Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Thad A. Dibble

Thad A. Dibble

Nov 3, 2020

Thad Alan Dibble, 57, of Denver, North Carolina passed away November 3, 2020. 

He was born in Johnstown, PA on October 3, 1963, the beloved son of Arnold and Bernadine Dibble.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Crystal; daughter, Mallory; brothers, Ron Young and David Dibble; and sister, Denise Reinert. 

Thad loved family and friends, and...

Harry Elwood Mullen

Harry Elwood Mullen

Nov 3, 2020

Harry Elwood Mullen, 90, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away November 3, 2020.

He was born August 12, 1930 in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania to the late Goldie and Bill Mullen.

Harry is survived by his son, Ricardo Mullen of Huntersville.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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

Brian L. Cook

Brian L. Cook

Nov 3, 2020

Brian Lynn Cook, 51 of Huntersville, NC passed away on November 3, 2020. He was born in Syracuse, NY on September 10, 1969 to Eugene Cook and the late, Linda Lamphere Weaver.

Brian is survived by his loving wife, Mary; daughter, Caitlyn; father, Gene Cook and his stepmother, Pat; brother, Michael Cook (Beth); sister, Jeanne Marvin (Ken); and three step-siblings.

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William P. Ford

William P. Ford

Nov 1, 2020

William Perry Ford of Huntersville, NC passed away on November 1, 2020.

Perry was born in Statesville, NC on August 16th, 1946 to William Moore Ford and Bonnie Ford.

Along with his parents William Perry Ford is preceded in death by his son, Nathan Ford; sister, Linda Grace Rhyne; and brother, Dan Ford.

He is survived by wife, Judy Ford; daughter, Annette Ford...

Rosetta   Walker

Rosetta Walker

Nov 1, 2020

Rosetta Walker was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on June 17, 1965 to the late Keith Black and Mary Robinson. She departed this life on November 1, 2020. Rosetta was a member of Torrence Chapel A.M.E Zion Church.

Rosetta attended David A. Boody Junior High School. She completed her education at Sarah J. Hale High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was...

Timothy "Nick" Nicholas Orrell

Timothy "Nick" Nicholas Orrell

Oct 31, 2020

Timothy Nicholas Orrell, 37, of Maiden, NC passed away on October 31, 2020. Nick was born on September 15, 1983 in Charlotte, NC to Timothy Ray Orrell and Deborah Stallings Gillmore.

He is survived by his son, Timothy Nicholas, Jr.; daughter, Natalie Nicole; son Logan Ray; and their mother Dena Nicole Orrell; daughter Raegan McKenna; son, William Carter; and their...

Rita Farrell Olsen

Rita Farrell Olsen

Oct 30, 2020

Rita Marie Olsen, 97, passed away on October 30, 2020 in Huntersville, NC.

She was born to the late William And Emma Farrell in Bronxville, NY on February 2, 1923.

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

Summer Erika Heath

Summer Erika Heath

Oct 30, 2020

Summer Erika Heath, 27, passed away peacefully at home in Cornelius, NC on Friday, October 30, 2020 with loving family by her side after her 8 year battle with Ocular Melanoma.

Summer was born in Princeton, WV on September 14, 1993 and moved to Cornelius in 1999. Summer graduated with Hopewell High School’s Class of 2011 then pursued her teaching...

Albert   Seak

Albert Seak

Oct 28, 2020

Albert Seak, 72, of Cornelius, NC passed away on October 28, 2020.

He was born to the late Albert and Edna Seak in Wilkes Barre, PA on May 1, 1948.

Along with his parents, Albert is preceded in death by his son, Devan Seak and sister, Carolyn Kobesky.

He is survived by his daughter, Lori Gabriele and her partner Patrick...

Anne Brown Bennett

Anne Brown Bennett

Oct 24, 2020

Anne Brown Bennett, 82, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on October 24, 2020.

Anne was born in Reedsville, NC on October 11, 1938 to the late Francis Marion Brown and Elizabeth Gill Severance.

She graduated from Lake City High School in 1956. Following high school, she attended University of North Carolina at Greensboro before transferring to Columbia College where...

William David Keith

William David Keith

Oct 22, 2020

William David Keith, 46, of Mooresville, NC went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2020.

David was born in Owensboro, KY on December 27, 1973. He is survived by his parents, William C. “Bill” Keith and Joy Ann Kennedy Keith.

David is preceded in death by his 4 Grandparents, 2 Uncles, and his Aunt.

He is survived...

Harry Marlin Lackey

Harry Marlin Lackey

Oct 22, 2020

Harry M. Lackey, 84, of Mooresville, North Carolina, formerly of Copley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2020. 

Harry was born on January 31, 1936 to the late Ira and Ollie Lackey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Janet, his wife of 63 years, and son, Greg.

Harry graduated from Copley High School in...

Calvin Reid Matthews

Calvin Reid Matthews

Oct 22, 2020

     Calvin Reid Matthews of Huntersville, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior October 22, 2020 at the age of 85, after a sudden decline in health.

     Calvin was born May 2, 1935 to Clark Calvin Matthews and Sara Annie McKinney Matthews.  He was a US Army veteran serving 2 ½ years.  Calvin worked for FCX Egg...

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...

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Thad A. Dibble

Thad A. Dibble

Nov 3, 2020

Thad Alan Dibble, 57, of Denver, North Carolina passed away November 3, 2020. 

He was born in Johnstown, PA on October 3, 1963, the beloved son of Arnold and Bernadine Dibble.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Crystal; daughter, Mallory; brothers, Ron Young and David Dibble; and sister, Denise Reinert. 

Thad loved family and friends, and...

Harry Elwood Mullen

Harry Elwood Mullen

Nov 3, 2020

Harry Elwood Mullen, 90, of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away November 3, 2020.

He was born August 12, 1930 in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania to the late Goldie and Bill Mullen.

Harry is survived by his son, Ricardo Mullen of Huntersville.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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

Brian L. Cook

Brian L. Cook

Nov 3, 2020

Brian Lynn Cook, 51 of Huntersville, NC passed away on November 3, 2020. He was born in Syracuse, NY on September 10, 1969 to Eugene Cook and the late, Linda Lamphere Weaver.

Brian is survived by his loving wife, Mary; daughter, Caitlyn; father, Gene Cook and his stepmother, Pat; brother, Michael Cook (Beth); sister, Jeanne Marvin (Ken); and three step-siblings.

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William P. Ford

William P. Ford

Nov 1, 2020

William Perry Ford of Huntersville, NC passed away on November 1, 2020.

Perry was born in Statesville, NC on August 16th, 1946 to William Moore Ford and Bonnie Ford.

Along with his parents William Perry Ford is preceded in death by his son, Nathan Ford; sister, Linda Grace Rhyne; and brother, Dan Ford.

He is survived by wife, Judy Ford; daughter, Annette Ford...

Rosetta   Walker

Rosetta Walker

Nov 1, 2020

Rosetta Walker was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on June 17, 1965 to the late Keith Black and Mary Robinson. She departed this life on November 1, 2020. Rosetta was a member of Torrence Chapel A.M.E Zion Church.

Rosetta attended David A. Boody Junior High School. She completed her education at Sarah J. Hale High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was...

Timothy "Nick" Nicholas Orrell

Timothy "Nick" Nicholas Orrell

Oct 31, 2020

Timothy Nicholas Orrell, 37, of Maiden, NC passed away on October 31, 2020. Nick was born on September 15, 1983 in Charlotte, NC to Timothy Ray Orrell and Deborah Stallings Gillmore.

He is survived by his son, Timothy Nicholas, Jr.; daughter, Natalie Nicole; son Logan Ray; and their mother Dena Nicole Orrell; daughter Raegan McKenna; son, William Carter; and their...

Rita Farrell Olsen

Rita Farrell Olsen

Oct 30, 2020

Rita Marie Olsen, 97, passed away on October 30, 2020 in Huntersville, NC.

She was born to the late William And Emma Farrell in Bronxville, NY on February 2, 1923.

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

Summer Erika Heath

Summer Erika Heath

Oct 30, 2020

Summer Erika Heath, 27, passed away peacefully at home in Cornelius, NC on Friday, October 30, 2020 with loving family by her side after her 8 year battle with Ocular Melanoma.

Summer was born in Princeton, WV on September 14, 1993 and moved to Cornelius in 1999. Summer graduated with Hopewell High School’s Class of 2011 then pursued her teaching...

Albert   Seak

Albert Seak

Oct 28, 2020

Albert Seak, 72, of Cornelius, NC passed away on October 28, 2020.

He was born to the late Albert and Edna Seak in Wilkes Barre, PA on May 1, 1948.

Along with his parents, Albert is preceded in death by his son, Devan Seak and sister, Carolyn Kobesky.

He is survived by his daughter, Lori Gabriele and her partner Patrick...

Anne Brown Bennett

Anne Brown Bennett

Oct 24, 2020

Anne Brown Bennett, 82, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on October 24, 2020.

Anne was born in Reedsville, NC on October 11, 1938 to the late Francis Marion Brown and Elizabeth Gill Severance.

She graduated from Lake City High School in 1956. Following high school, she attended University of North Carolina at Greensboro before transferring to Columbia College where...

William David Keith

William David Keith

Oct 22, 2020

William David Keith, 46, of Mooresville, NC went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2020.

David was born in Owensboro, KY on December 27, 1973. He is survived by his parents, William C. “Bill” Keith and Joy Ann Kennedy Keith.

David is preceded in death by his 4 Grandparents, 2 Uncles, and his Aunt.

He is survived...

Harry Marlin Lackey

Harry Marlin Lackey

Oct 22, 2020

Harry M. Lackey, 84, of Mooresville, North Carolina, formerly of Copley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2020. 

Harry was born on January 31, 1936 to the late Ira and Ollie Lackey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Janet, his wife of 63 years, and son, Greg.

Harry graduated from Copley High School in...

Calvin Reid Matthews

Calvin Reid Matthews

Oct 22, 2020

     Calvin Reid Matthews of Huntersville, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior October 22, 2020 at the age of 85, after a sudden decline in health.

     Calvin was born May 2, 1935 to Clark Calvin Matthews and Sara Annie McKinney Matthews.  He was a US Army veteran serving 2 ½ years.  Calvin worked for FCX Egg...

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...