, James Rizzo; son, Benjamin Barnes; daughters, Amy Barnes and family, Wendy Barnes; sister, Nancy Caldwell and...

Bruce Harris Ellis

Bruce Harris Ellis

Mar 13, 2022

 Bruce Harris Ellis, 73, born January 31st, 1949 in Denver, Colorado passed away Sunday, March 13th, 2022 at his home in Huntersville, NC. 

 Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Mildred (nee Schmitz) and his sister, Karen Boggs (nee Ellis) all of Denver, CO.  

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Vicki Miller Ellis,...

Bruce Bennett Kennerly, Jr.

Bruce Bennett Kennerly, Jr.

Mar 13, 2022

Bruce Bennett Kennerly Jr., 76, of Denver, NC passed away on March 13, 2022.

Bruce was born in Mooresville, NC on July 23, 1945 to the late Bruce Kennerly Sr. and Doris Newton Kennerly. 

Bruce had 20+ years of service with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and, after retirement, spent time working at Cowan’s Ford Golf Course and the Lincoln...

Kenneth Lee Kohler

Kenneth Lee Kohler

Mar 12, 2022

Kenneth Lee Kohler, 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina was born on May 30, 1934 in Ord, Nebraska to Ruby Kirk Kohler and E.Lee Kohler. He was called Kenneth by his mother, Ken by co-workers, Kenny by his brothers and some other relatives, and Papa by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was raised in Beatrice, Nebraska and graduated from Beatrice Public...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Drew Crouch Patterson

Drew Crouch Patterson

Apr 13, 2022

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.KepnerFH.com.

Robert William Richardson, Jr.

Robert William Richardson, Jr.

Apr 11, 2022

Robert William Richardson Jr., 61, of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully embraced by his Family on April 11, 2022. Robert was born in High Point, NC on January 19, 1961 to Eileen M. Richardson and the late Robert W. Richardson Sr. Along with his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Mary McCarthy, and Burt and...

James Francis Waggener

James Francis Waggener

Apr 10, 2022

James F. Waggener, 86, of Davidson, NC and formerly of Great Falls, VA passed away on April 10, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Born in Chicago, IL to the late Oliver and Gertrude Waggener, James grew up in Western Springs, IL and graduated from Lyons Township High School. A member of the Glee Club and Terrace Club at Princeton University,...

Dorothy "Dottie" Ellison Tessler

Dorothy "Dottie" Ellison Tessler

Apr 7, 2022

Dorothy "Dottie" Ellison (Kolb) Tessler, 88, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022.

She was born September 8, 1933 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late Harry Kolb and Dorothy Kanaga Kolb. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Ginny Asplund.

Dottie enjoyed traveling, dancing, gardening, and cherished her pets.  She also...

Sheila Irene Osteen

Sheila Irene Osteen

Apr 5, 2022

Sheila Irene (Jordan) Osteen, 70, of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Charlotte on July 15, 1951, the daughter of the late Paul Richard Jordan, Sr. and Georgia Irene Overcash Jordan. In addition to her parents, Sheila was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry N. Jordan, and Steve Michael Jordan;...

Justin James Herman

Justin James Herman

Apr 3, 2022

Justin James Herman, 37, of Huntersville, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Justin was born in Deland, Florida on February 11, 1985, the son of Daniel (Danny) J. Herman and Christine (Chris) M. Herman. 

Justin was full of life, loved to make people laugh and was always the life of the party. He loved spending time with family and...

Terry Dean Linker

Terry Dean Linker

Mar 31, 2022

  Terry Dean Linker, age 77, of Denver, NC passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022.  Terry was predeceased by his parents, Palmer F. and Zula M. Linker. He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Janice D. Linker; sister, Barbara L. Cox of Conway, SC; niece, Misty Mills (Shane) of Myrtle Beach, SC; nephew, Tim Cox (Ashley)...

Grace Elizabeth Nixon

Grace Elizabeth Nixon

Mar 31, 2022

  Grace Elizabeth Nixon, 91, of Charlotte, NC passed away on March 31, 2022 at her home.  She was born in Charlotte on June 28, 1930 to the late Frank and Irene Kinney.  She is preceded in death by her husband Boyce Nixon; sister, Francis Mauch and her brother, Buddy Kinney.

  She is survived by her loving children, Vicki...

Roger Lee Bennett

Roger Lee Bennett

Mar 30, 2022

Roger Lee Bennett, 83, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022. He wasborn in Akeley, Minnesota on May 12, 1938 to the late Matt and Gladys Bennett, and grew up inKlamath Falls, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Anne Brown Bennett.

He is survived by his daughters, Dana Pettis (David) of...

Larry Craig Wigren

Larry Craig Wigren

Mar 28, 2022

Larry Craig Wigren, 63, of Cornelius, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Novant Medical Center, Huntersville. Larry was born on March 17, 1959 in Ludington, Michigan, the son of the late Jerry and Doris Wigren. 

Larry was retired from Cabarrus County Schools and a past member of the Pfafftown Jaycees. During elections, he served as the polling clerk...

Gloria   Stephens

Gloria Stephens

Mar 27, 2022

Gloria Hutchinson Stephens, 89, of Huntersville, NC passed away on March 27th, 2022. Gloria was born in Cheraw, SC on October 29th 1932 to the late James and Ella Hutchinson.

Gloria was a member of First Baptist Church of Cornelius. She retired from Bell South and AT&T after 40 years of service.

Along with her parents Gloria is preceded death...

Monica   Perez Crespo

Monica Perez Crespo

Mar 26, 2022

Monica Perez Crespo, 44, of Huntersville, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. 

Monica was a protective mom, loving wife, dedicated daughter, caring sister, and unconditional friend. She was an architect, in love with her career, who enjoyed thoroughly her job. Monica died suddenly Saturday, March 26, 2022 as a consequence of a ruptured brain...

John William Wright

John William Wright

Mar 25, 2022

John William Wright, 92, of Huntersville, NC passed away on March 25, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, GA on November 29, 1929 to the late John Edward Wright, Sr. and Donie (Wesley) Wright.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Ruth Lavendar; three sisters; and three brothers.

John is survived by his loving...

Nancy Marie Fisher

Nancy Marie Fisher

Mar 24, 2022

Nancy Marie Fisher, 73, of Charlotte, NC passed away on March 24, 2022. She was born in Kingston, NY on May 1, 1948 to the late Harold and Jacqueline Wolf.

Nancy is survived by her husband of more than 22 years, Paul Fisher; son, James (Dawn) Troeger; son, Christopher Troeger; sister, Beverly Wooten; brother, Harold (Peggy) Wolf; grandchildren, Camden, Makenzie,...

Shannon Amber Green

Shannon Amber Green

Mar 17, 2022

Shannon Amber Green, 44, of Charlotte, passed away on March 17, 2022. Shannon was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 27, 1978 the daughter of the late Mike Wayne Green and Brenda Kay Miller. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Glenn "Bo" Allen Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal...

Phyllis   Greene

Phyllis Greene

Mar 15, 2022

Phyllis Stewart Greene went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2022. She was 82.Born in Charlotte, NC, Phyllis attended Derita Schools and at the age of 13, she gave her life toJesus Christ and committed herself to Him. She graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1957 where she was Secretary of the Student Body, Head...

Donald Gene Barnes

Donald Gene Barnes

Mar 14, 2022

Donald Gene Barnes, 79, passed away March 14, 2022, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Huntersville. He was born on August 1, 1942 in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Darlene Fisher Barnes of Charlotte; stepson, James Rizzo; son, Benjamin Barnes; daughters, Amy Barnes and family, Wendy Barnes; sister, Nancy Caldwell and...

Bruce Harris Ellis

Bruce Harris Ellis

Mar 13, 2022

 Bruce Harris Ellis, 73, born January 31st, 1949 in Denver, Colorado passed away Sunday, March 13th, 2022 at his home in Huntersville, NC. 

 Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Mildred (nee Schmitz) and his sister, Karen Boggs (nee Ellis) all of Denver, CO.  

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Vicki Miller Ellis,...

Bruce Bennett Kennerly, Jr.

Bruce Bennett Kennerly, Jr.

Mar 13, 2022

Bruce Bennett Kennerly Jr., 76, of Denver, NC passed away on March 13, 2022.

Bruce was born in Mooresville, NC on July 23, 1945 to the late Bruce Kennerly Sr. and Doris Newton Kennerly. 

Bruce had 20+ years of service with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and, after retirement, spent time working at Cowan’s Ford Golf Course and the Lincoln...

Kenneth Lee Kohler

Kenneth Lee Kohler

Mar 12, 2022

Kenneth Lee Kohler, 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina was born on May 30, 1934 in Ord, Nebraska to Ruby Kirk Kohler and E.Lee Kohler. He was called Kenneth by his mother, Ken by co-workers, Kenny by his brothers and some other relatives, and Papa by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was raised in Beatrice, Nebraska and graduated from Beatrice Public...