Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

William   Garrett

William Garrett

Nov 29, 2021

William (Bill) Garrett of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29th.  He was 91 years old.  Bill’s wife of 60 years, Helen MacGregor Garrett, predeceased him in 2013.  He is survived by his daughter Deirdre MacGregor Garrett and husband David Weber, his son William John MacGregor Garrett and wife Patricia Garrett, and his beloved grandson John MacGregor Garrett...

Janice Kidd Brown

Janice Kidd Brown

Nov 29, 2021

Janice Kidd Brown, 70, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Charlotte on March 27, 1951, the daughter of the late Edward Barkley Kidd and Fannie Christenbury Kidd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years, Ronald Horace Brown. 

Janice loved the...

John William Finafrock

John William Finafrock

Nov 28, 2021

John William Finafrock, 81, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away November 28, 2021.

John was born in Lemasters, Pennsylvania on July 17, 1940 to the late William Finafrock and Ruth Defenderfer Finafrock. 

He graduated from James Buchanan High School in Mercersburg, PA, earned a BA degree from Columbia College and a MBA degree from Thornewood University.

He has over 40...

Pamela Bartlett Knight

Pamela Bartlett Knight

Nov 25, 2021

Pamela Bartlett Knight, 58, of Cornelius, NC passed away November 25, 2021.  She was born in Spartanburg, SC on October 4, 1963, to the late Richard Bartlett and Shirley Green.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son; Kendrick Knight, her brother; Ricky Bartlett, her stepfather; Carl Green, and her father’s companion, Lucy Brooks.

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Ann R. Hulton

Ann R. Hulton

Nov 25, 2021

Ann Rosalind Hulton, 80, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on November 25, 2021.  Ann was born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 13, 1940 to the late Harriet E. Carlson and Charles E. Carlson.  Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Smith Hulton Sr.

Ann retired from Cranston Print Works in Rhode Island...

Marco Charles Panciarello, Jr.

Marco Charles Panciarello, Jr.

Nov 23, 2021

Marco C. Panciarello, Jr., 69, of Huntersville, NC, formerly of East Meadow, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2021. His wife, Barbara, was by his side. He was born on November 18, 1952 in Rockville Center, NY to the late Marco Charles Panciarello, Sr. and the late Teresa Landi Panciarello.

Along with his parents, Marco is preceded...

Barbara Lynne Tanis

Barbara Lynne Tanis

Nov 23, 2021

Barbara Lynne Johnson Tanis, 78, of Cornelius, passed away on November 23, 2021. She was born in Passaic County, New Jersey on March 15, 1943, the daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Green Johnson.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Nicole Hardy, Tammy Shortway-Kelley, Carolle Edson and husband Wayne; brother, Peter Johnson and wife Betty; grandchildren, Sean, Shannon, Ashley,...

Sarah Jane Wilson

Sarah Jane Wilson

Nov 15, 2021

Sarah Jane Hoadley Wilson, 88, of Cornelius, passed away on November 15, 2021. She was born in Endicott, New York on August 2, 1933, the daughter of the late Daniel Eugene Hoadley and Edith Huffman Hoadley.   Upon graduation from high school in Vestal, NY, Sarah wanted to go to college; but her father said “it’s a waste of money...

Linda Culp Webb

Linda Culp Webb

Nov 15, 2021

Linda Jane Culp Webb, 80, of Cornelius and formerly of Statesville, passed away November 15, 2021.  She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August 29, 1941, the daughter of Ernest and Catherine Culp.

Upon graduating from high school as valedictorian in 1959 she entered Spring Arbor Junior College to get an associate degree.  She graduated in 1961 again as a valedictorian.  That summer...

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Nov 14, 2021

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters, of Charlotte, NC passed away on November 14, 2021. She was 90 years old.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and George Rubsamen, husband, George Van Seters; sister, Barbara Scherdel; son, Stephen Van Seters and grandson Peter Alexander Clark.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Jay and Lisa Van...

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Nov 10, 2021

Sharon Lee Gallagher Smith, 81, of Indian Land, South Carolina passed away on November 10th, 2021. 

Sharon was born in Logan County, Illinois on June 3, 1940 to the late Warren White Gallagher and Dorothy Fullerton Gallagher. 

Along with her parents and her stepmother Jeanne Hott Gallagher, Sharon is preceded in death by her ex-husband Fredric Homer Smith.

Sharon is...

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Nov 10, 2021

Marion Taylor Brenkus, 93, of Huntersville, passed away on November 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 9, 1928, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Brenkus; daughter, Lenore Barnes; son-in-law, Bob Barnes; son, Leonard Brenkus; and great grandson,...

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Dr. Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr., 94, peacefully passed away in Cornelius, North Carolina on November 10, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Lenzy was born on March 10, 1927 to Lenzy Roman Wallace, Sr. and Olive Briscoe Wallace in Hartford, Connecticut.  As an African American, Lenzy overcame numerous obstacles to achieve three successful careers: as a music educator for K-12 in...

Claire   Landay

Claire Landay

Nov 7, 2021

Claire Ann Landay, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away November 7, 2021. Fine food, high fashion , meaningful quotes, and classic movies were just a few of her favorite things, and she made sure to incorporate all four in her day to day life. She loved sharing quotes that she read or heard during her purposeful encounters that she...

Eileen F. Fisher

Eileen F. Fisher

Nov 6, 2021

Eileen F. Fisher, 91, of Davidson, NC passed away at her home on November 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on April 23, 1930, in Bowling Green, MO to the late Gesina K. Feldman and William A. Feldman. She met the love of her life, Daniel Baxter Fisher, when he was a lineman for the telephone...

Larry Eugene Harvey

Larry Eugene Harvey

Nov 4, 2021

Larry Eugene Harvey, 82, of Charlotte, passed away on November 4, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1939, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Larry served his Country in the United States Air Force.

Larry is survived by his son, Larry Eugene Harvey, Jr; grandson, Taylor "Blake" Harvey; sisters, Kim Ford, Jan Stroud, Suzie Gretsinger; brother, Nathan Stroud; and canine...

Samantha Stephens Bognot

Samantha Stephens Bognot

Nov 3, 2021

Samantha Renee Bognot, 35, of Concord, NC passed away on November 3rd, 2021.

Samantha was born in Wheatridge, CO on June 17th, 1986 to Marc Stephens and Carrie Stephens.

She is survived by her husband Dennis (James) Bognot and their two young children Emma Rose Bognot (7) and Victor James Bognot (5) and the family cat, Whiskers and the family...

Eugene Jackson Sease

Eugene Jackson Sease

Nov 3, 2021

Gene Sease went to be with the Lord on November 3rd, 2021.  Gene was born on January 7, 1925 and grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He is known for having a kind heart, a sweet smile, and a love for his family. He joined the Army at age 18, and soon after, he met his sweet wife Doris during...

Dorsey Ray Locklear

Dorsey Ray Locklear

Nov 2, 2021

Dorsey Ray Locklear, 83, of Charlotte, passed away on November 2, 2021. He was born in Pembroke on January 27, 1938, the son of the late Willie B. Locklear, Sr. and Effie Lee Jacobs Locklear. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anne Locklear; daughter, Patricia Anne Locklear; brothers, Harold Fay Locklear, Carey...

Larry Barton Bilbrough

Larry Barton Bilbrough

Nov 2, 2021

Larry Barton Bilbrough, 77, of Cornelius, passed away November 2, 2021, with his family by his side. 

Larry was born December 1, 1943 in Greensboro, Maryland.  He attended University of Maryland, where he was a proud member of the marching band and earned a degree in physics.  He later earned a master’s degree in aerospace education from Middle Tennessee State...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

William   Garrett

William Garrett

Nov 29, 2021

William (Bill) Garrett of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29th.  He was 91 years old.  Bill’s wife of 60 years, Helen MacGregor Garrett, predeceased him in 2013.  He is survived by his daughter Deirdre MacGregor Garrett and husband David Weber, his son William John MacGregor Garrett and wife Patricia Garrett, and his beloved grandson John MacGregor Garrett...

Janice Kidd Brown

Janice Kidd Brown

Nov 29, 2021

Janice Kidd Brown, 70, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Charlotte on March 27, 1951, the daughter of the late Edward Barkley Kidd and Fannie Christenbury Kidd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years, Ronald Horace Brown. 

Janice loved the...

John William Finafrock

John William Finafrock

Nov 28, 2021

John William Finafrock, 81, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away November 28, 2021.

John was born in Lemasters, Pennsylvania on July 17, 1940 to the late William Finafrock and Ruth Defenderfer Finafrock. 

He graduated from James Buchanan High School in Mercersburg, PA, earned a BA degree from Columbia College and a MBA degree from Thornewood University.

He has over 40...

Pamela Bartlett Knight

Pamela Bartlett Knight

Nov 25, 2021

Pamela Bartlett Knight, 58, of Cornelius, NC passed away November 25, 2021.  She was born in Spartanburg, SC on October 4, 1963, to the late Richard Bartlett and Shirley Green.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son; Kendrick Knight, her brother; Ricky Bartlett, her stepfather; Carl Green, and her father’s companion, Lucy Brooks.

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Ann R. Hulton

Ann R. Hulton

Nov 25, 2021

Ann Rosalind Hulton, 80, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on November 25, 2021.  Ann was born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 13, 1940 to the late Harriet E. Carlson and Charles E. Carlson.  Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Smith Hulton Sr.

Ann retired from Cranston Print Works in Rhode Island...

Marco Charles Panciarello, Jr.

Marco Charles Panciarello, Jr.

Nov 23, 2021

Marco C. Panciarello, Jr., 69, of Huntersville, NC, formerly of East Meadow, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2021. His wife, Barbara, was by his side. He was born on November 18, 1952 in Rockville Center, NY to the late Marco Charles Panciarello, Sr. and the late Teresa Landi Panciarello.

Along with his parents, Marco is preceded...

Barbara Lynne Tanis

Barbara Lynne Tanis

Nov 23, 2021

Barbara Lynne Johnson Tanis, 78, of Cornelius, passed away on November 23, 2021. She was born in Passaic County, New Jersey on March 15, 1943, the daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Green Johnson.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Nicole Hardy, Tammy Shortway-Kelley, Carolle Edson and husband Wayne; brother, Peter Johnson and wife Betty; grandchildren, Sean, Shannon, Ashley,...

Sarah Jane Wilson

Sarah Jane Wilson

Nov 15, 2021

Sarah Jane Hoadley Wilson, 88, of Cornelius, passed away on November 15, 2021. She was born in Endicott, New York on August 2, 1933, the daughter of the late Daniel Eugene Hoadley and Edith Huffman Hoadley.   Upon graduation from high school in Vestal, NY, Sarah wanted to go to college; but her father said “it’s a waste of money...

Linda Culp Webb

Linda Culp Webb

Nov 15, 2021

Linda Jane Culp Webb, 80, of Cornelius and formerly of Statesville, passed away November 15, 2021.  She was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on August 29, 1941, the daughter of Ernest and Catherine Culp.

Upon graduating from high school as valedictorian in 1959 she entered Spring Arbor Junior College to get an associate degree.  She graduated in 1961 again as a valedictorian.  That summer...

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters

Nov 14, 2021

Eileen Eleanor Van Seters, of Charlotte, NC passed away on November 14, 2021. She was 90 years old.

Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and George Rubsamen, husband, George Van Seters; sister, Barbara Scherdel; son, Stephen Van Seters and grandson Peter Alexander Clark.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Jay and Lisa Van...

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Sharon Gallagher Smith

Nov 10, 2021

Sharon Lee Gallagher Smith, 81, of Indian Land, South Carolina passed away on November 10th, 2021. 

Sharon was born in Logan County, Illinois on June 3, 1940 to the late Warren White Gallagher and Dorothy Fullerton Gallagher. 

Along with her parents and her stepmother Jeanne Hott Gallagher, Sharon is preceded in death by her ex-husband Fredric Homer Smith.

Sharon is...

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Marion Taylor Brenkus

Nov 10, 2021

Marion Taylor Brenkus, 93, of Huntersville, passed away on November 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 9, 1928, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Brenkus; daughter, Lenore Barnes; son-in-law, Bob Barnes; son, Leonard Brenkus; and great grandson,...

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr.

Nov 10, 2021

Dr. Lenzy Roman Wallace, Jr., 94, peacefully passed away in Cornelius, North Carolina on November 10, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Lenzy was born on March 10, 1927 to Lenzy Roman Wallace, Sr. and Olive Briscoe Wallace in Hartford, Connecticut.  As an African American, Lenzy overcame numerous obstacles to achieve three successful careers: as a music educator for K-12 in...

Claire   Landay

Claire Landay

Nov 7, 2021

Claire Ann Landay, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away November 7, 2021. Fine food, high fashion , meaningful quotes, and classic movies were just a few of her favorite things, and she made sure to incorporate all four in her day to day life. She loved sharing quotes that she read or heard during her purposeful encounters that she...

Eileen F. Fisher

Eileen F. Fisher

Nov 6, 2021

Eileen F. Fisher, 91, of Davidson, NC passed away at her home on November 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on April 23, 1930, in Bowling Green, MO to the late Gesina K. Feldman and William A. Feldman. She met the love of her life, Daniel Baxter Fisher, when he was a lineman for the telephone...

Larry Eugene Harvey

Larry Eugene Harvey

Nov 4, 2021

Larry Eugene Harvey, 82, of Charlotte, passed away on November 4, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1939, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Larry served his Country in the United States Air Force.

Larry is survived by his son, Larry Eugene Harvey, Jr; grandson, Taylor "Blake" Harvey; sisters, Kim Ford, Jan Stroud, Suzie Gretsinger; brother, Nathan Stroud; and canine...

Samantha Stephens Bognot

Samantha Stephens Bognot

Nov 3, 2021

Samantha Renee Bognot, 35, of Concord, NC passed away on November 3rd, 2021.

Samantha was born in Wheatridge, CO on June 17th, 1986 to Marc Stephens and Carrie Stephens.

She is survived by her husband Dennis (James) Bognot and their two young children Emma Rose Bognot (7) and Victor James Bognot (5) and the family cat, Whiskers and the family...

Eugene Jackson Sease

Eugene Jackson Sease

Nov 3, 2021

Gene Sease went to be with the Lord on November 3rd, 2021.  Gene was born on January 7, 1925 and grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He is known for having a kind heart, a sweet smile, and a love for his family. He joined the Army at age 18, and soon after, he met his sweet wife Doris during...

Dorsey Ray Locklear

Dorsey Ray Locklear

Nov 2, 2021

Dorsey Ray Locklear, 83, of Charlotte, passed away on November 2, 2021. He was born in Pembroke on January 27, 1938, the son of the late Willie B. Locklear, Sr. and Effie Lee Jacobs Locklear. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anne Locklear; daughter, Patricia Anne Locklear; brothers, Harold Fay Locklear, Carey...

Larry Barton Bilbrough

Larry Barton Bilbrough

Nov 2, 2021

Larry Barton Bilbrough, 77, of Cornelius, passed away November 2, 2021, with his family by his side. 

Larry was born December 1, 1943 in Greensboro, Maryland.  He attended University of Maryland, where he was a proud member of the marching band and earned a degree in physics.  He later earned a master’s degree in aerospace education from Middle Tennessee State...