Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Daniel Ryan Baker

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...

Michael Jeffrey Stack

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...

Brian Rex Bradley

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...

Donald Leroy Ford

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...

Elizabeth Weidler Gustafson

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

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...

Kristen R. McCartney

Kristen R. McCartney

Sep 20, 2021

Kristen R. McCartney, 19, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on September 20, 2021.

She was born in Charlotte, NC, on November 28, 2001, to Sean McCartney and Donna Dockery.

Kristen was a sophomore at Seton Hall University in the International Relations & Diplomacy Program. She was a graduate of Mallard Creek High School and a captain of the Women’s Soccer...

Frederick Robert Cranwell

Frederick Robert Cranwell

Sep 19, 2021

Frederick R. Cranwell, 86, flew unto the arms of the angels on September 19, 2021 after a short but valiant battle against brain cancer. 

Fred was born at home in Union City, NJ on January 25,1935 during the great blizzard of 1935. Although he would go on to live in many places, he would always remain a proud son...

Amee Miller Hager

Amee Miller Hager

Sep 18, 2021

Amee Miller Hager, 40, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away September 18, 2021.

She was born in Charlotte, NC on July 13, 1981 to Tina Starnes Miller and Randolph (Randy) Carlton Miller. Amee is survived by her stepson, Garrett Hager, her daughters, Addison Miller and Emmery Hager, son Jackson Hager; her parents Randy and Tina Miller; sister Lauren Miller Wade;...

Kevin Thomas Mahoney

Kevin Thomas Mahoney

Sep 16, 2021

Kevin Thomas Mahoney, 57, of Huntersville, NC passed away on Sept. 16, 2021.

He was born on August 6, 1964 in New York to the late, Leo and Helen Mahoney.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Karen Mahoney; beloved children, Katherine, Matthew, and Brian. He is also survived by his sister, Ellen Mahoney and the family cat, Waffle. Along with...

Rebecca Ann Sheppard

Rebecca Ann Sheppard

Sep 16, 2021

Rebecca Ann Sheppard, 64, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away September 16, 2021.

She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 26, 1957 to the late Eva Bingham Matthews and Warren Lewis Matthews.

Rebecca is survived by her husband, Scott Sheppard; stepson, Stephen Sheppard and step daughter-in-law, Franny Sheppard; stepdaughter, Rachel Sheppard; son David Holcomb; and two grandchildren.

Rebecca...

Clara Elsie Prieto Arlt

Clara Elsie Prieto Arlt

Sep 14, 2021

At 82 years old, the dear Clara Prieto Arlt, "Clarita" resident of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away from Lymphoma at the Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

She was born in Sogamoso, Boyaca, Colombia, on July 18, 1939. Daughter of the Colombian landowner Jose Maria Prieto Solano and the Chilean diplomat Ana Maria Hernandez Parker, she did elementary school in Bogota....

Jorge   Morales

Jorge Morales

Sep 12, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Jack Edward Amell

Jack Edward Amell

Sep 11, 2021

Jack Amell, 56, of Charlotte, NC passed away on September 11, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1965 in Nyack, NY to Patricia Miller Amell and the late Don Amell.

Jack is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tricia Amell; son, Tyler Michael Amell; mother, Patricia Amell; brother, Jeff (Sue) Amell; brother, Jim (Diane) Amell; niece, Holly Amell;...

Ann Turk Greeson

Ann Turk Greeson

Sep 11, 2021

Ann Turk Greeson, 76, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on September 11, 2021.

Ann was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 21, 1944 to the late Vera and Paul Turk.  In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Greeson, and infant grandson, Charles Jost, Jr.

She is survived by her daughters, Suzy (John)...

Douglas Carter Olson

Douglas Carter Olson

Sep 10, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Jeffery C. Hager

Jeffery C. Hager

Sep 10, 2021

Jeffery Charles Hager, 46, of Huntersville, NC passed away on Sept. 10, 2021.

Jeff was born in Charlotte, on February 23, 1975 to Graham A. Hager and Shirley G. Hager.  

Jeff is preceded in death by his father, G. Avon Hager.

He is survived by his loving wife, Amee who is also a stay at home mother; his 4...

Janet Cederlind Willis

Janet Cederlind Willis

Sep 9, 2021

Janet Lynn (Cederlind) Willis, 70, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021.

Jan was born in Burbank, CA, on July 19, 1951, to the late Delmar Cederlind and Margaret Westerlund. Along with her parents, Jan is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Steven Clark Willis. She is survived by her only daughter, Barbara Ann Wright.

Jan...

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr.

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr.

Sep 9, 2021

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr., 77, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away on September 9, 2021.

Harry was born in Lincolnton, NC on August 16, 1944 and was the son of Harry H. Costner, Sr. and Carolyn Turner Costner.

After graduating from North Carolina State University with honors, he joined the Humble Oil Company which later became Exxon Mobil. During his...

Norma Elizabeth Maresco

Norma Elizabeth Maresco

Sep 8, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Daniel Ryan Baker

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...

Michael Jeffrey Stack

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...

Brian Rex Bradley

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...

Donald Leroy Ford

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...

Elizabeth Weidler Gustafson

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.

...

Dr. Eduardo G. Abrao

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...

Kristen R. McCartney

Kristen R. McCartney

Sep 20, 2021

Kristen R. McCartney, 19, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on September 20, 2021.

She was born in Charlotte, NC, on November 28, 2001, to Sean McCartney and Donna Dockery.

Kristen was a sophomore at Seton Hall University in the International Relations & Diplomacy Program. She was a graduate of Mallard Creek High School and a captain of the Women’s Soccer...

Frederick Robert Cranwell

Frederick Robert Cranwell

Sep 19, 2021

Frederick R. Cranwell, 86, flew unto the arms of the angels on September 19, 2021 after a short but valiant battle against brain cancer. 

Fred was born at home in Union City, NJ on January 25,1935 during the great blizzard of 1935. Although he would go on to live in many places, he would always remain a proud son...

Amee Miller Hager

Amee Miller Hager

Sep 18, 2021

Amee Miller Hager, 40, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away September 18, 2021.

She was born in Charlotte, NC on July 13, 1981 to Tina Starnes Miller and Randolph (Randy) Carlton Miller. Amee is survived by her stepson, Garrett Hager, her daughters, Addison Miller and Emmery Hager, son Jackson Hager; her parents Randy and Tina Miller; sister Lauren Miller Wade;...

Kevin Thomas Mahoney

Kevin Thomas Mahoney

Sep 16, 2021

Kevin Thomas Mahoney, 57, of Huntersville, NC passed away on Sept. 16, 2021.

He was born on August 6, 1964 in New York to the late, Leo and Helen Mahoney.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Karen Mahoney; beloved children, Katherine, Matthew, and Brian. He is also survived by his sister, Ellen Mahoney and the family cat, Waffle. Along with...

Rebecca Ann Sheppard

Rebecca Ann Sheppard

Sep 16, 2021

Rebecca Ann Sheppard, 64, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away September 16, 2021.

She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 26, 1957 to the late Eva Bingham Matthews and Warren Lewis Matthews.

Rebecca is survived by her husband, Scott Sheppard; stepson, Stephen Sheppard and step daughter-in-law, Franny Sheppard; stepdaughter, Rachel Sheppard; son David Holcomb; and two grandchildren.

Rebecca...

Clara Elsie Prieto Arlt

Clara Elsie Prieto Arlt

Sep 14, 2021

At 82 years old, the dear Clara Prieto Arlt, "Clarita" resident of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away from Lymphoma at the Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

She was born in Sogamoso, Boyaca, Colombia, on July 18, 1939. Daughter of the Colombian landowner Jose Maria Prieto Solano and the Chilean diplomat Ana Maria Hernandez Parker, she did elementary school in Bogota....

Jorge   Morales

Jorge Morales

Sep 12, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Jack Edward Amell

Jack Edward Amell

Sep 11, 2021

Jack Amell, 56, of Charlotte, NC passed away on September 11, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1965 in Nyack, NY to Patricia Miller Amell and the late Don Amell.

Jack is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tricia Amell; son, Tyler Michael Amell; mother, Patricia Amell; brother, Jeff (Sue) Amell; brother, Jim (Diane) Amell; niece, Holly Amell;...

Ann Turk Greeson

Ann Turk Greeson

Sep 11, 2021

Ann Turk Greeson, 76, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on September 11, 2021.

Ann was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 21, 1944 to the late Vera and Paul Turk.  In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Greeson, and infant grandson, Charles Jost, Jr.

She is survived by her daughters, Suzy (John)...

Douglas Carter Olson

Douglas Carter Olson

Sep 10, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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

Jeffery C. Hager

Jeffery C. Hager

Sep 10, 2021

Jeffery Charles Hager, 46, of Huntersville, NC passed away on Sept. 10, 2021.

Jeff was born in Charlotte, on February 23, 1975 to Graham A. Hager and Shirley G. Hager.  

Jeff is preceded in death by his father, G. Avon Hager.

He is survived by his loving wife, Amee who is also a stay at home mother; his 4...

Janet Cederlind Willis

Janet Cederlind Willis

Sep 9, 2021

Janet Lynn (Cederlind) Willis, 70, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021.

Jan was born in Burbank, CA, on July 19, 1951, to the late Delmar Cederlind and Margaret Westerlund. Along with her parents, Jan is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Steven Clark Willis. She is survived by her only daughter, Barbara Ann Wright.

Jan...

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr.

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr.

Sep 9, 2021

Harry Huitt Costner, Jr., 77, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away on September 9, 2021.

Harry was born in Lincolnton, NC on August 16, 1944 and was the son of Harry H. Costner, Sr. and Carolyn Turner Costner.

After graduating from North Carolina State University with honors, he joined the Humble Oil Company which later became Exxon Mobil. During his...

Norma Elizabeth Maresco

Norma Elizabeth Maresco

Sep 8, 2021

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

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