Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Charles Thurman Ellithorpe, MD

Charles Thurman Ellithorpe, MD

Oct 20, 2018

Chuck passed away Saturday, October 20th, surrounded by family and loved ones.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jane; daughter Jennifer; son Andy and his wife Holly and their daughter and Chuck's only granddaughter, Mia.  He is also survived by his older brother, Bill and his wife Veronica and their children Sara and Dan Ellithorpe.



Chuck...

Thomas King McQuarrie

Thomas King McQuarrie

Oct 19, 2018

Thomas King McQuarrie, 90, of Williston, Florida died Friday, October 19, 2018 at Autumn Care in Cornelius, North Carolina.He was born in China on November 19, 1927 to the late Ruth Woodward McQuarrie and General Claude Monroe McQuarrie.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 37 years, Katherine Wallace McQuarrie, he was...

Margaret Lenora Puckett Merritt

Margaret Lenora Puckett Merritt

Oct 19, 2018

Margaret Lenora Puckett Merritt, 93, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Friday, October 19,2018. She was born June 4, 1925 to Zada Hucks Puckett and Reece Alexander Puckett in Charlotte, North Carolina. ? In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jesse Merritt, Sr., her sister Elizabeth Puckett Goodrum, and her brother, Wesley Puckett. Margaret...

Lisa   Runkle

Lisa Runkle

Oct 17, 2018

Lisa Snow Runkle, 41, passed away on October 17, 2018 at her home in Huntersville, NC.She was born January 17, 1977 to Jerry and Somporn Snow in Goldboro, NC.The family will hold a memorial privately.

Michael   Burgess

Michael Burgess

Oct 17, 2018

?Michael Burgess, 69, passed away on October 18th, 2018 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina.He was born August 28th, 1949 in Charlotte, NC to the late Ned and Ann Burgess.He is survived by his son, Richard Burgess and daughter-in-law, Serena Sosa; three granddaughters, Aurelia Burgess, Sidney Burgess, and Georgina Burgess; Audrey McDonald; Kelly and Helen McDonald; sister, Janet...

Wolodymyr   Procyk

Wolodymyr Procyk

Oct 15, 2018

?Wolodymyr Procyk, 94, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away October 15th, 2018.?He was born January 1st, 1924 in Hrymailiv, Ukraine to the late Peter Procyk and Maria (Gegeychuk) Procyk.  In addition to his parents, Wolodymyr was preceded in death by his sisters, Maria Komisar-Rawytch, Olga Procyk, Sophia Baranowsky, Genia Yerbovetska, Lida Banah; and his brother, John Procyk.?Wolodymyr is survived by...

Wiliam  David Cox, III

Wiliam David Cox, III

Oct 14, 2018

William “Billy” David Cox, III, 69, passed away on October 14, 2018 at his home in Charlotte, NC.

He was born December 6, 1948 to the late William David Cox, Jr. and Lois Parker Cox.

Billy is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Cox; grandson Bradley Cox; and sister Linda Barbee(Don).

He served his country in the US Naval Reserve. Billy...

Brandon William Rolen

Brandon William Rolen

Oct 14, 2018

Brandon W. Rolen , 42, of Cornelius, NC passed away October 14, 2018.  Brandon was born August 22, 1976 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late William C. Rolen and Dagmar (Dee Dee) Rolen.   

Brandon’s wishes were to be cremated and to have no formal service or memorial for him. 

Brandon loved the outdoors and all animals.  He will be...

Craig   Guthrie

Craig Guthrie

Oct 13, 2018

The eternal spirit of Craig Allen Guthrie returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 13, 2018. A loving husband and father, Craig’s unexpected earthly departure from Cornelius, North Carolina, has created a void in the hearts of all who knew him best.

He is survived by Marilyn, his cherished wife of 29 years, and their sons Joshua (25) and...

Lilia   Leon

Lilia Leon

Oct 12, 2018

Mrs. León peacefully passed away at Genesis Home Care in Mooresville, NC on October 12, 2018. She was 93 and born in Cienfuegos, Cuba January 25, 1925 to José del Cueto Herranz and Engracia Dalmau Perdomo and was the youngest of 4 children. She and family emigrated from Cuba in 1963 to secure their families “Freedom” in America where they...

Ya   Chi

Ya Chi

Oct 11, 2018

?Ya Pei Chi, 87, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away on October 11, 2018. ?He was born in Beijing on January 1st, 1931.?He is survived by his wife, Shu Man Wu Chi; his daughter, Chris Liu and son-in-law Louis Liu; son, Tim Chi and daughter-in-law Son Young Chi; granddaughter, Zoe Chi, and grandsons, Ethan Liu and Eli Chi.Funeral services will be...

Teddy   Hobbs

Teddy Hobbs

Oct 11, 2018

Teddy "Ted" Eugene Hobbs Sr., 86, of Fletcher, North Carolina passed away October 11th, 2018 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina.Ted was born March 24th, 1932 to the late Alice Elizabeth Spencer Hobbs and Tommie Lawson Hobbs.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Goodrum Hobbs.Surviving are his wife, Kelli...

Ruth   Maxwell

Ruth Maxwell

Oct 11, 2018

?Services will be held privately.

Shirley Lucille Holtz

Shirley Lucille Holtz

Oct 7, 2018

Shirley Lucille Holtz, 92, passed away on October 7, 2018 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House.She was born on October 1, 1926 to the late John and Mildred Skudris.Services for Mrs. Holtz will be held at a later date.

Luther   Huskey

Luther Huskey

Oct 7, 2018

Luther Frederick Huskey, 71, passed away October 7, 2018 at Atrium-University Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

He was born August 25, 1947 to the late Rayford and Dora Huskey in Greenville, South Carolina.

Along with his parents, Luther is preceded in death by his two sisters, one brother, and son Ronnie Hedgecoe.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Huskey; four...

Louise   Everhardt

Louise Everhardt

Oct 6, 2018

Louise Malcolm Everhardt, 78, passed away on October 6, 2018 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, NC.

She was born on October 18, 1939 in Mooresville, NC to the late Espy and Annie Malcolm.

Along with her parents, Louise is preceded in death by her husband, Don Everhardt; son, David Everhardt; and brother, George Malcolm.

She is survived by...

Lillian Rose Riffman Keller

Lillian Rose Riffman Keller

Oct 5, 2018

Lillian Rose Riffman Keller, 91 of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 5, 2018.A private funeral service will be held at a later date.

John David Preston

John David Preston

Oct 5, 2018

John David Preston, 76 of Concord, NC passed away October 5, 2018.Funeral services will be private.

Maxine Vernette Kelly

Maxine Vernette Kelly

Oct 5, 2018

Maxine Vernette Kelly, 90, passed away peacefully on October 5 at the Havens Assisted Living facility in Charlotte, NC.  Born in Penn Yan, NY on February 2, 1928 and adopted as a young girl by Howard and Francis Briggs, she lived in Rochester, NY.  She met her future husband, Kenton Kelly, while he was attending Rochester Business Institute.  They later...

Frank D. Earp

Frank D. Earp

Oct 4, 2018

Mr. Frank D. Earp, age 81, of Huntersville, NC, entered into eternal rest on October 4th, 2018 after an extended illness.  

Frank was born on January 30, 1937 at the home of his parents, the late John Merritt Earp and Janie Barker Earp in Mint Hill, North Carolina. Along with his father and brothers, Frank helped build and was baptized...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Charles Thurman Ellithorpe, MD

Charles Thurman Ellithorpe, MD

Oct 20, 2018

Chuck passed away Saturday, October 20th, surrounded by family and loved ones.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jane; daughter Jennifer; son Andy and his wife Holly and their daughter and Chuck's only granddaughter, Mia.  He is also survived by his older brother, Bill and his wife Veronica and their children Sara and Dan Ellithorpe.



Chuck...

Thomas King McQuarrie

Thomas King McQuarrie

Oct 19, 2018

Thomas King McQuarrie, 90, of Williston, Florida died Friday, October 19, 2018 at Autumn Care in Cornelius, North Carolina.He was born in China on November 19, 1927 to the late Ruth Woodward McQuarrie and General Claude Monroe McQuarrie.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 37 years, Katherine Wallace McQuarrie, he was...

Margaret Lenora Puckett Merritt

Margaret Lenora Puckett Merritt

Oct 19, 2018

Margaret Lenora Puckett Merritt, 93, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Friday, October 19,2018. She was born June 4, 1925 to Zada Hucks Puckett and Reece Alexander Puckett in Charlotte, North Carolina. ? In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jesse Merritt, Sr., her sister Elizabeth Puckett Goodrum, and her brother, Wesley Puckett. Margaret...

Lisa   Runkle

Lisa Runkle

Oct 17, 2018

Lisa Snow Runkle, 41, passed away on October 17, 2018 at her home in Huntersville, NC.She was born January 17, 1977 to Jerry and Somporn Snow in Goldboro, NC.The family will hold a memorial privately.

Michael   Burgess

Michael Burgess

Oct 17, 2018

?Michael Burgess, 69, passed away on October 18th, 2018 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina.He was born August 28th, 1949 in Charlotte, NC to the late Ned and Ann Burgess.He is survived by his son, Richard Burgess and daughter-in-law, Serena Sosa; three granddaughters, Aurelia Burgess, Sidney Burgess, and Georgina Burgess; Audrey McDonald; Kelly and Helen McDonald; sister, Janet...

Wolodymyr   Procyk

Wolodymyr Procyk

Oct 15, 2018

?Wolodymyr Procyk, 94, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away October 15th, 2018.?He was born January 1st, 1924 in Hrymailiv, Ukraine to the late Peter Procyk and Maria (Gegeychuk) Procyk.  In addition to his parents, Wolodymyr was preceded in death by his sisters, Maria Komisar-Rawytch, Olga Procyk, Sophia Baranowsky, Genia Yerbovetska, Lida Banah; and his brother, John Procyk.?Wolodymyr is survived by...

Wiliam  David Cox, III

Wiliam David Cox, III

Oct 14, 2018

William “Billy” David Cox, III, 69, passed away on October 14, 2018 at his home in Charlotte, NC.

He was born December 6, 1948 to the late William David Cox, Jr. and Lois Parker Cox.

Billy is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Cox; grandson Bradley Cox; and sister Linda Barbee(Don).

He served his country in the US Naval Reserve. Billy...

Brandon William Rolen

Brandon William Rolen

Oct 14, 2018

Brandon W. Rolen , 42, of Cornelius, NC passed away October 14, 2018.  Brandon was born August 22, 1976 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late William C. Rolen and Dagmar (Dee Dee) Rolen.   

Brandon’s wishes were to be cremated and to have no formal service or memorial for him. 

Brandon loved the outdoors and all animals.  He will be...

Craig   Guthrie

Craig Guthrie

Oct 13, 2018

The eternal spirit of Craig Allen Guthrie returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 13, 2018. A loving husband and father, Craig’s unexpected earthly departure from Cornelius, North Carolina, has created a void in the hearts of all who knew him best.

He is survived by Marilyn, his cherished wife of 29 years, and their sons Joshua (25) and...

Lilia   Leon

Lilia Leon

Oct 12, 2018

Mrs. León peacefully passed away at Genesis Home Care in Mooresville, NC on October 12, 2018. She was 93 and born in Cienfuegos, Cuba January 25, 1925 to José del Cueto Herranz and Engracia Dalmau Perdomo and was the youngest of 4 children. She and family emigrated from Cuba in 1963 to secure their families “Freedom” in America where they...

Ya   Chi

Ya Chi

Oct 11, 2018

?Ya Pei Chi, 87, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away on October 11, 2018. ?He was born in Beijing on January 1st, 1931.?He is survived by his wife, Shu Man Wu Chi; his daughter, Chris Liu and son-in-law Louis Liu; son, Tim Chi and daughter-in-law Son Young Chi; granddaughter, Zoe Chi, and grandsons, Ethan Liu and Eli Chi.Funeral services will be...

Teddy   Hobbs

Teddy Hobbs

Oct 11, 2018

Teddy "Ted" Eugene Hobbs Sr., 86, of Fletcher, North Carolina passed away October 11th, 2018 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina.Ted was born March 24th, 1932 to the late Alice Elizabeth Spencer Hobbs and Tommie Lawson Hobbs.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Goodrum Hobbs.Surviving are his wife, Kelli...

Ruth   Maxwell

Ruth Maxwell

Oct 11, 2018

?Services will be held privately.

Shirley Lucille Holtz

Shirley Lucille Holtz

Oct 7, 2018

Shirley Lucille Holtz, 92, passed away on October 7, 2018 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House.She was born on October 1, 1926 to the late John and Mildred Skudris.Services for Mrs. Holtz will be held at a later date.

Luther   Huskey

Luther Huskey

Oct 7, 2018

Luther Frederick Huskey, 71, passed away October 7, 2018 at Atrium-University Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

He was born August 25, 1947 to the late Rayford and Dora Huskey in Greenville, South Carolina.

Along with his parents, Luther is preceded in death by his two sisters, one brother, and son Ronnie Hedgecoe.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Huskey; four...

Louise   Everhardt

Louise Everhardt

Oct 6, 2018

Louise Malcolm Everhardt, 78, passed away on October 6, 2018 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, NC.

She was born on October 18, 1939 in Mooresville, NC to the late Espy and Annie Malcolm.

Along with her parents, Louise is preceded in death by her husband, Don Everhardt; son, David Everhardt; and brother, George Malcolm.

She is survived by...

Lillian Rose Riffman Keller

Lillian Rose Riffman Keller

Oct 5, 2018

Lillian Rose Riffman Keller, 91 of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 5, 2018.A private funeral service will be held at a later date.

John David Preston

John David Preston

Oct 5, 2018

John David Preston, 76 of Concord, NC passed away October 5, 2018.Funeral services will be private.

Maxine Vernette Kelly

Maxine Vernette Kelly

Oct 5, 2018

Maxine Vernette Kelly, 90, passed away peacefully on October 5 at the Havens Assisted Living facility in Charlotte, NC.  Born in Penn Yan, NY on February 2, 1928 and adopted as a young girl by Howard and Francis Briggs, she lived in Rochester, NY.  She met her future husband, Kenton Kelly, while he was attending Rochester Business Institute.  They later...

Frank D. Earp

Frank D. Earp

Oct 4, 2018

Mr. Frank D. Earp, age 81, of Huntersville, NC, entered into eternal rest on October 4th, 2018 after an extended illness.  

Frank was born on January 30, 1937 at the home of his parents, the late John Merritt Earp and Janie Barker Earp in Mint Hill, North Carolina. Along with his father and brothers, Frank helped build and was baptized...