Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

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...

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, beloved daughter of Mark and Hayley Seibert, peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on January 24th, to spend eternity with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ.  She was born on January 3, 2018, and was named after her great grandmother, Alice Walsh, who was a very special lady to her entire family.



Alice Grace was...

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...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

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...

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, beloved daughter of Mark and Hayley Seibert, peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on January 24th, to spend eternity with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ.  She was born on January 3, 2018, and was named after her great grandmother, Alice Walsh, who was a very special lady to her entire family.



Alice Grace was...

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...