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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Joseph Scott Poteat

Joseph Scott Poteat

Nov 28, 2019

Joseph “Joey” Scott Poteat, 20 of Charlotte, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 28, 2019.  His short life taught so many people about love, strength, friendship, and determination.  He brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.  He loved his friends and family with his whole heart…almost as much as he loved to eat macaroni and cheese! He attended...

Sandra Kay Peña

Sandra Kay Peña

Nov 27, 2019

Sandra Kay Grubb Peña, 62, of Concord, NC passed away on November 27, 2019. She was born in Oak Hill, WV on November 30, 1956 to the late James and Gladys Grubb. 

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, June. 

Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Benjamin Peña, Jr.; son, Christopher Peña and...

Rev. Albert Thurston St. Clair, Jr.

Rev. Albert Thurston St. Clair, Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

The Rev. Albert Thurston St. Clair, Jr., age 96 of Charlotte, NC died on November 23, 2019. Born August 3, 1923 in Hartford, CT he was the son of the late Albert Thurston St. Clair, Sr. and Lucie Basim St. Clair.

A graduate of Haveford College (BA), Princeton Seminary (BD), Temple University (ST) he was ordained in 1950. Rev. St....

Carl J. Bickel, Jr.

Carl J. Bickel, Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

Bessie Mae and Carl Jacob Bickel Jr. “Pop” shared 69 years of marriage together, raising three daughters, Debbie, Gail and Connie in their forever home on Owen Boulevard in Charlotte, NC.  That home was the center of the Bickel family where they welcomed seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.  There was never a time where the door was...

Carol Marie Cassino

Carol Marie Cassino

Nov 14, 2019

Carol Marie Cassino, 69, of Cornelius, NC passed away on November 14, 2019. Carol was born in Queens, NY on December 20, 1949 to the late, Harold “Harry” Warrington and Dorothy “Dotty” Warrington.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Koch; loving children, Thomas Cassino, Christine Cassino , Michael Cassino and daughter-in-law, Sheena Withers-Cassino; adoring grandchildren, Nicole Cassino, Daniella...

Kay Cashion Sims

Kay Cashion Sims

Nov 13, 2019

Kay Cashion Sims returned to her heavenly home on November 13, 2019. She was a graceful and strong woman who courageously fought cancer for over ten years and was an inspiration to many.  

Kay was born in Lincoln County, NC, on December 5, 1938. She later moved to Mooresville, NC, where she met the love of her life, Don Sims,...

Scott Thomas Elsass

Scott Thomas Elsass

Nov 12, 2019

Scott Thomas Elsass, 51, passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 12, 2019, in Mooresville, North Carolina. A celebration of life will be held with family in December.

  Scott was born July 13, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio at Lockbourne Air Force Base. His parents, Donald and Diana Elsass, raised Scott in the quiet suburb of Bexley, with his older...

Katherine Bailey Kerley

Katherine Bailey Kerley

Nov 11, 2019

Katherine Bailey Kerley, 81, of Cornelius, NC passed away on November 11, 2019.

She was born in Mecklenburg County on November 25, 1937 to the late Joe Nelson Bailey and Inez Sansbury Bailey.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Bailey Keller; brothers, Jesse Lee Bailey, Barney Gray Bailey, and Tony Martin Bailey.

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Lucile M. Bentley

Lucile M. Bentley

Nov 10, 2019

Lucile M. Bentley, 92, passed away November 10, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. She was born on March 2, 1927 to the late Otis and Ethel Mc Daniel in Smyrna, SC.

Along with her parents, Lucile is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Bentley and son, Bill Bentley. She is serviced by her daughters, Ann Shaw of Cornelius, NC, Kathy...

Doris Arlene Guth

Doris Arlene Guth

Nov 10, 2019

Doris Arlene Custer-Guth 95, peacefully left this world and entered Heaven on November 10, 2019. She was devoted to her family and serving the Lord and was loved by all who knew her around the world.

Doris was born to the late Forest and Pauline Snure, a dairy farmer and a homemaker respectively, in Wooster, Ohio on November 3rd, 1924....

Mary Louise Kester

Mary Louise Kester

Nov 9, 2019

Mary Louise Kester, 90, passed away on November 9, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. She was born on September 15, 1929 to the late Lawrence and Pearl Strain.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Dale Kester; brothers Russell Lloyd Strain and Richard Lee Strain; son, Terry Kester; and daughter Peggy Porter.

Mary is survived...

Darce Virginia Isenhour

Darce Virginia Isenhour

Nov 7, 2019

Darce Archer Isenhour, 92, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away on November 7, 2019.

Darce "Mama Dot" was born in Mt. Mourne on April 15, 1927 to the late David S. Archer and Pearl Christine Archer.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Ike" Isenhour; sisters, Evelyn Archer, Connie Kelly, Alsie Arndt, and...

Helen B. Foreman

Helen B. Foreman

Nov 6, 2019

Helen Bird Foreman of Denver, NC, faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed on November 6, 2019.

She was the youngest child of Myrtle Wells and Dr. W.E. Bird, former president at Western Carolina Teacher’s College, now WCU. Granny, as known to many, was loved by everyone for the unconditional love and acceptance she bestowed on all.

...

Edna McGinnis Duckworth

Edna McGinnis Duckworth

Nov 4, 2019

Edna Duckworth, 92, of Stanley, NC passed away November 4, 2019.  

 

Services will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 11:00 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville.  The family will receive friends for an hour prior to the service from 10-11:00.  A burial will follow the service at Martha's Chapel Cemetery.

 

Please check back for complete obituary. 

Mary Pat   McGivney

Mary Pat McGivney

Nov 3, 2019

Mary Pat McGivney died on November 3, 2019, the way she lived each day: surrounded by family. Surviving her are her husband, James; her children, Jim (wife Jennifer), Daniel (wife Jeannine, daughter Jane), and Moira (husband Anthony, children Sydney and Henry); her siblings, Barbara Schuman and Kurt Schultz; and a large extended family who misses her terribly. She’s preceded in...

Nancy   Kluesener

Nancy Kluesener

Nov 3, 2019

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Barbara Gordon McFeely

Barbara Gordon McFeely

Nov 3, 2019

Barbara Gordon McFeely, 86, of Huntersville, NC passed away on November 3, 2019.

She was born in Hamilton, GA on October 3, 1933 to the late Walter Gordon and Mable Smith Gordon.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Col. Horace F. McFeely.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Patricia M. Wood and her husband,...

Dennis Leonard Palmer

Dennis Leonard Palmer

Nov 2, 2019

Dennis Leonard Palmer, 77, passed away on November 2, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. He was born on September 10, 1942 to the late Leonard and Lorraine Palmer.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Palmer and sister, Donna Gibbs.

Dennis is survived by his son, Michael Palmer (Susan) of Huntersville, NC; daughter Tracy Wiese...

Carolyn Jean King

Carolyn Jean King

Nov 1, 2019

Carolyn Jean King, 77, passed away on November 1, 2019 at her home in Kannapolis, NC. She was born May 26, 1942 in Charlotte NC to the late Baxter and Eva Ellis.

Along with her parents, Jean is preceded in death by her first husband, Max Daryl Norket; step-son, Billy Darrell King, and second husband Billy Edgar King.

Jean is...

Lynn   Burris

Lynn Burris

Oct 26, 2019

David Lynn Burris, 83, of Davidson, NC passed away on October 26, 2019. 

Lynn was born in Charlotte, NC on March 15, 1936 to the late Ray Johnson Burris and Pearl Anna Gross Burris. 

Lynn was a member of one of the first graduating classes of North Mecklenburg High School. He attended Guilford College. He served in the U.S. Army and...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Joseph Scott Poteat

Joseph Scott Poteat

Nov 28, 2019

Joseph “Joey” Scott Poteat, 20 of Charlotte, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 28, 2019.  His short life taught so many people about love, strength, friendship, and determination.  He brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.  He loved his friends and family with his whole heart…almost as much as he loved to eat macaroni and cheese! He attended...

Sandra Kay Peña

Sandra Kay Peña

Nov 27, 2019

Sandra Kay Grubb Peña, 62, of Concord, NC passed away on November 27, 2019. She was born in Oak Hill, WV on November 30, 1956 to the late James and Gladys Grubb. 

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, June. 

Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Benjamin Peña, Jr.; son, Christopher Peña and...

Rev. Albert Thurston St. Clair, Jr.

Rev. Albert Thurston St. Clair, Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

The Rev. Albert Thurston St. Clair, Jr., age 96 of Charlotte, NC died on November 23, 2019. Born August 3, 1923 in Hartford, CT he was the son of the late Albert Thurston St. Clair, Sr. and Lucie Basim St. Clair.

A graduate of Haveford College (BA), Princeton Seminary (BD), Temple University (ST) he was ordained in 1950. Rev. St....

Carl J. Bickel, Jr.

Carl J. Bickel, Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

Bessie Mae and Carl Jacob Bickel Jr. “Pop” shared 69 years of marriage together, raising three daughters, Debbie, Gail and Connie in their forever home on Owen Boulevard in Charlotte, NC.  That home was the center of the Bickel family where they welcomed seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.  There was never a time where the door was...

Carol Marie Cassino

Carol Marie Cassino

Nov 14, 2019

Carol Marie Cassino, 69, of Cornelius, NC passed away on November 14, 2019. Carol was born in Queens, NY on December 20, 1949 to the late, Harold “Harry” Warrington and Dorothy “Dotty” Warrington.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Koch; loving children, Thomas Cassino, Christine Cassino , Michael Cassino and daughter-in-law, Sheena Withers-Cassino; adoring grandchildren, Nicole Cassino, Daniella...

Kay Cashion Sims

Kay Cashion Sims

Nov 13, 2019

Kay Cashion Sims returned to her heavenly home on November 13, 2019. She was a graceful and strong woman who courageously fought cancer for over ten years and was an inspiration to many.  

Kay was born in Lincoln County, NC, on December 5, 1938. She later moved to Mooresville, NC, where she met the love of her life, Don Sims,...

Scott Thomas Elsass

Scott Thomas Elsass

Nov 12, 2019

Scott Thomas Elsass, 51, passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 12, 2019, in Mooresville, North Carolina. A celebration of life will be held with family in December.

  Scott was born July 13, 1968, in Columbus, Ohio at Lockbourne Air Force Base. His parents, Donald and Diana Elsass, raised Scott in the quiet suburb of Bexley, with his older...

Katherine Bailey Kerley

Katherine Bailey Kerley

Nov 11, 2019

Katherine Bailey Kerley, 81, of Cornelius, NC passed away on November 11, 2019.

She was born in Mecklenburg County on November 25, 1937 to the late Joe Nelson Bailey and Inez Sansbury Bailey.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Bailey Keller; brothers, Jesse Lee Bailey, Barney Gray Bailey, and Tony Martin Bailey.

...

Lucile M. Bentley

Lucile M. Bentley

Nov 10, 2019

Lucile M. Bentley, 92, passed away November 10, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. She was born on March 2, 1927 to the late Otis and Ethel Mc Daniel in Smyrna, SC.

Along with her parents, Lucile is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Bentley and son, Bill Bentley. She is serviced by her daughters, Ann Shaw of Cornelius, NC, Kathy...

Doris Arlene Guth

Doris Arlene Guth

Nov 10, 2019

Doris Arlene Custer-Guth 95, peacefully left this world and entered Heaven on November 10, 2019. She was devoted to her family and serving the Lord and was loved by all who knew her around the world.

Doris was born to the late Forest and Pauline Snure, a dairy farmer and a homemaker respectively, in Wooster, Ohio on November 3rd, 1924....

Mary Louise Kester

Mary Louise Kester

Nov 9, 2019

Mary Louise Kester, 90, passed away on November 9, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. She was born on September 15, 1929 to the late Lawrence and Pearl Strain.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Dale Kester; brothers Russell Lloyd Strain and Richard Lee Strain; son, Terry Kester; and daughter Peggy Porter.

Mary is survived...

Darce Virginia Isenhour

Darce Virginia Isenhour

Nov 7, 2019

Darce Archer Isenhour, 92, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away on November 7, 2019.

Darce "Mama Dot" was born in Mt. Mourne on April 15, 1927 to the late David S. Archer and Pearl Christine Archer.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter "Ike" Isenhour; sisters, Evelyn Archer, Connie Kelly, Alsie Arndt, and...

Helen B. Foreman

Helen B. Foreman

Nov 6, 2019

Helen Bird Foreman of Denver, NC, faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed on November 6, 2019.

She was the youngest child of Myrtle Wells and Dr. W.E. Bird, former president at Western Carolina Teacher’s College, now WCU. Granny, as known to many, was loved by everyone for the unconditional love and acceptance she bestowed on all.

...

Edna McGinnis Duckworth

Edna McGinnis Duckworth

Nov 4, 2019

Edna Duckworth, 92, of Stanley, NC passed away November 4, 2019.  

 

Services will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 11:00 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville.  The family will receive friends for an hour prior to the service from 10-11:00.  A burial will follow the service at Martha's Chapel Cemetery.

 

Please check back for complete obituary. 

Mary Pat   McGivney

Mary Pat McGivney

Nov 3, 2019

Mary Pat McGivney died on November 3, 2019, the way she lived each day: surrounded by family. Surviving her are her husband, James; her children, Jim (wife Jennifer), Daniel (wife Jeannine, daughter Jane), and Moira (husband Anthony, children Sydney and Henry); her siblings, Barbara Schuman and Kurt Schultz; and a large extended family who misses her terribly. She’s preceded in...

Nancy   Kluesener

Nancy Kluesener

Nov 3, 2019

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Barbara Gordon McFeely

Barbara Gordon McFeely

Nov 3, 2019

Barbara Gordon McFeely, 86, of Huntersville, NC passed away on November 3, 2019.

She was born in Hamilton, GA on October 3, 1933 to the late Walter Gordon and Mable Smith Gordon.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Col. Horace F. McFeely.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Patricia M. Wood and her husband,...

Dennis Leonard Palmer

Dennis Leonard Palmer

Nov 2, 2019

Dennis Leonard Palmer, 77, passed away on November 2, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. He was born on September 10, 1942 to the late Leonard and Lorraine Palmer.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Palmer and sister, Donna Gibbs.

Dennis is survived by his son, Michael Palmer (Susan) of Huntersville, NC; daughter Tracy Wiese...

Carolyn Jean King

Carolyn Jean King

Nov 1, 2019

Carolyn Jean King, 77, passed away on November 1, 2019 at her home in Kannapolis, NC. She was born May 26, 1942 in Charlotte NC to the late Baxter and Eva Ellis.

Along with her parents, Jean is preceded in death by her first husband, Max Daryl Norket; step-son, Billy Darrell King, and second husband Billy Edgar King.

Jean is...

Lynn   Burris

Lynn Burris

Oct 26, 2019

David Lynn Burris, 83, of Davidson, NC passed away on October 26, 2019. 

Lynn was born in Charlotte, NC on March 15, 1936 to the late Ray Johnson Burris and Pearl Anna Gross Burris. 

Lynn was a member of one of the first graduating classes of North Mecklenburg High School. He attended Guilford College. He served in the U.S. Army and...

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