Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Peggy Elaine Cherry Christopher

Peggy Elaine Cherry Christopher

Feb 17, 2018

Peggy Elaine Cherry Christopher, 76, of Albemarle, NC passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018.   Peggy was born April 20, 1941 in Charlotte to the late C.L. "Bud" Cherry and Margie Elizabeth Wilson Cherry. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Larry Christopher, who also passed away on February 17, 2018.

Peggy is survived by her...

Wilma Lee VanBuren

Wilma Lee VanBuren

Feb 16, 2018

Wilma Lee Peyton VanBuren, 69, of Charlotte N.C., died February, 16, 2018, at CMC University Hospital, in Charlotte.  She was born on October 7, 1948, daughter of the late William Peyton, and Ruthie Evelyn Dodson Peyton.  She was a retired 911 operator with the Medic company.  She loved her family, animals and good restaurants.  She also enjoyed making others laugh. ...

Calvin   Haigler

Calvin Haigler

Feb 15, 2018

Calvin Griff Haigler, 96, of Denver, NC passed away on February 15, 2018. He was born in Fort Mill, SC on January 16, 1922 to the late Adam Baxter Haigler and Mary Ethel Haigler.

Calvin was a veteran from the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed gardening, working outside; and loved his church’s, including his current church Fairfield United Methodist Church.

Along...

Vivian Ann Simmons  Britton

Vivian Ann Simmons Britton

Feb 14, 2018

On Wednesday February 14, 2018, God called one of his children home.

Vivian Ann Simmons Britton, daughter of the late Zachery and Alpha Simmons, was born August 5, 1947 in Washington, DC.  Vivian, affectionately known as Vicky, received her formal education from Lincoln High School in Bessemer City, North Carolina, and later she attended North Carolina Central in Durham...

John  Roger Eads

John Roger Eads

Feb 14, 2018

John Roger Eads, 70 of Concord, NC passed away February 14, 2018.  John was born June 5, 1947 in Sullivan, MO to John Newton Eads and Bernice Alline Kitchen Eads.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.  

Lisa   Oxidine

Lisa Oxidine

Feb 13, 2018

Lisa Richardson Oxidine, 51 of Mooresville, NC passed away February 13th, 2018 surrounded by her family. A native of Longmont Colorado, her family relocated to Charlotte, NC in 1975 where she graduated from North Mecklenburg High School. Shortly after graduation she married Randy Oxidine and they had three boys who were her greatest joy.

She earned a degree from Mitchell...

Isaiah Michael Schettler

Isaiah Michael Schettler

Feb 12, 2018

Isaiah Michael Schettler, 17, of Cornelius, NC passed away February 12, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born January 4, 2001, the son of Ed and Tami (Wise) Schettler.  He was a Junior at William Amos Hough High School where he enjoyed photography, participation in several AP courses, and making his friends laugh.  At home he enjoyed making music and cooking...

Joshua  Matthew Ayers

Joshua Matthew Ayers

Feb 11, 2018

Joshua Matthew Ayers, of Huntersville, NC passed away February 11, 2018. Joshua lived life to the fullest, loved his family and friends and lived to lift up and encourage others. Joshua loved all music along with the Carolina Panthers. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 2:00 pm...

Carol   Frank

Carol Frank

Feb 8, 2018

Carol A. Frank, 74, passed away on February 8, 2018. She was born in Lebanon, PA on March 10, 1943 to the late Robert and Josephine Frank.

She moved to North Miami, FL with family in 1953. Carol graduated from North Miami Senior High School in 1961, Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Miami, Fl in 1964, and received her...

Patricia A.  Penwell

Patricia A. Penwell

Feb 7, 2018

Huntersville, NC:  Patricia “Patty” Ann Penwell, 74, of Huntersville, NC, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018.  She was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 7, 1943 to the late Frank Dowell and Florence Dowell. 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Penwell; sister Mary Dowell; her brothers-in-law John Penwell and Steve Eller; and...

Debbie Villafranco Reyna

Debbie Villafranco Reyna

Feb 7, 2018

Debbie Villafranco Reyna, 42, of Midland, TX passed away peacefully Feb 7 2018 in Huntersville, NC surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Yuba City, California July 22,1975 to David Villafranco and Martha Rivera. They moved to Midland, TX in 1982. Debbie was a beloved daughter, sister and mother to her 4 sons Andrew Villafranco, Matthew Reyna,...

Hazel   Wagner

Hazel Wagner

Feb 6, 2018

Hazel Wagner died on February 6, 2018.  Arrangements are private.  Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville N.C. 

John George Stephen Heffner

John George Stephen Heffner

Feb 5, 2018

Our beloved John George Stephen Heffner of Davidson, NC died unexpectedly due to a sudden cardiac arrest on February 5th, 2018. Our hearts ache with overwhelming sadness at his loss and he will be missed so very much. Born in Richmond, Virginia to Marvin and Anita Heffner, John was 58 years old when he passed. John graduated from Virginia Tech...

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...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Peggy Elaine Cherry Christopher

Peggy Elaine Cherry Christopher

Feb 17, 2018

Peggy Elaine Cherry Christopher, 76, of Albemarle, NC passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018.   Peggy was born April 20, 1941 in Charlotte to the late C.L. "Bud" Cherry and Margie Elizabeth Wilson Cherry. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Larry Christopher, who also passed away on February 17, 2018.

Peggy is survived by her...

Wilma Lee VanBuren

Wilma Lee VanBuren

Feb 16, 2018

Wilma Lee Peyton VanBuren, 69, of Charlotte N.C., died February, 16, 2018, at CMC University Hospital, in Charlotte.  She was born on October 7, 1948, daughter of the late William Peyton, and Ruthie Evelyn Dodson Peyton.  She was a retired 911 operator with the Medic company.  She loved her family, animals and good restaurants.  She also enjoyed making others laugh. ...

Calvin   Haigler

Calvin Haigler

Feb 15, 2018

Calvin Griff Haigler, 96, of Denver, NC passed away on February 15, 2018. He was born in Fort Mill, SC on January 16, 1922 to the late Adam Baxter Haigler and Mary Ethel Haigler.

Calvin was a veteran from the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed gardening, working outside; and loved his church’s, including his current church Fairfield United Methodist Church.

Along...

Vivian Ann Simmons  Britton

Vivian Ann Simmons Britton

Feb 14, 2018

On Wednesday February 14, 2018, God called one of his children home.

Vivian Ann Simmons Britton, daughter of the late Zachery and Alpha Simmons, was born August 5, 1947 in Washington, DC.  Vivian, affectionately known as Vicky, received her formal education from Lincoln High School in Bessemer City, North Carolina, and later she attended North Carolina Central in Durham...

John  Roger Eads

John Roger Eads

Feb 14, 2018

John Roger Eads, 70 of Concord, NC passed away February 14, 2018.  John was born June 5, 1947 in Sullivan, MO to John Newton Eads and Bernice Alline Kitchen Eads.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 3:00 pm in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.  

Lisa   Oxidine

Lisa Oxidine

Feb 13, 2018

Lisa Richardson Oxidine, 51 of Mooresville, NC passed away February 13th, 2018 surrounded by her family. A native of Longmont Colorado, her family relocated to Charlotte, NC in 1975 where she graduated from North Mecklenburg High School. Shortly after graduation she married Randy Oxidine and they had three boys who were her greatest joy.

She earned a degree from Mitchell...

Isaiah Michael Schettler

Isaiah Michael Schettler

Feb 12, 2018

Isaiah Michael Schettler, 17, of Cornelius, NC passed away February 12, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born January 4, 2001, the son of Ed and Tami (Wise) Schettler.  He was a Junior at William Amos Hough High School where he enjoyed photography, participation in several AP courses, and making his friends laugh.  At home he enjoyed making music and cooking...

Joshua  Matthew Ayers

Joshua Matthew Ayers

Feb 11, 2018

Joshua Matthew Ayers, of Huntersville, NC passed away February 11, 2018. Joshua lived life to the fullest, loved his family and friends and lived to lift up and encourage others. Joshua loved all music along with the Carolina Panthers. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 2:00 pm...

Carol   Frank

Carol Frank

Feb 8, 2018

Carol A. Frank, 74, passed away on February 8, 2018. She was born in Lebanon, PA on March 10, 1943 to the late Robert and Josephine Frank.

She moved to North Miami, FL with family in 1953. Carol graduated from North Miami Senior High School in 1961, Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Miami, Fl in 1964, and received her...

Patricia A.  Penwell

Patricia A. Penwell

Feb 7, 2018

Huntersville, NC:  Patricia “Patty” Ann Penwell, 74, of Huntersville, NC, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018.  She was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 7, 1943 to the late Frank Dowell and Florence Dowell. 

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Penwell; sister Mary Dowell; her brothers-in-law John Penwell and Steve Eller; and...

Debbie Villafranco Reyna

Debbie Villafranco Reyna

Feb 7, 2018

Debbie Villafranco Reyna, 42, of Midland, TX passed away peacefully Feb 7 2018 in Huntersville, NC surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Yuba City, California July 22,1975 to David Villafranco and Martha Rivera. They moved to Midland, TX in 1982. Debbie was a beloved daughter, sister and mother to her 4 sons Andrew Villafranco, Matthew Reyna,...

Hazel   Wagner

Hazel Wagner

Feb 6, 2018

Hazel Wagner died on February 6, 2018.  Arrangements are private.  Arrangements by Raymer-Kepner funeral Home and Cremation Services in Huntersville N.C. 

John George Stephen Heffner

John George Stephen Heffner

Feb 5, 2018

Our beloved John George Stephen Heffner of Davidson, NC died unexpectedly due to a sudden cardiac arrest on February 5th, 2018. Our hearts ache with overwhelming sadness at his loss and he will be missed so very much. Born in Richmond, Virginia to Marvin and Anita Heffner, John was 58 years old when he passed. John graduated from Virginia Tech...

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...