Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Molly   Childers

Molly Childers

Apr 26, 2019

Molly Ann Harvey Childers died on April 26, 2019. She was 84 years old. Molly was born in Roanoke, VA on June 20, 1934. She attended public schools in Roanoke and then graduated from Longwood University in Farmville, VA with a B.S. in elementary education.

She married Dr. Melvin Davis Childers. They lived in Metairie, LA for three years and...

Ralph   Weaver

Ralph Weaver

Apr 25, 2019

Ralph Edsel Weaver, 78, of Charlotte, NC passed away on April 25, 2019.

He was born in Union County, TN on March 22, 1941 to the late Mary Ethel Weaver.

Along with his mother he is preceded in death by his five brothers.

Ralph is survived by his two sons, John Weaver and Adam Weaver; wife, Rebecca Weaver; two sisters,...

Charles Richard Sutton

Charles Richard Sutton

Apr 24, 2019

Mr. Charles Richard Sutton, 82, of Cornelius, NC passed away on April 24th, 2019 at his residence.  He was born April 19th, 1937 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Callie Mae Sutton and George R. Sutton.  He graduated from the University of Tennessee with degrees in Civil and Mechanical Engineering in 1962 and 1964, then worked in Charlotte with J....

Elizabeth Ann League

Elizabeth Ann League

Apr 24, 2019

Elizabeth Ann League, 86, of Huntersville passed away on April 24, 2019 at Olde Knox Commons.   She was born August 2, 1932 to the late Robert and Lelia Knox in Davidson, NC.  Along with her parents, Ann is preceded in death by her husband Bob; brother, Charles Samuel Knox; sister, Tina Knox and a granddaughter, Kellie Denise Evans.   She is survived by...

Thomas   Thornton

Thomas Thornton

Apr 22, 2019

Thomas Edward Thornton, 23, of Huntersville, NC lost his battle with depression on April 22, 2019. Thomas was born in Charlotte on April 11, 1996 to Edward and Camille.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers Thomas Edwards Brown and Robert Erman Thornton and his step grandfather Willie Staggs. He is survived by his parents, his brother Sam, his...

Barbara Evelyn Mulligan

Barbara Evelyn Mulligan

Apr 21, 2019

Funeral arrangements will be held at a later time chosen by the family.

Andrew   Owens

Andrew Owens

Apr 17, 2019

Andrew J “Andy” Owens, 34, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Andrew was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 23, 1985 to the late J. Craig Owens and Candace Raymond Owens.

Andrew was a kind, gentle soul who loved his dogs, Zeke and Jewels. He also enjoyed his work at a...

Alfred John Capitani, III

Alfred John Capitani, III

Apr 17, 2019

Alfred "Fred" John Capitani, III passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2019 at his residence.  

Fred was born October 19th, 1956 in Hudson County, New Jersey to Joan Polomski Capitani and the late Alfred John Capitani, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Green; step-children, Ken Howard and Matthew Howard; two grandchildren, Scarlett Howard and Landen Howard; his mother,...

William "Jerry" Bustard

William "Jerry" Bustard

Apr 13, 2019

William J. Bustard, 85, of Denver, NC passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2019.

Jerry was born in Brooklyn, NY on 3/6/34 to the late James Bustard and Lucy Ladley Bustard.  Along with his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by the loves of his life, Sirkka Wayrynen Bustard (1979) and Linda Sheets Bustard (2012).  He is survived by children,...

Delorise   Robinson

Delorise Robinson

Apr 13, 2019

Delorise Robinson, 82 of Huntersville, North Carolina formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away April 13, 2019. She was the daughter of Curt and Lydia (Parker) Angel born July 1, 1936 in Big Hill, Kentucky. She was a wife and mother of strong Christian faith and a member of Franklin Baptist Church, Franklin, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her...

Norma   Stein

Norma Stein

Apr 12, 2019

Norma Marie Stein nee Schilling, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away April 12, 2019.

Norma Marie was born in Portland, OR on March 8, 1942 to the late Lester Schilling and Anna Schilling.

Norma will be remembered as a loving Mother, Mimi, and dedicated caretaker to her family. 

Along with her parents Norma is preceded in death by sister Jo...

Randolph M. O'Neill

Randolph M. O'Neill

Apr 10, 2019

Randy Michael O’Neill, 65, of Huntersville, NC, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2019 while vacationing in the Commonwealth of Dominica.  Randy was born in Belleville, Ontario, on December 10th, 1953. 

Randy was preceded in death by his father, Thomas O’Neill.  He is survived by his wife, Jane; his children Liam and Tara; his mother, Florence Finkle (Ernie Finkle;) his...

Jack   Jolly

Jack Jolly

Apr 5, 2019

JACK BENNETT JOLLY, 75, Went home to be with the Lord on April 05, 2019 after losing his battle with cancer. Jack left his memory being the West Side bicycle man. He loved riding his bicycle, fishing, hunting and shopping. He will be missed by everyone that knew and loved him. Jack was a good man, very humble and kind.

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William   Sorvillo

William Sorvillo

Apr 4, 2019

William Sorvillo, 81, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019.  William was born July 31, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Carmine and Anna Viscardo Sorvillo.  He was a catholic by faith, a member of the Knights of Columbus in Lindenhurst, NY and worked for 35 years as a typesetter for Typo Graphical  Communications.

William is...

Dorothy Lee Hoover

Dorothy Lee Hoover

Apr 3, 2019

Dorothy Lee (Dot) Hoover died on April 3, 2019 at the age of 102. She was born on July 23, 1916 in the Paw Creek community, lived her early life there and graduated from Paw Creek High School. In 1940, she married George R. Hoover and moved to the Derita community as the wife of a dairy farmer, where she...

Robert   Westcott

Robert Westcott

Apr 2, 2019

Robert Morgan Westcott, age 74, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away in his sleep on April 2nd, 2019 of diabetic complications. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Westcott, his parents, William Westcott and Willavene Morgan, his in-laws, Peter Hurand and Julia Maxine Hurand, and his brother-in-law, William Rock.

He is survived by his loving family, son - Kyle Westcott of...

Velma   Fogarty

Velma Fogarty

Mar 31, 2019

Velma  Fogarty, born January 7,1919 in Tampa FL and died March 31, 2019 in Cornelius, NC.  Velma is predeceased by three husbands:  Harlan James Poel (father of their 4 children), Frederick Berger and Edwin Fogarty.  She grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and lived in Wilmington, DE and Charlotte, NC most of her life. In addition to her husbands, she is preceded in death...

Helaine Mary Panepinto

Helaine Mary Panepinto

Mar 30, 2019

Helaine Mary Panepinto, 72, passed away on March 30, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. She was born January 22, 1947 to the late William and Beatrice Haughton in Brooklyn, NY.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Anthony J. Panepinto; two sisters; a brother; and an infant son.

Helaine is survived by her daughter Christine (Mike) McCarroll;...

Jack A. Wettengel

Jack A. Wettengel

Mar 27, 2019

Jack Arno Wettengel, 75, of Mooresville, NC passed away on March 27, 2019.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Maryann; daughters, Elise Fornasier, Melissa Sansbury; and grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. 

A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. 

 

Doris   Pierce

Doris Pierce

Mar 27, 2019

Doris Pierce, 99, passed away March 27, 2019 at Carillon of Huntersville. She was born July 19, 1919 in Aberdeen, Scotland to the late Alexander and Anabelle Chalmers.

Along with her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Pierce and a son.

She is survived by her son Russell (Carol Casey) Pierce; three grandchildren; one great grandson;...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Molly   Childers

Molly Childers

Apr 26, 2019

Molly Ann Harvey Childers died on April 26, 2019. She was 84 years old. Molly was born in Roanoke, VA on June 20, 1934. She attended public schools in Roanoke and then graduated from Longwood University in Farmville, VA with a B.S. in elementary education.

She married Dr. Melvin Davis Childers. They lived in Metairie, LA for three years and...

Ralph   Weaver

Ralph Weaver

Apr 25, 2019

Ralph Edsel Weaver, 78, of Charlotte, NC passed away on April 25, 2019.

He was born in Union County, TN on March 22, 1941 to the late Mary Ethel Weaver.

Along with his mother he is preceded in death by his five brothers.

Ralph is survived by his two sons, John Weaver and Adam Weaver; wife, Rebecca Weaver; two sisters,...

Charles Richard Sutton

Charles Richard Sutton

Apr 24, 2019

Mr. Charles Richard Sutton, 82, of Cornelius, NC passed away on April 24th, 2019 at his residence.  He was born April 19th, 1937 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Callie Mae Sutton and George R. Sutton.  He graduated from the University of Tennessee with degrees in Civil and Mechanical Engineering in 1962 and 1964, then worked in Charlotte with J....

Elizabeth Ann League

Elizabeth Ann League

Apr 24, 2019

Elizabeth Ann League, 86, of Huntersville passed away on April 24, 2019 at Olde Knox Commons.   She was born August 2, 1932 to the late Robert and Lelia Knox in Davidson, NC.  Along with her parents, Ann is preceded in death by her husband Bob; brother, Charles Samuel Knox; sister, Tina Knox and a granddaughter, Kellie Denise Evans.   She is survived by...

Thomas   Thornton

Thomas Thornton

Apr 22, 2019

Thomas Edward Thornton, 23, of Huntersville, NC lost his battle with depression on April 22, 2019. Thomas was born in Charlotte on April 11, 1996 to Edward and Camille.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers Thomas Edwards Brown and Robert Erman Thornton and his step grandfather Willie Staggs. He is survived by his parents, his brother Sam, his...

Barbara Evelyn Mulligan

Barbara Evelyn Mulligan

Apr 21, 2019

Funeral arrangements will be held at a later time chosen by the family.

Andrew   Owens

Andrew Owens

Apr 17, 2019

Andrew J “Andy” Owens, 34, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Andrew was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 23, 1985 to the late J. Craig Owens and Candace Raymond Owens.

Andrew was a kind, gentle soul who loved his dogs, Zeke and Jewels. He also enjoyed his work at a...

Alfred John Capitani, III

Alfred John Capitani, III

Apr 17, 2019

Alfred "Fred" John Capitani, III passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2019 at his residence.  

Fred was born October 19th, 1956 in Hudson County, New Jersey to Joan Polomski Capitani and the late Alfred John Capitani, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Green; step-children, Ken Howard and Matthew Howard; two grandchildren, Scarlett Howard and Landen Howard; his mother,...

William "Jerry" Bustard

William "Jerry" Bustard

Apr 13, 2019

William J. Bustard, 85, of Denver, NC passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2019.

Jerry was born in Brooklyn, NY on 3/6/34 to the late James Bustard and Lucy Ladley Bustard.  Along with his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by the loves of his life, Sirkka Wayrynen Bustard (1979) and Linda Sheets Bustard (2012).  He is survived by children,...

Delorise   Robinson

Delorise Robinson

Apr 13, 2019

Delorise Robinson, 82 of Huntersville, North Carolina formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away April 13, 2019. She was the daughter of Curt and Lydia (Parker) Angel born July 1, 1936 in Big Hill, Kentucky. She was a wife and mother of strong Christian faith and a member of Franklin Baptist Church, Franklin, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her...

Norma   Stein

Norma Stein

Apr 12, 2019

Norma Marie Stein nee Schilling, 77, of Cornelius, NC passed away April 12, 2019.

Norma Marie was born in Portland, OR on March 8, 1942 to the late Lester Schilling and Anna Schilling.

Norma will be remembered as a loving Mother, Mimi, and dedicated caretaker to her family. 

Along with her parents Norma is preceded in death by sister Jo...

Randolph M. O'Neill

Randolph M. O'Neill

Apr 10, 2019

Randy Michael O’Neill, 65, of Huntersville, NC, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2019 while vacationing in the Commonwealth of Dominica.  Randy was born in Belleville, Ontario, on December 10th, 1953. 

Randy was preceded in death by his father, Thomas O’Neill.  He is survived by his wife, Jane; his children Liam and Tara; his mother, Florence Finkle (Ernie Finkle;) his...

Jack   Jolly

Jack Jolly

Apr 5, 2019

JACK BENNETT JOLLY, 75, Went home to be with the Lord on April 05, 2019 after losing his battle with cancer. Jack left his memory being the West Side bicycle man. He loved riding his bicycle, fishing, hunting and shopping. He will be missed by everyone that knew and loved him. Jack was a good man, very humble and kind.

...

William   Sorvillo

William Sorvillo

Apr 4, 2019

William Sorvillo, 81, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019.  William was born July 31, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Carmine and Anna Viscardo Sorvillo.  He was a catholic by faith, a member of the Knights of Columbus in Lindenhurst, NY and worked for 35 years as a typesetter for Typo Graphical  Communications.

William is...

Dorothy Lee Hoover

Dorothy Lee Hoover

Apr 3, 2019

Dorothy Lee (Dot) Hoover died on April 3, 2019 at the age of 102. She was born on July 23, 1916 in the Paw Creek community, lived her early life there and graduated from Paw Creek High School. In 1940, she married George R. Hoover and moved to the Derita community as the wife of a dairy farmer, where she...

Robert   Westcott

Robert Westcott

Apr 2, 2019

Robert Morgan Westcott, age 74, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away in his sleep on April 2nd, 2019 of diabetic complications. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Westcott, his parents, William Westcott and Willavene Morgan, his in-laws, Peter Hurand and Julia Maxine Hurand, and his brother-in-law, William Rock.

He is survived by his loving family, son - Kyle Westcott of...

Velma   Fogarty

Velma Fogarty

Mar 31, 2019

Velma  Fogarty, born January 7,1919 in Tampa FL and died March 31, 2019 in Cornelius, NC.  Velma is predeceased by three husbands:  Harlan James Poel (father of their 4 children), Frederick Berger and Edwin Fogarty.  She grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and lived in Wilmington, DE and Charlotte, NC most of her life. In addition to her husbands, she is preceded in death...

Helaine Mary Panepinto

Helaine Mary Panepinto

Mar 30, 2019

Helaine Mary Panepinto, 72, passed away on March 30, 2019 in Huntersville, NC. She was born January 22, 1947 to the late William and Beatrice Haughton in Brooklyn, NY.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Anthony J. Panepinto; two sisters; a brother; and an infant son.

Helaine is survived by her daughter Christine (Mike) McCarroll;...

Jack A. Wettengel

Jack A. Wettengel

Mar 27, 2019

Jack Arno Wettengel, 75, of Mooresville, NC passed away on March 27, 2019.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Maryann; daughters, Elise Fornasier, Melissa Sansbury; and grandchildren.  He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. 

A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC. 

 

Doris   Pierce

Doris Pierce

Mar 27, 2019

Doris Pierce, 99, passed away March 27, 2019 at Carillon of Huntersville. She was born July 19, 1919 in Aberdeen, Scotland to the late Alexander and Anabelle Chalmers.

Along with her parents, Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Pierce and a son.

She is survived by her son Russell (Carol Casey) Pierce; three grandchildren; one great grandson;...