Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Tara Lynn White

Tara Lynn White

Dec 24, 2021

Tara Lynn White, 49, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away December 24, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

Tara was born in Ohio on September 7, 1972.

She is survived by her loving fiance, Joe Mills; and her three beloved sons, Bradley White, Brian Jacob Johnson, and Joey Mills. 

Tara loved spending time at the swimming pool...

Wilbur Jon Lindstrom

Wilbur Jon Lindstrom

Dec 23, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Worley   McMurray, Jr.

Worley McMurray, Jr.

Dec 21, 2021

Worley McMurray Jr. was born on Friday, November 2nd, 1945 to the union of Worley and Ardella McMurray Sr. (Taylor) in Pinebluff, Arkansas.  The family relocated from Pine Bluff to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 1950s.  Worley was affectionately better known as “LilBro” , by both friends and family, a name that was given to him by his eldest sister as...

Joe David Havens

Joe David Havens

Dec 20, 2021

Joe David Havens of Davidson, NC passed away December 20, 2021 at the age of 92 in his home.Joe was born on a farm between Guthrie and Edmond Oklahoma on August 19, 1929 to the late Joe Henry and Edna Ruth Havens. He was predeceased by the mother of his children, Beatrice Rose Jenkins, and his brother William Henry Havens.

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Barbara Jane Krady

Barbara Jane Krady

Dec 20, 2021

Barbara J. Krady, 84, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Lancaster, PA, died peacefully on December 20, 2021. She was born in 1937 in West Chester, PA, to the late Herbert and Mary Montgomery.   Along with her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her loving husband, Wilmer Krady, and sister, Jean Hands.  She is survived by her three children who...

William Eddie Houston

William Eddie Houston

Dec 20, 2021

Gifted. Powerful. Dedicated.

Dr. Colonel William Ed Houston, 84, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away on December 20, 2021 at his home. Born January 7, 1937 to the late Mack and Lois Houston, he learned early to be self-sufficient and lead others, achieving Eagle Scout rank at age 13 and bringing honor to his hometown of Central City, KY.  Ed...

Tisha Caldwell Broome

Tisha Caldwell Broome

Dec 13, 2021

Tisha Caldwell Broome, 50, of Stanley, passed away on December 13, 2021. She was born in Charlotte on February 9, 1971, the daughter of Theresa Caldwell and the late Terry Caldwell.

Tisha was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, spending time with her family, friends, and canine companions, Bella, Frazier, and Rocco.

In addition to...

Elvira   Porto

Elvira Porto

Dec 11, 2021

Elvira “Bonnie” Porto, 77 of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 11, 2021. Bonnie was born in Port Chester, NY on August 2, 1944 to the late Vito and Mary Lovallo.

Bonnie was a talented hairdresser by trade however her greatest love and enjoyment was her husband and family. Over 50 years of a beautiful marriage, a love like no...

Robert Tony Broffman

Robert Tony Broffman

Dec 10, 2021

Robert “Tony” Broffman of Huntersville, NC, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. He was 74.

Tony was a true follower of Christ and led many to give their hearts to God. He spent his life helping others and made it his mission to guide young people in the right direction. His kindness and generosity changed many lives. He will be...

Charles H. Hilliard

Charles H. Hilliard

Dec 10, 2021

Charles H. (Chuck) Hilliard of Cornelius, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Friday, December 10, 2021.  He was born March 24, 1942, in Ridley Park, PA to Donald R. Hilliard, Sr. And Doris Newell Squibb.

Chuck was truly one of a kind, with the greatest and most infectious laugh you’ve ever heard.  There...

Dean   Ross

Dean Ross

Dec 8, 2021

Live streaming of the funeral service will be available beginning at 1:50 P.M. on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

 

 

Alfonso   Calderon Vazquez

Alfonso Calderon Vazquez

Dec 8, 2021

  Alfonso Calderon Vazquez passed away on December 8, 2021.  Alfonso was born in Peru on April 11, 1931 to the late Arturo Calderon and Dolores Vazquez.

  Alfonso loved spending time with his family.  Some of the things he loved to do included dancing, eating his favorite foods like rice and beans and any Peruvian food, and making people...

Nikolas   Fotinos

Nikolas Fotinos

Dec 7, 2021

Nikolas Fotinos, 74, of Iron Station, North Carolina passed away on December 7, 2021.  

He was born July 22, 1947 in Viki, Chios, Greece to Michael Fotinos and Kalliopi Kavournias.  He emigrated from Greece to the United States of America at the age of 23.  On April 22, 1971 he married the love of his life, Maria Pitskoulis, who preceded...

Ann Shoemaker Guild

Ann Shoemaker Guild

Dec 5, 2021

Ann Shoemaker Guild, 75, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on December 5 at the Levine& Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC after a lengthy battle with lung disease.

Ann graduated from Syracuse University in 1968 where she was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.  She went on to attend and, in 1972, graduate with a Master’s Degree...

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...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Tara Lynn White

Tara Lynn White

Dec 24, 2021

Tara Lynn White, 49, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away December 24, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

Tara was born in Ohio on September 7, 1972.

She is survived by her loving fiance, Joe Mills; and her three beloved sons, Bradley White, Brian Jacob Johnson, and Joey Mills. 

Tara loved spending time at the swimming pool...

Wilbur Jon Lindstrom

Wilbur Jon Lindstrom

Dec 23, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Worley   McMurray, Jr.

Worley McMurray, Jr.

Dec 21, 2021

Worley McMurray Jr. was born on Friday, November 2nd, 1945 to the union of Worley and Ardella McMurray Sr. (Taylor) in Pinebluff, Arkansas.  The family relocated from Pine Bluff to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 1950s.  Worley was affectionately better known as “LilBro” , by both friends and family, a name that was given to him by his eldest sister as...

Joe David Havens

Joe David Havens

Dec 20, 2021

Joe David Havens of Davidson, NC passed away December 20, 2021 at the age of 92 in his home.Joe was born on a farm between Guthrie and Edmond Oklahoma on August 19, 1929 to the late Joe Henry and Edna Ruth Havens. He was predeceased by the mother of his children, Beatrice Rose Jenkins, and his brother William Henry Havens.

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Barbara Jane Krady

Barbara Jane Krady

Dec 20, 2021

Barbara J. Krady, 84, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Lancaster, PA, died peacefully on December 20, 2021. She was born in 1937 in West Chester, PA, to the late Herbert and Mary Montgomery.   Along with her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her loving husband, Wilmer Krady, and sister, Jean Hands.  She is survived by her three children who...

William Eddie Houston

William Eddie Houston

Dec 20, 2021

Gifted. Powerful. Dedicated.

Dr. Colonel William Ed Houston, 84, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away on December 20, 2021 at his home. Born January 7, 1937 to the late Mack and Lois Houston, he learned early to be self-sufficient and lead others, achieving Eagle Scout rank at age 13 and bringing honor to his hometown of Central City, KY.  Ed...

Tisha Caldwell Broome

Tisha Caldwell Broome

Dec 13, 2021

Tisha Caldwell Broome, 50, of Stanley, passed away on December 13, 2021. She was born in Charlotte on February 9, 1971, the daughter of Theresa Caldwell and the late Terry Caldwell.

Tisha was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, spending time with her family, friends, and canine companions, Bella, Frazier, and Rocco.

In addition to...

Elvira   Porto

Elvira Porto

Dec 11, 2021

Elvira “Bonnie” Porto, 77 of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 11, 2021. Bonnie was born in Port Chester, NY on August 2, 1944 to the late Vito and Mary Lovallo.

Bonnie was a talented hairdresser by trade however her greatest love and enjoyment was her husband and family. Over 50 years of a beautiful marriage, a love like no...

Robert Tony Broffman

Robert Tony Broffman

Dec 10, 2021

Robert “Tony” Broffman of Huntersville, NC, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. He was 74.

Tony was a true follower of Christ and led many to give their hearts to God. He spent his life helping others and made it his mission to guide young people in the right direction. His kindness and generosity changed many lives. He will be...

Charles H. Hilliard

Charles H. Hilliard

Dec 10, 2021

Charles H. (Chuck) Hilliard of Cornelius, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Friday, December 10, 2021.  He was born March 24, 1942, in Ridley Park, PA to Donald R. Hilliard, Sr. And Doris Newell Squibb.

Chuck was truly one of a kind, with the greatest and most infectious laugh you’ve ever heard.  There...

Dean   Ross

Dean Ross

Dec 8, 2021

Live streaming of the funeral service will be available beginning at 1:50 P.M. on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

 

 

Alfonso   Calderon Vazquez

Alfonso Calderon Vazquez

Dec 8, 2021

  Alfonso Calderon Vazquez passed away on December 8, 2021.  Alfonso was born in Peru on April 11, 1931 to the late Arturo Calderon and Dolores Vazquez.

  Alfonso loved spending time with his family.  Some of the things he loved to do included dancing, eating his favorite foods like rice and beans and any Peruvian food, and making people...

Nikolas   Fotinos

Nikolas Fotinos

Dec 7, 2021

Nikolas Fotinos, 74, of Iron Station, North Carolina passed away on December 7, 2021.  

He was born July 22, 1947 in Viki, Chios, Greece to Michael Fotinos and Kalliopi Kavournias.  He emigrated from Greece to the United States of America at the age of 23.  On April 22, 1971 he married the love of his life, Maria Pitskoulis, who preceded...

Ann Shoemaker Guild

Ann Shoemaker Guild

Dec 5, 2021

Ann Shoemaker Guild, 75, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully on December 5 at the Levine& Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC after a lengthy battle with lung disease.

Ann graduated from Syracuse University in 1968 where she was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.  She went on to attend and, in 1972, graduate with a Master’s Degree...

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...