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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Wesley W. Dickman

Wesley W. Dickman

Jul 23, 2020

DICKMAN, Wesley W., age 81, of Cornelius, N.C., and formerly of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Lake Toxaway, N.C. died on July 23, 2020.  Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 28, 1939, he attended The University of Miami and thereafter worked for fifty years in the pleasure boat industry rising to senior executive positions with Chris-Craft, Hatteras, Volvo-Penta, Wellcraft, Bertram and,...

Dennis   Endsley

Dennis Endsley

Jul 19, 2020

Dennis R. Endsley, 62 of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 19, 2020.  Dennis was born in Shelbyville, IL April 6, 1958 to Mr. Ray Endsley and the late Mrs. Beverly Dingman Endsley.  Dennis was a Trim Carpenter and worked for his families business for many years. He loved music, NASCAR, fishing, Hunting and playing pool.

He...

Charles   Tetta

Charles Tetta

Jul 18, 2020

Charles Tetta, 83, of Denver, NC passed away on July 18, 2020.

Charles was born in the Bronx on March 3, 1937 to the late Charles and Rose Tetta.

He is survived by his wife, Claire; his children Chet, Teresa, and Diane; his in-laws, Katy Tetta and Jack Lippy; and his grandchildren, Jason, Susan, and Madeline. He is also survived...

Mark Francis Brennan

Mark Francis Brennan

Jul 18, 2020

Mark Francis Brennan, 67, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away on July 18, 2020.

Mark was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on February 20, 1953 to the late Harry Brennan and Elizabeth Bean. Along with his parents, Mark is preceded in death by his grandmother Marian Bean, his stepfather William Sherwood, and his uncle, Carroll Cusick. He is survived by his...

David "Bud" Lee Swanger, Sr.

David "Bud" Lee Swanger, Sr.

Jul 18, 2020

David L. (Bud) Swanger, 83, passed away July 18, 2020 at Novant Health of Huntersville, NC.

Bud grew up in Hazelwood, NC. His parents were the late Frank and Myra Dillard Swanger. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters along with father and mother-in-law, Hugh and Edna G. Underwood.

He is survived by...

Joyce Black Gilbert

Joyce Black Gilbert

Jul 16, 2020

An obituary is currently pending.

Richard Patrick Mahoney

Richard Patrick Mahoney

Jul 14, 2020

Richard Patrick Mahoney, a resident of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away July 14, 2020 at age 81. He was born in Patterson New Jersey March 3, 1939, and moved to Toms River, the Jersey shore, during high school and college years. Attended University of Delaware for 3 years until a Navy recruiter inspired him to become a Navy pilot. He...

James "Jim"   Burton

James "Jim" Burton

Jul 12, 2020

James Howard Burton, Jr., 72, of Cornelius, NC passed away on July 12, 2020.

Jim was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 19, 1947 to the late James Howard Burtons, Sr. and Margaret Burton.

He was a graduate of Myers Park High School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi...

Jeremy James Williams

Jeremy James Williams

Jul 11, 2020

Jeremy James Williams, 45, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 11, 2020. Jeremy was born in Ancon, Canal Zone in Panama on April 24, 1975.

Jeremy is preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara Minter; grandfather, James Reis, Sr., stepfather, Herman Hogencamp.

He is survived by Diana and Carl Daniels; sister, Barbara Lancaster; sister, Dawn Quakenbush and Deborah Lancaster;...

Antonio Lopes Amaral

Antonio Lopes Amaral

Jul 8, 2020

Antonio Lopes Amaral, age 74, of Mooresville, NC passed away on July 8th, 2020. Antonio was born in Portugal on March 30, 1946 to the late Antonio Amaral and Ana Lopes Amaral. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years Maria da Luz Amaral. Survivors in addition to his wife, include his two daughters Ana Rosa Amaral-Burke and...

Joe Thomas Johnson

Joe Thomas Johnson

Jul 6, 2020

  Joe Thomas Johnson, 77, passed away July 6, 2020. He was born to the late Lester Eugene and Sarah Violet Johnson in Cabarrus County on January 10, 1943.

  He is survived by his wife, Shirley Crump Johnson; 2 sons, Thomas Eugene Johnson (Melissa) and Avery Scott Johnson; grandchildren, Morgan Johnson, Katrina Johnson, Chris Johnson; great grandson, Carson Michael...

Roger B. Watson-Smyth

Roger B. Watson-Smyth

Jul 6, 2020

Roger B. Watson-Smyth passed away July 6, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Roger was born June 28, 1948 in Welshpool, County of Montogomeryshire, Powys, U.K., the son of Edward Bevis Watson-Smyth and Mary Agnes Plowden Watson-Smyth.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Morrisey, mother-in-law, Ruby Windham, sister-in-law, Anne Watson-Smyth, brother-in-law,...

Mary D. Karol

Mary D. Karol

Jul 5, 2020

Mary D. Karol, 84, of Cornelius, NC passed away on July 5, 2020. Mary was born in Queens, NY on July 12, 1935 to the late Bernard Donohue and Julia Lane.

Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her son, Christopher T. Karol and Husband, Thomas J. Karol.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen, son-in-law, Neil...

Kenneth Dean Roberson

Kenneth Dean Roberson

Jul 4, 2020

Kenneth Dean Roberson, 64, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 4, 2020.

He was born on March 25, 1956 to Carl Roberson and Peggy Miller Lloyd.

Along with his parents, Dean is preceded in death by his brother, Daryl Roberson; sister, Paula Weir; and grandmother, who raised him, Beatrice Sellers Miller.

He is survived by his brothers; Terry Roberson...

Lou Jacobs Harviel

Lou Jacobs Harviel

Jul 2, 2020

Lou Jacobs Harviel, 87, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020 at her residence.

She was born December 22, 1932 in Rockingham, North Carolina to the late Kirby J. Jacobs and Helen Stevens Jacobs.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Ted R. Harviel; sisters, Lois...

Emma Jane Thompson

Emma Jane Thompson

Jul 1, 2020

Mrs. Emma Jane Thompson, age 93, of Cornelius, NC passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  She was born in Grafton WV on May 21, 1927 to Ralph W. Robinson and Mary Stella Knight.

She became a Registered Nurse in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore MD.  She loved...

Kevin Christopher Laub

Kevin Christopher Laub

Jun 25, 2020

Kevin Christopher Laub, 48, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

He was born in Norristown, PA on April 27, 1972 to Lynn C. Laub of Charlotte, NC and the late James R. Laub, Sr.

Kevin will be remembered as a beloved and devoted son, fun-loving sibling and a loyal and caring friend.   Anyone that got the chance to know...

William David Mutton

William David Mutton

Jun 21, 2020

William David Mutton, 31, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on June 21, 2020.

Billy was born in Buffalo, New York on April 5, 1989 to William (Bill) Mutton and Cheryl Zappia Mutton.

He is survived by his parents, William James Mutton and Cheryl Ann (Zappia) Mutton; his sister, Clarice Mutton Simpson and her husband John of Richmond, VA.; grandmother,...

Anthony   Marinakis

Anthony Marinakis

Jun 21, 2020

Anthony (Tony) Alexander Marinakis, 74, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House on Sunday June 21st, 2020. 

Tony was born in Massillon, Ohio on November 17, 1944 to the late Alexander G. Marinakis and Evangeline L. Marinakis.  Along with his parents, Tony is preceded in death by his brother, Peter A. Marinakis.

He is survived...

Roger   Cranford

Roger Cranford

Jun 21, 2020

Roger Lane Cranford of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on June 21st, 2020 at the age of 72 at Atrium Hospital in Charlotte.

Roger was born in Albemarle, North Carolina on November 5th, 1947 to the late Vivian Cranford.

Along with his mom, he is preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Cranford.

Roger is survived by his loving...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Wesley W. Dickman

Wesley W. Dickman

Jul 23, 2020

DICKMAN, Wesley W., age 81, of Cornelius, N.C., and formerly of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Lake Toxaway, N.C. died on July 23, 2020.  Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 28, 1939, he attended The University of Miami and thereafter worked for fifty years in the pleasure boat industry rising to senior executive positions with Chris-Craft, Hatteras, Volvo-Penta, Wellcraft, Bertram and,...

Dennis   Endsley

Dennis Endsley

Jul 19, 2020

Dennis R. Endsley, 62 of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 19, 2020.  Dennis was born in Shelbyville, IL April 6, 1958 to Mr. Ray Endsley and the late Mrs. Beverly Dingman Endsley.  Dennis was a Trim Carpenter and worked for his families business for many years. He loved music, NASCAR, fishing, Hunting and playing pool.

He...

Charles   Tetta

Charles Tetta

Jul 18, 2020

Charles Tetta, 83, of Denver, NC passed away on July 18, 2020.

Charles was born in the Bronx on March 3, 1937 to the late Charles and Rose Tetta.

He is survived by his wife, Claire; his children Chet, Teresa, and Diane; his in-laws, Katy Tetta and Jack Lippy; and his grandchildren, Jason, Susan, and Madeline. He is also survived...

Mark Francis Brennan

Mark Francis Brennan

Jul 18, 2020

Mark Francis Brennan, 67, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away on July 18, 2020.

Mark was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on February 20, 1953 to the late Harry Brennan and Elizabeth Bean. Along with his parents, Mark is preceded in death by his grandmother Marian Bean, his stepfather William Sherwood, and his uncle, Carroll Cusick. He is survived by his...

David "Bud" Lee Swanger, Sr.

David "Bud" Lee Swanger, Sr.

Jul 18, 2020

David L. (Bud) Swanger, 83, passed away July 18, 2020 at Novant Health of Huntersville, NC.

Bud grew up in Hazelwood, NC. His parents were the late Frank and Myra Dillard Swanger. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters along with father and mother-in-law, Hugh and Edna G. Underwood.

He is survived by...

Joyce Black Gilbert

Joyce Black Gilbert

Jul 16, 2020

An obituary is currently pending.

Richard Patrick Mahoney

Richard Patrick Mahoney

Jul 14, 2020

Richard Patrick Mahoney, a resident of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away July 14, 2020 at age 81. He was born in Patterson New Jersey March 3, 1939, and moved to Toms River, the Jersey shore, during high school and college years. Attended University of Delaware for 3 years until a Navy recruiter inspired him to become a Navy pilot. He...

James "Jim"   Burton

James "Jim" Burton

Jul 12, 2020

James Howard Burton, Jr., 72, of Cornelius, NC passed away on July 12, 2020.

Jim was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 19, 1947 to the late James Howard Burtons, Sr. and Margaret Burton.

He was a graduate of Myers Park High School and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi...

Jeremy James Williams

Jeremy James Williams

Jul 11, 2020

Jeremy James Williams, 45, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 11, 2020. Jeremy was born in Ancon, Canal Zone in Panama on April 24, 1975.

Jeremy is preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara Minter; grandfather, James Reis, Sr., stepfather, Herman Hogencamp.

He is survived by Diana and Carl Daniels; sister, Barbara Lancaster; sister, Dawn Quakenbush and Deborah Lancaster;...

Antonio Lopes Amaral

Antonio Lopes Amaral

Jul 8, 2020

Antonio Lopes Amaral, age 74, of Mooresville, NC passed away on July 8th, 2020. Antonio was born in Portugal on March 30, 1946 to the late Antonio Amaral and Ana Lopes Amaral. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years Maria da Luz Amaral. Survivors in addition to his wife, include his two daughters Ana Rosa Amaral-Burke and...

Joe Thomas Johnson

Joe Thomas Johnson

Jul 6, 2020

  Joe Thomas Johnson, 77, passed away July 6, 2020. He was born to the late Lester Eugene and Sarah Violet Johnson in Cabarrus County on January 10, 1943.

  He is survived by his wife, Shirley Crump Johnson; 2 sons, Thomas Eugene Johnson (Melissa) and Avery Scott Johnson; grandchildren, Morgan Johnson, Katrina Johnson, Chris Johnson; great grandson, Carson Michael...

Roger B. Watson-Smyth

Roger B. Watson-Smyth

Jul 6, 2020

Roger B. Watson-Smyth passed away July 6, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Roger was born June 28, 1948 in Welshpool, County of Montogomeryshire, Powys, U.K., the son of Edward Bevis Watson-Smyth and Mary Agnes Plowden Watson-Smyth.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Morrisey, mother-in-law, Ruby Windham, sister-in-law, Anne Watson-Smyth, brother-in-law,...

Mary D. Karol

Mary D. Karol

Jul 5, 2020

Mary D. Karol, 84, of Cornelius, NC passed away on July 5, 2020. Mary was born in Queens, NY on July 12, 1935 to the late Bernard Donohue and Julia Lane.

Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her son, Christopher T. Karol and Husband, Thomas J. Karol.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen, son-in-law, Neil...

Kenneth Dean Roberson

Kenneth Dean Roberson

Jul 4, 2020

Kenneth Dean Roberson, 64, of Huntersville, NC passed away on July 4, 2020.

He was born on March 25, 1956 to Carl Roberson and Peggy Miller Lloyd.

Along with his parents, Dean is preceded in death by his brother, Daryl Roberson; sister, Paula Weir; and grandmother, who raised him, Beatrice Sellers Miller.

He is survived by his brothers; Terry Roberson...

Lou Jacobs Harviel

Lou Jacobs Harviel

Jul 2, 2020

Lou Jacobs Harviel, 87, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020 at her residence.

She was born December 22, 1932 in Rockingham, North Carolina to the late Kirby J. Jacobs and Helen Stevens Jacobs.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Ted R. Harviel; sisters, Lois...

Emma Jane Thompson

Emma Jane Thompson

Jul 1, 2020

Mrs. Emma Jane Thompson, age 93, of Cornelius, NC passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.  She was born in Grafton WV on May 21, 1927 to Ralph W. Robinson and Mary Stella Knight.

She became a Registered Nurse in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore MD.  She loved...

Kevin Christopher Laub

Kevin Christopher Laub

Jun 25, 2020

Kevin Christopher Laub, 48, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

He was born in Norristown, PA on April 27, 1972 to Lynn C. Laub of Charlotte, NC and the late James R. Laub, Sr.

Kevin will be remembered as a beloved and devoted son, fun-loving sibling and a loyal and caring friend.   Anyone that got the chance to know...

William David Mutton

William David Mutton

Jun 21, 2020

William David Mutton, 31, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on June 21, 2020.

Billy was born in Buffalo, New York on April 5, 1989 to William (Bill) Mutton and Cheryl Zappia Mutton.

He is survived by his parents, William James Mutton and Cheryl Ann (Zappia) Mutton; his sister, Clarice Mutton Simpson and her husband John of Richmond, VA.; grandmother,...

Anthony   Marinakis

Anthony Marinakis

Jun 21, 2020

Anthony (Tony) Alexander Marinakis, 74, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House on Sunday June 21st, 2020. 

Tony was born in Massillon, Ohio on November 17, 1944 to the late Alexander G. Marinakis and Evangeline L. Marinakis.  Along with his parents, Tony is preceded in death by his brother, Peter A. Marinakis.

He is survived...

Roger   Cranford

Roger Cranford

Jun 21, 2020

Roger Lane Cranford of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on June 21st, 2020 at the age of 72 at Atrium Hospital in Charlotte.

Roger was born in Albemarle, North Carolina on November 5th, 1947 to the late Vivian Cranford.

Along with his mom, he is preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Cranford.

Roger is survived by his loving...

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