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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Thomas James McCartney

Thomas James McCartney

Feb 4, 2018

Thomas James McCartney, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 4, 2018.

Thomas was born in Philadelphia on July 3, 1941 to the late Robert and Catherine McCartney.

Along with his parents Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle; and siblings, Anne, Lillian, Robert, John, Richard.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Thomas retired from...

Betty Ann Kirk

Betty Ann Kirk

Feb 3, 2018

Betty Ann Otto Kirk, 78, of Denver N.C., passed away February 3, 2018.  She was born on August 29, 1939, in Louisville, KY., daughter of the late Peter and Sara Thorpe Otto.   She was married to James ( Jim ) Kirk in 1960.  She moved to Wilmington, N.C. in 1968, where she was employed by Corning.  In 1997, she relocated to...

Myrle Mercedes McWatt

Myrle Mercedes McWatt

Jan 30, 2018

Myrle Mercedes McWatt was born on December 28, 1939 and passed away on January 30, 2018 at the age of 78. Myrle is survived by her three daughters Michelle, Lisa and Angela. She is also survived by her two grandsons Michael and Derek, granddaughter Crystal and her two sisters Ecilma Trent, Thelma Battiste and brother Peter Trant.

She loved yellow...

Hailey Ann O'Neal

Hailey Ann O'Neal

Jan 30, 2018

Hailey Ann O’Neal, 4 months old, of Huntersville NC passed away on Tuesday January 30th 2018.  Hailey Ann O’Neal was born in Charlotte NC on October 6th 2017 to Rose Mary O’Neal (Mother’s Name).

Hailey Ann is preceded in death by her great grandmother Frances Nicolella and great grandfather Warren Carner.

She is survived by Rose O’Neal, Billy O’Neal, Ann...

Thomas V. Jordan

Thomas V. Jordan

Jan 30, 2018

Thomas Vincent Jordan, 90, of Davidson, NC, passed away on January 30th, 2018, after a brief illness.  Tom was born in New York City on August 8, 1927 to the late Thomas V. Jordan and Katie Thorn Jordan.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his two sisters, Marian Muni and Rosella King, as well as his son,...

Douglas Andrew Overcast

Douglas Andrew Overcast

Jan 29, 2018

Douglas Andrew Overcast, 48, passed away on January 29, 2018.  He was born on October 7, 1969. Those who knew Doug were often entertained by his offbeat wit and charm.  He had a way of captivating everyone and leaving them with a big smile or a sense of wonder.  He had a generous heart and always the first to offer help...

Julie   James

Julie James

Jan 28, 2018

Julie Porter James passed Saturday, January 28th at the age of 72.  She was a vibrant, funny, loving woman who enjoyed shopping at Chico’s, bulldog puppies, and spoiling her grandchildren.She is survived by her son, Earl Johnson III and her daughter Lee Ann Johnson.  She is also survived by their spouses, Joy Johnson and Travis Pryor whom she loved like...

Patricia Ann Mead

Patricia Ann Mead

Jan 25, 2018

  Patricia Ann Mead, known to her loved ones as “Grannie”, “Mom”, “The Clerk” or simply “Pat” passed away on January 25, 2018 at the age of 74. Pat was born in Fort Erie, Ontario on December 2, 1943 to the late Bruce Gunn and Hazel Gunn.  Pat spent most of her life in Buffalo, NY before moving to Cornelius, NC. 

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Alice Grace Seibert

Alice Grace Seibert

Jan 24, 2018

 Alice Grace Seibert, precious daughter of Mark and Hayley Seibert, gained her angel wings while in her parents’ arms on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.  Alice Grace was born on January 3, 2018 and was diagnosed before birth with a rare chromosomal anomaly, Trisomy 18 or Edwards Syndrome; the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 18 in every cell.  Although...

Marlowe Matcock Mclaughlin

Marlowe Matcock Mclaughlin

Jan 24, 2018

Marlowe Matlock McLaughlin, 80, died on January 24, 2018, at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C.  Marlowe was born October 14, 1937 in Danville, VA to Chesley Matlock and Clara Wrenn Matlock.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husbnad, Gene McLaughlin and daughter, Lisa McIntosh.Surviving is her granddaughter Natalie Melchior and her husband Anthony of...

Ruth   Boyce

Ruth Boyce

Jan 21, 2018

Ruth Irene Sellers Boyce, 90, of Davidson, NC, died on January 21, 2018 at the Pines at Davidson. Ruth was born on June 30, 1927 in Charlotte, NC to the late Charles Grier and Irene Sellers. 

Ruth graduated from Women’s College of North Carolina in 1949 with a degree in elementary education. She married her junior high school sweetheart, the...

Karen   Wiese

Karen Wiese

Jan 21, 2018

Long time Alliance resident and community volunteer, Karen Temple Wiese, moved to her eternal home just as day was dawning on January, 21, 2018 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. Karen’s death followed a year-long battle with a rare, soft tissue sarcoma. Born Karen Sue Elliott on November 17, 1935, in Detroit, MI, to Wilbur Hiram...

Jessica  Renae Lujan

Jessica Renae Lujan

Jan 20, 2018

Jessica Renae Lujan, 30, of Huntersville N.C., died on January 20, 2018, at her residence.  She was born on April 9, 1987, in Fort Ord California, daughter of Timothy Michael Lujan and Robyn Lynn Kinney Kvapil.  Jessica was a server at Rocky's Pizza in Huntersville, enjoyed music, loved taco trucks and cars, and enjoyed spending time with her sister and...

Coleman F. Dellinger

Coleman F. Dellinger

Jan 20, 2018

Coleman F. Dellinger, 80, of Lincolnton, NC passed away on January 20, 2018. A native to Lincoln County he was born on May 10, 1937 to the late Luther Glenn Dellinger and Myrtle Alice Hovis Dellinger.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Theo Dellinger; sister, Mabel Wilson, and brother-in-law, Richard Reddick and one grandson;...

Hiram   Costner

Hiram Costner

Jan 20, 2018

Hiram “Archie” Costner III, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away after and extended illness on January 20, 2018. Archie was born in Greensboro on July 30, 1941 to the late Hiram Archie Costner, Jr. and Mary Helen Costner. Archie attended NC State University and the National Institute of Dry Cleaning. His occupations included management of a Costner’s Cleaners and Laundry...

Joao   Mourao

Joao Mourao

Jan 19, 2018

  Joao Mourao, age 60, passed away on January 19, 2018. Joao was born in Beira, Mozambique on June 22, 1957.   He is survived by his wife of 36 beautiful years, Lina Mourao, and his two children, Bruno and Cristina Mourao. Joao, also known as Joe, will be fondly remembered as a loving husband and father, a wonderful friend...

Lilian Burton Slaton

Lilian Burton Slaton

Jan 18, 2018

Lilian Burton Slaton, born in Orlando FL March 4, 1925, died January 18, 2018 in Mooresville, NC at the age of 92.

The daughter of British immigrants Harry and Laura Lilian (Sharp) Burton, she is preceded in death by her son Richard Lee Slaton; brother Frank Burton; and sisters Dora C. Slaton, Edith E Smith, Elsie M Ford Owen.

She...

Betty P. Kye

Betty P. Kye

Jan 15, 2018

Betty Pender Kye, age 77, passed away on January 15, 2018.

Born and raised in Charlotte, NC by the late Wilson Luther and Rosetta Pender.

She graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1958 and attended Queens Business School. She was married to Brigadier General Hoyal Boone Kye for 55 years. She did professional modeling in Charlotte and San...

Anton   Brunner

Anton Brunner

Jan 15, 2018

Anton “Tony” Brunner, 77, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away on January 15, 2018 at Olde Knox Commons surrounded by family and after a long, hard fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Tony was born in Columbus, Ohio to Anton and Katherine (Theado) Brunner on January 1, 1941.

As a young man, Tony joined The Timken Company where he worked...

Frances   Tierno

Frances Tierno

Jan 15, 2018

Services will be private.

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Thomas James McCartney

Thomas James McCartney

Feb 4, 2018

Thomas James McCartney, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 4, 2018.

Thomas was born in Philadelphia on July 3, 1941 to the late Robert and Catherine McCartney.

Along with his parents Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle; and siblings, Anne, Lillian, Robert, John, Richard.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Thomas retired from...

Betty Ann Kirk

Betty Ann Kirk

Feb 3, 2018

Betty Ann Otto Kirk, 78, of Denver N.C., passed away February 3, 2018.  She was born on August 29, 1939, in Louisville, KY., daughter of the late Peter and Sara Thorpe Otto.   She was married to James ( Jim ) Kirk in 1960.  She moved to Wilmington, N.C. in 1968, where she was employed by Corning.  In 1997, she relocated to...

Myrle Mercedes McWatt

Myrle Mercedes McWatt

Jan 30, 2018

Myrle Mercedes McWatt was born on December 28, 1939 and passed away on January 30, 2018 at the age of 78. Myrle is survived by her three daughters Michelle, Lisa and Angela. She is also survived by her two grandsons Michael and Derek, granddaughter Crystal and her two sisters Ecilma Trent, Thelma Battiste and brother Peter Trant.

She loved yellow...

Hailey Ann O'Neal

Hailey Ann O'Neal

Jan 30, 2018

Hailey Ann O’Neal, 4 months old, of Huntersville NC passed away on Tuesday January 30th 2018.  Hailey Ann O’Neal was born in Charlotte NC on October 6th 2017 to Rose Mary O’Neal (Mother’s Name).

Hailey Ann is preceded in death by her great grandmother Frances Nicolella and great grandfather Warren Carner.

She is survived by Rose O’Neal, Billy O’Neal, Ann...

Thomas V. Jordan

Thomas V. Jordan

Jan 30, 2018

Thomas Vincent Jordan, 90, of Davidson, NC, passed away on January 30th, 2018, after a brief illness.  Tom was born in New York City on August 8, 1927 to the late Thomas V. Jordan and Katie Thorn Jordan.Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his two sisters, Marian Muni and Rosella King, as well as his son,...

Douglas Andrew Overcast

Douglas Andrew Overcast

Jan 29, 2018

Douglas Andrew Overcast, 48, passed away on January 29, 2018.  He was born on October 7, 1969. Those who knew Doug were often entertained by his offbeat wit and charm.  He had a way of captivating everyone and leaving them with a big smile or a sense of wonder.  He had a generous heart and always the first to offer help...

Julie   James

Julie James

Jan 28, 2018

Julie Porter James passed Saturday, January 28th at the age of 72.  She was a vibrant, funny, loving woman who enjoyed shopping at Chico’s, bulldog puppies, and spoiling her grandchildren.She is survived by her son, Earl Johnson III and her daughter Lee Ann Johnson.  She is also survived by their spouses, Joy Johnson and Travis Pryor whom she loved like...

Patricia Ann Mead

Patricia Ann Mead

Jan 25, 2018

  Patricia Ann Mead, known to her loved ones as “Grannie”, “Mom”, “The Clerk” or simply “Pat” passed away on January 25, 2018 at the age of 74. Pat was born in Fort Erie, Ontario on December 2, 1943 to the late Bruce Gunn and Hazel Gunn.  Pat spent most of her life in Buffalo, NY before moving to Cornelius, NC. 

...

Alice Grace Seibert

Alice Grace Seibert

Jan 24, 2018

 Alice Grace Seibert, precious daughter of Mark and Hayley Seibert, gained her angel wings while in her parents’ arms on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.  Alice Grace was born on January 3, 2018 and was diagnosed before birth with a rare chromosomal anomaly, Trisomy 18 or Edwards Syndrome; the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 18 in every cell.  Although...

Marlowe Matcock Mclaughlin

Marlowe Matcock Mclaughlin

Jan 24, 2018

Marlowe Matlock McLaughlin, 80, died on January 24, 2018, at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C.  Marlowe was born October 14, 1937 in Danville, VA to Chesley Matlock and Clara Wrenn Matlock.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husbnad, Gene McLaughlin and daughter, Lisa McIntosh.Surviving is her granddaughter Natalie Melchior and her husband Anthony of...

Ruth   Boyce

Ruth Boyce

Jan 21, 2018

Ruth Irene Sellers Boyce, 90, of Davidson, NC, died on January 21, 2018 at the Pines at Davidson. Ruth was born on June 30, 1927 in Charlotte, NC to the late Charles Grier and Irene Sellers. 

Ruth graduated from Women’s College of North Carolina in 1949 with a degree in elementary education. She married her junior high school sweetheart, the...

Karen   Wiese

Karen Wiese

Jan 21, 2018

Long time Alliance resident and community volunteer, Karen Temple Wiese, moved to her eternal home just as day was dawning on January, 21, 2018 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. Karen’s death followed a year-long battle with a rare, soft tissue sarcoma. Born Karen Sue Elliott on November 17, 1935, in Detroit, MI, to Wilbur Hiram...

Jessica  Renae Lujan

Jessica Renae Lujan

Jan 20, 2018

Jessica Renae Lujan, 30, of Huntersville N.C., died on January 20, 2018, at her residence.  She was born on April 9, 1987, in Fort Ord California, daughter of Timothy Michael Lujan and Robyn Lynn Kinney Kvapil.  Jessica was a server at Rocky's Pizza in Huntersville, enjoyed music, loved taco trucks and cars, and enjoyed spending time with her sister and...

Coleman F. Dellinger

Coleman F. Dellinger

Jan 20, 2018

Coleman F. Dellinger, 80, of Lincolnton, NC passed away on January 20, 2018. A native to Lincoln County he was born on May 10, 1937 to the late Luther Glenn Dellinger and Myrtle Alice Hovis Dellinger.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Theo Dellinger; sister, Mabel Wilson, and brother-in-law, Richard Reddick and one grandson;...

Hiram   Costner

Hiram Costner

Jan 20, 2018

Hiram “Archie” Costner III, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away after and extended illness on January 20, 2018. Archie was born in Greensboro on July 30, 1941 to the late Hiram Archie Costner, Jr. and Mary Helen Costner. Archie attended NC State University and the National Institute of Dry Cleaning. His occupations included management of a Costner’s Cleaners and Laundry...

Joao   Mourao

Joao Mourao

Jan 19, 2018

  Joao Mourao, age 60, passed away on January 19, 2018. Joao was born in Beira, Mozambique on June 22, 1957.   He is survived by his wife of 36 beautiful years, Lina Mourao, and his two children, Bruno and Cristina Mourao. Joao, also known as Joe, will be fondly remembered as a loving husband and father, a wonderful friend...

Lilian Burton Slaton

Lilian Burton Slaton

Jan 18, 2018

Lilian Burton Slaton, born in Orlando FL March 4, 1925, died January 18, 2018 in Mooresville, NC at the age of 92.

The daughter of British immigrants Harry and Laura Lilian (Sharp) Burton, she is preceded in death by her son Richard Lee Slaton; brother Frank Burton; and sisters Dora C. Slaton, Edith E Smith, Elsie M Ford Owen.

She...

Betty P. Kye

Betty P. Kye

Jan 15, 2018

Betty Pender Kye, age 77, passed away on January 15, 2018.

Born and raised in Charlotte, NC by the late Wilson Luther and Rosetta Pender.

She graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1958 and attended Queens Business School. She was married to Brigadier General Hoyal Boone Kye for 55 years. She did professional modeling in Charlotte and San...

Anton   Brunner

Anton Brunner

Jan 15, 2018

Anton “Tony” Brunner, 77, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away on January 15, 2018 at Olde Knox Commons surrounded by family and after a long, hard fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Tony was born in Columbus, Ohio to Anton and Katherine (Theado) Brunner on January 1, 1941.

As a young man, Tony joined The Timken Company where he worked...

Frances   Tierno

Frances Tierno

Jan 15, 2018

Services will be private.

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