Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Harry Joseph Higgins, Jr.

Harry Joseph Higgins, Jr.

Feb 4, 2022

Harry J. Higgins, Jr., 78, of Davidson, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 24, 1943, the son of the late Harry and Ella Higgins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sally.

Harry is survived by his wife, Patty Higgins; son & daughter-in-law, Devin and...

Latasha Michelle Huitger

Latasha Michelle Huitger

Feb 4, 2022

Tasha Michelle Huitger, 39 of Concord, NC passed away on February 4, 2022.  She was born in Baxter Springs, KS on January 5, 1983 to Gayla "Rose" Rider.  She is preceded in death by her brother Eric Rider.

Tasha is survived by her Aunt; Missy Hall (Mike), sister, Shelby Minick; brother, Robbie Bohannan; sister, Aimee Bohannan and ex husband/best friend...

Walter "Walt" Andrew Chantlos

Walter "Walt" Andrew Chantlos

Feb 1, 2022

Walter Andrew Chantlos "Walt", 53, of Davidson, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. He was born on November 4, 1968, in Onondaga, New York, the son of Robert Chantlos and Annelise Oertel Chantlos. Walt loved music, traveling, billiards, and poker. He was the life of the party and never met a stranger. He was...

Henry L. Eynard

Henry L. Eynard

Jan 31, 2022

Henry (Hank) Eynard, 82 of Lincolnton, NC passed away on January 31, 2022.

Henry was born to the late Henry and Marie Lucy on August 13, 1939.  After his parents passing, he was then adopted by the late John & Margaret Eynard.

Hank is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen (Kitty) Eynard.  Kitty and Hank were blessed with...

Edward Thomas Cross

Edward Thomas Cross

Jan 30, 2022

Edward Thomas Cross, age 70 of Charlotte, NC passed away on January 30, 2022.

He was born in Roslyn, NY on September 27, 1951 to the late Edward T. Cross and Loretta M. Cross. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, June Cross; brother, Gregory Cross; sister, Loretta Goupil.

Edward was a US Army Veteran...

Elizabeth Brewer Delery

Elizabeth Brewer Delery

Jan 28, 2022

Elizabeth “Lib” Brewer Delery, a vibrant wife, mother, and friend, and the former Director of Women’s Athletics and Chair of the Department of Physical Education at Tulane University, passed away on January 28, 2022, in North Carolina. She was 89.

Lib was born in Jamesville, NC, on February 29, 1932,to the late William C. Brewer and Gladys Ange Brewer. She...

Betty Bell Lentz

Betty Bell Lentz

Jan 28, 2022

Betty Bell Lentz, 92, of Cornelius, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born on January 24, 1930, in Cornelius, the daughter of the late Walter Lee Bell and Hazeline White Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll B. Clark, and her second husband,...

Michael Charles Palmer

Michael Charles Palmer

Jan 27, 2022

Michael C. Palmer of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away on January 27, 2022, a few months after his 90th birthday celebration. Born in Chongqing, China in 1931 to Walter and Helen (Geiser) Palmer, Mike spent his first ten years moving between Chinese cities where his father represented the Standard Oil Co. Often described as a born story teller who never met...

Anita   Rinck

Anita Rinck

Jan 24, 2022

Anita Rinck, 102, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 after a brief illness.

Anita was born to the late Horace and Alice Westbury in Philadelphia, PA. She grew up with her late brother, Richard, in Paterson, NJ. She married the late John Grady (1968) in 1941 and became a Navy wife during WWII. After the war,...

Todd Andrew Witt

Todd Andrew Witt

Jan 24, 2022

Todd Andrew Witt was an exceptional father, husband, son, and friend. He made his great debut on September 19th, 1969, and on January 24th, 2022 at the age of 52, he left this world to embark on a new journey. 

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother, Nancy J. Williams; wife, Pamela; children, Priscilla and Nolan; brother, Shane...

Gregory Earl Washington

Gregory Earl Washington

Jan 24, 2022

Proverbs 3:5-6

 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

 

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Gregory Earl Washington, son of the late Eddie Washington and Zulla Mae (Taylor) Washington was born in Buffalo, New York on Thursday, April 2, 1964.

Gregory attended Buffalo...

Suzanne Frye Caldwell

Suzanne Frye Caldwell

Jan 22, 2022

Suzanne Frye Caldwell, 86, of Cornelius, NC passed peacefully in her home with loved ones by her side on January 22nd, 2022.

Being the youngest daughter of a large textile family, multiple moves across the southeast were made until finally landing in Cornelius, NC.  Suzie, as known by her family and friends, graduated from North Mecklenburg High School where she built...

Charmon Ione Nuttall

Charmon Ione Nuttall

Jan 20, 2022

Charmon Ione Nuttall, 84, of Cornelius, NC passed away January 20, 2022 at her home.  She was born on March 7, 1937 to the late George and Thelma O'neal.  She was the eldest of four children.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Nuttall; her sons, Richard and Jacques (Angela) Nuttall; her grandson, Joshua Nuttall; her brother, Joe O'neal and their...

Carol Sue Sadoff

Carol Sue Sadoff

Jan 20, 2022

Carol Sue Sadoff, age 80, passed away on January 20, 2022, at 1:33 pm.

Carol was born on June 12, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, to Samuel and Sophie Goldfarb, who preceded her in death.

She retired from a career as a secretary with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. She was happily married to Arnold Sadoff who was the love of her...

John Russell Parke

John Russell Parke

Jan 19, 2022

John Russell Parke, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away on January 19, 2022 at his home.  He was born September 8, 1944 in Newton, NJ  growing up in Washington, NJ to the late Russell and Sarah Parke. 

John attended Rutgers University where he earned his Bs Degree.  He worked for the State of New Jersey for several years.  He married...

Peggy Beatty Auten

Peggy Beatty Auten

Jan 19, 2022

Peggy Beatty Auten, 85, of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 19, 2022. She was born on December 26, 1936 in Huntersville, NC; the daughter of the late Thomas Rosco Roberston and Ellen Elizabeth Robertson.

Along with her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thomas Auten and brother, Harold Dean Beatty.

She is survived by her...

Marybelle   Haynes

Marybelle Haynes

Jan 17, 2022

Marybelle Haynes, 74, of Huntersville, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on January 17th surrounded by her family.

Marybelle was born on December 3rd, 1947 to Lon and Greta Milburn in Terre Haute, Indiana. After Marybelle graduated from State High School of Terre Haute in 1965, she pursued a degree in education at Indiana State University, graduating in 1968. 

Marybelle married...

Harold Stephen Maddox

Harold Stephen Maddox

Jan 16, 2022

Harold Stephen (Steve) Maddox, 72, passed away January 16, 2022 at his home in Cornelius, North Carolina after a seven year battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by family and friends.

Steve was born November 18, 1949 in El Centro, California to Martha and Harold Maddox.

He leaves behind his wife, Sheila Maddox; his mother, Martha Maddox; his brother, Al...

James "Jim" Neil McLean

James "Jim" Neil McLean

Jan 15, 2022

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandella

James (“Jim”) Neil McLean, 76, peacefully passed away on January 15 at his home on Lake Norman in North Carolina. 

Jim was born in Caseville, Michigan on November 12, 1945.  After graduating from Ludington (Michigan) High School, Jim went on to both Ferris...

Thomas Fetzer Clark

Thomas Fetzer Clark

Jan 14, 2022

Just like his famous figurine sculptures, Dr. Thomas F. Clark reached his final Retirement Tier Friday, January 14,2022 at 9:26am.

Dr.  Clark was a great teacher.  He taught and performed and challenged and charmed us in the classroom at Davidson College, and then parlayed that experience and knowledge into his sculpting which won him international acclaim. Although small in stature,...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Harry Joseph Higgins, Jr.

Harry Joseph Higgins, Jr.

Feb 4, 2022

Harry J. Higgins, Jr., 78, of Davidson, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 24, 1943, the son of the late Harry and Ella Higgins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sally.

Harry is survived by his wife, Patty Higgins; son & daughter-in-law, Devin and...

Latasha Michelle Huitger

Latasha Michelle Huitger

Feb 4, 2022

Tasha Michelle Huitger, 39 of Concord, NC passed away on February 4, 2022.  She was born in Baxter Springs, KS on January 5, 1983 to Gayla "Rose" Rider.  She is preceded in death by her brother Eric Rider.

Tasha is survived by her Aunt; Missy Hall (Mike), sister, Shelby Minick; brother, Robbie Bohannan; sister, Aimee Bohannan and ex husband/best friend...

Walter "Walt" Andrew Chantlos

Walter "Walt" Andrew Chantlos

Feb 1, 2022

Walter Andrew Chantlos "Walt", 53, of Davidson, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. He was born on November 4, 1968, in Onondaga, New York, the son of Robert Chantlos and Annelise Oertel Chantlos. Walt loved music, traveling, billiards, and poker. He was the life of the party and never met a stranger. He was...

Henry L. Eynard

Henry L. Eynard

Jan 31, 2022

Henry (Hank) Eynard, 82 of Lincolnton, NC passed away on January 31, 2022.

Henry was born to the late Henry and Marie Lucy on August 13, 1939.  After his parents passing, he was then adopted by the late John & Margaret Eynard.

Hank is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen (Kitty) Eynard.  Kitty and Hank were blessed with...

Edward Thomas Cross

Edward Thomas Cross

Jan 30, 2022

Edward Thomas Cross, age 70 of Charlotte, NC passed away on January 30, 2022.

He was born in Roslyn, NY on September 27, 1951 to the late Edward T. Cross and Loretta M. Cross. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, June Cross; brother, Gregory Cross; sister, Loretta Goupil.

Edward was a US Army Veteran...

Elizabeth Brewer Delery

Elizabeth Brewer Delery

Jan 28, 2022

Elizabeth “Lib” Brewer Delery, a vibrant wife, mother, and friend, and the former Director of Women’s Athletics and Chair of the Department of Physical Education at Tulane University, passed away on January 28, 2022, in North Carolina. She was 89.

Lib was born in Jamesville, NC, on February 29, 1932,to the late William C. Brewer and Gladys Ange Brewer. She...

Betty Bell Lentz

Betty Bell Lentz

Jan 28, 2022

Betty Bell Lentz, 92, of Cornelius, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born on January 24, 1930, in Cornelius, the daughter of the late Walter Lee Bell and Hazeline White Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll B. Clark, and her second husband,...

Michael Charles Palmer

Michael Charles Palmer

Jan 27, 2022

Michael C. Palmer of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away on January 27, 2022, a few months after his 90th birthday celebration. Born in Chongqing, China in 1931 to Walter and Helen (Geiser) Palmer, Mike spent his first ten years moving between Chinese cities where his father represented the Standard Oil Co. Often described as a born story teller who never met...

Anita   Rinck

Anita Rinck

Jan 24, 2022

Anita Rinck, 102, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022 after a brief illness.

Anita was born to the late Horace and Alice Westbury in Philadelphia, PA. She grew up with her late brother, Richard, in Paterson, NJ. She married the late John Grady (1968) in 1941 and became a Navy wife during WWII. After the war,...

Todd Andrew Witt

Todd Andrew Witt

Jan 24, 2022

Todd Andrew Witt was an exceptional father, husband, son, and friend. He made his great debut on September 19th, 1969, and on January 24th, 2022 at the age of 52, he left this world to embark on a new journey. 

He is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother, Nancy J. Williams; wife, Pamela; children, Priscilla and Nolan; brother, Shane...

Gregory Earl Washington

Gregory Earl Washington

Jan 24, 2022

Proverbs 3:5-6

 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

 

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Gregory Earl Washington, son of the late Eddie Washington and Zulla Mae (Taylor) Washington was born in Buffalo, New York on Thursday, April 2, 1964.

Gregory attended Buffalo...

Suzanne Frye Caldwell

Suzanne Frye Caldwell

Jan 22, 2022

Suzanne Frye Caldwell, 86, of Cornelius, NC passed peacefully in her home with loved ones by her side on January 22nd, 2022.

Being the youngest daughter of a large textile family, multiple moves across the southeast were made until finally landing in Cornelius, NC.  Suzie, as known by her family and friends, graduated from North Mecklenburg High School where she built...

Charmon Ione Nuttall

Charmon Ione Nuttall

Jan 20, 2022

Charmon Ione Nuttall, 84, of Cornelius, NC passed away January 20, 2022 at her home.  She was born on March 7, 1937 to the late George and Thelma O'neal.  She was the eldest of four children.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Nuttall; her sons, Richard and Jacques (Angela) Nuttall; her grandson, Joshua Nuttall; her brother, Joe O'neal and their...

Carol Sue Sadoff

Carol Sue Sadoff

Jan 20, 2022

Carol Sue Sadoff, age 80, passed away on January 20, 2022, at 1:33 pm.

Carol was born on June 12, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, to Samuel and Sophie Goldfarb, who preceded her in death.

She retired from a career as a secretary with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. She was happily married to Arnold Sadoff who was the love of her...

John Russell Parke

John Russell Parke

Jan 19, 2022

John Russell Parke, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away on January 19, 2022 at his home.  He was born September 8, 1944 in Newton, NJ  growing up in Washington, NJ to the late Russell and Sarah Parke. 

John attended Rutgers University where he earned his Bs Degree.  He worked for the State of New Jersey for several years.  He married...

Peggy Beatty Auten

Peggy Beatty Auten

Jan 19, 2022

Peggy Beatty Auten, 85, of Huntersville, NC passed away on January 19, 2022. She was born on December 26, 1936 in Huntersville, NC; the daughter of the late Thomas Rosco Roberston and Ellen Elizabeth Robertson.

Along with her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thomas Auten and brother, Harold Dean Beatty.

She is survived by her...

Marybelle   Haynes

Marybelle Haynes

Jan 17, 2022

Marybelle Haynes, 74, of Huntersville, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on January 17th surrounded by her family.

Marybelle was born on December 3rd, 1947 to Lon and Greta Milburn in Terre Haute, Indiana. After Marybelle graduated from State High School of Terre Haute in 1965, she pursued a degree in education at Indiana State University, graduating in 1968. 

Marybelle married...

Harold Stephen Maddox

Harold Stephen Maddox

Jan 16, 2022

Harold Stephen (Steve) Maddox, 72, passed away January 16, 2022 at his home in Cornelius, North Carolina after a seven year battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by family and friends.

Steve was born November 18, 1949 in El Centro, California to Martha and Harold Maddox.

He leaves behind his wife, Sheila Maddox; his mother, Martha Maddox; his brother, Al...

James "Jim" Neil McLean

James "Jim" Neil McLean

Jan 15, 2022

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandella

James (“Jim”) Neil McLean, 76, peacefully passed away on January 15 at his home on Lake Norman in North Carolina. 

Jim was born in Caseville, Michigan on November 12, 1945.  After graduating from Ludington (Michigan) High School, Jim went on to both Ferris...

Thomas Fetzer Clark

Thomas Fetzer Clark

Jan 14, 2022

Just like his famous figurine sculptures, Dr. Thomas F. Clark reached his final Retirement Tier Friday, January 14,2022 at 9:26am.

Dr.  Clark was a great teacher.  He taught and performed and challenged and charmed us in the classroom at Davidson College, and then parlayed that experience and knowledge into his sculpting which won him international acclaim. Although small in stature,...