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Michael Thomas Ezzell was born September 29, 1949, in Tampa, FL. He was predeceased by his parents Jack (John F.) Ezzell and J. Agnes Miller. Mike graduated from H. B. Plant High School in 1967 and the University of South Florida in 1971, both in Tampa, FL. On September 8,1972 Mike married the love of his life, Linda Lojinger, in Coral Gables, FL. They enjoyed 50 wonderful years together. They have 3 children and 9 grandchildren: Son Michael & Melissa with Mason, Sawyer, Levi and Adeline; daughter Kristin & Fred Abramowski with Paige and Amelia; and daughter Jennifer Gieraltowski with John Lee, Byron Lee and Ellen Gieraltowski. Mike began a career in commercial banking in 1974...

In loving memory of Anthony (Tony) John Anibaldi, 57, of Mooresville, who passed away on June 2, 2022. Hardest competitor, biggest loser of "species fest," a fishing competition held between him and his two sons, Anthony Robert (Athena) and Shylo Pasquale. Avid sleeper through dance recitals of his two daughters, Shawnalee Marie (Michael Klimaszewski) and Samantha Rose. Lover of all animals and chocolate. He never met a stray he didn't love or a chocolate he left astray. He always sacrificed for his family, ensuring all oreos and ice cream were eaten. Ever the fashion influencer, he was always found in his flip flops and open button up shirts. He lived his loud life to the fullest and was...

Arlene Faye Grubb Gould, 94, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on April 30, 2022. She was born on August 3, 1927 in Detroit, MI to the late William and Mildred Hill Millspaugh. Arlene graduated college from Olivet Nazarene College with a degree in music. She taught music for many years and gave private voice and piano lessons. She married Paul Grubb in 1950 and they were married 46 years before his passing in 1996. She was the pianist at Mansfield First Church of the Nazarene in Ohio. After moving to Florida more than 40 years ago, she worked on the sales floor at Off 5th Store. There she attended the Bradenton First Church of the Nazarene where she enjoyed singing in the...

Mrs. Norah Kathleen Barron Dahlen, 90, of Mooresville, NC, died peacefully with family and friends at her side on April 30, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Norah was born August 14, 1931, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late J. Howard and Alma Charlton Barron. Mrs. Dahlen was a graduate of Holy Angels Academy in Richfield, MN and attended the University of Minnesota. She was married to the late M. Boyne Dahlen for over 50 years until his passing in 2002. Norah was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary on Lake Norman for many years and was Chairperson of Lake Norman Marine Commission from 1995 to 1996 during which navigation charts for the lake were developed. She spent over 30...

Katalin "Kay" Buffington, 69, of Mooresville, NC, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022 after her second courageous battle with lung cancer. Kay was born on May 12, 1952 in Budapest, Hungary to the late Boldizsar and Rozalia Vasmatics. She grew up in West Haven, CT and studied to be a seamstress at Eli Whitney Technical High School where she graduated with honors in 1972. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Rozalia Tuttle. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy Drum (Glenn) and Kelly Siglinger (Craig) and her 5 grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home on April 2, 2022 at 3:00pm with Eddie Karriker officiating. In...

James "Conway" Jolly, 80, of Davidson, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Novant Health Medical Center, Huntersville. He was born November 10, 1941, in Shelby, NC, to the late Clyde Marvin & Virginia Gault Jolly. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Jolly. Conway attended Rutherfordton Spindale High School and then graduated Western Carolina University where he obtained a BS in Business Management and Psychology. During his time at WCU Conway was a member of Kappa Phi Chapter of Theta Xi and was the Student Body President during his senior year. He was recognized as "Who's Who Among Students in American colleges and...

Patricia "Pat" Marlene McGrath Soelberg, 87, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at her residence. Born May 31, 1934, in Madison, SD, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Leo and Mary Veronica McGrath. She was a 1952 graduate of Heelan High School in Sioux City, Iowa, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Sioux City. She moved to Chesterfield, MO, in 1986, and Mooresville, NC, in 2018. Mrs. Soelberg was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Bruce Soelberg. She is survived by her children, Dana (John) Gaydac, of Mooresville, NC, Clark (Donna) Desing, of Gig Harbor, WA, and David (Ana) Desing, of Des Moines, IA; ten...

Eleanor Therese Glenn Pearson peacefully passed away January 13, 2022 at age 94. The children of Eleanor G. Pearson want to share their memories of their Mom's life. She was born on August 6, 1927 at Elizabeth Steel Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh PA, weighing 7lbs and baptized August 21, 1927 at St. Mary of the Mount Church, Pittsburgh PA. Mom was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, James Roussel Pearson, her parents William Benjamin Glenn and Eleanor Carroll Glenn and her brothers, Edward Glenn and William B. Glenn She is survived by four children, Mary Susan Coulter (William), Dennis Edward Pearson (Julia), Timothy James Pearson (Patricia) and Ann Louise Vano (Joseph). Mom was a kind,...

Lori Ann Dempsey Jarrell, 58, of Mooresville, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Lori was born on September 28, 1963, in Rome, Georgia to Jesse and Dorothy Fortenberry Dempsey. She was a member of Kappa Delta sorority while attending University of West Georgia in Carrollton. Upon graduation, she was employed as an engineer for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Rome until her health required her to retire. She will be remembered as a kind and loving person. Lori made you feel as if you were the most important person in the room. Although Lori had faced many challenges during her life, she overcame each one with determination and belief that...

Robert John Blaney, 74, of Statesville, NC and formally of Marblehead, MA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House, surrounded by his daughters. Robert had many loves in life that included his family, gaming, military, and his Dodge Charger. He was a graduate of Marblehead High School, class of 1964. He proudly served in the US Navy as an E-4 Aviation Machinist's Mate during the Vietnam War. He then became a journeyman Electrician. He went to become an Electrical Engineer with Osram Sylvania where he spent 30 years of employment upon his retirement. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, John Florence Blaney and Isabelle Margaret Canavan-Blaney...

Retired TSgt William Lawton Volz, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1923, in Philadelphia to the late William F. Volz and Anna M. Schucker. Growing up during the Great Depression, William was the oldest of five sons, all sharing one bedroom in his parents' home in downtown Philly. As a youngster, he often found creative ways to make a little extra money for his family, like buying fresh pretzels for 1 cent and selling them for 2 cents. William began serving his country as a teenager when he signed up to work in Arizona for the Civilian Conservation Corps. Most of what he earned was sent home to help his family. At 19, he decided to...

Retired TSgt William Lawton Volz, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1923, in Philadelphia to the late William F. Volz and Anna M. Schucker. Growing up during the Great Depression, William was the oldest of five sons, all sharing one bedroom in his parents' home in downtown Philly. As a youngster, he often found creative ways to make a little extra money for his family, like buying fresh pretzels for 1 cent and selling them for 2 cents. William began serving his country as a teenager when he signed up to work in Arizona for the Civilian Conservation Corps. Most of what he earned was sent home to help his family. At 19, he decided to...

Wilford Victor "Vic" West, III, of Mooresville, NC, passed away quietly and peacefully at Gordon Hospice House on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born March 2, 1939, in Greenville, South Carolina, the only child of Nan Hughey West and Wilford Victor West, Jr. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1957 and The Citadel in Charleston, SC in 1961. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Mooresville, NC. The service will be followed by a reception at Heritage House, Mooresville, NC. Covid Protocols will be followed, masks will be mandatory. Memorials may be sent to: Lake Norman Multiple Myeloma Support Group Checks payable...

On February 1, 2021, at age 73, John James Gross, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mooresville, NC. John was born in 1947 to Lillian Hoffmann Gross and the late Harold Gross. John was a retired plant manager and US Army veteran. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Harold "Hal" Gross, Jr. and his sister, Jane Gross. John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Arlette; children, Heather Packenham (David), Shawn Gross and Tracy Spurlock; brothers, Tom Gross (Michelle), Dave Gross (Kerry) and Mike Gross (Karen); grandchildren, Brennan, Emily and Grace Packenham, Justin Gross (Amanda), Evvy and Jacob Spurlock, and his four-legged companion, Lulu. The...

Charles Richard O'Hara was born on December 22, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and passed in Mooresville North Carolina on January 3, 2021, following several years of illness. Charlie was pre-deceased by his parents, Charles Hugh and Virginia Dawson, and younger brother Robert, all of Pittsburgh. His also pre-deceased by his former spouse, and the mother of his children, Mary Lawlor O'Hara. Charlie was an Eagle Scout, a pilot, and a U S Navy veteran of the Korean War, who went on to graduate from Northrop Institute of Engineering in 1972. Throughout his career at General Electric and other firms, Charlie built power plants across the United States in California, Arizona, Iowa,...

John Martin Ferguson, 75, of Mooresville, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2020. He was born April 20, 1945 in Charlotte, NC, and lived in Davidson, NC. Mr. Ferguson was a veteran serving in the US Air Force. He received his bachelor of science degree from UNC Charlotte and worked at Duke Power for 25 years. John is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy Walsh; brother, Robert "Bob" Buchanan, Jr. (Marsha) of Bradenton, FL; stepson, Kevin Holbrook (Cholita)of Mooresville, NC; three grandchildren and loving nieces and nephew; close friend of 70 years, Mike Barkley. John was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Moore Ferguson and Robert Buchanan Ferguson, Sr.; and his close sister,...

Timothy David Nicholson, 55, of Mooresville, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born on March 4, 1965 in Charlotte, NC, to the late Jerry and Patricia Capps Nicholson. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 26 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Berea Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at Berea Baptist Church with Rev. Russell Files officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lion's Club Camp Dogwood, PO Box 39, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Nicholson family. Condolences may be made to the family at...

Homer Huston Threet, 80, of Lincolnton, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1939 in Crossville, TN, to the late Scott and Ada Sells Threet. He loved his career in construction, was a hard worker, strong, loving man with a big heart. He loved his family and was a great role model, teacher and friend. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a great storyteller. He knew the value of a good name, to always do the right thing even when no one is looking. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Peggy Kilby, Naomi Parsons, Melvie Wilbanks; brothers, James Threet, Scott Threet, Jr., Benton Threet, Teddy Threet;...