Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

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...

Charles "Sugie"   Wiseman

Charles "Sugie" Wiseman

Jun 22, 2021

Charles "Sugie" Wiseman 70, of Cornelius, NC, formerly of Sylvester, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2021.

Sugie was born in Whitesville, WV on October 19, 1950 to the late Gordon and Lena Wiseman.  Along with his parents, Sugie was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Homer and Laura Alice Morris. 

He is...

Mary Anne   Reynolds

Mary Anne Reynolds

Jun 19, 2021

Mary Anne Reynolds, 66, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away June 19, 2021.

She was born in San Diego, California on May 19, 1955 to Irene Helen Kosakowski Chalk and the late Joseph Bernard Chalk.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Francis Chalk.

Mary Anne is survived by her husband of 36 years,...

Susan H. Hansen

Susan H. Hansen

Jun 17, 2021

Susan H. Hansen, 61, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 17, 2021. She was born in Salisbury on October 30, 1959 to the late John and Betty Harvey.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert Hansen; son, Richard Hansen; daughter, Michelle Hansen (John Robert); brother, Michael Harvey (Anne); and grand children Malachi and Natalie.

Susan was...

Michael Ralph Boyd

Michael Ralph Boyd

Jun 17, 2021

Michael Boyd, 51, of Concord, NC passed away on June 17, 2021.

Michael was born in Syracuse, NY on April 12, 1970 to Ralph Boyd and the late Patricia Boyd .

He is survived by his father, Ralph Boyd; his wife, Sandy Bravo-Boyd; his son, Jack Edward; his sister, Amy Stinson and his brother-in-law, Allan Stinson; survived by loving members...

Kathleen   Wages

Kathleen Wages

Jun 16, 2021

Kathleen Jean Wages, “Kathy”, 71, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021. She was born April 22, 1950, to the late Charles Thomas Mepham and Jean Elizabeth Mepham.   She grew up in Allen Park, MI and was a graduate of Cabrini High School. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Michigan State University, followed by her Masters...

James Joseph Kopchak

James Joseph Kopchak

Jun 16, 2021

James Joseph Kopchak, 78, of Huntersville, North Carolina, formerly of Harriman, New York, passed away June 16, 2021. 

He was born January 19, 1943 in Port Jervis, New York to the late James “Sam” Kopchak and Vivian Kopchak. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Kopchak (wife, Mary) of Central Valley, NY.

Jim...

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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...

Charles "Sugie"   Wiseman

Charles "Sugie" Wiseman

Jun 22, 2021

Charles "Sugie" Wiseman 70, of Cornelius, NC, formerly of Sylvester, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2021.

Sugie was born in Whitesville, WV on October 19, 1950 to the late Gordon and Lena Wiseman.  Along with his parents, Sugie was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Homer and Laura Alice Morris. 

He is...

Mary Anne   Reynolds

Mary Anne Reynolds

Jun 19, 2021

Mary Anne Reynolds, 66, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away June 19, 2021.

She was born in San Diego, California on May 19, 1955 to Irene Helen Kosakowski Chalk and the late Joseph Bernard Chalk.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Francis Chalk.

Mary Anne is survived by her husband of 36 years,...

Susan H. Hansen

Susan H. Hansen

Jun 17, 2021

Susan H. Hansen, 61, of Huntersville, NC passed away on June 17, 2021. She was born in Salisbury on October 30, 1959 to the late John and Betty Harvey.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert Hansen; son, Richard Hansen; daughter, Michelle Hansen (John Robert); brother, Michael Harvey (Anne); and grand children Malachi and Natalie.

Susan was...

Michael Ralph Boyd

Michael Ralph Boyd

Jun 17, 2021

Michael Boyd, 51, of Concord, NC passed away on June 17, 2021.

Michael was born in Syracuse, NY on April 12, 1970 to Ralph Boyd and the late Patricia Boyd .

He is survived by his father, Ralph Boyd; his wife, Sandy Bravo-Boyd; his son, Jack Edward; his sister, Amy Stinson and his brother-in-law, Allan Stinson; survived by loving members...

Kathleen   Wages

Kathleen Wages

Jun 16, 2021

Kathleen Jean Wages, “Kathy”, 71, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021. She was born April 22, 1950, to the late Charles Thomas Mepham and Jean Elizabeth Mepham.   She grew up in Allen Park, MI and was a graduate of Cabrini High School. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Michigan State University, followed by her Masters...

James Joseph Kopchak

James Joseph Kopchak

Jun 16, 2021

James Joseph Kopchak, 78, of Huntersville, North Carolina, formerly of Harriman, New York, passed away June 16, 2021. 

He was born January 19, 1943 in Port Jervis, New York to the late James “Sam” Kopchak and Vivian Kopchak. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Kopchak (wife, Mary) of Central Valley, NY.

Jim...