Dennis Richard Hartness

Dennis Richard Hartness, 59, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  He had a two-year struggle with an undiagnosed illness, and then a stroke, his battle for life was finally over. Dennis was born March 2, 1956 in Iredell County and was the son of Richard Alexander Hartness and Carole Moose Hartness.   He was a graduate of South Iredell High School, Mitchell Community College, and Caldwell Community College.  Dennis enjoyed his work at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center as an X-Ray Technician and had many friends there.  He will be missed by his co-workers.  He was a member of Western Avenue Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Richard and Carole of Statesville, he is survived by three brothers, David Hartness, Tony Hartness, and Barry Hartness; a niece, Bethany Hartness-Smith (Chris); and a nephew, Benjamin Hartness. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Western Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Jeff Spry officiating.  The family will visit with friends prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at the church.  Burial will follow in the Iredell Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Donations for the Dennis Hartness Bone Marrow Transplant Medical Expenses can be made to Western Ave. Baptist Church, 1206 Museum Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com and Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Dennis Richard Hartness.