Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

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...

Doris   Kern

Doris Kern

Apr 6, 2021

Doris Kern, 70, of Huntersville, NC passed away on April 6, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 25, 1950 to the late Donald and Dorothy Parry.

Along with her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Parry and Walter Parry.

Doris is survived by her husband, Alfred Kern, Sr.; three children, Alfred Kern, Jr.,...

James "Jim" Boyden Plyler

James "Jim" Boyden Plyler

Apr 5, 2021

James “Jim” Boyden Plyler, 91, Cornelius, NC passed away on April 5, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1929 in Mecklenburg County to the late Theodore A. Plyler and Lois Riggs Plyler.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret; brother, Kenneth; sister, Mary Sue.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Davey...

Karen   Alstrup

Karen Alstrup

Apr 5, 2021

Karen Marie (Schlumpberger) Alstrup, 73, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021 with her loving husband by her side.

Karen was born on November 14, 1947 to Marcus and Carolyn (Johnson) Schlumpberger in New Ulm, MN. She later went on to graduate from New Ulm High School in the class of 1965.

In 1967, Karen met...

Beverly Ann Butan

Beverly Ann Butan

Mar 31, 2021

Beverly Ann Butan, 84, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2021.   Beverly was born in Middletown, New York on August 25th, 1936 to the late Fredrick Brader and Myra (Martin) Baldwin.   Along with her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her brothers, Karl Dahlquist and Richard Brader; daughter, Christine Lenore (Stolz) Risley; and...

Bill   Trautwein

Bill Trautwein

Mar 29, 2021

Lake Norman, NC – Bill Trautwein lost his courageous battle with chronic disease on March 29 at the age of 81, under the compassionate care of Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  As he would have wanted, Bill’s last days were filled with music and caring friends who were vaccinated and could visit to hold his hand and share...

Kyle Robert Garner

Kyle Robert Garner

Mar 27, 2021

Kyle Robert Garner, 35, of Huntersville, NC passed away on March 27, 2021. 

Kyle was born in Charlotte, NC on February 15, 1986 to Ted and Patrice Garner. 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Brett. 

Kyle is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Peggy Garner, and Nancy Leverenz Lowenstein; as...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

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...

Doris   Kern

Doris Kern

Apr 6, 2021

Doris Kern, 70, of Huntersville, NC passed away on April 6, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 25, 1950 to the late Donald and Dorothy Parry.

Along with her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Parry and Walter Parry.

Doris is survived by her husband, Alfred Kern, Sr.; three children, Alfred Kern, Jr.,...

James "Jim" Boyden Plyler

James "Jim" Boyden Plyler

Apr 5, 2021

James “Jim” Boyden Plyler, 91, Cornelius, NC passed away on April 5, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1929 in Mecklenburg County to the late Theodore A. Plyler and Lois Riggs Plyler.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret; brother, Kenneth; sister, Mary Sue.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Davey...

Karen   Alstrup

Karen Alstrup

Apr 5, 2021

Karen Marie (Schlumpberger) Alstrup, 73, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021 with her loving husband by her side.

Karen was born on November 14, 1947 to Marcus and Carolyn (Johnson) Schlumpberger in New Ulm, MN. She later went on to graduate from New Ulm High School in the class of 1965.

In 1967, Karen met...

Beverly Ann Butan

Beverly Ann Butan

Mar 31, 2021

Beverly Ann Butan, 84, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 31st, 2021.   Beverly was born in Middletown, New York on August 25th, 1936 to the late Fredrick Brader and Myra (Martin) Baldwin.   Along with her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her brothers, Karl Dahlquist and Richard Brader; daughter, Christine Lenore (Stolz) Risley; and...

Bill   Trautwein

Bill Trautwein

Mar 29, 2021

Lake Norman, NC – Bill Trautwein lost his courageous battle with chronic disease on March 29 at the age of 81, under the compassionate care of Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  As he would have wanted, Bill’s last days were filled with music and caring friends who were vaccinated and could visit to hold his hand and share...

Kyle Robert Garner

Kyle Robert Garner

Mar 27, 2021

Kyle Robert Garner, 35, of Huntersville, NC passed away on March 27, 2021. 

Kyle was born in Charlotte, NC on February 15, 1986 to Ted and Patrice Garner. 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Brett. 

Kyle is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Peggy Garner, and Nancy Leverenz Lowenstein; as...