Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Elaine Ann Zupance-Kelley

Oct 9, 2021

Elaine Zupance-Kelley born 11/26/45-10/9/21 Born and raised in NYC lived in North Carolina for many years. Passed away after a battle with cancer and an intestinal infection. She was THE MOST DIVINE person in the world.

She was loved by everyone that knew her. She LOVED to travel (Paris being her favorite) and explore new things.

Survived by Husband,...

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Jimmie Raye Watson-Smyth

Oct 8, 2021

Jimmie Raye Baucom Elliott Watson-Smyth

AKA “Moose” “Sunshine”

April 30, 1947 – October 8, 2021

Raye, 74, of Denver, North Carolina, gained her angel wings on October 8, 2021, at Novant Health in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Raye was preceded in death by her soulmate of 23 years, Roger Watson-Smyth; her parents, James Morris Baucom and Ruby Elmira Lewis; and brother,...

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Sheilah Boyd Castonguay

Oct 7, 2021

Sheilah Boyd Castonguay, 71, passed away on October 7, 2021. She was born to the late Melvin and Lois Townsend on November 15, 1949.

Sheilah is survived by her husband, Leo Castonguay of Mt. Holly; son, Chris (Dawn) Boyd of Mt. Holly; son, Tim Lewis of Hickory, NC; son, Ron Boyd of Mt. Holly, NC; daughter, Rachael (Rich) Fields of...

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Tanisha Ashley Berry

Oct 6, 2021

Tanisha Ashley Berry, 35, of Davidson, NC, passed away on October 6, 2021.

Ashley was born in Wilmington, NC on June 20, 1986 to Terri Lynn Harman Haddock and the late Deryle Glenn Key.

Along with her father, Ashley is preceded in death by her grandparents: Richard Clyde Harman, Jonna Lee Provost Harman, Thelma Jean Wiley, her cousin Richard Clyde...

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Scott David Pearson

Oct 6, 2021

Scott David Pearson, a resident of Huntersville, NC, was born November 14, 1963 in San Diego, CA to the late Robert Pearson and Shirley Pearson. Scott went to meet his Lord and Savior on October 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife Joan, his son Jacob, and his mother Shirley, all of Huntersville, NC, sisters Roberta Pearson McFadden of...

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Francis Joseph Vassallo

Oct 6, 2021

Francis Joseph Vassallo, 78, passed away on October 6, 2021. He was born to the late Francis and Theresa Vassallo in Brooklyn, NY on October 9, 1942.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Angelina Vassallo; son, Francis (Casey) Vassallo of Mooresville, NC; son, Christopher Vassallo of Kannapolis, NC; daughter, Lisa Murdock of Huntersville, NC; daughter Kimberly (Patrick)...

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Linda "Nona" Sue Rorrer

Oct 5, 2021

Linda Sue Rorrer, 69, of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 5, 2021. Lovingly known as “Nona”, she was born in West Virginia on September 20, 1952.She is preceded in death by parents, Lucky and Goldie Thompson; dear friend, Katherine Neely; and brother-in-law, Doug Sweeney.

Nona is survived by her son, Hoyt (Jennifer) Rorrer; daughter, Brandi McAtee; daughter, Kearston (Michael...

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Cindy Jeanne Corneau

Oct 4, 2021

Cindy Jeanne Corneau, 59, of Mooresville, formerly of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4th, 2021.

Cindy Corneau was born in Hartford, CT on January 2, 1962 to the late Richard Perry Johnston and Carolyn Marie (Noble) Johnston. Along with her parents, her sister Dianne C. Buzzetti of Connecticut precedes her in death.

She is survived by her son,...

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Matthew Allyn Wheeler

Sep 30, 2021

Matthew Allyn Anderson Wheeler, 20, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Matthew was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 22, 2001.He is survived by his mother, Nicolle Woodbury Anderson, and his father and stepmother, Michael Allyn Wheeler and Irma Beganskaite Wheeler. He is also survived by his siblings, Sara Nicolle Anderson Wheeler, Emily Caitlyn...

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James C. Simpson

Sep 27, 2021

James Christian “Chris” Simpson, 52, went home to meet his Lord and savior on Monday September 27, 2021. April 15,1969 he was born in Charlotte, NC to the late James “Dick” Simpson and Betty “BJ” Simpson. Chris was a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator at CBC Stone where he worked the last 10 years. He was...

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Wendl William Ormsby

Sep 27, 2021

Wendl W. Ormsby, 40, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 27, 2021.

Wendl (Will) was born in Rancho Cucamonga, CA on February 5, 1981 to Diane Dieckmeyer and Wendl Ormsby.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Paula Weiford.

Will is survived by his mother, Diane; father, Wendl; sisters, Carly and Krystal; and daughter, Katalina Bella. He was...

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Sharon Dawson

Sep 25, 2021

Sharon Lee Dawson, 79, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born in Alabama, NY on May 13, 1942 to the late Glenn and Grace Newton.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Robert Dawson; son, Aaron Dawson; daughter, Allison Shecter; daughter, Michele Bowman; brother, Wayne Newton; brother, Gary Newton; sister, Sue Bentley; and sister, Marilyn Wright.

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Sara Alvarado Torres

Sep 25, 2021

Sara Alvarado Torres, 86, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 25, 2021. She was born on September 23, 1935 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Emilio Alvarado and Carmen Torres.

Sara is survived by her children, Jose A. Munoz Alvarado, Sari Elaine Munoz Alvarado, Carin Marisa Munoz; grandchildren, Christopher E. Critchfield Munoz, and Christian Fabian Rizzi Munoz. She...

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Carlos Tixe Reyes

Sep 25, 2021

Carlos Tixe Reyes was born on November 4, 1933 in his hometown of Cerro De Pasco, Peru and unfortunately died in the United States of America on September 25, 2021.

He was married to his wife Rosario Ugarte for 53 years. His children are Basilia, Walter, Olinda, Hilda, Manuel, Carlos, Isabel, Sonia, Gloria and Heber, and he had sons-in-law, daughters-in-law,...

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Daniel Ryan Baker

Sep 24, 2021

Daniel Ryan Baker, 38, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on September 24,2021.

Dan Baker was born on August 26, 1983 to Dan and Pam Baker in Marietta, Georgia. Dan was the youngest of three children. Dan married the love of his life, Caroline, on March 10, 2012. Together, they have two beautiful daughters, Amelia (age 3) and Lila (age...

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Michael Jeffrey Stack

Sep 24, 2021

Michael Jeffrey Stack, age 65 from Salisbury, NC passed away unexpectedly in his home on September 24, 2021.

Jeff was born on August 10, 1956 in Charlotte, NC. He was the son of William Richard Stack and Joan Corbett Stack. He has one surviving sister; Jan Stack Campbell.

Jeff attended Garringer High School and then joined the US Navy and...

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Brian Rex Bradley

Sep 23, 2021

Brian Rex Bradley, 57, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away in the home that he built and loved on September 23, 2021.

Brian was born in Chicago Heights, IL, on Wednesday, May 13, 1964, to the late Donald and Arlene Bradley. His soul was pure. His heart was kind. The world was a better place with his presence.

Along with...

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Donald Leroy Ford

Sep 23, 2021

Donald Leroy Ford, 44, of Concord, NC passed away on September 23, 2021. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 10, 1977 to Harvey and Joan Ford.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his sister, Andrea (Jason) Brindley of North Branch, MN; brother, Daniel (Mary) Ford of St. Francis, MN; niece Kaitlyn; and nephew, Jack.

Donald enjoyed...

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Elizabeth Weidler Gustafson

Sep 21, 2021

Elizabeth Weidler Gustafson, 49, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on September 21, 2021.

She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 4, 1972 to Raymond Weidler and the late Helen Weidler.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Jason Gustafson; her two daughters, Abby Gustafson and Claire Gustafson; her father, Raymond Weidler; and her sister, Helen Fleming and family.

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Dr. Eduardo G. Abrao

Sep 21, 2021

Dr. Eduardo G. Abrao, M.D., PhD, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the age of 79.

He will be forever cherished as a loving and generous father, grandfather and husband; and remembered for his fierce devotion to family, friends and his Catholic faith.

Professionally, Dr. Abrao was a renowned urologist and surgeon. He applied his prodigious intelligence, brilliant intellect...

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