Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Carol Rasmussen Houck

Carol Rasmussen Houck

Oct 20, 2019

Carol Jean Rasmussen Houck, 73, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her residence.

She was born August 8, 1946 to the late Edward Rasmussen and Francis Sumnicht Rasmussen.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, George Gretz and grandson, Matthew Foster.

Carol is survived by her daughters, Mitzi Foster...

Martha "Jane" Jones

Martha "Jane" Jones

Oct 18, 2019

Services will be held at a later date.

Rita Ann Carpenter

Rita Ann Carpenter

Oct 17, 2019

Rita Ann Carpenter, 75, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania passed away on October 17, 2019. Rita was born in Carlisle on September 1, 1944 to the late William and Kathleen Braught. Along with her parents Rita is preceded in death by her older sister Kay Dowd Johnson, and her son Arleigh B. Carpenter, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Karen D....

Deborah   Yandle

Deborah Yandle

Oct 14, 2019

Deborah “Debbie” Yandle, 69, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. A native to Mecklenburg County she was born on January 30, 1950 to the late Nalle Anthony Swearngan and Jean Isabelle Moore.

Debbie is survived by the love of her life of 50 years, Billy Yandle; daughters, Sandi Yandle and Amy...

John   Schoenmaker

John Schoenmaker

Oct 14, 2019

John Schoenmaker, 90, of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 14, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma. They were married 70 years.

He is also survived by his daughter, Marja Schierloh; son, John (Carla) Schoenmaker; 5 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 11:00am at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in...

Ryan Spencer Hayward

Ryan Spencer Hayward

Oct 13, 2019

Ryan Spencer Hayward, 32, Huntersville, NC passed away on October 13, 2019. He was born in Atlanta, GA on November 21, 1986 to Angela Hayward and preceded in death by his father Fred Hayward.

Ryan is survived by his siblings, Kim, Jeff, Jason and Tonnye. He had numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. He had unbelievably close and loving relationships...

Genevieve   Manganiello

Genevieve Manganiello

Oct 7, 2019

Genevieve (Jean) Manganiello, age 93 passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2019.

Jean was born on June 13, 1926 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Michele and Vincenzina Marrone, first-generation Italian Americans.  Jean was proceeded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Anthony (Tony) T. Manganiello as well asher daughter Mary.  She was also proceeded in...

Dr. Harold David Bryant

Dr. Harold David Bryant

Oct 4, 2019

David was born in Wilmington, NC on September 28, 1946 to the late Eugene Harold Bryant and Kathryn Stanley Bryant and was raised in Eastern North Carolina for the better part of his youth.

A graduate of North Carolina State University with an Ed.D in Educational Administration, David was passionate about public education, serving as Superintendent of Edgecombe County Schools...

Lowrie   McNeill

Lowrie McNeill

Sep 30, 2019

Lowrie Wilson McNeill was born on July 25, 1928 in Abbeville County, SC and died on September 30, 2019 in Davidson, NC.  Lowrie was the son of William David McNeill Sr. and Carrie Metts McNeill. 

Lowrie served in the US Army Corps of Engineers from 1950-1952, in Newfoundland, Greenland and Baffin Island.

After the Army, he returned to Abbeville. In...

Zachary E. Turner

Zachary E. Turner

Sep 28, 2019

Zachary Emmanuel Turner, 29, of Cornelius, NC passed away on September 28, 2019. He was born in Dover, Delaware on August 3, 1990 to Cynthia Kimball Hanrahan and Gil Turner.

Zach was preceded in death by his nephew, Leo Turner.

He was survived by his mother, Cindi Hanrahan and her husband Dave; father, Gil Turner; brother, Shane and his girlfriend...

Marie Martha Fields

Marie Martha Fields

Sep 27, 2019

Marie Martha Fields, 89, passed away on September 27, 2019 in Cornelius, NC. She was born on May 22, 1930 to the late Michael and Mary Mergler in Buffalo, NY. 

Internment will be held by Eustis & Cornell Funeral Home in Marblehead, MA.

Carol   Griffith

Carol Griffith

Sep 24, 2019

Milla Carol Griffith, 69, passed away on September 24, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest. The youngest of three children, Carol was born in Cartersville, Georgia, to Thomas Hunter Griffith and Milla Putnam Griffith.

Carol was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. She attended San Marcos University in San Marcos, Texas, where she earned a bachelor’s...

Rodrigo A. Chaluisan

Rodrigo A. Chaluisan

Sep 24, 2019

Rodrigo A. Chaluisan, 60, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away September 24, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Sonia Chaluisan.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 pm, Saturday, September 28, 2019 in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 16901 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, NC, 28078.

Online condolences may be...

Joseph L. C. Wagoner

Joseph L. C. Wagoner

Sep 21, 2019

Joseph L.C. “Cliff” Wagoner, 79 of Davidson, NC passed away on September 21, 2019. He was born on October 23, 1939 in Teaneck, NJ to the late Robert Vernon Wagoner and Marie Clifford Wagoner.

Cliff was a graduate of Cornell University and Northeastern University. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he served as a First Lieutenant. In...

Gregorio   Gabuya

Gregorio Gabuya

Sep 19, 2019

Gregorio Franco Gabuya, 89, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 19, 2019. He was born in the Philippines on April 24, 1930.

He enjoyed traveling, fishing, and gardening. He attended St. Therese Catholic Church and then moved to St. Mark Catholic Church.

Gregorio is preceded in death by his parents and fourteen brothers and sisters.

He is survived by...

Louis Gene Coffee

Louis Gene Coffee

Sep 15, 2019

Louis Gene Coffee, 79, of Huntersville, NC and formerly of Ceredo, WV went home to his heavenly Father on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness.  He was born in Monaville, WV, a son of the late Earl and Vivian Coffee.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years Patricia Reed Coffee...

Michael   McCarty

Michael McCarty

Sep 15, 2019

Arrangements are pending at this time.

James   Litton

James Litton

Sep 15, 2019

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Arlene Hazel Brady

Arlene Hazel Brady

Sep 13, 2019

Arlene Hazel (Greenwood) Brady, 83, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left for the Brady family at kepnerfh.com.

Arleigh Burke Carpenter

Arleigh Burke Carpenter

Sep 13, 2019

Arleigh Burke Carpenter, 54, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 13, 2019.

Arleigh was born in Santa Barbara, CA on March 9, 1965 to Wesley D. Carpenter and Rita A. Carpenter.

He is survived by his parents, and his children, Arleigh Burke Carpenter, Jr., Kayleigh Elizabeth Carpenter, Kolby McKay Carpenter and their mother Karen Jean Carpenter of Huntersville; his...

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Carol Rasmussen Houck

Carol Rasmussen Houck

Oct 20, 2019

Carol Jean Rasmussen Houck, 73, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her residence.

She was born August 8, 1946 to the late Edward Rasmussen and Francis Sumnicht Rasmussen.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, George Gretz and grandson, Matthew Foster.

Carol is survived by her daughters, Mitzi Foster...

Martha "Jane" Jones

Martha "Jane" Jones

Oct 18, 2019

Services will be held at a later date.

Rita Ann Carpenter

Rita Ann Carpenter

Oct 17, 2019

Rita Ann Carpenter, 75, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania passed away on October 17, 2019. Rita was born in Carlisle on September 1, 1944 to the late William and Kathleen Braught. Along with her parents Rita is preceded in death by her older sister Kay Dowd Johnson, and her son Arleigh B. Carpenter, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Karen D....

Deborah   Yandle

Deborah Yandle

Oct 14, 2019

Deborah “Debbie” Yandle, 69, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. A native to Mecklenburg County she was born on January 30, 1950 to the late Nalle Anthony Swearngan and Jean Isabelle Moore.

Debbie is survived by the love of her life of 50 years, Billy Yandle; daughters, Sandi Yandle and Amy...

John   Schoenmaker

John Schoenmaker

Oct 14, 2019

John Schoenmaker, 90, of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 14, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma. They were married 70 years.

He is also survived by his daughter, Marja Schierloh; son, John (Carla) Schoenmaker; 5 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 11:00am at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in...

Ryan Spencer Hayward

Ryan Spencer Hayward

Oct 13, 2019

Ryan Spencer Hayward, 32, Huntersville, NC passed away on October 13, 2019. He was born in Atlanta, GA on November 21, 1986 to Angela Hayward and preceded in death by his father Fred Hayward.

Ryan is survived by his siblings, Kim, Jeff, Jason and Tonnye. He had numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. He had unbelievably close and loving relationships...

Genevieve   Manganiello

Genevieve Manganiello

Oct 7, 2019

Genevieve (Jean) Manganiello, age 93 passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2019.

Jean was born on June 13, 1926 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Michele and Vincenzina Marrone, first-generation Italian Americans.  Jean was proceeded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Anthony (Tony) T. Manganiello as well asher daughter Mary.  She was also proceeded in...

Dr. Harold David Bryant

Dr. Harold David Bryant

Oct 4, 2019

David was born in Wilmington, NC on September 28, 1946 to the late Eugene Harold Bryant and Kathryn Stanley Bryant and was raised in Eastern North Carolina for the better part of his youth.

A graduate of North Carolina State University with an Ed.D in Educational Administration, David was passionate about public education, serving as Superintendent of Edgecombe County Schools...

Lowrie   McNeill

Lowrie McNeill

Sep 30, 2019

Lowrie Wilson McNeill was born on July 25, 1928 in Abbeville County, SC and died on September 30, 2019 in Davidson, NC.  Lowrie was the son of William David McNeill Sr. and Carrie Metts McNeill. 

Lowrie served in the US Army Corps of Engineers from 1950-1952, in Newfoundland, Greenland and Baffin Island.

After the Army, he returned to Abbeville. In...

Zachary E. Turner

Zachary E. Turner

Sep 28, 2019

Zachary Emmanuel Turner, 29, of Cornelius, NC passed away on September 28, 2019. He was born in Dover, Delaware on August 3, 1990 to Cynthia Kimball Hanrahan and Gil Turner.

Zach was preceded in death by his nephew, Leo Turner.

He was survived by his mother, Cindi Hanrahan and her husband Dave; father, Gil Turner; brother, Shane and his girlfriend...

Marie Martha Fields

Marie Martha Fields

Sep 27, 2019

Marie Martha Fields, 89, passed away on September 27, 2019 in Cornelius, NC. She was born on May 22, 1930 to the late Michael and Mary Mergler in Buffalo, NY. 

Internment will be held by Eustis & Cornell Funeral Home in Marblehead, MA.

Carol   Griffith

Carol Griffith

Sep 24, 2019

Milla Carol Griffith, 69, passed away on September 24, 2019, in Columbia, South Carolina after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest. The youngest of three children, Carol was born in Cartersville, Georgia, to Thomas Hunter Griffith and Milla Putnam Griffith.

Carol was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. She attended San Marcos University in San Marcos, Texas, where she earned a bachelor’s...

Rodrigo A. Chaluisan

Rodrigo A. Chaluisan

Sep 24, 2019

Rodrigo A. Chaluisan, 60, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away September 24, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Sonia Chaluisan.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 pm, Saturday, September 28, 2019 in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 16901 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville, NC, 28078.

Online condolences may be...

Joseph L. C. Wagoner

Joseph L. C. Wagoner

Sep 21, 2019

Joseph L.C. “Cliff” Wagoner, 79 of Davidson, NC passed away on September 21, 2019. He was born on October 23, 1939 in Teaneck, NJ to the late Robert Vernon Wagoner and Marie Clifford Wagoner.

Cliff was a graduate of Cornell University and Northeastern University. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he served as a First Lieutenant. In...

Gregorio   Gabuya

Gregorio Gabuya

Sep 19, 2019

Gregorio Franco Gabuya, 89, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 19, 2019. He was born in the Philippines on April 24, 1930.

He enjoyed traveling, fishing, and gardening. He attended St. Therese Catholic Church and then moved to St. Mark Catholic Church.

Gregorio is preceded in death by his parents and fourteen brothers and sisters.

He is survived by...

Louis Gene Coffee

Louis Gene Coffee

Sep 15, 2019

Louis Gene Coffee, 79, of Huntersville, NC and formerly of Ceredo, WV went home to his heavenly Father on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness.  He was born in Monaville, WV, a son of the late Earl and Vivian Coffee.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years Patricia Reed Coffee...

Michael   McCarty

Michael McCarty

Sep 15, 2019

Arrangements are pending at this time.

James   Litton

James Litton

Sep 15, 2019

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Arlene Hazel Brady

Arlene Hazel Brady

Sep 13, 2019

Arlene Hazel (Greenwood) Brady, 83, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left for the Brady family at kepnerfh.com.

Arleigh Burke Carpenter

Arleigh Burke Carpenter

Sep 13, 2019

Arleigh Burke Carpenter, 54, of Huntersville, NC passed away on September 13, 2019.

Arleigh was born in Santa Barbara, CA on March 9, 1965 to Wesley D. Carpenter and Rita A. Carpenter.

He is survived by his parents, and his children, Arleigh Burke Carpenter, Jr., Kayleigh Elizabeth Carpenter, Kolby McKay Carpenter and their mother Karen Jean Carpenter of Huntersville; his...