Obituaries
Janet Lynn Wisniewski McFadden, 49
If you live in Davidson, NC and have run into “the dog lady,” then you’ve met Janet Lynn Wisniewski McFadden, born October 12, 1966 in New London, CT. She passed away April 1, 2016 in Davidson, NC while enjoying another beautiful day doing what she loved. Janet was founder and owner of Davidson Pet Sitters, a business prominent in the […]
Mark Stephen Ellington, 65
Mark Stephen Ellington, 65, of Huntersville, passed way March 22, 2016. He was born in Cabarrus County February 4, 1951 to late Floyd P. Ellington and (surviving) Hilda P. Ellington. Mark attended UNC Chapel Hill for a couple of years and really enjoyed playing guitar, wind surfing and running for exercise. Along with his mother, […]
William Edward Whitby, 72
William Edward Whitby, 72, of Huntersville went to be with his Lord on March 12, 2016. He was born on July 29, 1943 in Nottoway County, VA to the late William and Edna Whitby. Bill signed with the Minnesota Twins in June 1961 as a pitcher. He pitched 1963-65 with the Old Charlotte “Hornets”. He […]
Donna Lee Wise, 82
Donna Lee Wise, 82 of Huntersville died March 11 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House. She was born in Lucas Co., OH on February 12, 1934. Survivors include her faithful companion, Missy; son, Thomas Buck, Jr. (Hanna) of San Diego, CA; daughters, Dawne Ester of Rock Hill, SC, Lynn Eppler (Bill) of Charlotte, Deborah […]
Kyarash “Nick” Amini, 49
Kyarash “Nick” Amini, 49, of Huntersville died March 11, 2016 with his family by his side. Nick’s strength, positive outlook and ultimate faith carried him through a courageous 9 month battle against cancer. Nick was born February 6, 1967 in Tehran, Iran to Esmaeil and Nahid Amini. He attended boarding school in Derbyshire, England before moving […]
Linda Jean Cunningham Thompson, 70
Linda Jean Cunningham Thompson, 70, of Cornelius, NC passed away on March 9, 2016 at the Brian Center in Mooresville, NC. She was born on September 1, 1945 to the late Edward L. Cunningham and Beatrice Wood Cunningham Walters. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ted Hampton Thompson. She […]
Leslie Ann Bruton, 74
Leslie Ann Bruton, 74 of Huntersville, NC entered her eternal home surrounded by family on March 7, 2016. Leslie was born in Cleveland Ohio, April 14, 1941 to the late Gene L. and Ethel Keays Bruton. Leslie graduated from Catholic University of America and received her Masters from Hofstra University. Leslie worked for 35 years […]
Rev. Didi Wayland passes away
A friend, mentor and minister to literally thousands of Cornelius residents young and old, Rev. John Edwin Wayland, Jr., has passed away at the age of 91. Services are at 11 am today at Bethel Presbyterian Church. He pastored at both Bethel and Cornelius Presbyterian near downtown Cornelius for more than 40 years. Wayland, who died […]
Ray Meredith Leavitt, Jr., 80
Ray Meredith Leavitt, Jr., 80, of Huntersville went to be with his Lord on February 27, 2016. He was born on June 11, 1935 in Quincy, MA to the late Ray and Dorothy Leavitt. Ray served the Lord for 49 years in churches in NH, Trinidad, PA, MA, RI and VA. He also worked at […]
Roger Clayton Whittington, 66
Roger Clayton Whittington, 66, of Mooresville, NC passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Carolina’s Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. Roger was born October 22, 1949 in Charleston, WV to the late William and Frances Thaxton Whittington. Roger was a devoted husband, loving father and proud grandfather. His smile and his love for people brought joy to all […]
