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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Hector   Vargas, II

Hector Vargas, II

Nov 16, 2017

Hector Vargas II was born on June 13, 1976 in New York, NY and raised in Astoria Queens. Hector is survived by his wife Angie Vargas, his children Ethan Noah Vargas, Mia Isabella Vargas, his mother Elizabeth Alvarez, three sisters two brothers and many nieces and nephews.

As a young boy growing up in New York, he loved playing sports...

Clara Anne Walter

Clara Anne Walter

Nov 14, 2017

Clara Anne Avella Walter, 67, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on November 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  Clara was born August 8, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Gennaro Robert Avella and Anna DiLullo Avella.  Clara was a loving, devoted wife and an amazing mother to her children and grandchildren.  Clara surrounded herself with love, laughter...

Liam Jaxon Harris Weaver

Liam Jaxon Harris Weaver

Nov 14, 2017

Liam Jaxon Harris, 8 weeks old, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on November 14th.  Jax experienced hugs and kisses from his mommy and daddy, holding hands with his family, listening as his mommy and daddy sang him songs, and being told “I love you” an uncountable amount of times. 

Liam Jaxon is the son of David Harris and...

Brian J. Early

Brian J. Early

Nov 10, 2017

Our family is sad to announce that Brian James Early passed away unexpectedly on November 10th from a heart attack at the age of 56. 

Brian was born on January 11, 1961 to Oscar and Janice Early in Knob Noster, Missouri, and spent his childhood in Aurora, Colorado with his siblings Kevin and Robin. He attended Ozark Christian College where...

Annie   Sides

Annie Sides

Nov 9, 2017

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Kathleen K. Haan

Kathleen K. Haan

Nov 9, 2017

Kathleen K. Haan, 90 years old passed away peacefully on November 9, 2017, of natural causes at home in Cornelius, NC.

Kathy was born in Holland, Michigan on August 12, 1927 to Margaret and Cornelius Kraght.

Along with her parents Kathy is predeceased by her husband, Philip Haan and her daughter, Debbie Haan.

She is survived by her loving family:...

Calvin Lewis Nance

Calvin Lewis Nance

Nov 7, 2017

Calvin Lewis Nance, 70, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on November 7, 2017.  Calvin was born October 15, 1947 in Huntersville, NC to the late Willie and Pauline Christenbury Nance.  Calvin was a  former member of the Moose Lodge in Charlotte and a member of Trinity UMC.  He enjoyed NASCAR, word search books, watching...

Jackie G. Kerley

Jackie G. Kerley

Nov 7, 2017

Jackie Garfield Kerley, 77, of Cornelius passed away November 7, 2017 at his home.  Jackie was born in Rowan County on March 10, 1940 to the late Lloyd and Jessie Kerley.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading his bible, listening to gospel music, and working on adult coloring books. 

In addition to his parents, Jackie is preceded in...

Thomas Joseph Colven, Jr.

Thomas Joseph Colven, Jr.

Nov 6, 2017

Surrounded by his family, Thomas J. Colven, Jr., passed peacefully on November 6 after suffering a rapid decline in health due to advanced dementia.  Tom was born on February 10, 1928 in New York, NY, to Thomas J. Colven and Hilda Mitchell.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 50 years, Margaret, and his younger brother,...

Anne D. Warren

Anne D. Warren

Nov 2, 2017

Anne D. Warren, 79, died on November 2, 2017 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville N.C.  Services will be held in Dallas Georgia.  Local Arrangements by the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville. 

Margaret   Holland

Margaret Holland

Nov 2, 2017

Margaret C. Holland, 99 years old, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2017, of natural causes at her home in Denver, NC.

Blessed with the prediction of a long and healthy life, Margaret was born with a caul on August 16, 1918, in Portsmouth, VA, to Etta and John Cwalino.

Following WWI, the family moved to Philadelphia, PA, where she...

Karen   Zaleski

Karen Zaleski

Nov 1, 2017

Karen Zaleski, 62, of Charlotte, NC passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on November 1, 2017. Karen was born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 15, 1955 to Louis and Joan Campanaro. Karen is survived by her husband, Richard Zaleski; her sons, Vincent (Robbin) and Joseph (Shannon); sisters, Janine (Gary) Riggi and Cam Campanaro; grandchildren, Nathan and...

Jeffrey Paul  "Dino" DiNicola

Jeffrey Paul "Dino" DiNicola

Nov 1, 2017

Jeff "Dino" DiNicola passed away peacefully at his home in Huntersville, NC on 1 November 2017. Jeff loved people and loved life, which he led with a vibrant passion and will to do good for others.  Whoever coined the term, "he'd give you the shirt off his back" had Jeff in mind. Born 21 March 1954 in Pittsfield, Mass, Jeff...

Floyd Thomas Lentz

Floyd Thomas Lentz

Oct 31, 2017

Floyd Thomas Lentz, 92, of Cornelius, NC passed away at his home on October 31, 2017.  He was born in Woodleaf, NC on December 2, 1924 to the late Jeremiah Ruce Lentz and Mary Grace Lentz.  Floyd served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC.

Along with his parents he is...

William Albert O'Brien

William Albert O'Brien

Oct 28, 2017

William Albert O'Brien, 91, died at the Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville N.C.  Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville will be private. 

Phyllis   Mugford

Phyllis Mugford

Oct 25, 2017

  Phyllis Arleen (Frye) Mugford, passed away October 25, 2017, at the age of 87. She was the wife of Russell M Mugford (deceased). She was the daughter of Ralph E Frye and Mary A (Garland) Frye. Phyllis was the fourth of five girls, Mary Louise, Julia Lillian, Barbara, and Patricia, all deceased.

Mrs. Mugford leaves a daughter, Susan...

Ruth   Coolman

Ruth Coolman

Oct 22, 2017

  Ruth E. Coolman, 99, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on October 22, 2017.

Ruth was born in Valparaiso, IN on March 26, 1918 to Daniel Dye and Geneva Gordon Dye.

On April 29, 1939, she married William H. Coolman, who preceded her in death in 1998.

She was a graduate of Valparaiso High School and Indiana University, and...

Yvonne Rose Totzke

Yvonne Rose Totzke

Oct 20, 2017

Yvonne Rose Totzke, 80, of Denver, NC passed away on October 20, 2017. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 17, 1937 to the late Raymond Julian and Helen Lightheart.

She is survived by her loving husband, Chuck Totzke; son, Wade and his wife Sue Ellen, son Walt Totzke; daughter, Sharon Scott and her husband Tom.

She...

Linda Joan Greishaw McKowan

Linda Joan Greishaw McKowan

Oct 18, 2017

Linda Joan McKowan, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Cornelius, North Carolina. Linda was born on April 16, 1947 to Clarence and Edna Greishaw in Union City, Pennsylvania. She moved to Buffalo, New York in 1965, where she attended Bryant & Stratton College and led the fight for female access...

Laura Lois Pedersen

Laura Lois Pedersen

Oct 17, 2017

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Hector   Vargas, II

Hector Vargas, II

Nov 16, 2017

Hector Vargas II was born on June 13, 1976 in New York, NY and raised in Astoria Queens. Hector is survived by his wife Angie Vargas, his children Ethan Noah Vargas, Mia Isabella Vargas, his mother Elizabeth Alvarez, three sisters two brothers and many nieces and nephews.

As a young boy growing up in New York, he loved playing sports...

Clara Anne Walter

Clara Anne Walter

Nov 14, 2017

Clara Anne Avella Walter, 67, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on November 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  Clara was born August 8, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Gennaro Robert Avella and Anna DiLullo Avella.  Clara was a loving, devoted wife and an amazing mother to her children and grandchildren.  Clara surrounded herself with love, laughter...

Liam Jaxon Harris Weaver

Liam Jaxon Harris Weaver

Nov 14, 2017

Liam Jaxon Harris, 8 weeks old, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on November 14th.  Jax experienced hugs and kisses from his mommy and daddy, holding hands with his family, listening as his mommy and daddy sang him songs, and being told “I love you” an uncountable amount of times. 

Liam Jaxon is the son of David Harris and...

Brian J. Early

Brian J. Early

Nov 10, 2017

Our family is sad to announce that Brian James Early passed away unexpectedly on November 10th from a heart attack at the age of 56. 

Brian was born on January 11, 1961 to Oscar and Janice Early in Knob Noster, Missouri, and spent his childhood in Aurora, Colorado with his siblings Kevin and Robin. He attended Ozark Christian College where...

Annie   Sides

Annie Sides

Nov 9, 2017

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Kathleen K. Haan

Kathleen K. Haan

Nov 9, 2017

Kathleen K. Haan, 90 years old passed away peacefully on November 9, 2017, of natural causes at home in Cornelius, NC.

Kathy was born in Holland, Michigan on August 12, 1927 to Margaret and Cornelius Kraght.

Along with her parents Kathy is predeceased by her husband, Philip Haan and her daughter, Debbie Haan.

She is survived by her loving family:...

Calvin Lewis Nance

Calvin Lewis Nance

Nov 7, 2017

Calvin Lewis Nance, 70, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on November 7, 2017.  Calvin was born October 15, 1947 in Huntersville, NC to the late Willie and Pauline Christenbury Nance.  Calvin was a  former member of the Moose Lodge in Charlotte and a member of Trinity UMC.  He enjoyed NASCAR, word search books, watching...

Jackie G. Kerley

Jackie G. Kerley

Nov 7, 2017

Jackie Garfield Kerley, 77, of Cornelius passed away November 7, 2017 at his home.  Jackie was born in Rowan County on March 10, 1940 to the late Lloyd and Jessie Kerley.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading his bible, listening to gospel music, and working on adult coloring books. 

In addition to his parents, Jackie is preceded in...

Thomas Joseph Colven, Jr.

Thomas Joseph Colven, Jr.

Nov 6, 2017

Surrounded by his family, Thomas J. Colven, Jr., passed peacefully on November 6 after suffering a rapid decline in health due to advanced dementia.  Tom was born on February 10, 1928 in New York, NY, to Thomas J. Colven and Hilda Mitchell.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 50 years, Margaret, and his younger brother,...

Anne D. Warren

Anne D. Warren

Nov 2, 2017

Anne D. Warren, 79, died on November 2, 2017 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville N.C.  Services will be held in Dallas Georgia.  Local Arrangements by the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville. 

Margaret   Holland

Margaret Holland

Nov 2, 2017

Margaret C. Holland, 99 years old, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2017, of natural causes at her home in Denver, NC.

Blessed with the prediction of a long and healthy life, Margaret was born with a caul on August 16, 1918, in Portsmouth, VA, to Etta and John Cwalino.

Following WWI, the family moved to Philadelphia, PA, where she...

Karen   Zaleski

Karen Zaleski

Nov 1, 2017

Karen Zaleski, 62, of Charlotte, NC passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on November 1, 2017. Karen was born in Niagara Falls, NY on August 15, 1955 to Louis and Joan Campanaro. Karen is survived by her husband, Richard Zaleski; her sons, Vincent (Robbin) and Joseph (Shannon); sisters, Janine (Gary) Riggi and Cam Campanaro; grandchildren, Nathan and...

Jeffrey Paul  "Dino" DiNicola

Jeffrey Paul "Dino" DiNicola

Nov 1, 2017

Jeff "Dino" DiNicola passed away peacefully at his home in Huntersville, NC on 1 November 2017. Jeff loved people and loved life, which he led with a vibrant passion and will to do good for others.  Whoever coined the term, "he'd give you the shirt off his back" had Jeff in mind. Born 21 March 1954 in Pittsfield, Mass, Jeff...

Floyd Thomas Lentz

Floyd Thomas Lentz

Oct 31, 2017

Floyd Thomas Lentz, 92, of Cornelius, NC passed away at his home on October 31, 2017.  He was born in Woodleaf, NC on December 2, 1924 to the late Jeremiah Ruce Lentz and Mary Grace Lentz.  Floyd served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC.

Along with his parents he is...

William Albert O'Brien

William Albert O'Brien

Oct 28, 2017

William Albert O'Brien, 91, died at the Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville N.C.  Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville will be private. 

Phyllis   Mugford

Phyllis Mugford

Oct 25, 2017

  Phyllis Arleen (Frye) Mugford, passed away October 25, 2017, at the age of 87. She was the wife of Russell M Mugford (deceased). She was the daughter of Ralph E Frye and Mary A (Garland) Frye. Phyllis was the fourth of five girls, Mary Louise, Julia Lillian, Barbara, and Patricia, all deceased.

Mrs. Mugford leaves a daughter, Susan...

Ruth   Coolman

Ruth Coolman

Oct 22, 2017

  Ruth E. Coolman, 99, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on October 22, 2017.

Ruth was born in Valparaiso, IN on March 26, 1918 to Daniel Dye and Geneva Gordon Dye.

On April 29, 1939, she married William H. Coolman, who preceded her in death in 1998.

She was a graduate of Valparaiso High School and Indiana University, and...

Yvonne Rose Totzke

Yvonne Rose Totzke

Oct 20, 2017

Yvonne Rose Totzke, 80, of Denver, NC passed away on October 20, 2017. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 17, 1937 to the late Raymond Julian and Helen Lightheart.

She is survived by her loving husband, Chuck Totzke; son, Wade and his wife Sue Ellen, son Walt Totzke; daughter, Sharon Scott and her husband Tom.

She...

Linda Joan Greishaw McKowan

Linda Joan Greishaw McKowan

Oct 18, 2017

Linda Joan McKowan, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Cornelius, North Carolina. Linda was born on April 16, 1947 to Clarence and Edna Greishaw in Union City, Pennsylvania. She moved to Buffalo, New York in 1965, where she attended Bryant & Stratton College and led the fight for female access...

Laura Lois Pedersen

Laura Lois Pedersen

Oct 17, 2017

Arrangements are pending at this time.

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