Huntersville - United States

Addie Flowers Vance

Mrs. Vance, 83, of Huntersville died Saturday, May 25, at her home in Washington, N.C. She was born March 27, 1930, in Darlington, S.C., to the late Edward and Juanita Odom Flowers. At age 14, she contracted polio, leaving her to face the rest of her life with a brace on one leg and dependent on crutches and wheelchairs. While raising two children, she taught Sunday school at Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Huntersville, where she was a longtime member.

Rose Virginia Ferger Grucza
Mrs. Grucza, 94, of Mooresville died Sunday, May 19, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1919, in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late Leo and Rose Maza Ferger. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville.
She is survived by her daughters, Marcia Beck and husband, Richard, of Mooresville and Margaret Warren and husband, Richard, of Fredericksburg, Va.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus Grucza.
A memorial mass was held Tuesday, May 28, at St. Therese Catholic Church. A luncheon for family and friends followed the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Therese Service Scholarship Fund, 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117; or American Heart Association, 222 South Church Street, Suite 303, Charlotte, NC 28202. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Anthony Joseph Mariano
Mr. Mariano, 90, of Mooresville died Sunday, May 19, at his residence. He was born July 30, 1922, in St. Paul, Minn. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Arletta Mariano; sons, Michael Mariano, Patrick Mariano and wife, Laurie, Anthony Mariano Jr. and wife, Beverly, and Kurt Mariano; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services were unscheduled. Memorials may be made to Fraternal Order of Police, 366 Dover Road, Statesville, NC 28677. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

William Hugh Strider
Mr. Strider, 86, of Huntersville died Monday, May 20. He was born May 4, 1927, in Mecklenburg County to the late Joseph and Eunice Norkett Strider. He served in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Strider; sister, Lois Hailey; stepsons, Brad Frasure and wife, Lori, and Dean Frasure; daughter, Vickie Ramsey; and six grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
A funeral service was held Thursday, May 23, in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Homesley officiating. Interment followed at the Huntersville First Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Huntersville is serving the family.

Hollis Eugene Reid
Mr. Reid, 92, of Locust, formerly of Cornelius, died Monday, May 20, at CMC Northeast Medical Center. He was born Oct. 11, 1920, in Davidson to the late William and Minnie Howard Reid. He was a lifetime member of the Cornelius Presbyterian Church. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force 1st Bombardment Division 94th Combat Bombardment Wing and the 351st Bombardment Group. He was a police officer in Cornelius in the 1950s.
He survived by his daughters, Sharyon Bumgarner of Cornelius and Denise Pender and husband, Henry, of Greensboro; brother, Vernon Robinette of Cornelius; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ora Lee Reid; brothers, Ralph, Robert, Harold and William Reid; and sisters, Eudell Wilson and Novem Darnell.
A funeral service was held Thursday, May 23, at the Cornelius Presbyterian Church with the Rev. J.E. Wayland Jr. officiating. Burial followed at Mission Baptist Church Cemetery in Locust.
Memorials may be made to the Cornelius Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 279, Cornelius, NC 28031. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Bruce Angus Bailey
Mr. Bailey, 58, of Mount Mourne, formerly of Charlotte, died Monday, May 20, at his residence. He was born April 23, 1955, in Mecklenburg County to Helen Brown Bailey and the late Benjamin Bailey. He attended North Mecklenburg High School.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Catherine Bailey; stepson, Brian Perkins; and brother, Bryon Bailey.
A celebration of life was held Thursday, May 23, at James Funeral Home of Huntersville, which is serving the family.

Fred Eugene Brown
Mr. Brown, 82, of Mooresville died Monday, May 20, at his residence. He was born May 4, 1931, in Iredell County to the late Robert and Beulah Lipe Brown. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of The Bridge Church in Mooresville.
He is survived by his daughter, Christina Foskey and husband, Mickey; sisters, Dorcas Brotherton and Rachel Chatham; brother, Robert Brown Jr.; and three grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Brown; and brother, Homer Brown.
A funeral service was held Thursday, May 23, at The Bridge Church with the Rev. Tom McCrea officiating. Burial with full military honors followed the service at Glenwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Bridge Church, 2940 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Ronald Horace Brown
Mr. Brown, 62, of Lincolnton, formerly of Huntersville, died Tuesday, May 21, at Kindred Health Care in Lincolnton. He was born July 12, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Joe and Juanita Williams Brown. He was manager of Cashion's Food Mart in Cornelius for 35 years and served on the Huntersville Police Reserves.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Brown; daughters, Annette Wilkes and husband, Andy, and Erin Castro, both of Lincolnton; brothers, Jim Brown of Texas and Joe Brown of Charlotte; and five grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Wednesday, May 29, at Denver United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Rebecca Jean Sisco
Ms. Sisco, 27, of Mooresville died Tuesday, May 21, at her residence. She was born May 21, 1986, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated from Lake Norman High School in 2004; received the Girl Scout Gold Award and was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her parents, James and Grace Sisco of Mooresville; grandmother, Margaret Sisco of Cocoa, Fla., and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Jack and Jean Adams.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at 1 p.m. at Fairview United Methodist Church in Mooresville.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Harry E. Powers
Mr. Powers, 80, of Mooresville died Thursday, May 23, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 21, 1932, in Mooresville to the late Lonnie and Clara Gregory Powers. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Burlington Industries after 47 years of service. He was a member of the Mooresville Masonic Lodge 496 and Mooresville Moose Lodge 2012. He was also a member of Prospect Presbyterian Church in Mooresville.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Josephine Powers; daughters, Rita Brown and Harriet Beaver and husband, Mike, all of Mooresville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers.
A funeral service was held Sunday, May 26, at Prospect Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Larry Summey and the Rev. Frank Smith officiating. Burial with full military honors followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iredell County Hospice, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625; or Prospect Presbyterian Church, 9425 Highway 152 West Mooresville, NC 28115. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Lawrence Preston Bates
Mr. Bates, 89, of Mooresville died on Thursday, May 23, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 5, 1924, in Hialeah, Fla., to the late Robert and Wreatha Bates. He was a veteran of World War II, seeing action in the South Pacific aboard the USS Wasp.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kathleen Wheeler Coates Bates; brother, Michael Bates and wife, Jean, of Ocala, Fla.; children, Apryl Nugent and husband, Gene, of Miami, Fla., Perry Allen and wife, Mary, of Charlotte, Leslie Coates of West Palm Beach, Fla., Fred Coates and wife, Jean, of Mooresville, Cameron Coates and wife, Linda, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Paul Coates and wife, Jackie, of Greensboro; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Olga Allen.
He was interned Saturday, May 25, at the National Cemetery in Salisbury. A memorial service was held Sunday, May 26, at First Presbyterian Church in Mooresville. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 249 West McLelland Avenue, Mooresville, NC 28115. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Vera Mae Howell McAuley Stegall
Mrs. Stegall, 80, of Huntersville died Friday, May 24, at the Havens at Highland Creek. She was born Dec. 15, 1932, in Elkins, W.Va., to the late Ercle and Russie Wamsley Howell.
She was a member of the Huntersville Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder, was a member of the VFW in Croft and served on the North Mecklenburg CrimeStoppers Committee. She was employed with the U.S. Postal Service in Huntersville as a mail carrier until her retirement.
She is survived by her children, Wayne McAuley and wife, Vicky, of Mooresville, Mike McAuley and wife, Pam, of Monroe, Steve McAuley and wife, Wanda, of Cornelius and Diane Grachek and husband, Tim, of Concord; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph McAuley and Edmund Stegall; brothers, Ercle, Joe and James Howell; and sister, Virginia Douglas.
A funeral service was held Sunday, May 26, at the Huntersville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Vern Dodd officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Wilson Reid Whitlow

Mr. Whitlow, 89, of Huntersville died Saturday, May 11, at The Gardens at Taylor Glen. He was born Oct. 22, 1923, in Mecklenburg County to the late John and Pinkie Ferrell Whitlow. He graduated from Huntersville High School in 1942 and served in the Army Air Corps as a B-17 bomber radio operator during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 321 and Independence Hill Baptist Church, where he served as treasurer and Sunday school teacher for many years. He owned and operated Whitlow's Body Shop in Huntersville.

He is survived by his daughters, Judy Murphy of Charlotte and Margaret Howard of Birmingham, Ala.; brother, John Whitlow of Charlotte; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Whitlow; and brothers, Charles and Clarence Whitlow.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 14, at Independence Hill with the Rev. Todd Marlin officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Independence Hill Baptist Church, Building Fund or Hearts For Heros Fund, 10220 Eastfield Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Margaret Lewandowski

Mrs. Lewandowski, 74, of Charlotte died Sunday, May 12.

She is survived by children, Michael Bradley and wife, Jacqueline, of Huntersville, Tim Bradley and wife, Anna, of Morganton, Jen Tarbet of Charlotte, Mark Lewandowski of Greensboro and Bill Bradley of Lake Hopatcong, N.J.; sister, Ann Marie Blake-Ward of Croton on the Hudson, N.Y. ; and nine grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 14, at the Huntersville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bob Southard officiating. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Frances Warfield Richards

Mrs. Richards, 95, of Charlotte died Sunday, May 12, at Summit Place in Mooresville. She was born Nov. 11, 1917, in Carolina, W.Va., to Joshua and Clarice Warfield. In the last 15 years of her career she was executive assistant to the treasurer of the United States Postal Service in Washington, D.C.

She is survived by daughters, Diana Kuninger and husband, Richard, of Smithville, Tex.; Mary Cobb and husband, Bill, of Davidson and Jane Miller and Husband, Tom, of Louisville, Ky.; stepson, Bob Richards and wife, Sandy, of Bridgeville, Del.; brother, Edwin Warfield of Lewisburg, W.Va.; sister, Lucille Vincent, of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands Stanley Abruzzino and Theodore Richards; and son, Frank Abruzzno.

A funeral service was held Monday, May 20, at St. Alban's Church in Davidson. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Charles L. Chapman

Mr. Chapman, 79, of Huntersville died Sunday, May 12, at his home. He was born Oct. 25, 1933, to the late David and Kate Chapman. He served in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his sons, Lamar Chapman and wife, Traci, of Huntersville, and Nelson Chapman and wife, Deborah, of Cornelius; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A funeral service was held Thursday, May 16, at Northdale Baptist Church with the Rev. J. McCray Holmes officiating. Burial followed at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Northdale Baptist Church, 8104 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Jack Thurston Wilson

Mr. Wilson, 84, of Huntersville died Sunday, May 12. He was born Sept. 20, 1928, in Mecklenburg County to the late Robert and Roxie Wilson.

He is survived by several nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 18, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Huntersville. Memorials may be made to the Alpha One Foundation. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Clark Donnell Goodrum

Mr. Goodrum, 77 of Albemarle, formerly of Cornelius, died Tuesday, May 14, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He was born Nov. 2, 1935, in northern Mecklenburg County to the late Horace and Sarah Caldwell Goodrum. Growing up, his entire extended family lived and farmed on land that was covered by Lake Norman. He served in the North Carolina Air National Guard. He was a long-time member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius and American Legion Post 321.

He is survived by his wife, Lorene, of Albemarle; brother, Thomas Goodrum of Cumming, Ga.; children, Lisa Bambach and husband, John, Alison Hendren and husband, Johnnie, and Wesley Goodrum and wife, Amy; step-children, Dean Barbee and wife, Karen, Paula Crisco and husband, Scott, and Todd Barbee and wife, Susanna; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Goodrum; and sister, Barbara Ann. The family would like to thank Dr. Ron Beamon and the staff at the Davidson Clinic for their long-time care.

A funeral service was held Saturday, May 18, at Bethel Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bill Cain officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Road, Cornelius, NC 28031; The Shriners of Charlotte, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, N.C.; or the Tucker Hospice House, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Doris F. Mason

Mrs. Mason, 92, of Huntersville died Tuesday, May 14, at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville. She was born Dec. 9, 1920, in Washington, D.C., to the late Leland and Alice Hendricks.

Thomas Carden Ball

Mr. Ball, 51 of Huntersville died Monday, May 6, at Hunter Village Nursing Home in Huntersville. He was born Feb. 27, 1962, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Edward Hyde Ball and Rosina Bagley Ball.

He is survived his brother, John Ball. In additional to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nina. A funeral service was to be held in Chicago. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is assisting the family with local arrangements.

Sofia Elizabeth Tabaka Komarnycky

Mrs. Komarnycky, 86, of Cornelius died Tuesday, May 7, at Novant Health Charlotte. She was born June 30, 1926, in Ukraine to the late Alexander Tabaka and Caroline Tiermann Tabaka. Along with her husband, the late Bohdan Komarnycky, they owned and operated several resorts, a condo rental company and a furniture manufacturing company.

She is survived by her daughter, Marie Komarnycky; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass was held Wednesday, May 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Queensbury, N.Y. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Lake George, N.Y. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is assisting the family with local arrangements.

Grace Lucero Hoag

Mrs. Hoag, 82, of Gastonia died Tuesday, May 7, at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia. She was born May 6, 1930, in Denver, Colo., to the late Joseph and Theresa Lucero.

She is survived by her daughter, Christine Gorham and husband, Richard, of Huntersville. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hoag.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at James Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be private at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Orondaga Hill, N.Y. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Beverly Cross Bradford

Mrs. Bradford, 86, of Huntersville died Wednesday, May 8, with family by her side at The Pines at Davidson. She was born in Charlotte to the late Walter and Clara Smith Cross. Along with her husband, she had been co-owner of Hiawassee Dairy Farms and co-owner and bookkeeper for family businesses 3B Hardware in Huntersville and Bradford Properties of Huntersville.

In 1958, she was named Woman of the Year by the Ramah Home Demonstration Club where, under her leadership as president, she founded the Mothers' March on Polio in 1957. She led fellow members in fund-raising drives for the American Heart Association, Cancer Crusade and the Christmas Seal sales to fight tuberculosis. She was president of the Mecklenburg Farm Bureau Women and was a long-time member of Ramah Presbyterian Church, where she taught children's Sunday school, served in the Women's Circle and was a troop leader for the Boy Scouts

She is survived by her children, Cecil Bradford III and wife, Cynthia, of Huntersville, Beverly Woods and husband, Ben, of Huntersville, Smith Bradford and wife, Cindy, of Hopewell, Va., and Melanie Frear and husband, Bob, of North Redington Beach, Fla.; brother, Walter Cross of Davidson; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Cecil Bradford Jr.; grandson, Robert Frear; and sister, Wanda Gaston. A special thanks to all the staff of The Pines at Davidson and Hospice of Lake Norman for their compassion and care of Mrs. Bradford and family.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 18, at Ramah Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to charity of donor's choice. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Bertha Osborne Ballard

Mrs. Ballard, 85, of Davidson died Friday, May 10, at the Novant Health Huntersville. She was born Feb. 16, 1928, in Mecklenburg County to the late William and Elvetta Arnette Osborne. She was a life member of the Long Creek Chapter 151 Order of Eastern Star and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and the Homemakers Sunday School Class.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Ballard; son, Jeff Ballard of Davidson; sister, Ellis Kelly of Mooresville; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Steve Ballard; sisters, Lucille Stutts, Margaret Purser, Madelene Kennerly, Willie Mae Meadows and Lena Swaim; and brother, Billie Osborne. The family would like to express its thanks to the staff and caregivers at Olde Knox Commons and to neighbor Kim Little.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, May 14, at Hopewell Baptist Church with the Rev. Samuel Pierce officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Zion Community Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church Building Fund, 18841 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson, NC 28036. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

James Ozias Ropp

Mr. Ropp, 70, of Cornelius died Saturday, May 11, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville. He was born in Bloomington, Ill., to Lidabelle Dever Ropp and the late Cornelius Ropp.

He is survived by his wife, Harolyn Ropp of Cornelius; daughter, Christina Dowell and husband, Robert, of Mebane; a son, Douglas Ropp of Charlotte; sister, Cornelia Cramer of Gibson City, Ill.; and two grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 15, at Mt. Zion Community Cemetery in Cornelius. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

James Harris Smith

Mr. Smith, 70, of Mooresville died Monday, April 22, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born Jan. 23, 1943, in Neptune, N.J., to the late Wardel and Ann Boyer Smith.

Ralph Edward Skipper
Mr. Skipper, 80, of Stanley died Saturday April 20, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville. He was born Dec. 17, 1932, in Charlotte to the late Daniel and Bessie Atkinson Skipper. He served in the U.S. Navy as a diver and was manager of the East Lincoln Race Track for 18 years.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Skipper; sons, Shane and wife, Gena, of Davidson and Ralph Jr. and wife, Katie, of Stanley; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
A memorial service was held Monday, April 22, in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Felts officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Levine & Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Huntersville is serving the family.

Neoma Vivian Banks
Mrs. Banks, 89, of Huntersville died Sunday, April 21, surrounded by her family. She was a veteran of the Women's Air Corps.
She is survived by daughters, Barbara Murphy, Beverly Raborn and husband, Jim, and Brenda Szalkowski and husband, John; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A celebration service was held Saturday, April 27, at Northside Baptist Church in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, memorials or contributions may be sent to Northside Christian Academy, 333 Jeremiah Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Gordon Junior Beckett
Mr. Beckett, 83, of Mooresville died Monday, April 22, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 24, 1929, in Magazine, Ark., to the late John and Myrtle Chapman Beckett. He was a member of The Word of Hope Full Gospel Church in Mooresville.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lona Beckett; children, Karen Farmer and husband, Gary, Del Walters and wife, Sonja, Debby Friddle and husband, Dub, Gary Beckett, Norma Hopple and husband, John, Adale Tepper and husband, Mark, David Beckett and James Beckett and wife, Lynn; brother, Floyd Beckett; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Harvey Walters; sisters, Lizzie Nelms, Ethel Ezell and Zola Cotton; and brother, Ward Beckett.
A memorial service was held Thursday, April 25, at The Word of Hope Full Gospel Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Word of Hope Full Gospel Church, 163 Thoroughbred Drive, Troutman, NC 28166.

Vilayvanh Phengysasy Inthisone
Mrs. Inthisone, 32, of Huntersville died Monday, April 22, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville. She was born July 9, 1980, in Luanprabang, Laos.
She is survived by her mother Savivanh Phothitay; sons, Tipasone, Jitakone, Derek, Tiger and Dragon; siblings, Khempheth, Konesavanh, Khanthaly, Philakone and Rambo. She was preceded in death by her father, Lae Phothitay.
A funeral service was held Saturday, April 27, in the chapel of James Funeral Home of Huntersville, which is serving the family.

Rebecca Perkins Alexander
Mrs. Alexander, 89, of Mooresville died Monday, April 22, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born July 17, 1923, in Iredell County to the late Foster and Anna Morrow Perkins. She was a charter member and active at Peninsula Baptist Church in Mooresville.
She is survived by her children, Katy Smith and husband, Jerry, and Hollis Alexander and wife, Deb; sister, Marcile Sansbury; brother, Benjamin Perkins; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Alexander; and daughter, Ann Stowe.
A funeral service was held Thursday, April 25, in the chapel of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Jackson and the Rev. David Simon officiating. Burial followed at Prospect Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Peninsula Baptist Church Building Fund, 687 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

John Thomas Hager
Mr. Hager, 68, of Huntersville died Tuesday April 23, at his home. He was born Aug. 25, 1944, in Mecklenburg County to the late Clayton and Myrtle Jester Hager.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Caldwell Hager; son, John and wife, Ada, of Charlotte; daughter, Cindy Daniel and husband, Michael, of Iron Station; and three grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Saturday, April 27, in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. Interment followed at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Huntersville is serving the family.

Richard F. Taylor
Mr. Taylor, 46, of Huntersville died Tuesday, April 23, at Novant Medical Center Huntersville. He was born June 14, 1966, in Charlotte to Melvin Taylor and the late Judy Griffin Taylor.
He is survived by his son, Joseph, of Huntersville; daughter, Lauren, of Gastonia; brothers Michael and Aaron; sisters Jennifer, Rebecca and Madeline; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Sunday, April 28, at True Gospel Holiness Church with Dwayne Hunt officiating. Memorials may be made to True Gospel Holiness Church, 3843 Lake Road, Charlotte, NC 28269. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Eva Knox Brawley
Mrs. Brawley, 92, of Mooresville died Tuesday, April 23, at the Brian Center in Statesville.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, April 30, at Willow Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Iredell County, P.O. Box 1617, Statesville, NC 28687.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Robert Wayne DeWald
Mr. DeWald, 62, of Cornelius died Tuesday, April 23, at his home. He was born Sept. 8, 1950, in Doylestown, Pa., to the late William and Florence DeWald.
He is survived by his daughter, Cassandra DeWald of Baltimore, Md.; sister, Carol Burke of Cornelius; and brother, Billy DeWald of Amherst, Va.
A private memorial service was held. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Virginia Meade Haywald
Mrs. Haywald, 90, of Huntersville died Tuesday, April 23, at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville. She was born Jan. 31, 1923, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Emory and Madge Becker Meade. She served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
She is survived by her daughters, Jill Jubelt and husband, Daniel, of Madison, Ga., and Joy House and husband, Michael, of Charlotte.
A private interment was held at Salisbury National Cemetery. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Willa Eller Hurt
Mrs. Hurt, 71, of Cornelius died Wednesday, April 24, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. She was born on June 2, 1941, in North Wilksboro.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jim Hurt; son, James Hurt and wife, Xuan, of Tampa, Fla.; daughter, Kimberly Tilley and husband, Derrick, of Stanley; siblings, Russell, Gene, Joyce, Carol and Ernest; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 27, in the chapel of James Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Susie Steen Wooten

Mrs. Wooten of Cornelius died Thursday, April 11. She lived most of her adult life around Lake Norman.

She is survived by children, Amy Fairchild and husband, Roger, and Woody Wooten Jr. and wife, Ginny; brother, Allen Steen; sisters Tina Steen, Robin Allison, Barbara Campbell and Penny Lee; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Beatrice Steen.

A celebration of her life was held Wednesday, April 17, in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to an education fund for Abigail June Wooten, c/o Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, 16901 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Carey Marie Buda Ludwick

Mrs. Ludwick, 37, of Ludiwici, Ga., formerly of Mooresville, died Friday, April 12, at her residence. She was born Oct. 30, 1975, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Albert and Pauline Buda.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Clinton Ludwick; brother, Craig Buda; and grandmother, Doris Ludwick.

A funeral service was held Friday, April 19, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville. Burial followed the service at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Iredell County, P. O. Box 1617, Statesville, NC 28687. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

bMrs. Amiss, 90, of Matthews died Sunday, April 14. She was born Nov. 8, 1922, in Spearfish, S.D., to the late Thomas and Anna Johnston Curnow.

She is survived by her daughters, Judy Hogue and Marsha Hague (or Hogue?), both of Huntersville; and three grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Buddy Amiss; sister, Betty Rollins; and brother, Matt Curnow.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Daniel Edward McConnell

Mr. McConnell, 57, of Davidson died Sunday, April 14. He was born Aug. 15, 1955, in Charlotte to Emma Rinehart of Maggie Valley.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Glenda McConnell of Charlotte; brother, Dewey McConnell of Maggie Valley; sister, Ida Coleen Gaye of Conway, S.C.,; daughter, Taghen McConnell of Davidson; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Leslie McAlister; sister, Debbie Erwin; and grandson, Alexander McConnell.

A funeral service was held Friday, April 19, in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. Interment followed at NorthLake Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road., Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Lois DuBois

Mrs. DuBois, 101, of Huntersville died Sunday, April 14. She was born Nov. 8, 1911, to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith.

She is survived by her son, Steven DuBois and wife, Andee, of State College, Pa.; daughters, Marjorie Hunter and husband, W. James, and Ellen Ason and husband, John, of Huntersville; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, E.M. DuBois; and brothers Warren and Paul Smith.

A funeral mass was held Tuesday, April 16, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville. Burial was at Plum Creek Cemetery in Plum Borough, Pa., next to her husband. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be sent in her name to St. Mark Catholic Church, 14740 Stumptown Road Huntersville, NC 28078. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Geraldine S. DeKeyser

Mrs. DeKeyser, 67, of Huntersville died Sunday, April 14, at Carolinas Medical Center. She was born Oct. 12, 1945, to the late John and Mary Hazel Sexton.

She is survived by her sons, Aaron of Huntersville and Brian and wife, Lisa, of Denver; and siblings, Jean Poe, Jack Sexton and John Sexton Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.

A memorial service was held Thursday, April 18, at Christ Community Church with the Rev. Jack Homesley officiating. Memorials may be made to Christ Community Church, 16301 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Betty Lee Christie Moore Saunders

Mrs. Saunders, 84, of Mooresville died Sunday, April 14, at her residence. She was born Sept. 28, 1928, in Iredell County to the late Harvey and Lucy Corriher Christie.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Vernon Saunders Jr. and wife, Martha, of Huntersville, Susie Howard of Statesville, and Jennifer Mills and husband, Allen, of Mooresville; sisters, Lena Freeland of Mt. Ulla, Patricia Morrison of Mooresville and Linda Moody of Salisbury; brother, Bobby Christie of Mooresville; six step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, John Moore and Vernon Saunders; sister, Ruby Edmiston; and brothers, Joe Christie, Tom Christie and Carl Christie.

A funeral service was held Thursday, April 18, at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jamie Hamrick and the Rev. Mark Muckler officiating. Burial followed the service in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Kidney Foundation, 5950 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210; Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625; or The Madison Moody Van Fund, c/o Lucy Christie Circle, 1739 Perth Road, Mooresville, NC 28117. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Sandra Strickland Reed

Mrs. Reed, 52, of Mooresville died Tuesday, April 16, at Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville. She was born Sept. 30, 1960, in Iredell County to Laura Hager Strickland and the late Charles Strickland.

She is survived by her son, T.J. Putnam and wife, Sarah; daughters Jessica Frye and husband, Alex, and Shelby Karriker and husband, Jesse, all of Mooresville; sisters, Pam Williams and Vickie Firczak; and two grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Saturday, April 20, at Hopewell Baptist Church in Davidson with the Rev. Sammy Pierce officiating. Memorials may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 18841 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson, NC 28036. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Kelly Benfield

Mr. Benfield, 45, of Mooresville died Wednesday, April 17. He was born Sept. 26, 1967, in Rowan County to the late James and Wilma Caudil Benfield.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Benfield; step-daughters, Josie Reid and Jessica Romb; step-mother, Aliene Benfield; sisters, Michelle Benfield, Beverly Walker and Gloria Wilhelm; brothers, Kenny Benfield and Barry Benfield; step-sister, Rhonda Buckner; and step-brothers, Gary Witherspoon and Ricky Witherspoon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Rudy Benfield.

A memorial service was held Sunday, April 21, at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Graham officiating. Memorials may be made to Josie Reid College Fund, 300 Alexander Acres Road, Mooresville, NC 28115. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Mary Ruth Holcomb Honeycutt

Mrs. Honeycutt, 88, of Mooresville died Friday, April 19, at Preston House in Charlotte. She was born May 3, 1924, in East Spencer to the late William and Laura Honeycutt Holcomb.

She is survived by her sons, Bert Honeycutt Jr. of Mooresville, Dennis Honeycutt and wife, Beth, of Fort Mill, S.C.; sisters, Helen Stutts of Troutman and Shirley Barkley of Troutman; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Honeycutt.; sisters, Margaret Holcomb and Inez Holcomb; and brothers, J.B. Holcomb, William Holcomb and Jimmy Holcomb. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff and management of Preston House for their care.

A funeral service was held Monday, April 22, at Berea Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Freeman officiating. Burial followed the service in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Inez G. Holcomb, RN Nurses Scholarship Fund, Mitchell Community College, Attn: Financial Aid Office, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677; or Berea Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 1015 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Jodie L. Swift-Christian

Mrs. Swift-Christian, 51, of Huntersville died Wednesday, April 3. She was born April 1, 1962, in Binghamton, N.Y., to Rodger and Nancy Scherer Christian.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughters, Claire and Caoimhe; sons, Ruari and Conor; and brothers, Rodger Christian and Rick Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ciaran Swift, in 2004, and her grandparents.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 13, at Lake Forest Church in Huntersville with the Rev. Mitch White officiating. Memorials may be made to the Swift-Christian Children Memorial Account, Fifth-Third Bank, 500 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Patricia Gunter Whitman

Mrs. Whitman, 53, of Cornelius died Friday, April 5. She was born Jan. 22, 1960, to the late Richard and Doris Gunter.

She is survived by her children, Amber Simerly-Magliocca, Seth Whitman, Christian Whitman and Josh Whitman; stepmother, Gayle Gunter; sisters, Lynn Gunter and Renee Whitley; and one grandchild.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 13, in the chapel of James Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Felts officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Serenity House, 110 Centre Church Road, Mooresville, NC 28117. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Thomas Earl Taylor

Mr. Taylor, 64, of Cornelius died Saturday, April 6, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. He was born May 20, 1948, in Kingsport, Tenn., to the late Earl and Lucille Qualls Taylor.

He is survived by many cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Jack Taylor.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 9, in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Cynthia Abernathy Burgess Smith

Mrs. Smith, 49, of Kannapolis died Saturday, April 6, at the Cabarrus County Hospice House surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 25, 1963, in Charlotte.

She is survived by her parents, William and Iris Malcom Abernathy of Davidson; daughters, Denise Burgess of Trenton and Shannon Burgess of New Bern; sisters, Rebecca Herron of Davidson and Bonnie Hawks of Concord; brother, William Abernathy Jr. of Iron Station; and two grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, April 10, in the chapel of James Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Russell officiating. Burial followed at Northlake Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to William Abernathy, 2800 Shiloh Church Road, Davidson, NC 28036. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Tommie Ann Mundy Bost

Mrs. Bost, 71, of Cornelius died Sunday, April 7, at The Huntersville Oaks surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born May 29, 1941, in Mooresville to the late Rueben and Zella Mae Wagner Mundy. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where she was employed as the financial secretary for more than 17 years. She was also a faithful member of the Don Bridger Sunday School Class and Mollie Sherrill United Methodist Women's Circle.

She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Joe Bost; children, Kirk Bost of Cornelius, Beth Dove and husband, Steve, of Huntersville, and Angela Fletcher of Cornelius; sister, Joan Bustle of Cornelius; and six grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Estalene Sherrill. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff and hospice for the care she received while at The Huntersville Oaks.

A service to celebrate her life was held Tuesday, April 9, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Street, Cornelius, NC 28031. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Ruth Frame Ferrell

Mrs. Ferrell, 95, of Huntersville died Sunday, April 7, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. She was born April 11, 1917, in Charlotte to the late William and Martha Yost Frame.

She is survived by her sons, Evans Ferrell of Indian Trail and Robert Ferrell and wife, Cortha, of Charlotte; daughter, Audrey Spencer and husband, Samuel, of Huntersville; brother, David Frame; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hughes Ferrell. The family would like to thank the staff at The Laurels for their many years of care.

The funeral service was held Tuesday, April 9, at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 11724 Asbury Chapel Road, Huntersville, NC 28078; or Levine & Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Julia Ross Teal Smith

Mrs, Smith, 81, of Huntersville, died Sunday, April 7. She was born Oct. 30, 1931, in Anson County to the late Fred and Virginia Ross Teal. She was a member of SouthLake Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Smith; sons, Whit Smith of China Grove and Winston Smith and wife, Kim, of Fort Washington, Pa.; daughter, Ginger Mandujano and husband, Mario, of China Grove; brother, Fred Teal Jr.; and five grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Saturday, April 13, at Christ Community Church in Huntersville with the Rev. Wade Malloy and Winston Smith officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Community Cemetery. Memorials may be made to SouthLake Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 13820 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Robbie Avery Rowell

Mrs. Rowell, 89, of Huntersville died Sunday, April 7, at Olde Knox Commons. She was born Jan. 10, 1924, in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Robert and Faye Avery. She was a member of First Baptist Church-Huntersville.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra DeHaven of Cornelius, two grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Her husband, James, preceded her in death.

A memorial service was held Sunday, April 14, at James Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lake Norman or the Alzheimer's Foundation. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Annie Bumgarner Hastings Tillman

Mrs. Tillman, 87, of Huntersville died Monday, April 8, at The Huntersville Oaks. She was born Nov. 18, 1925, in Mecklenburg County to the late William and Kate Bumgarner.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Brenda McKinney of Aiken, Janet Morgan of Georgia, Jerry Tillman of Rock Hill and Rick Tillman of Lincolnton; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands, William Hastings and Deal Tillman; and son, Spencer Hastings. The family would like to thank the staff of The Huntersville Oaks for their care, as well as the Bethel Presbyterian Church family.

A funeral service was held Friday, April 12, at Bethel Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bill Cain officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Road, Cornelius, NC 28031. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Sandra Leigh Sparks

Mrs. Sparks, 63, of Mooresville died Monday, April 8, at her residence. She was born Dec. 13, 1949, in Rutherfordton to the late Charles and Callie Mae Deck Sparks. She was a guidance counselor for more than 30 years. She was a member of Williamson's Chapel United Methodist Church in Mooresville.

She is survived by her son, Keith Dycus and wife, Rachel; former husband, Mike Dycus; and one grandchild.

A funeral service was held Saturday, April 13, at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Pitts officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606; Sierra Club Member Services, 85 Second Street, Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105-3441; or Iredell County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1617, Statesville, NC 28687. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Robert Glenn McLean

Mr. McLean, 91, of Mooresville died Monday, April 8, in Florida. He was born May 19, 1921, in Mooresville to the late Fred and Velma Sherrill McLean. He was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army and was retired from TransCo Gas Pipeline. He was a member of The Bridge Church of the Nazarene in Mooresville.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn McLean; children, Dale Saterfield, Beverly Killian and Scott McLean; sisters, Minnie Gray and Joyce Anthony; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Robert McLean II; sisters, Virginia Lambert and Ethel Ellenburg; and brothers, John McLean and Bill McLean.

A funeral service was held Friday, April 12, in the chapel at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom McCrea officiating. Burial was held Monday, April 15, at Salisbury National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Edward Ruttkamp

Mr. Ruttkamp died Wednesday, April 10, with his family at his side. He was very active in the Huntersville community and with his sons' athletic pursuits.  He was owner and operator of R&R Landscaping.

He is survived by his wife, Jillian; sons Mackenzie, Zackary and Jackson of Huntersville; and siblings, Elaine, Nancy, Louise, Cindy, Billy, Ricky and Robert. He was preceded in death by his parents William Ruttkamp and Marylou Ruttkamp-Herold; and stepfather, Richard Herold.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 13, at James Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Mecklenburg High School baseball team or Boy Scouts Troop 51 at Cooks Presbyterian Church. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

William Francis Dixon

Mr. Dixon, 81, of Cornelius died Thursday, April 11, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House of Huntersville. He was born June 13, 1931, in Worchester, Mass., to the late William and Madeline Packard Dixon.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa Dixon; daughter, Kathleen Braun of Cary; sons, Robert Dixon of Lakeland, Fla., and Bill Dixon and wife, Rose, of Mooresville; brother, Sam Dixon of Escondido, Calif.; sister, Nancy Mordacz of The Villages, Fla.; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Monday, April 15, in the chapel of James Funeral Home with the Rev. Peter Wherry officiating. Memorials may be made to the Levine & Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078; or The American Cancer Society, via cancer.org. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Timmie Dean Williams

Mr. Williams, 49, of Mooresville died Thursday, April 11, at Genesis Eldercare in Mooresville. He was born Oct. 1, 1963, in Mooresville to the late Henry and Helen Whitley Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Daniel Williams; stepdaughter, Rosie Stewart and husband, Harold; brothers, David Neilson, Jackie Neilson and Robert Neilson; sisters, Darlene Moore and Debbie Hayes; and half brother, Henry Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Lucy Ball, Betty Ingle, Nancy Holland, Mary Helen Neilson, Cindy Lee Williams; and brothers, Herman Neilson and Ricky Neilson.

A graveside service was held Sunday, April 14, at Blue Door Cemetery in Mooresville with the Rev. Chancee Carter officiating. Memorials may be made to Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, P.O. Box 977, Mooresville, NC 28115, to help with funeral expenses. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Jodie L. Swift-Christian

Mrs. Swift-Christian, 51, of Huntersville died Wednesday, April 3. She was born April 1, 1962, in Binghamton, N.Y., to Rodger and Nancy Scherer Christian.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughters, Claire and Caoimhe; sons, Ruari and Conor; and brothers, Rodger Christian and Rick Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ciaran Swift, in 2004, and her grandparents.

A memorial service was held Saturday, April 13, at Lake Forest Church in Huntersville with the Rev. Mitch White officiating. Memorials may be made to the Swift-Christian Children Memorial Account, Fifth-Third Bank, 500 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Lynne C. Whitley

Mrs. Whitley, 70, of Mooresville, died Sunday, March 31, at Carolinas Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on June 21, 1942, in Spartanburg, S.C., to the late Benjamin Creighton Jr. and Virginia Caldwell.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Whitley Jr.; sons, Roy Whitley III and wife, Robin, of Advance, Michael Whitley and wife, Catherine, of Advance and Matthew Whitley and wife, Lori, of Clemmons; daughter, Angela Turner and husband, Bran, of Florence, S.C., sister, Dale White of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; brother, Ben Creighton of Charlotte; and 10 grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, April 3, at Grace Covenant Church with the Rev. Farrell Lemings and the Rev. Paul Turbedsky officiating. Interment followed at Sharon Memorial Park. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Charles Smiley Roberts

Mr. Roberts, 85, of Mooresville died Sunday, March 31, at the Universal Healthcare in Concord. He was born June 14, 1927, in Greenville, S.C., to the late Carl and Mary Shirley Roberts. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He worked at the Mooresville Municipal Golf Course and was a member of the Mooresville Civiitan Club and the Masons. He was also a member of Southside Baptist Church in Mooresville.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Louise Roberts; children, Ricky Roberts and wife, Darlene, of Mooresville and Cathy Martin and husband, Howard, of Harrisburg; sister, Pauline Galloway; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Annie Galloway; and brothers, Jack Roberts, Theo Roberts and Theoron Roberts.

A funeral service was held Thursday, April 4, at Southside Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Ball and the Rev. Hal Greene officiating. Burial followed at Glenwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 525 South Board Street, Mooresville, NC 28115. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Tamrya Marie Shields Pagliaro

Mrs. Pagliaro, 54, of Huntersville died Monday, April 1, at her residence. She was born Feb. 18, 1959, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisc., to the late Frederick and Phyllis Lapp Shields. She was a flight attendant for Delta Airlines and a member of St. Mark Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Pagliaro; daughter, Brittany Pagliaro, a student at North Carolina State University; son, Daniel Pagliaro of the home; and sisters, Taryn Smith and Kristin Campbell of Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Shields.

A funeral service was held Saturday, April 6, in the chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Patricia Bateman Deese

Mrs. Deese, 59, of Mooresville died Monday, April 1, at her residence. She was born Sept. 17, 1953, in Mooresville to the late Clarence and Florine Brown Bateman.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Rickard Deese; children, Robin Baker and husband, John, and Jonathan Deese and wife, Sheena, all of Mooresville; sister, Kay Helton of Mooresville; and five grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Dennis Bateman.

A funeral service was held Thursday, April 4, at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with the Rev. Kelly Parker officiating. Burial followed at Salisbury National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, P.O. Box 977, Mooresville, NC 28115, to help with funeral expenses. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Cherie Kay Klenk

Mrs. Klenk, 66, of Davidson died Monday, April 1, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. She was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Chicago to Colleen Linblad and the late Thomas Linblad.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Zwilling and husband, Stephen, of Mooresville, Lynn Farmer and husband, Don, of Huntersville, Erin Rogers and husband, Ken, of Huntersville; brother, Tom Lindblad Jr. of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Klenk.

A private family service was held. Memorials may be made to the Levine Children's Hospital, with the check payable to Carolinas Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 32861, Charlotte, NC 28232. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

Theron Dale Holcombe

The Rev. Holcombe, 89, of Mooresville died Wednesday, April 3, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Candler, N.C., to the late Theron and Mary Marlow Holcombe. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a retired United Methodist minister who served at 15 churches throughout his ministry career.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Louise Holcombe; daughters, Mary Holcombe and Nancy Miller and husband, Gary; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Richard Holcombe.

A funeral service was held Sunday, April 7, at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jamie Hamrick officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rocky Mount United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1739 Perth Road, Mooresville, NC 28117. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home of Mooresville is serving the family.

Glen Harold Passage

Mr. Passage, 61, of Cornelius died Wednesday, April 3, at his home. He was born March 26, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Glen Passage and the late Arlis Kruger Passage. He was a captain for Air Wisconsin Airlines.

He is survived by his wife, Terry Passage; sons, Christopher and Robert Passage; sister, Susan Scherrer and husband, Butch; and stepsons, Joshua, Jonathan and Brock Glover.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Michigan. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Lake Norman, 705 Griffith Street, Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.

Robert Franklin Isenhour

Mr. Isenhour, 89, of Cornelius died Thursday, April 4, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 8, 1923, in Bessemer City to the late Thomas and Mary Best Isenhour. He was a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army, where he served with the 1st Division of the 16th Infantry at Normandy Beach during D-Day. He was a jeweler, watch maker and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Charlotte.

He is survived by his daughters, Joy Isenhour of Cornelius, Gay Griffin and husband, Jim, of Charlotte and Robbie Isenhour of Mooresville; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavis Isenhour; brothers, Clarence, Clyde and Gene Isenhour; and sisters, Della Lipford and Edna Isenhour.

A funeral service was held Monday, April 8, at James Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. David Hobson officiating. Burial followed at Sharon Memorial Park. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.