Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Geneva   Coppala

Geneva Coppala

Aug 27, 2018

Geneva Jenkins Coppala, 94, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on August 27th, 2018.?She was born April 7, 1924 to the late Florence Smith Coppala and T.N. Jenkins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.?Geneva is survived by her husband, Robert Coppala, Sr.; one son, Dale Rogers; and two stepsons, Jack...

Wesley Ervin Himmons

Wesley Ervin Himmons

Aug 26, 2018

?Wesley Ervin Himmons, 65, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away August 26, 2018 in Doha, Qatar.He was born June 10th, 1953 to the late Mildred Jackson and Mason Purnell in Waycross, Georgia.Wesley is survived by his wife, Marguerite Himmons of Huntersville; daughters, Sara Himmons of Philadelphia and Nicole St. Julian of California; one son, Lamonte Nelms of North Carolina; and...

Ricky Allen Holt

Ricky Allen Holt

Aug 26, 2018

Family services will be held privately.

Marie   Chesser

Marie Chesser

Aug 26, 2018

Marie McClure Chesser, 80, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 26, 2018.

She was born on August 19, 1938 in Mecklenburg County to the late Thomas Jefferson McClure and Addie Idell Hill McClure.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby and Dean McClure; sisters, Bonnie Turner, Ellen Cathey, and Louise Clark.

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Faye L. Cantrell

Faye L. Cantrell

Aug 26, 2018

??Faye Lester Causey Cantrell, 84 of Cornelius, NC went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2018.  

Faye was born in Nichols, SC on August 2, 1934 to the late R.L. and Lillian Causey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Cantrell; son, Randy Cantrell; sister, Ruby Cribb; and brother,...

Brenda   McKelvey

Brenda McKelvey

Aug 24, 2018

Family services will be held privately.

Hubert William  Branch, Jr.

Hubert William Branch, Jr.

Aug 23, 2018

Hubert William Branch, Jr., of Lincolnton, North Carolina passed away August 23rd, 2018.He was born April 6th, 1962 to the late Hubert William Branch, Sr. and Edna Waller Branch.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason Branch; brother, Wayne Branch; and sister, Sissy Branch.Hubert is survived by two sons, Scott Branch and wife,...

Evelyn   Springs

Evelyn Springs

Aug 23, 2018

Evelyn Juanita Springs, 82, of Denver, North Carolina passed away August 23rd, 2018.She was born December 7th, 1935 in Bellburn, West Virginia to the late Clifford and Delores Winnings Rudd.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Springs, and one sister.Evelyn is survived by her son, Michael Springs of Denver, NC; one...

Nicholas "Nicky" Cotugno

Nicholas "Nicky" Cotugno

Aug 22, 2018

?Nicholas T. Cotugno, Jr. (Nicky) passed away suddenly on August 22, 2018, at his home in Huntersville, North Carolina at the age of 70.  He will be forever remembered by his wife of 34 years and best friend, Concetta (Connie) Cotugno (nee Kernan).  Also mourning his passing are his close cousin Susan Schwartz and his lifelong friend Patsy Cianicullo.Nicky was...

Carol   Goldberg

Carol Goldberg

Aug 21, 2018

Family services will be held privately.

Dana   Rucker III

Dana Rucker III

Aug 21, 2018

Dana Henry Rucker III, PE, 92, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2018, surrounded by his family.  Dana was born July 22, 1926 in Richmond, VA to the late Dana and Lilla Campbell Rucker, Jr.

Dana was an eagle scout and a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran; serving as a combat air crewman....

Steven   Ray

Steven Ray

Aug 21, 2018

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 4:30PM at Raymer-Kepner Funeral. A visitation will follow the service at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.

Phaiboone   Ramanata

Phaiboone Ramanata

Aug 21, 2018

Phaiboone Ramanata, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 21, 2018.

Phaiboone was born in Thailand on June 6, 1942 to the late Puean Ramanata and Boorruaen Nisamanee.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Phairat Ramanata.

He is survived by his wife, Poonsup Pitayatonakarn Ramanata; sons, Peeram Ramanata and wife, Heidy of...

James   Godley

James Godley

Aug 19, 2018

James B. Godley (Jimmy), 81, of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 19, 2018.

Jimmy was born in Charlotte, NC on May 27, 1937 to the late Chick Godley and Margaret Godley.

Along with his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Godley.

He is survived by his brother, Frankie Godley; sons, JB Godley, Jr. and...

Roberta   Howard

Roberta Howard

Aug 18, 2018

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Heaven is by invitation only and on August 18, 2018, Roberta Howard, of Los Angeles, CA  who resided in Davidson, NC until she received her special VIP invitation to get her wings and be with our Lord.

 

Roberta was born August 14, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Berry Jackson and Mamie Neal Jackson, but grew...

Donald P. Putnam

Donald P. Putnam

Aug 16, 2018

Donald Putnam, 91, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on August 16th, 2018. He was born November 14th, 1926 to the late Harold and Alma Schickli Putnam in Kansas City, Kansas.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and in Korea. Don is survived by his wife, Fannie Putnam of Cornelius; daughters, Claire Smith of Lancaster, CA and Barbara...

Janet   Hubbard

Janet Hubbard

Aug 16, 2018

Janet Bearden Hubbard, 74,  passed away peacefully on August 16, 2018 with her husband, Walter, lovingly by her side.  She courageously fought her battle with ovarian cancer for over 4 years. 

Janet was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 20, 1943 to Wayman (deceased) and Victoria Bearden.  

Janet is survived by her husband of 52 years, Walter William Hubbard ,...

Ricardo "Bruce" English

Ricardo "Bruce" English

Aug 15, 2018

Ricardo Bruce English, (aka Big Papa), 60, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 15, 2018. He was born on November 1, 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica to Norman B. English (deceased) and Ena C. Hoffman-English.

Bruce is survived by his loving family: Wife of almost 15 years, Sharon D. Jackson; Mother, Ena Hoffman-English; Brothers, Roberto B. English, Ecton B. English;...

Bruce   Evans

Bruce Evans

Aug 15, 2018

?Family services will be held privately.

Elizabeth Tracy Slowey Allison

Elizabeth Tracy Slowey Allison

Aug 15, 2018

Elizabeth Tracy Allison, 54, of Davidson, NC passed away on August 15th, 2018.  Elizabeth was born in Marysville, CA on August 22nd, 1963 to her parents, Frankie D. Slowey and the late Col. Richard (Dick) J. Slowey.  Throughout her childhood, Elizabeth traveled the globe with her military family eventually leading her to Alexandria, VA, where she met her future husband...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Geneva   Coppala

Geneva Coppala

Aug 27, 2018

Geneva Jenkins Coppala, 94, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on August 27th, 2018.?She was born April 7, 1924 to the late Florence Smith Coppala and T.N. Jenkins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.?Geneva is survived by her husband, Robert Coppala, Sr.; one son, Dale Rogers; and two stepsons, Jack...

Wesley Ervin Himmons

Wesley Ervin Himmons

Aug 26, 2018

?Wesley Ervin Himmons, 65, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away August 26, 2018 in Doha, Qatar.He was born June 10th, 1953 to the late Mildred Jackson and Mason Purnell in Waycross, Georgia.Wesley is survived by his wife, Marguerite Himmons of Huntersville; daughters, Sara Himmons of Philadelphia and Nicole St. Julian of California; one son, Lamonte Nelms of North Carolina; and...

Ricky Allen Holt

Ricky Allen Holt

Aug 26, 2018

Family services will be held privately.

Marie   Chesser

Marie Chesser

Aug 26, 2018

Marie McClure Chesser, 80, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 26, 2018.

She was born on August 19, 1938 in Mecklenburg County to the late Thomas Jefferson McClure and Addie Idell Hill McClure.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby and Dean McClure; sisters, Bonnie Turner, Ellen Cathey, and Louise Clark.

...

Faye L. Cantrell

Faye L. Cantrell

Aug 26, 2018

??Faye Lester Causey Cantrell, 84 of Cornelius, NC went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2018.  

Faye was born in Nichols, SC on August 2, 1934 to the late R.L. and Lillian Causey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Cantrell; son, Randy Cantrell; sister, Ruby Cribb; and brother,...

Brenda   McKelvey

Brenda McKelvey

Aug 24, 2018

Family services will be held privately.

Hubert William  Branch, Jr.

Hubert William Branch, Jr.

Aug 23, 2018

Hubert William Branch, Jr., of Lincolnton, North Carolina passed away August 23rd, 2018.He was born April 6th, 1962 to the late Hubert William Branch, Sr. and Edna Waller Branch.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jason Branch; brother, Wayne Branch; and sister, Sissy Branch.Hubert is survived by two sons, Scott Branch and wife,...

Evelyn   Springs

Evelyn Springs

Aug 23, 2018

Evelyn Juanita Springs, 82, of Denver, North Carolina passed away August 23rd, 2018.She was born December 7th, 1935 in Bellburn, West Virginia to the late Clifford and Delores Winnings Rudd.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Springs, and one sister.Evelyn is survived by her son, Michael Springs of Denver, NC; one...

Nicholas "Nicky" Cotugno

Nicholas "Nicky" Cotugno

Aug 22, 2018

?Nicholas T. Cotugno, Jr. (Nicky) passed away suddenly on August 22, 2018, at his home in Huntersville, North Carolina at the age of 70.  He will be forever remembered by his wife of 34 years and best friend, Concetta (Connie) Cotugno (nee Kernan).  Also mourning his passing are his close cousin Susan Schwartz and his lifelong friend Patsy Cianicullo.Nicky was...

Carol   Goldberg

Carol Goldberg

Aug 21, 2018

Family services will be held privately.

Dana   Rucker III

Dana Rucker III

Aug 21, 2018

Dana Henry Rucker III, PE, 92, of Cornelius, NC passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2018, surrounded by his family.  Dana was born July 22, 1926 in Richmond, VA to the late Dana and Lilla Campbell Rucker, Jr.

Dana was an eagle scout and a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran; serving as a combat air crewman....

Steven   Ray

Steven Ray

Aug 21, 2018

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 4:30PM at Raymer-Kepner Funeral. A visitation will follow the service at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.

Phaiboone   Ramanata

Phaiboone Ramanata

Aug 21, 2018

Phaiboone Ramanata, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 21, 2018.

Phaiboone was born in Thailand on June 6, 1942 to the late Puean Ramanata and Boorruaen Nisamanee.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Phairat Ramanata.

He is survived by his wife, Poonsup Pitayatonakarn Ramanata; sons, Peeram Ramanata and wife, Heidy of...

James   Godley

James Godley

Aug 19, 2018

James B. Godley (Jimmy), 81, of Cornelius, NC passed away on August 19, 2018.

Jimmy was born in Charlotte, NC on May 27, 1937 to the late Chick Godley and Margaret Godley.

Along with his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Godley.

He is survived by his brother, Frankie Godley; sons, JB Godley, Jr. and...

Roberta   Howard

Roberta Howard

Aug 18, 2018

?

Heaven is by invitation only and on August 18, 2018, Roberta Howard, of Los Angeles, CA  who resided in Davidson, NC until she received her special VIP invitation to get her wings and be with our Lord.

 

Roberta was born August 14, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Berry Jackson and Mamie Neal Jackson, but grew...

Donald P. Putnam

Donald P. Putnam

Aug 16, 2018

Donald Putnam, 91, of Cornelius, North Carolina passed away on August 16th, 2018. He was born November 14th, 1926 to the late Harold and Alma Schickli Putnam in Kansas City, Kansas.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and in Korea. Don is survived by his wife, Fannie Putnam of Cornelius; daughters, Claire Smith of Lancaster, CA and Barbara...

Janet   Hubbard

Janet Hubbard

Aug 16, 2018

Janet Bearden Hubbard, 74,  passed away peacefully on August 16, 2018 with her husband, Walter, lovingly by her side.  She courageously fought her battle with ovarian cancer for over 4 years. 

Janet was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 20, 1943 to Wayman (deceased) and Victoria Bearden.  

Janet is survived by her husband of 52 years, Walter William Hubbard ,...

Ricardo "Bruce" English

Ricardo "Bruce" English

Aug 15, 2018

Ricardo Bruce English, (aka Big Papa), 60, of Huntersville, NC passed away on August 15, 2018. He was born on November 1, 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica to Norman B. English (deceased) and Ena C. Hoffman-English.

Bruce is survived by his loving family: Wife of almost 15 years, Sharon D. Jackson; Mother, Ena Hoffman-English; Brothers, Roberto B. English, Ecton B. English;...

Bruce   Evans

Bruce Evans

Aug 15, 2018

?Family services will be held privately.

Elizabeth Tracy Slowey Allison

Elizabeth Tracy Slowey Allison

Aug 15, 2018

Elizabeth Tracy Allison, 54, of Davidson, NC passed away on August 15th, 2018.  Elizabeth was born in Marysville, CA on August 22nd, 1963 to her parents, Frankie D. Slowey and the late Col. Richard (Dick) J. Slowey.  Throughout her childhood, Elizabeth traveled the globe with her military family eventually leading her to Alexandria, VA, where she met her future husband...