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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Samuel D. Elliott

Samuel D. Elliott

Jul 26, 2021

Samuel Duckett Elliott, 68, of Denver, NC, passed away on July 26, 2021. Sam was born in High Point, NC on March 11, 1953 to the late Charles S. Elliott and Lourene “Sammie” Elliott.

Sam grew up in Lynchburg, VA and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill. After a career in Project Management with Xerox Corporation, he retired in 2020.

Sam’s first...

Ruth Bartram Hahn

Ruth Bartram Hahn

Jul 26, 2021

Ruth Ellen Hahn, most recently of Kannapolis NC, passed away on July 26, 2021.

Ruth was born in Cedar Point, Illinois on March 11, 1918 to the late Perry Bartram and Florence Reynolds Bartram.

Along with her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Hahn; sons, Kurt Hahn and Richard (Dick) Hahn; four sisters, Grace Kaiser, Madge...

Betty P. Gluyas

Betty P. Gluyas

Jul 24, 2021

Betty Puckett Gluyas, 90, died July 24, 2021 in Huntersville, NC. She was the daughter of Robert W. and Ila C. Puckett of Charlotte.

Betty attended Harding High and after raising three children, completed degrees at Columbia and Winthrop Colleges.

She retired from Charlotte Mecklenburg schools.

Betty was a lifelong reader and gardener, loved her bridge club long life friends...

Christina Louise Bryant

Christina Louise Bryant

Jul 23, 2021

Christina Louise Bryant, 38, of Lincolnton, N.C. gained her wings on July 23, 2021.

Christina was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 6, 1982.

Christina was passionate about caring for others as a nurse, wife, mother, sister and friend.  She was also a talented photographer.

She is survived by her husband, Chandler Pressley; parents, Ken Bryant and Vicenta Del Toro;...

Billie Lou Sherrill Sigmon

Billie Lou Sherrill Sigmon

Jul 23, 2021

Billie Lou Sherrill Sigmon, 91, of Charlotte NC passed away on July 23, 2021.  Billie was born in Gaston County, NC on July 1, 1930 to the late Dewey McBride Sherrill and Ruby Vera Garrison Sherrill. 

Along with her parents, she is preceeded in death by her siblings, Gene Sherrill and Barbara Sherrill Holland.  Most recently, however, her precious husband...

Dorothy Jean Miller

Dorothy Jean Miller

Jul 23, 2021

  Dorothy Jean Miller, nee Dinges, 97, passed away peacefully with family by her side Friday, July 23,2021   at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC. Dorothy was a longtime resident of Millstadt, IL, having spent the last several years living in North Carolina near two of her five children.  She was born June 11, 1924, in Belleville, IL. She...

Janeth Hernandez Flores

Janeth Hernandez Flores

Jul 22, 2021

Janeth Hernandez Flores, 17, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away July 22, 2021.

She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 12, 2003.

Janeth is survived by her father, Florentino Hernandez; mother, Cristina Flores; and siblings, Maribel, Jazmin, Roldan; and Joan Hernandez Flores.

Janeth was a very kind girl, loving of her siblings, parents, friends and family members.  She...

Craig Philip Stuart

Craig Philip Stuart

Jul 20, 2021

Craig Philip Stuart of Huntersville, NC (formerly of Sterling, MA) passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age of 87 years old. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Craig was born on July 4, 1934 in Sterling, MA to the late Georgianna Jane (Espie) and Philip S. Stuart. A Leominster High School graduate in...

William Scarr Cansler

William Scarr Cansler

Jul 18, 2021

William Scarr Cansler, 57, of Cornelius, NC passed away on July 18, 2021. He was born in La Chapelle, France on June 24, 1964 to Joe and Elsie Cansler. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Morrison Cansler; and sister, Gloria Cansler.

Scarr is survived by his wife, Julie Cansler; son, Mycroft Cansler; father, Col (R.) Joe Cansler...

Rosa   Rivera

Rosa Rivera

Jul 18, 2021

Rosa Rivera, 100, passed away on July 18, 2021. A completed obituary is currently pending.

Otis J. Sasser

Otis J. Sasser

Jul 14, 2021

Obituary is pending at this time. 

Andy   Burke

Andy Burke

Jul 12, 2021

Andy Burke, 76, beloved husband and father, father-in-law and friend, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on July 12th, 2021.

Born in Paterson, NJ, in 1944, and raised in nearby Fair Lawn, Andy was an excellent student and three-season athlete. He attended the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and met his wife of fifty-three years, Cindy, on a blind date. Andy worked...

Sandra Marie DeMao

Sandra Marie DeMao

Jul 11, 2021

On Sunday July 11th, 2021, the Lord welcomed an angel into His kingdom as Sandra Marie DeMao, devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother peacefully left our earth. Although our family is struck with sadness, we find comfort in knowing that her transition to heaven has ended her suffering from multiple medical conditions.

On December 4th, 1938, Sandra was born...

Phama Lucille Scearce

Phama Lucille Scearce

Jul 7, 2021

Phama Lucille Scearce, 99, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away July 7, 2021.

Arrangements are pending at Pearson Funeral Home, Louisville, Kentucky.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.pearsonfuneralhome.com.

Jettson Roe Jonas

Jettson Roe Jonas

Jul 7, 2021

Jettson Roe Jonas of Charlotte, NC passed away on the evening of July 7, 2021.

Jettson was born on July 7, 2021, at 12:08 am to Daniel Jonas and Jade Williams.

Jettson was born an eight-pound one-ounce beautiful baby boy with dark hair and long eyelashes.  He passed away in the loving arms of his mother, father, and family.

Along...

Charles Laxton Burns

Charles Laxton Burns

Jun 30, 2021

Charles Laxton Burns, 86, of Charlotte, NC passed away on June 30, 2021.

Charles was born in Ellenboro, NC on March 27, 1935 to the late Mattie Lillian Hamrick Burns and Alonzo Laxton Burns.  Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Lorene Sears Burns; brother, Jesse Burns of Tulsa, OK, and sisters, Sally McNeely...

Harold Calvin Sellers

Harold Calvin Sellers

Jun 26, 2021

Harold “Hal” Sellers, 96, died peacefully on June 26, 2021 in his room at The Pines at Davidson, North Carolina.

Hal was born on May 23, 1925 in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of James and Margaret Sellers and the younger brother of James Leroy Sellers.  He thoroughly enjoyed growing up in the Pittsburgh suburb where he and his...

Robert L. Avinger, Jr.

Robert L. Avinger, Jr.

Jun 23, 2021

Robert Livingston Avinger, Jr. died on June 23, 2021 of advanced dementia. Born on April 26, 1938 to Frances Haltiwanger and Robert Livingston Avinger, Sr., Bob grew up in Columbia, South Carolina in a happy neighborhood filled with family and life-long friends.

Bob was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Dreher High School in 1956, where he was a proud...

Carol June Floyd

Carol June Floyd

Jun 23, 2021

On June 23, 2021, Carol Floyd of Denver, NC passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home while surrounded by her children. She was 79 years old.

She was born in Charlotte on September 5, 1941 to the late George and Lucille Isenhour.  Along with her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her husband Van Floyd.

Carol is survived...

Wayne   Brown

Wayne Brown

Jun 23, 2021

 Wayne Brown left this world to be with his Heavenly Father at the age of 74 on June 23, 2021.

  He was predeceased by his mother and father, Mae Eversole Brown and Ervin Brown and sisters, Dorothy Wright, Evelyn Dent, Laverne McMahan, Marlene Bailey and Darlene Melton.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Brown; son David Wayne...

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Samuel D. Elliott

Samuel D. Elliott

Jul 26, 2021

Samuel Duckett Elliott, 68, of Denver, NC, passed away on July 26, 2021. Sam was born in High Point, NC on March 11, 1953 to the late Charles S. Elliott and Lourene “Sammie” Elliott.

Sam grew up in Lynchburg, VA and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill. After a career in Project Management with Xerox Corporation, he retired in 2020.

Sam’s first...

Ruth Bartram Hahn

Ruth Bartram Hahn

Jul 26, 2021

Ruth Ellen Hahn, most recently of Kannapolis NC, passed away on July 26, 2021.

Ruth was born in Cedar Point, Illinois on March 11, 1918 to the late Perry Bartram and Florence Reynolds Bartram.

Along with her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Hahn; sons, Kurt Hahn and Richard (Dick) Hahn; four sisters, Grace Kaiser, Madge...

Betty P. Gluyas

Betty P. Gluyas

Jul 24, 2021

Betty Puckett Gluyas, 90, died July 24, 2021 in Huntersville, NC. She was the daughter of Robert W. and Ila C. Puckett of Charlotte.

Betty attended Harding High and after raising three children, completed degrees at Columbia and Winthrop Colleges.

She retired from Charlotte Mecklenburg schools.

Betty was a lifelong reader and gardener, loved her bridge club long life friends...

Christina Louise Bryant

Christina Louise Bryant

Jul 23, 2021

Christina Louise Bryant, 38, of Lincolnton, N.C. gained her wings on July 23, 2021.

Christina was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 6, 1982.

Christina was passionate about caring for others as a nurse, wife, mother, sister and friend.  She was also a talented photographer.

She is survived by her husband, Chandler Pressley; parents, Ken Bryant and Vicenta Del Toro;...

Billie Lou Sherrill Sigmon

Billie Lou Sherrill Sigmon

Jul 23, 2021

Billie Lou Sherrill Sigmon, 91, of Charlotte NC passed away on July 23, 2021.  Billie was born in Gaston County, NC on July 1, 1930 to the late Dewey McBride Sherrill and Ruby Vera Garrison Sherrill. 

Along with her parents, she is preceeded in death by her siblings, Gene Sherrill and Barbara Sherrill Holland.  Most recently, however, her precious husband...

Dorothy Jean Miller

Dorothy Jean Miller

Jul 23, 2021

  Dorothy Jean Miller, nee Dinges, 97, passed away peacefully with family by her side Friday, July 23,2021   at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC. Dorothy was a longtime resident of Millstadt, IL, having spent the last several years living in North Carolina near two of her five children.  She was born June 11, 1924, in Belleville, IL. She...

Janeth Hernandez Flores

Janeth Hernandez Flores

Jul 22, 2021

Janeth Hernandez Flores, 17, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away July 22, 2021.

She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 12, 2003.

Janeth is survived by her father, Florentino Hernandez; mother, Cristina Flores; and siblings, Maribel, Jazmin, Roldan; and Joan Hernandez Flores.

Janeth was a very kind girl, loving of her siblings, parents, friends and family members.  She...

Craig Philip Stuart

Craig Philip Stuart

Jul 20, 2021

Craig Philip Stuart of Huntersville, NC (formerly of Sterling, MA) passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age of 87 years old. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Craig was born on July 4, 1934 in Sterling, MA to the late Georgianna Jane (Espie) and Philip S. Stuart. A Leominster High School graduate in...

William Scarr Cansler

William Scarr Cansler

Jul 18, 2021

William Scarr Cansler, 57, of Cornelius, NC passed away on July 18, 2021. He was born in La Chapelle, France on June 24, 1964 to Joe and Elsie Cansler. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Morrison Cansler; and sister, Gloria Cansler.

Scarr is survived by his wife, Julie Cansler; son, Mycroft Cansler; father, Col (R.) Joe Cansler...

Rosa   Rivera

Rosa Rivera

Jul 18, 2021

Rosa Rivera, 100, passed away on July 18, 2021. A completed obituary is currently pending.

Otis J. Sasser

Otis J. Sasser

Jul 14, 2021

Obituary is pending at this time. 

Andy   Burke

Andy Burke

Jul 12, 2021

Andy Burke, 76, beloved husband and father, father-in-law and friend, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on July 12th, 2021.

Born in Paterson, NJ, in 1944, and raised in nearby Fair Lawn, Andy was an excellent student and three-season athlete. He attended the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and met his wife of fifty-three years, Cindy, on a blind date. Andy worked...

Sandra Marie DeMao

Sandra Marie DeMao

Jul 11, 2021

On Sunday July 11th, 2021, the Lord welcomed an angel into His kingdom as Sandra Marie DeMao, devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother peacefully left our earth. Although our family is struck with sadness, we find comfort in knowing that her transition to heaven has ended her suffering from multiple medical conditions.

On December 4th, 1938, Sandra was born...

Phama Lucille Scearce

Phama Lucille Scearce

Jul 7, 2021

Phama Lucille Scearce, 99, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away July 7, 2021.

Arrangements are pending at Pearson Funeral Home, Louisville, Kentucky.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.pearsonfuneralhome.com.

Jettson Roe Jonas

Jettson Roe Jonas

Jul 7, 2021

Jettson Roe Jonas of Charlotte, NC passed away on the evening of July 7, 2021.

Jettson was born on July 7, 2021, at 12:08 am to Daniel Jonas and Jade Williams.

Jettson was born an eight-pound one-ounce beautiful baby boy with dark hair and long eyelashes.  He passed away in the loving arms of his mother, father, and family.

Along...

Charles Laxton Burns

Charles Laxton Burns

Jun 30, 2021

Charles Laxton Burns, 86, of Charlotte, NC passed away on June 30, 2021.

Charles was born in Ellenboro, NC on March 27, 1935 to the late Mattie Lillian Hamrick Burns and Alonzo Laxton Burns.  Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Lorene Sears Burns; brother, Jesse Burns of Tulsa, OK, and sisters, Sally McNeely...

Harold Calvin Sellers

Harold Calvin Sellers

Jun 26, 2021

Harold “Hal” Sellers, 96, died peacefully on June 26, 2021 in his room at The Pines at Davidson, North Carolina.

Hal was born on May 23, 1925 in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of James and Margaret Sellers and the younger brother of James Leroy Sellers.  He thoroughly enjoyed growing up in the Pittsburgh suburb where he and his...

Robert L. Avinger, Jr.

Robert L. Avinger, Jr.

Jun 23, 2021

Robert Livingston Avinger, Jr. died on June 23, 2021 of advanced dementia. Born on April 26, 1938 to Frances Haltiwanger and Robert Livingston Avinger, Sr., Bob grew up in Columbia, South Carolina in a happy neighborhood filled with family and life-long friends.

Bob was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Dreher High School in 1956, where he was a proud...

Carol June Floyd

Carol June Floyd

Jun 23, 2021

On June 23, 2021, Carol Floyd of Denver, NC passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home while surrounded by her children. She was 79 years old.

She was born in Charlotte on September 5, 1941 to the late George and Lucille Isenhour.  Along with her parents, Carol is preceded in death by her husband Van Floyd.

Carol is survived...

Wayne   Brown

Wayne Brown

Jun 23, 2021

 Wayne Brown left this world to be with his Heavenly Father at the age of 74 on June 23, 2021.

  He was predeceased by his mother and father, Mae Eversole Brown and Ervin Brown and sisters, Dorothy Wright, Evelyn Dent, Laverne McMahan, Marlene Bailey and Darlene Melton.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Brown; son David Wayne...

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