Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

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.

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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.

 

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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...

Sandra Burns Spencer

Sandra Burns Spencer

Oct 26, 2019

Sandra Spencer entered into eternal life after health complications on October 26, 2019.

She is survived by her loving son, brothers, and sister.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 16901 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, North Carolina.  

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations...

Donald Lee Wilson

Donald Lee Wilson

Oct 23, 2019

Donald Lee Wilson, 76, of Denver, North Carolina went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 23, 2019. He was born on July 18, 1943 to Carl R. and Mozelle (Cloninger) Wilson in Moore County, North Carolina. On August 12, 1962, he married Mildred Elizabeth (Libby) Laton in Ellerbe, North Carolina.

Don is survived by his...

Charlotte Hamor Whitney

Charlotte Hamor Whitney

Oct 23, 2019

On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Charlotte Hamor Whitney, loving wife of Kenneth William Whitney, went to her eternal home in heaven.  Charlotte was a spirited resident of The Pines at Davidson and enjoyed her days there cooking, playing bridge, doing needlework, and visiting with her friends, family, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Charlotte was the daughter of Shirley Cleaves...

Pamela   Burton

Pamela Burton

Oct 23, 2019

Pamela Newell Burton, 68, of Denver, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on October 23rd. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be sorely missed by all who loved her.

Pam was born in Lexington, North Carolina on May 17th, 1951 to the late John and Ruby Newell and quickly started her training...

Louis Rodney Whisnant

Louis Rodney Whisnant

Oct 22, 2019

Louis Rodney Whisnant, of Cornelius, North Carolina, died peacefully Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Novant Health Medical Center in Huntersville, North Carolina.  He was born in Lenoir, North Carolina on February 29, 1924 to Lonnie Earson Whisnant and Myrtle Martin Whisnant.  Rodney took great delight in his leap year birthday by reminding friends and family that he was twenty three...

Lawrence    Spierto

Lawrence Spierto

Oct 22, 2019

Lawrence Spierto, 70, passed away on October 22, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. He was born on September 6, 1949 to the late Pasquale and Philomena Spierto in Amityville, NY.

Remembrances will be held at the convenience of the family.

Carole Mills White

Carole Mills White

Oct 21, 2019

Mrs. Carole Mills White, age 81, of Hyghbough St., Huntersville, passed away Monday morning, October 21, 2019 at her home.  Born October 16, 1938 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Eugene Mills and Elizabeth Howell Mills.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Wayne White; brother, Gene Mills;...

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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...

Sandra Burns Spencer

Sandra Burns Spencer

Oct 26, 2019

Sandra Spencer entered into eternal life after health complications on October 26, 2019.

She is survived by her loving son, brothers, and sister.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 16901 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, North Carolina.  

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations...

Donald Lee Wilson

Donald Lee Wilson

Oct 23, 2019

Donald Lee Wilson, 76, of Denver, North Carolina went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 23, 2019. He was born on July 18, 1943 to Carl R. and Mozelle (Cloninger) Wilson in Moore County, North Carolina. On August 12, 1962, he married Mildred Elizabeth (Libby) Laton in Ellerbe, North Carolina.

Don is survived by his...

Charlotte Hamor Whitney

Charlotte Hamor Whitney

Oct 23, 2019

On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Charlotte Hamor Whitney, loving wife of Kenneth William Whitney, went to her eternal home in heaven.  Charlotte was a spirited resident of The Pines at Davidson and enjoyed her days there cooking, playing bridge, doing needlework, and visiting with her friends, family, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Charlotte was the daughter of Shirley Cleaves...

Pamela   Burton

Pamela Burton

Oct 23, 2019

Pamela Newell Burton, 68, of Denver, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on October 23rd. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be sorely missed by all who loved her.

Pam was born in Lexington, North Carolina on May 17th, 1951 to the late John and Ruby Newell and quickly started her training...

Louis Rodney Whisnant

Louis Rodney Whisnant

Oct 22, 2019

Louis Rodney Whisnant, of Cornelius, North Carolina, died peacefully Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Novant Health Medical Center in Huntersville, North Carolina.  He was born in Lenoir, North Carolina on February 29, 1924 to Lonnie Earson Whisnant and Myrtle Martin Whisnant.  Rodney took great delight in his leap year birthday by reminding friends and family that he was twenty three...

Lawrence    Spierto

Lawrence Spierto

Oct 22, 2019

Lawrence Spierto, 70, passed away on October 22, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. He was born on September 6, 1949 to the late Pasquale and Philomena Spierto in Amityville, NY.

Remembrances will be held at the convenience of the family.

Carole Mills White

Carole Mills White

Oct 21, 2019

Mrs. Carole Mills White, age 81, of Hyghbough St., Huntersville, passed away Monday morning, October 21, 2019 at her home.  Born October 16, 1938 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Eugene Mills and Elizabeth Howell Mills.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Wayne White; brother, Gene Mills;...