Obituaries
Hugh Sandford Werts, Jr., 59
Hugh Sandford Werts, Jr., “Sandy”, 59, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. It is a devastating loss for his family and his overwhelming number of great friends. Sandy will be remembered fondly, by all, for his clever wit and sense of humor, his lighthearted nature, and his ability to make anyone […]
James (Jim) Howard Stocker, 71
James (Jim) Howard Stocker, 71 of Charlotte went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 after a courageous 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jim was a devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rose Sandra (Sandy) Stocker, two sons, […]
Robert Francis Merithew, 90
Robert “Mr. Bob” Francis Merithew, 90 of Davidson, died January 29 at his home. He was born in Painted Post., NY to the late Robert and Mary Merithew. He served in the US Army during WWII and worked in residential construction. Survivors include his lady, Penny Godfrey; sons, Kris Merithew and wife Melinda of Hendersonville, […]
Dr. Robert Clark Lanzer, 87
Dr. Robert Clark Lanzer, 87 of Huntersville died January 28, 2015 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House. He was born on May 20, 1927 in Sugar Creek, OH to the late Robert and Claudia Lanzer. He was a pediatrician and also served in the US Navy. Survivors include his sons, Erik and Andrew Lanzer […]
Cynthia “Cindy” Tercek Shimko, 62
Cynthia “Cindy” Tercek Shimko, 62, of Cornelius, NC passed away Tuesday January 27, 2015 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC. Cindy was born October 31, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to Agnes Kosmerl Tercek and the late Albin John Tercek. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sibling. Cindy graduated from the University […]
Helen Horne Hunter, 85
Helen Horne Hunter of Cornelius formerly of Charlotte died Sunday, Jan. 25th at her home surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Stedman, NC on June 10, 1930 and was the oldest of 6 children born to Charles Alton and Inez Davis Horne. Helen worked with civil services in Charlotte until the birth of […]
Stanley W. Downing, 94
DOWNING Stanley W. Downing, 94, of Charlotte went home to be with The Lord January 26, 2015. Born in Brooklyn, NY November 24, 1920 to immigrant parents … his father from England and his mother from Ireland (originally scheduled to sail the Titanic but was fatefully bumped). He grew up in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts where his […]
Margaret Mathis Smith, 98
Margaret Mathis Smith, 98, of Mooresville died January 26, 2015 at Churchill. She was born on April 20, 1916 in Sumter County, SC to the late Len Benjamin Mathis and Mary Weldon Mathis. She is survived by her son, Howard Carlyle Smith, Jr. and wife Dorothy of Charlotte; daughter, Carole Smith Eury and husband Maurice […]
Dorothy “Dot” Christine Stillwell Davis, 86
Dorothy “Dot” Christine Stillwell Davis, 86, of Huntersville died January 25, 2015. She was born in Mecklenburg County on June 3, 1928 to the late Anthony and Eliza Stillwell. She was an avid gardener and loved spending time outdoors. She is survived by her husband James Yates Davis; daughter, Deborah Swanson and husband Sonny of […]
Kandace Thompson Searles, 48
Kandace Thompson Searles, 48 of Huntersville passed away January 25, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 27, 1966 in Waterbury, CT to Elaine Slogeris Schreier and the late George Thompson. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband Mark Searles; daughters, Michelle Ferris and husband Jeremy, […]
