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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Joyce McElreath Reid

Joyce McElreath Reid

Oct 20, 2020

Joyce M. Reid went to be with the Lord October 20, 2020.

She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Reid; daughters, Melonee Reid Brock and Natalie Reid Cauble; grandchildren, Andrew Ross and wife Leah Thomas Ross,  Charles Derek Brock, Taylor Marie Brock and her husband Edward Hutto, and  Anna Marie Cauble; great-grandchildren, Coraline, McKenzie, Lucas and Anna; brother, Lewis...

Theodore Charles Tomter, Sr.

Theodore Charles Tomter, Sr.

Oct 19, 2020

Theodore Charles Tomter, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October19th, 2020. He was surrounded by his wife of 56 years, son and daughter in law.  He was a devoted husband and father and spent most of his life serving his country.  He was a US Army Veteran of more than 25 years active duty followed by an...

Thomas Edwin Akers

Thomas Edwin Akers

Oct 19, 2020

  Thomas Edwin Akers, 85, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away on October 19, 2020.  Tom was born in Denver, Colorado on June 6, 1935 to the late Gerald Edwin Akers and Mary Struckel Akers.

  Tom is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Elizabeth Towner Akers; his four children, Tom (Karen) Akers of Wheaton, Illinois;...

Lloyd Clement Knox

Lloyd Clement Knox

Oct 17, 2020

Lloyd Clement Knox, 83 of Harmony, NC passed away on October 17, 2020. He was born in Iredell County on June 23, 1937 to the late, Marvin Monroe “Tip” Knox and Pearlie Smith Knox.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Tamara Yvonne Knox and one son, Lloyd Darrel Knox.

Lloyd is survived by his...

Binnie J. Neel

Binnie J. Neel

Oct 14, 2020

Binnie Lefever Neel, of Huntersville, NC passed away October 14, 2020 at Novant Medical Center in Huntersville.

Binnie was born in Glouster, Ohio on April 25, 1937 to the late Clark and Beulah Evans LeFever.

She graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School in 1955. Following high school, she attended Ohio University where she graduated with a degree in Fine Arts...

Billy Robert Buchanan

Billy Robert Buchanan

Oct 14, 2020

Billy Robert Buchanan, 76, of Iron Station, NC passed away on October 14, 2020. He was born in Mooresville, NC on March 5, 1944 to the late Floyd and Delilah Buchanan.

Billy is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Johnson Buchanan.

He is survived by his wife,  Kathy Buchanan; sons Johnny Buchanan and wife Kimberly,  Billy...

William Albert Liffers

William Albert Liffers

Oct 12, 2020

William A. Liffers, 91, of Davidson, North Carolina (formerly of Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff, New Jersey) passed away at his home surrounded by family on October 12, 2020.

Born in Union City, New Jersey on January 12,1929, Bill graduated from Union Hill High School. In 1954, following his Army discharge from service in the Korean Conflict, Bill earned a Bachelor...

Clifton H. Hammond

Clifton H. Hammond

Oct 10, 2020

Clifton Henry Hammond, 74, of Davidson, NC passed on October 10, 2020.  His spirit left us gently for Heaven following complications with pancreatic cancer.  Cliff, known to most as “Paw Pawl,” was born in Anderson, SC to the late Harold C. and Daisy M. Hammond.  Along with his parents, Cliff is preceded in death by his brother Harold “Mac” Hammond. ...

Norman Wilfred Morice

Norman Wilfred Morice

Oct 9, 2020

“ I love you more today than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”

Norman Wilfred Morice, 89, passed away October 9, 2020 in Huntersville, NC. He was born January 29, 1931 in Ste. Genevieve, MO and was raised by his loving parents Emma Frances Morice and Wilfred Joseph Morice.

Along with his parents, Norman is preceded in death by his beloved wife,...

Madelaine Elizabeth McAlpin

Madelaine Elizabeth McAlpin

Oct 9, 2020

Madelaine Elizabeth Mc Alpin, 91, of Philadelphia, PA, and Vero Beach, FL, passed away on October 9th, 2020. 

Madelaine was born in Philadelphia on June 2, 1929, to the late Leo Mallon and the late Mary Folz Hone.  Along with her parents, Madelaine was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Lester W. Mc Alpin, and grandchildren, Megan...

Ellen Sears Burns

Ellen Sears Burns

Oct 8, 2020

Ellen Lorene Sears Burns, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away October 8, 2020.

She was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on November 9, 1934 to the late William Aris Sears and Ruby Mae Morris Sears.  

Ellen is survived by her husband, Charles L. Burns; son, Charles Jeffrey Burns; daughter-in-law, Julia Ann Burns; beloved grandson, Thomas Jeffrey Burns; and...

Dr. Janaka A. Hettiarachchi

Dr. Janaka A. Hettiarachchi

Oct 8, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dr. Janaka A. Hettiarachchi, FACS D.O. (John), 50, of Cornelius, North Carolina.  In life he gave his whole heart to everything he did.  Unexpectedly he crossed over by heart related issues at home, surrounded by his family.

Born March 20, 1970 in Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, he immigrated to America...

John Henry Francis, Jr.

John Henry Francis, Jr.

Oct 6, 2020

John Henry Francis, Jr. Of Cornelius, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the age of 85. After several years of declining health, dad died peacefully in the dedicated care of Hospice in Huntersville, NC along with his children.

Dad was born in Albany, New York on January 3, 1935 to John and Irene Francis. The oldest of...

Doris Lunsford Gunter

Doris Lunsford Gunter

Oct 4, 2020

Doris Lunsford Gunter, age 92, of Charlotte, slipped peacefully into eternal life on October 4, 2020 at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville, NC. Born in Del Rio, Tennessee, Feb. 17, 1928 to Lonnie and Hattie Click Lunsford, she moved to Mooresville, NC in 1940, graduating from Mooresville High School in 1945, having been a gifted student in math. In 1949,...

Anthony S. Abbott

Anthony S. Abbott

Oct 3, 2020

Anthony S. Abbott of Davidson, NC passed away on October 3, 2020 at the age of 85.  He was in hospice care in Statesville surrounded by loved ones at his passing.

Tony will be remembered as a tremendous scholar and teacher, a talented and influential writer, a selfless volunteer to his community, a steadfast friend and a devoted husband and...

Maria   Livermore

Maria Livermore

Oct 3, 2020

Maria Livermore, 59, of Belmont, NC passed away on October 3, 2020.

Maria was born in Utica, NY on July 10, 1061 to the late Vladimir and Nina Krivsky.

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kepnerfh.com

Joseph Jay Damato

Joseph Jay Damato

Oct 3, 2020

Joseph Jay “JJ” Damato passed away suddenly and tragically on October 3rd, 2020.  

He leaves behind his two daughters, Giovanna and Gabriella; his fiancée and love of his life, Audrey Rector and her daughter Meredith; his mother, Joanne Vega; his father, Robert Damato; his stepmother; Tara Damato; his brothers, Robert and Kenneth Damato; and his sister, JoAnn Mazzia.

JJ...

William Cline Edwards, Jr.

William Cline Edwards, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

William “Pop” Cline Edwards, 79, of Pawleys Island, SC passed away on October 3, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Anson County on October 4, 1940 to the late William Cline Edwards, Sr and Rachel Curran Judd.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Paulette “Nina” Howard Edwards and sister, Cecilia...

William John Green, Jr.

William John Green, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

William J. Green, Jr., 73, of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 3, 2020.

William was born in Flushing, NY on July 21, 1947 to the late William J. Green, Sr. and Rose Green.

He is survived by his son John W. Green; daughter, Billie-Anne Phillips; son, Bryan T. Green; grandchildren Brook and Dominick.

William was a US Army veteran...

Bobby Eugene Hartis

Bobby Eugene Hartis

Sep 29, 2020

Bobby Eugene Hartis, 79, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 29, 2020.

Bobby was born in Union County, NC on September 25, 1941 to the late Lester Hartis and Ella Mae Allen.

Along with his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by brothers, Howard Allen (Lena), Jim Hartis, and Ronnie Hartis; great- granddaughters, Juliet Renate and Oakley Rain; and...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Joyce McElreath Reid

Joyce McElreath Reid

Oct 20, 2020

Joyce M. Reid went to be with the Lord October 20, 2020.

She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Reid; daughters, Melonee Reid Brock and Natalie Reid Cauble; grandchildren, Andrew Ross and wife Leah Thomas Ross,  Charles Derek Brock, Taylor Marie Brock and her husband Edward Hutto, and  Anna Marie Cauble; great-grandchildren, Coraline, McKenzie, Lucas and Anna; brother, Lewis...

Theodore Charles Tomter, Sr.

Theodore Charles Tomter, Sr.

Oct 19, 2020

Theodore Charles Tomter, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October19th, 2020. He was surrounded by his wife of 56 years, son and daughter in law.  He was a devoted husband and father and spent most of his life serving his country.  He was a US Army Veteran of more than 25 years active duty followed by an...

Thomas Edwin Akers

Thomas Edwin Akers

Oct 19, 2020

  Thomas Edwin Akers, 85, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away on October 19, 2020.  Tom was born in Denver, Colorado on June 6, 1935 to the late Gerald Edwin Akers and Mary Struckel Akers.

  Tom is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Elizabeth Towner Akers; his four children, Tom (Karen) Akers of Wheaton, Illinois;...

Lloyd Clement Knox

Lloyd Clement Knox

Oct 17, 2020

Lloyd Clement Knox, 83 of Harmony, NC passed away on October 17, 2020. He was born in Iredell County on June 23, 1937 to the late, Marvin Monroe “Tip” Knox and Pearlie Smith Knox.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Tamara Yvonne Knox and one son, Lloyd Darrel Knox.

Lloyd is survived by his...

Binnie J. Neel

Binnie J. Neel

Oct 14, 2020

Binnie Lefever Neel, of Huntersville, NC passed away October 14, 2020 at Novant Medical Center in Huntersville.

Binnie was born in Glouster, Ohio on April 25, 1937 to the late Clark and Beulah Evans LeFever.

She graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School in 1955. Following high school, she attended Ohio University where she graduated with a degree in Fine Arts...

Billy Robert Buchanan

Billy Robert Buchanan

Oct 14, 2020

Billy Robert Buchanan, 76, of Iron Station, NC passed away on October 14, 2020. He was born in Mooresville, NC on March 5, 1944 to the late Floyd and Delilah Buchanan.

Billy is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Johnson Buchanan.

He is survived by his wife,  Kathy Buchanan; sons Johnny Buchanan and wife Kimberly,  Billy...

William Albert Liffers

William Albert Liffers

Oct 12, 2020

William A. Liffers, 91, of Davidson, North Carolina (formerly of Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff, New Jersey) passed away at his home surrounded by family on October 12, 2020.

Born in Union City, New Jersey on January 12,1929, Bill graduated from Union Hill High School. In 1954, following his Army discharge from service in the Korean Conflict, Bill earned a Bachelor...

Clifton H. Hammond

Clifton H. Hammond

Oct 10, 2020

Clifton Henry Hammond, 74, of Davidson, NC passed on October 10, 2020.  His spirit left us gently for Heaven following complications with pancreatic cancer.  Cliff, known to most as “Paw Pawl,” was born in Anderson, SC to the late Harold C. and Daisy M. Hammond.  Along with his parents, Cliff is preceded in death by his brother Harold “Mac” Hammond. ...

Norman Wilfred Morice

Norman Wilfred Morice

Oct 9, 2020

“ I love you more today than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”

Norman Wilfred Morice, 89, passed away October 9, 2020 in Huntersville, NC. He was born January 29, 1931 in Ste. Genevieve, MO and was raised by his loving parents Emma Frances Morice and Wilfred Joseph Morice.

Along with his parents, Norman is preceded in death by his beloved wife,...

Madelaine Elizabeth McAlpin

Madelaine Elizabeth McAlpin

Oct 9, 2020

Madelaine Elizabeth Mc Alpin, 91, of Philadelphia, PA, and Vero Beach, FL, passed away on October 9th, 2020. 

Madelaine was born in Philadelphia on June 2, 1929, to the late Leo Mallon and the late Mary Folz Hone.  Along with her parents, Madelaine was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Lester W. Mc Alpin, and grandchildren, Megan...

Ellen Sears Burns

Ellen Sears Burns

Oct 8, 2020

Ellen Lorene Sears Burns, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away October 8, 2020.

She was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on November 9, 1934 to the late William Aris Sears and Ruby Mae Morris Sears.  

Ellen is survived by her husband, Charles L. Burns; son, Charles Jeffrey Burns; daughter-in-law, Julia Ann Burns; beloved grandson, Thomas Jeffrey Burns; and...

Dr. Janaka A. Hettiarachchi

Dr. Janaka A. Hettiarachchi

Oct 8, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dr. Janaka A. Hettiarachchi, FACS D.O. (John), 50, of Cornelius, North Carolina.  In life he gave his whole heart to everything he did.  Unexpectedly he crossed over by heart related issues at home, surrounded by his family.

Born March 20, 1970 in Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, he immigrated to America...

John Henry Francis, Jr.

John Henry Francis, Jr.

Oct 6, 2020

John Henry Francis, Jr. Of Cornelius, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the age of 85. After several years of declining health, dad died peacefully in the dedicated care of Hospice in Huntersville, NC along with his children.

Dad was born in Albany, New York on January 3, 1935 to John and Irene Francis. The oldest of...

Doris Lunsford Gunter

Doris Lunsford Gunter

Oct 4, 2020

Doris Lunsford Gunter, age 92, of Charlotte, slipped peacefully into eternal life on October 4, 2020 at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville, NC. Born in Del Rio, Tennessee, Feb. 17, 1928 to Lonnie and Hattie Click Lunsford, she moved to Mooresville, NC in 1940, graduating from Mooresville High School in 1945, having been a gifted student in math. In 1949,...

Anthony S. Abbott

Anthony S. Abbott

Oct 3, 2020

Anthony S. Abbott of Davidson, NC passed away on October 3, 2020 at the age of 85.  He was in hospice care in Statesville surrounded by loved ones at his passing.

Tony will be remembered as a tremendous scholar and teacher, a talented and influential writer, a selfless volunteer to his community, a steadfast friend and a devoted husband and...

Maria   Livermore

Maria Livermore

Oct 3, 2020

Maria Livermore, 59, of Belmont, NC passed away on October 3, 2020.

Maria was born in Utica, NY on July 10, 1061 to the late Vladimir and Nina Krivsky.

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kepnerfh.com

Joseph Jay Damato

Joseph Jay Damato

Oct 3, 2020

Joseph Jay “JJ” Damato passed away suddenly and tragically on October 3rd, 2020.  

He leaves behind his two daughters, Giovanna and Gabriella; his fiancée and love of his life, Audrey Rector and her daughter Meredith; his mother, Joanne Vega; his father, Robert Damato; his stepmother; Tara Damato; his brothers, Robert and Kenneth Damato; and his sister, JoAnn Mazzia.

JJ...

William Cline Edwards, Jr.

William Cline Edwards, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

William “Pop” Cline Edwards, 79, of Pawleys Island, SC passed away on October 3, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Anson County on October 4, 1940 to the late William Cline Edwards, Sr and Rachel Curran Judd.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Paulette “Nina” Howard Edwards and sister, Cecilia...

William John Green, Jr.

William John Green, Jr.

Oct 3, 2020

William J. Green, Jr., 73, of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 3, 2020.

William was born in Flushing, NY on July 21, 1947 to the late William J. Green, Sr. and Rose Green.

He is survived by his son John W. Green; daughter, Billie-Anne Phillips; son, Bryan T. Green; grandchildren Brook and Dominick.

William was a US Army veteran...

Bobby Eugene Hartis

Bobby Eugene Hartis

Sep 29, 2020

Bobby Eugene Hartis, 79, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 29, 2020.

Bobby was born in Union County, NC on September 25, 1941 to the late Lester Hartis and Ella Mae Allen.

Along with his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by brothers, Howard Allen (Lena), Jim Hartis, and Ronnie Hartis; great- granddaughters, Juliet Renate and Oakley Rain; and...

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