After retirement from the Presbytery, he served several area churches as interim pastor. In 2001, he was called to become parish associate for Davidson College Presbyterian Church, a position he held until Dec. 31, 2011.
He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Rachel Haynes of Davidson; his children from his first marriage, Karen Blackwell of Kansas City, Kan.; Steve Tiemann of Arlington, Texas; and Andrew Tiemann of Albuquerque, N.M.; stepsons, Keven Haynes of Atlanta, and Nathaniel Haynes of Charlotte; brother, Kenneth Tiemann of Austin, Texas; sister Helen Kolb of Seguin, Texas; two grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and six step-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Saturday, March 31, at Davidson College Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Lib Simmons, the Rev. Robert Alexander and the Rev. Andrew Scales officiating. A private burial preceded the service. Gifts in the Rev. Tiemann's memory may be given to the Organ at Davidson Series and the Stephen Ministry, both at Davidson College Presbyterian Church; or to Hospice and Palliative Care Lake Norman. Samuel S. James Funeral Service of Huntersville is serving the family.
Donna Lee Brown
Mrs Brown, 58, of Cornelius died peacefully on Sunday, March 25. She was born Feb. 18, 1954, in Oceanside, Calif., to Marge Sherma and the late Sam Sherma.
She is survived by her husband, Kevin; son, Ken and wife, Janine; daughter, Pam; brother, Joe Sherma and wife, Elaine; sister, Kathy Blee and husband, Frank; and one grandchild.
The family would like to thank the staff at Duke University Hospital and especially the staff at Duke Adult Bone Morrow Transplant Clinic, including Dr. David Rizzieri, Dr. Mark Lanasa and Therese Hennig. In addition, thanks go to the staff at Carolina Medical Center and especially Carolinas Oncology & Hematology, including Dr. Steven Limentani and all the those who have come in contact with Mrs. Brown during her fight.
A prayer service was held at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home Friday, March 30. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Donna Brown to the Duke Cancer Institute to support the research of Dr. David Rizzieri and Dr. Mark Lanasa. Checks may be written to the Duke Cancer Fund and contributions mailed to Duke Cancer Institute, DUMC, Box 3828, Durham NC 27710; or donations may be made online at www.dukemedicine.org/giving. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.
Stuart Thomas Lyon
Mr. Lyon, 73, of Mooresville died Sunday, March 25, at Olde Knox Commons. He was born Dec. 19, 1938, in Morristown, N.J., to the late Oliver and Elizabeth Lyon. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed as a contract negotiation programmer with IBM for more than 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Beverley; daughters, Caroline and husband, Michael, of Hickory and Charlotte Simone and husband, Dan, of Huntersville; and five grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy, and brother, Oliver.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215; or the donor's choice. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.
David Mitchell Still
Mr. Still, 65 of Cornelius, died Tuesday, March 27, at his residence. He was born Aug. 10, 1946, in Albemarle to the late Zebulon and Zena Still. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and owner of Still & Co, LL (CPA).
He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Christian Still and Kelly Still of Cornelius; and sister, Rebecca Levine and husband, Gary. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother.
A memorial service was held Friday, March 30, in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Maplebrook School, Inc. (for special needs), 5142 Route 22, Amenia, NY 12501. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.
Joy Ann Washington
Mrs. Washington. 44, of Charlotte died Sunday, March 25, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville after battling kidney cancer. She was born March 9, 1968, in Three Rivers, Mich., to Jean and the late Loren Warfield. She was a member of Davidson United Methodist Church where she served for many years in Sunday school, children's choirs, adult Bible study, United Methodist Women, and writing children's Sunday school curriculum. She also served as a Girl Scout leader and school volunteer for many years.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her children, Jordan, Grace, and Naomi, all of Charlotte; and sister, Carole McNees and husband, Scott. She was preceded in death by her father, Loren, on March 10.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 3, at Davidson United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jody Seymour officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the children's education fund at Fifth Third Bank (payable to Joy Washington Memorial), which can be mailed to 16413 Prairie Brook, Schoolcraft, MI 49087, or deposited at any Fifth Third branch.
Samuel S. James Funeral Service of Huntersville is serving the family.
Dolly Wilkins Peterson
Mrs. Peterson, 81, of Davidson, died Tuesday, March 28, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was born Sept. 11, 1930, in Valley City, N.D., to the late Walter and Lily Wilkins. A registered nurse, she assisted her husband, DeForest, for many years at Peterson-Olson Funeral Home in North Dakota. The couple moved to Davidson in 2005.
She is survived by her son, Lee and wife, Theresa, of Cornelius; brother, Ward Wilkins and wife, Mary Lou, of Coon Rapids, Minn.; and sister, Della Easterday and husband, William, of Jacksonville, Fla. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by son David; and brother, Wayne.
A memorial service for Dolly and DeForest is planned this summer in Valley City. Memorials may be sent to the Valley City/Barnes County Public Library, 410 North Central Avenue, Valley City, ND 58072. Samuel S. James Funeral Service of Huntersville is serving the family.
Martha Moss
Mrs. Moss, 87, of Huntersville died Friday, March 30, at Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville. She was born Sept. 15, 1924, in Rutherfordton to the late George and Hettie Robertson. She was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by her son, Charles Sullivan and wife, Sharon, of Mint Hill; daughter, Dawn Dellinger and husband, Del, also of Mint Hill; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Moss.
A graveside service was held Sunday, April 1, at Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Allan Purtill officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Huntersville is serving the family.
