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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Johan Christiaan Koppier

Johan Christiaan Koppier

May 1, 2021

Johan Christiaan Koppier finished his earthly journey May 1, 2021. Young Hans, as he was known, was born July 24, 1933 in the town of Oegstgeest in the Netherlands to Johan Christiaan Koppier and Lydia Grietje Boelee. Growing up during WWII occupation, his family faced challenges that contributed to Hans’s strength of character and perseverance. Soon after the war ended...

Lawrence Paul Sigmon

Lawrence Paul Sigmon

Apr 27, 2021

Lawrence Paul "Pete" Sigmon, 93 of Charlotte, NC passed away on April 27, 2021.  Pete was born in Lincolnton, NC on April 13, 1928 to the late James William Sigmon and Mollie Clark Sigmon.     Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by 9 of his 12 siblings.   He is survived by his wife of 72...

William Eugene Wagoner

William Eugene Wagoner

Apr 27, 2021

William ‘Bill’ Eugene Wagoner, 75, of Mooresville, NC passed away on April 27, 2021.

Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 31, 1945 to the late Delroy and Ruth Ann Wagoner. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy LaNoue Wagoner.

He is survived by his two daughters, Karen Wagoner and...

Shannon Boyle Sukits   ~

Shannon Boyle Sukits ~

Apr 25, 2021

Shannon Boyle Sukits, 73, of Davidson, NC passed away on April 25, 2021. She was born on April 27, 1947 to the late Edward and Susan Boyle in Pittsburg, PA.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Boyle Caldwell.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Sukits; daughter, Pamela Sukits Sprinkle;...

Phillip   Beaver, Jr.

Phillip Beaver, Jr.

Apr 25, 2021

Phillip Beaver, Jr., 83, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on April 25, 2021.

He was born in Syracuse, New York on December 22, 1937 to the late Philip Beaver, Sr. and Thelma Beaver.  In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel "Sisi" Beaver; sister, Barbara Greene; and son, John Andrew Beaver.

Phillip is...

John Paul Anderson

John Paul Anderson

Apr 24, 2021

John Paul Anderson, 71, of Stanley, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 24, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1949 in Astoria, NY to the late Paul and Francis Anderson.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Stredronski; and grandson, JJ Anderson.

John is survived by his loving wife, Catherine...

Manley Clark Parker

Manley Clark Parker

Apr 23, 2021

Manley Clark Parker of Huntersville, NC, loving husband of Betty Curry Parker and father of Warren Clark Parker, passed away on April 23, 2021 at the age of 78. Clark was born in Raleigh, NC on August 14, 1942 to Virginia Clark and Herman Manley Parker. In 1957 the Parker family moved to Charlottesville, VA. Clark attended Albemarle HS where...

Carolyn Ann Heller

Carolyn Ann Heller

Apr 21, 2021

Carolyn Ann Heller, 76, of Spencer, NC passed away on April 21, 2021.

She was born on November 5, 1944 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Elden R. Heller and Catherine Rummage Heller.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by brother, Jerold R. Heller.

She is survived by her nephews, Jason S., Jerold “Kevin”, and Robert...

Michael Allen Taylor

Michael Allen Taylor

Apr 21, 2021

Michael Allen Taylor, 34, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on April 21st, 2021.

Michael was born in Dearborn, MI on June 2nd, 1986 to Edward F. Taylor and Adria Joy Taylor. Along with his parents, he is survived by siblings, Christopher (Jessica) Taylor, and Monica (Brian) Shihadeh.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am -12:00 pm, Sunday, April 25,...

Barbara Jean Deal

Barbara Jean Deal

Apr 20, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Willis Deal, age 64, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 surrounded by family in Charlotte, NC.  Barbara was born in Marion, NC on August 12, 1956 to Guy and Zita Randolph Willis.  Barbara enjoyed playing cards, putting together puzzles, holidays, and family gatherings.  Most of all, she loved her children and grandchildren.  

She is preceded...

Ed   Thornton

Ed Thornton

Apr 16, 2021

Marvin Edward Thornton, Jr. “Ed”, 69, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021. He was born February 23, 1952 to the late, Marvin Edward Thornton, Sr. and Frances Perkins Thornton in Frankfort, KY and lived in “Old” Cloverdale.

Ed was a graduate of Franklin County High School and the University of Kentucky.

Along with his parents, Ed was preceded in...

Archie Edward Tyo

Archie Edward Tyo

Apr 16, 2021

Archie Edward Tyo, age 69, of Cornelius, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Friday, April 16, 2021.  Born on February 19, 1952, he was the son of Otis Archie and Garnet Malcolm Tyo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Tyo Turner.

Archie was a former...

Patricia Hinson Westmoreland

Patricia Hinson Westmoreland

Apr 14, 2021

Patricia Hinson Westmoreland, 79, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away April 14, 2021.

She was born in Mooresville, North Carolina on May 26, 1941 to the late Guy Lynn Hinson and Ruby Brown.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dan Sherrill; her second husband, Sam Westmoreland; and her sister, Lynn Honeycutt.

Pat...

Carla Joan Benifield

Carla Joan Benifield

Apr 14, 2021

Carla Joan Benifield, 59, of Sharon, South Carolina passed away peacefully April 14, 2021.

She was born March 21, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to Annette Bramlett Benifield and the late William S. Benifield.  In addition to her father, Carla was preceded in death by her brother, Randall Neal Benifield.

Carla is survived by her mother, Annette Benifield; her sons, Brian...

Jacy   Xiong

Jacy Xiong

Apr 14, 2021

Jacy Xiong, 35, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away April 14, 2021.

She was born June 28, 1985 in Sacramento, California to Joshua Xiong and Xia Xiong.

Left to mourn her passing are her parents, Joshua and Xia Xiong; brothers, Yeng Xiong, Yee Xiong, Matthew Xiong, David Xiong, and Samuel Xiong; sisters, Jeng Xiong, Mary Xiong, and Susan Xiong; six...

James   O'Loughlin

James O'Loughlin

Apr 13, 2021

James Francis O’Loughlin, 72, of Charlotte, NC passed away on April 13, 2021.  He was born on February 4, 1949 to the late William and Helen O’Loughlin.

Along with his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph O’Loughlin.

He is survived by his daughter, Hayley (Jason) Woodle; grandchildren, Logan and Savannah; Debby O’Loughlin; brother, Brian (Michelle) O’Loughlin;...

Linda Lee Shipley

Linda Lee Shipley

Apr 11, 2021

Linda Lee (Williamson) Shipley, 61, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to Jack and Dorothy Williamson. Soon after she was born, her family relocated to Highland, Indiana.

Linda graduated from Highland High School in 1978 where she enjoyed participating in girl scouts, swimming on the swim team, and...

Donald   Slutzky

Donald Slutzky

Apr 11, 2021

Donald Slutzky, 86, of Cornelius, NC passed away on April 11, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Jennie Mogerman Slutzky and Harry Slutzky.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Slutzky; son, Howard Slutsky; and nephew, Lee Jonathan.

Donald was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean...

Elisha Nichols Lane

Elisha Nichols Lane

Apr 9, 2021

Elisha Nichols Lane, 43, of Huntersville, NC passed away on April 9, 2021 with her parents, Gary and Margaret Nichols, by her side. She was born December 14, 1977 in Manassas, VA.

Elisha is predeceased by her two cherished dogs, Jacque and Max. She is survived by her two beloved children, Ainsley (15) and Caleb Lane (14); her parents; her...

Kristene Marie Monroe

Kristene Marie Monroe

Apr 7, 2021

Kristene Marie Monroe, 52, of Huntersville, NC passed away on April 7, 2021. She was born in Louisville, KY on May 15, 1968 to Kenny Morris and the late Billie Jane Morris.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 25 years, Barry Monroe; daughters, Gabrielle and Caroline; son, John; son-in-law, Ransey; her triplet grandsons; her brother, Doug Morris; and...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Johan Christiaan Koppier

Johan Christiaan Koppier

May 1, 2021

Johan Christiaan Koppier finished his earthly journey May 1, 2021. Young Hans, as he was known, was born July 24, 1933 in the town of Oegstgeest in the Netherlands to Johan Christiaan Koppier and Lydia Grietje Boelee. Growing up during WWII occupation, his family faced challenges that contributed to Hans’s strength of character and perseverance. Soon after the war ended...

Lawrence Paul Sigmon

Lawrence Paul Sigmon

Apr 27, 2021

Lawrence Paul "Pete" Sigmon, 93 of Charlotte, NC passed away on April 27, 2021.  Pete was born in Lincolnton, NC on April 13, 1928 to the late James William Sigmon and Mollie Clark Sigmon.     Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by 9 of his 12 siblings.   He is survived by his wife of 72...

William Eugene Wagoner

William Eugene Wagoner

Apr 27, 2021

William ‘Bill’ Eugene Wagoner, 75, of Mooresville, NC passed away on April 27, 2021.

Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 31, 1945 to the late Delroy and Ruth Ann Wagoner. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy LaNoue Wagoner.

He is survived by his two daughters, Karen Wagoner and...

Shannon Boyle Sukits   ~

Shannon Boyle Sukits ~

Apr 25, 2021

Shannon Boyle Sukits, 73, of Davidson, NC passed away on April 25, 2021. She was born on April 27, 1947 to the late Edward and Susan Boyle in Pittsburg, PA.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Boyle Caldwell.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Sukits; daughter, Pamela Sukits Sprinkle;...

Phillip   Beaver, Jr.

Phillip Beaver, Jr.

Apr 25, 2021

Phillip Beaver, Jr., 83, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on April 25, 2021.

He was born in Syracuse, New York on December 22, 1937 to the late Philip Beaver, Sr. and Thelma Beaver.  In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel "Sisi" Beaver; sister, Barbara Greene; and son, John Andrew Beaver.

Phillip is...

John Paul Anderson

John Paul Anderson

Apr 24, 2021

John Paul Anderson, 71, of Stanley, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 24, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1949 in Astoria, NY to the late Paul and Francis Anderson.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Stredronski; and grandson, JJ Anderson.

John is survived by his loving wife, Catherine...

Manley Clark Parker

Manley Clark Parker

Apr 23, 2021

Manley Clark Parker of Huntersville, NC, loving husband of Betty Curry Parker and father of Warren Clark Parker, passed away on April 23, 2021 at the age of 78. Clark was born in Raleigh, NC on August 14, 1942 to Virginia Clark and Herman Manley Parker. In 1957 the Parker family moved to Charlottesville, VA. Clark attended Albemarle HS where...

Carolyn Ann Heller

Carolyn Ann Heller

Apr 21, 2021

Carolyn Ann Heller, 76, of Spencer, NC passed away on April 21, 2021.

She was born on November 5, 1944 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Elden R. Heller and Catherine Rummage Heller.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by brother, Jerold R. Heller.

She is survived by her nephews, Jason S., Jerold “Kevin”, and Robert...

Michael Allen Taylor

Michael Allen Taylor

Apr 21, 2021

Michael Allen Taylor, 34, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on April 21st, 2021.

Michael was born in Dearborn, MI on June 2nd, 1986 to Edward F. Taylor and Adria Joy Taylor. Along with his parents, he is survived by siblings, Christopher (Jessica) Taylor, and Monica (Brian) Shihadeh.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am -12:00 pm, Sunday, April 25,...

Barbara Jean Deal

Barbara Jean Deal

Apr 20, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Willis Deal, age 64, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 surrounded by family in Charlotte, NC.  Barbara was born in Marion, NC on August 12, 1956 to Guy and Zita Randolph Willis.  Barbara enjoyed playing cards, putting together puzzles, holidays, and family gatherings.  Most of all, she loved her children and grandchildren.  

She is preceded...

Ed   Thornton

Ed Thornton

Apr 16, 2021

Marvin Edward Thornton, Jr. “Ed”, 69, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021. He was born February 23, 1952 to the late, Marvin Edward Thornton, Sr. and Frances Perkins Thornton in Frankfort, KY and lived in “Old” Cloverdale.

Ed was a graduate of Franklin County High School and the University of Kentucky.

Along with his parents, Ed was preceded in...

Archie Edward Tyo

Archie Edward Tyo

Apr 16, 2021

Archie Edward Tyo, age 69, of Cornelius, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Friday, April 16, 2021.  Born on February 19, 1952, he was the son of Otis Archie and Garnet Malcolm Tyo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Tyo Turner.

Archie was a former...

Patricia Hinson Westmoreland

Patricia Hinson Westmoreland

Apr 14, 2021

Patricia Hinson Westmoreland, 79, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away April 14, 2021.

She was born in Mooresville, North Carolina on May 26, 1941 to the late Guy Lynn Hinson and Ruby Brown.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dan Sherrill; her second husband, Sam Westmoreland; and her sister, Lynn Honeycutt.

Pat...

Carla Joan Benifield

Carla Joan Benifield

Apr 14, 2021

Carla Joan Benifield, 59, of Sharon, South Carolina passed away peacefully April 14, 2021.

She was born March 21, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to Annette Bramlett Benifield and the late William S. Benifield.  In addition to her father, Carla was preceded in death by her brother, Randall Neal Benifield.

Carla is survived by her mother, Annette Benifield; her sons, Brian...

Jacy   Xiong

Jacy Xiong

Apr 14, 2021

Jacy Xiong, 35, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away April 14, 2021.

She was born June 28, 1985 in Sacramento, California to Joshua Xiong and Xia Xiong.

Left to mourn her passing are her parents, Joshua and Xia Xiong; brothers, Yeng Xiong, Yee Xiong, Matthew Xiong, David Xiong, and Samuel Xiong; sisters, Jeng Xiong, Mary Xiong, and Susan Xiong; six...

James   O'Loughlin

James O'Loughlin

Apr 13, 2021

James Francis O’Loughlin, 72, of Charlotte, NC passed away on April 13, 2021.  He was born on February 4, 1949 to the late William and Helen O’Loughlin.

Along with his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph O’Loughlin.

He is survived by his daughter, Hayley (Jason) Woodle; grandchildren, Logan and Savannah; Debby O’Loughlin; brother, Brian (Michelle) O’Loughlin;...

Linda Lee Shipley

Linda Lee Shipley

Apr 11, 2021

Linda Lee (Williamson) Shipley, 61, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to Jack and Dorothy Williamson. Soon after she was born, her family relocated to Highland, Indiana.

Linda graduated from Highland High School in 1978 where she enjoyed participating in girl scouts, swimming on the swim team, and...

Donald   Slutzky

Donald Slutzky

Apr 11, 2021

Donald Slutzky, 86, of Cornelius, NC passed away on April 11, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Jennie Mogerman Slutzky and Harry Slutzky.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Slutzky; son, Howard Slutsky; and nephew, Lee Jonathan.

Donald was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean...

Elisha Nichols Lane

Elisha Nichols Lane

Apr 9, 2021

Elisha Nichols Lane, 43, of Huntersville, NC passed away on April 9, 2021 with her parents, Gary and Margaret Nichols, by her side. She was born December 14, 1977 in Manassas, VA.

Elisha is predeceased by her two cherished dogs, Jacque and Max. She is survived by her two beloved children, Ainsley (15) and Caleb Lane (14); her parents; her...

Kristene Marie Monroe

Kristene Marie Monroe

Apr 7, 2021

Kristene Marie Monroe, 52, of Huntersville, NC passed away on April 7, 2021. She was born in Louisville, KY on May 15, 1968 to Kenny Morris and the late Billie Jane Morris.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 25 years, Barry Monroe; daughters, Gabrielle and Caroline; son, John; son-in-law, Ransey; her triplet grandsons; her brother, Doug Morris; and...

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