Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Myron "Mike" Ray Fleming

Myron "Mike" Ray Fleming

Dec 26, 2020

Myron Ray “Mike” Fleming, 90, of Minnetonka, Minnesota passed away on December 26, 2020 from Covid-19 after one week at Novant Hospital in Huntersville, North Carolina. Mike had moved recently to the Huntersville area to be closer to family.

Mike was born in Framingham, MA on January 5, 1930 to the late Rev. Raymond John Fleming and Ferne Lucile (Cook)...

Georgia   Baker

Georgia Baker

Dec 24, 2020

Georgia Ann Baker, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of December 24, 2020.  Georgia was born in Globe, North Carolina to the late George and Clara Wingate.  Along with her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Reverend Wm. Neal Baker; her two sons, Stephen Neal Baker and David...

Hugh M. "Bud"   McKinney, PhD

Hugh M. "Bud" McKinney, PhD

Dec 24, 2020

Hugh Martin “Bud” McKinney, 71, of Huntersville, NC, went for a jog and ran into the arms of Jesus on December 24, 2020.

He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and raised in Virginia Beach.  He was the son of James and Ela McKinney.  He was a lifelong learner.  After he graduated from Princess Anne High School, he enlisted in the...

Doris Mary Distabile

Doris Mary Distabile

Dec 24, 2020

Arrangements are pending at this time. 

Jack Lee Montgomery

Jack Lee Montgomery

Dec 22, 2020

Jack Lee Montgomery, 93, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away December 22, 2020.

Final arrangements will take place at Billow's Funeral Home in Akron, Ohio.  https://www.billowfuneralhomes.com/

Gloria Annis Montgomery

Gloria Annis Montgomery

Dec 18, 2020

Gloria Annis (Dulude) Montgomery, 90, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away December 18, 2020.

Final arrangements will take place at Billow's Funeral Home in Akron, Ohio.  https://www.billowfuneralhomes.com/

James Peter Levas

James Peter Levas

Dec 16, 2020

James P. Levas, 82, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 16, 2020.   James was born in Albany, NY on April 2, 1938.   He is survived by his wife, Marcia Levas; children, Michael Levas and Katie Levas Marshall and their spouses Krista Levas and Ryan Marshall; and grandchildren, Alyssa Rae and Evelyn Rose.   Jim knew no stranger....

Lana Kay Simcox

Lana Kay Simcox

Dec 16, 2020

Elleana (Lana) Simcox, 54, left her earthly body to obtain her Heavenly body with Jesus Christ her Savior on Wednesday December 16th, 2020. She made the transition peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, and with her family at her side. She was born in Bedford, PA on August 12th, 1966. Daughter of the late Lester Henry and Betty Hann...

Thomas William Gregory

Thomas William Gregory

Dec 16, 2020

Thomas William Gregory, 40, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away December 16, 2020.

He was born December 10, 1980 to the late Billie J. Gregory, Jr. and Mary Linda Ray.

Thomas is survived by his two daughters, Cheyenne Gregory and Bambi Gregory; brother, Billie J. Gregory, III (fiance Michelle Dixon); uncle, Gary Ray; and cousin, Thomas Ray.

Thomas was affectionately...

Clarence R. Maxson

Clarence R. Maxson

Dec 15, 2020

Clarence “Bud” Maxson, 93, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2020. 

Bud was born September 6, 1927 in Indianapolis Indiana to the late Harry and Willie Lytton Maxson.  He worked for Indiana Bell Telephone Company for 40 years. Bud was a proud member of the Lynhurst Masonic Lodge Free and Accepted Masons #723.  Bud also served proudly...

Thomas   Williams

Thomas Williams

Dec 15, 2020

Thomas Henry Williams (Tommy), age 94, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2020. 

Tommy was born in Plains, PA to Henry Williams and Catherine Bowen Williams on May 10, 1926.  

In addition to his father and mother, Tommy is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie H. Williams and his brother, Richard (Dick) Williams.

He is...

Rosemary Ann La Barre

Rosemary Ann La Barre

Dec 13, 2020

Rosemary Ann La Barre, 80, of Mooresville, NC passed away on December 13th, 2020.

Rosemary was born in London, England in 1940, to the late George Arthur and Gwendoline Rose.

She is survived by her husband, Rusty La Barre; daughter, Abi-Gayil Goldberg; son-in-law, Bryan Blitstein; son, David La Barre; daughter, Leslie La Barre; twin granddaughters, Samantha and Shayna Blitstein; sister,...

David Carl Lynn

David Carl Lynn

Dec 13, 2020

David Carl Lynn, 57, passed away on December 13, 2020.

He was born in Maslin, OH on January 23, 1963 to William And Doris Lynn.

Along with his wife, David is survived by his wife, Teresa Lynn.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Ron E. Massingale

Ron E. Massingale

Dec 11, 2020

Ron Massingale (known as Ronnie) to those from his youth in Knoxville, Tennessee, left to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 11th at age 73 . Known for his incredible heart, his gift of storytelling, his sense of humor, his unending love for his family, and his Christian faith, Ron will be dearly missed by family...

Jerry L. Sloan

Jerry L. Sloan

Dec 10, 2020

Jerry L. Sloan, 84, of Davidson, NC, passed away on his  birthday, December 10, 2020. 

Jerry was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 10, 1936, to the late John T. Sloan and Winifred Seale Sloan. 

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Jeanne, and their children, Timothy (Elise), Jeffrey (Melinda), David (Melissa) and...

Zachary Miles Forester

Zachary Miles Forester

Dec 9, 2020

Zachary Miles Forester, 31, of Iron Station, North Carolina passed away December 9, 2020.

He was born November 13, 1989 to Craig Forester and Lisa Haselden Forester.

In addition to his parents, Zachary is survived by his brother, Caleb Forester; sister-in-law, Tamara Forester; niece, Luna Forester; as well as extended family and friends that he loved like family.

No services...

Jason   Herring

Jason Herring

Dec 7, 2020

Robert "Jason" Herring was 40 yrs old when he went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2020.   He was born in Jasper, Texas to Jana Comer of Jasper and Roger Herring. Jason moved to NC in 1984 and gained Daddy Cline who became his best buddy and father for 34 years. He also gained two brothers,...

James   Wesson, Jr.

James Wesson, Jr.

Dec 5, 2020

James Oliver Wesson, Jr, 74, of Davidson, NC passed away on December 5, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a hard-fought battle with Covid-19.

Jim was born in Charlotte, NC on July 21, 1946 to the late James O. Wesson, Sr. and Frances Long Wesson.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years and college sweetheart, Glenda Lowe...

Detreville Coga Carter, Jr.

Detreville Coga Carter, Jr.

Dec 5, 2020

Detreville Coga Carter, Jr., 99, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on December 5, 2020.

He was born May 17, 1921 in Walterboro, South Carolina to the late Detreville Coga Carter and Ninfa Lovelace Carter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Steele Carter; brothers, Luther Carter and Edwin Carter; and sisters, Annie...

Rosemarie June Rimini

Rosemarie June Rimini

Dec 3, 2020

Rosemarie June Rimini 83, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 3, 2020.

June, as most people knew her by, was born in Cleveland, OH on May 17, 1937 to the late Conrad Shefchuk and Mary Shefchuk. 

June lived in Willoughby Hills, OH for the majority of her life and worked as an Administrative Assistant in both the Health and...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Myron "Mike" Ray Fleming

Myron "Mike" Ray Fleming

Dec 26, 2020

Myron Ray “Mike” Fleming, 90, of Minnetonka, Minnesota passed away on December 26, 2020 from Covid-19 after one week at Novant Hospital in Huntersville, North Carolina. Mike had moved recently to the Huntersville area to be closer to family.

Mike was born in Framingham, MA on January 5, 1930 to the late Rev. Raymond John Fleming and Ferne Lucile (Cook)...

Georgia   Baker

Georgia Baker

Dec 24, 2020

Georgia Ann Baker, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of December 24, 2020.  Georgia was born in Globe, North Carolina to the late George and Clara Wingate.  Along with her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Reverend Wm. Neal Baker; her two sons, Stephen Neal Baker and David...

Hugh M. "Bud"   McKinney, PhD

Hugh M. "Bud" McKinney, PhD

Dec 24, 2020

Hugh Martin “Bud” McKinney, 71, of Huntersville, NC, went for a jog and ran into the arms of Jesus on December 24, 2020.

He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and raised in Virginia Beach.  He was the son of James and Ela McKinney.  He was a lifelong learner.  After he graduated from Princess Anne High School, he enlisted in the...

Doris Mary Distabile

Doris Mary Distabile

Dec 24, 2020

Arrangements are pending at this time. 

Jack Lee Montgomery

Jack Lee Montgomery

Dec 22, 2020

Jack Lee Montgomery, 93, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away December 22, 2020.

Final arrangements will take place at Billow's Funeral Home in Akron, Ohio.  https://www.billowfuneralhomes.com/

Gloria Annis Montgomery

Gloria Annis Montgomery

Dec 18, 2020

Gloria Annis (Dulude) Montgomery, 90, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away December 18, 2020.

Final arrangements will take place at Billow's Funeral Home in Akron, Ohio.  https://www.billowfuneralhomes.com/

James Peter Levas

James Peter Levas

Dec 16, 2020

James P. Levas, 82, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 16, 2020.   James was born in Albany, NY on April 2, 1938.   He is survived by his wife, Marcia Levas; children, Michael Levas and Katie Levas Marshall and their spouses Krista Levas and Ryan Marshall; and grandchildren, Alyssa Rae and Evelyn Rose.   Jim knew no stranger....

Lana Kay Simcox

Lana Kay Simcox

Dec 16, 2020

Elleana (Lana) Simcox, 54, left her earthly body to obtain her Heavenly body with Jesus Christ her Savior on Wednesday December 16th, 2020. She made the transition peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, and with her family at her side. She was born in Bedford, PA on August 12th, 1966. Daughter of the late Lester Henry and Betty Hann...

Thomas William Gregory

Thomas William Gregory

Dec 16, 2020

Thomas William Gregory, 40, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away December 16, 2020.

He was born December 10, 1980 to the late Billie J. Gregory, Jr. and Mary Linda Ray.

Thomas is survived by his two daughters, Cheyenne Gregory and Bambi Gregory; brother, Billie J. Gregory, III (fiance Michelle Dixon); uncle, Gary Ray; and cousin, Thomas Ray.

Thomas was affectionately...

Clarence R. Maxson

Clarence R. Maxson

Dec 15, 2020

Clarence “Bud” Maxson, 93, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2020. 

Bud was born September 6, 1927 in Indianapolis Indiana to the late Harry and Willie Lytton Maxson.  He worked for Indiana Bell Telephone Company for 40 years. Bud was a proud member of the Lynhurst Masonic Lodge Free and Accepted Masons #723.  Bud also served proudly...

Thomas   Williams

Thomas Williams

Dec 15, 2020

Thomas Henry Williams (Tommy), age 94, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Tuesday December 15, 2020. 

Tommy was born in Plains, PA to Henry Williams and Catherine Bowen Williams on May 10, 1926.  

In addition to his father and mother, Tommy is preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie H. Williams and his brother, Richard (Dick) Williams.

He is...

Rosemary Ann La Barre

Rosemary Ann La Barre

Dec 13, 2020

Rosemary Ann La Barre, 80, of Mooresville, NC passed away on December 13th, 2020.

Rosemary was born in London, England in 1940, to the late George Arthur and Gwendoline Rose.

She is survived by her husband, Rusty La Barre; daughter, Abi-Gayil Goldberg; son-in-law, Bryan Blitstein; son, David La Barre; daughter, Leslie La Barre; twin granddaughters, Samantha and Shayna Blitstein; sister,...

David Carl Lynn

David Carl Lynn

Dec 13, 2020

David Carl Lynn, 57, passed away on December 13, 2020.

He was born in Maslin, OH on January 23, 1963 to William And Doris Lynn.

Along with his wife, David is survived by his wife, Teresa Lynn.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Ron E. Massingale

Ron E. Massingale

Dec 11, 2020

Ron Massingale (known as Ronnie) to those from his youth in Knoxville, Tennessee, left to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 11th at age 73 . Known for his incredible heart, his gift of storytelling, his sense of humor, his unending love for his family, and his Christian faith, Ron will be dearly missed by family...

Jerry L. Sloan

Jerry L. Sloan

Dec 10, 2020

Jerry L. Sloan, 84, of Davidson, NC, passed away on his  birthday, December 10, 2020. 

Jerry was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 10, 1936, to the late John T. Sloan and Winifred Seale Sloan. 

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Jeanne, and their children, Timothy (Elise), Jeffrey (Melinda), David (Melissa) and...

Zachary Miles Forester

Zachary Miles Forester

Dec 9, 2020

Zachary Miles Forester, 31, of Iron Station, North Carolina passed away December 9, 2020.

He was born November 13, 1989 to Craig Forester and Lisa Haselden Forester.

In addition to his parents, Zachary is survived by his brother, Caleb Forester; sister-in-law, Tamara Forester; niece, Luna Forester; as well as extended family and friends that he loved like family.

No services...

Jason   Herring

Jason Herring

Dec 7, 2020

Robert "Jason" Herring was 40 yrs old when he went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2020.   He was born in Jasper, Texas to Jana Comer of Jasper and Roger Herring. Jason moved to NC in 1984 and gained Daddy Cline who became his best buddy and father for 34 years. He also gained two brothers,...

James   Wesson, Jr.

James Wesson, Jr.

Dec 5, 2020

James Oliver Wesson, Jr, 74, of Davidson, NC passed away on December 5, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a hard-fought battle with Covid-19.

Jim was born in Charlotte, NC on July 21, 1946 to the late James O. Wesson, Sr. and Frances Long Wesson.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years and college sweetheart, Glenda Lowe...

Detreville Coga Carter, Jr.

Detreville Coga Carter, Jr.

Dec 5, 2020

Detreville Coga Carter, Jr., 99, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away on December 5, 2020.

He was born May 17, 1921 in Walterboro, South Carolina to the late Detreville Coga Carter and Ninfa Lovelace Carter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Steele Carter; brothers, Luther Carter and Edwin Carter; and sisters, Annie...

Rosemarie June Rimini

Rosemarie June Rimini

Dec 3, 2020

Rosemarie June Rimini 83, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 3, 2020.

June, as most people knew her by, was born in Cleveland, OH on May 17, 1937 to the late Conrad Shefchuk and Mary Shefchuk. 

June lived in Willoughby Hills, OH for the majority of her life and worked as an Administrative Assistant in both the Health and...