Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

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...

John   Monahan

John Monahan

Sep 28, 2020

  John Monahan, 97, of Davidson, North Carolina died peacefully on September 28, 2020.  He was born September 21, 1923, growing up in Staten Island, New York.  He completed his education with a BBA from Manhattan College and an MBA from New York University.  He served with the 106th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron during WWII in Europe, was awarded the Purple...

Kathryn   Knox

Kathryn Knox

Sep 26, 2020

Kathryn Jones Knox, 62, of Huntersville, NC left this earth for her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

Kathy was born on September 2, 1958 to Rhodell and Ruth W. Jones of Charlotte.  She was raised in the Newell area and attended West Charlotte High School.  Kathy had recently started retirement after nearly 37 years at Verbatims America, LLC. ...

Ruth Brunson Kay

Ruth Brunson Kay

Sep 26, 2020

Ruth Brunson Kay, 84, passed away on September 26, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. She was born April 12, 1936 in Newton, NC, Catawba, county to the late Doyle and Florence Brunson.  

Ruth was a graduate of Newton-Conover High School, and attended Mars Hill College.

Ruth married L. Dan Kay, Jr. on December 7, 1957.  They celebrated their 62th wedding...

William "Bill" Headley

William "Bill" Headley

Sep 26, 2020

William Kirk (Bill) Headley, 77, died on September 26, 2020 at home in Denver, NC.

Bill was born June 24, 1943, to Louis Watson and Eileen Hale Headley, in Baltimore, MD.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Louis Headley, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of 36 years; brother, Dennis Headley and spouse...

Antoinette "Toni" Marion Derado

Antoinette "Toni" Marion Derado

Sep 24, 2020

Antoinette “Toni” Marion Derado, 75, of Watervliet, NY passed away on September 24, 2020.

Toni was born in Troy, NY on September 17, 1945 to the late Anthony and Elizabeth Derado.

Along with her parents, Toni was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Derado.

She is survived by her loving sons, John (Heather) DeSieno, Jr. and Dominic (Allison) DeSieno;...

Henry Otto Pedersen

Henry Otto Pedersen

Sep 24, 2020

Henry O. Pedersen, 79, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on September 24, 2020.

Henry was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 26, 1941, to the late Henry and Anna Pedersen.

He loved watching his New York Jets religiously whether they won or lost. He had high hopes that they would return to the Super Bowl one day. He had...

Steven Douglas Moore

Steven Douglas Moore

Sep 20, 2020

Steven D. Moore, 57, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 20, 2020. He was born in Mansfield, OH on July 5, 1963 to the Robert Lee and Betty Jean Moore.

Along with his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his nieces Theresa Moore and Jordan Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Moore; son, Garrett Moore; daughter...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

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...

John   Monahan

John Monahan

Sep 28, 2020

  John Monahan, 97, of Davidson, North Carolina died peacefully on September 28, 2020.  He was born September 21, 1923, growing up in Staten Island, New York.  He completed his education with a BBA from Manhattan College and an MBA from New York University.  He served with the 106th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron during WWII in Europe, was awarded the Purple...

Kathryn   Knox

Kathryn Knox

Sep 26, 2020

Kathryn Jones Knox, 62, of Huntersville, NC left this earth for her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

Kathy was born on September 2, 1958 to Rhodell and Ruth W. Jones of Charlotte.  She was raised in the Newell area and attended West Charlotte High School.  Kathy had recently started retirement after nearly 37 years at Verbatims America, LLC. ...

Ruth Brunson Kay

Ruth Brunson Kay

Sep 26, 2020

Ruth Brunson Kay, 84, passed away on September 26, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. She was born April 12, 1936 in Newton, NC, Catawba, county to the late Doyle and Florence Brunson.  

Ruth was a graduate of Newton-Conover High School, and attended Mars Hill College.

Ruth married L. Dan Kay, Jr. on December 7, 1957.  They celebrated their 62th wedding...

William "Bill" Headley

William "Bill" Headley

Sep 26, 2020

William Kirk (Bill) Headley, 77, died on September 26, 2020 at home in Denver, NC.

Bill was born June 24, 1943, to Louis Watson and Eileen Hale Headley, in Baltimore, MD.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Louis Headley, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of 36 years; brother, Dennis Headley and spouse...

Antoinette "Toni" Marion Derado

Antoinette "Toni" Marion Derado

Sep 24, 2020

Antoinette “Toni” Marion Derado, 75, of Watervliet, NY passed away on September 24, 2020.

Toni was born in Troy, NY on September 17, 1945 to the late Anthony and Elizabeth Derado.

Along with her parents, Toni was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Derado.

She is survived by her loving sons, John (Heather) DeSieno, Jr. and Dominic (Allison) DeSieno;...

Henry Otto Pedersen

Henry Otto Pedersen

Sep 24, 2020

Henry O. Pedersen, 79, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on September 24, 2020.

Henry was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 26, 1941, to the late Henry and Anna Pedersen.

He loved watching his New York Jets religiously whether they won or lost. He had high hopes that they would return to the Super Bowl one day. He had...

Steven Douglas Moore

Steven Douglas Moore

Sep 20, 2020

Steven D. Moore, 57, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 20, 2020. He was born in Mansfield, OH on July 5, 1963 to the Robert Lee and Betty Jean Moore.

Along with his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his nieces Theresa Moore and Jordan Moore.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Moore; son, Garrett Moore; daughter...