Obituaries
Joy Grace Smith
Feb 18, 2023
On Saturday, February 18, Joy Grace Smith, loving wife, mother and grandmother, peacefully went to be with the Lord at the age of 82. Joy was born May 1, 1940, in Upper Darby, Pa. She graduated from Lansdown Aldan High School and was a homemaker. On May 6, 1961, Joy married Ken Smith. They raised two children, Amy Joy and...
Hector Samuel Mejia Barahona
Feb 18, 2023
Hector Samuel Mejia Barahona, age 41, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Michigan. Born on March 28, 1981, in Honduras, he was the son of Hector Daniel Mejia Paz and Rosa Vilma Barahona. Hector always cherished his family; they were his number one priority. He enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with his family. He took...
Thomas Leslie Boone
Feb 17, 2023
Thomas Leslie Boone, age 63, of Linwood, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Born on July 13, 1959, in Washington DC, he was the son of the late George Wilburn, Jr. and Donna Lee Boone. He loved to watch sports, especially wrestling and football. He even enjoyed watching his "Cowboy" movies on the Grit Newtork. He was preceded in...
Everett Eugene Elliott
Feb 17, 2023
Everett E. Elliott, 87, of Statesville, passed on February 17, 2023, while receiving incredible and loving care at Gordon’s Hospice House. He was born on March 5, 1935, in Iredell County and was the son of the late Roy and Ruby Elliott. Everett was a kind man full of humor. During his final days, he focused on affirming his love...
John McArthur Sharpe Sr
Feb 17, 2023
John McArthur Sharpe, Sr. ,71, passed away Friday February 17, 2023. John was born October 30, 1951 to the late Chress Sharpe and Mary Whitworth. John started working at an early age. He had a career in plumbing and worked hard everyday of this life. He was known as an honest and hardworking person. John was known by many people...
Virginia Doris Roark
Feb 17, 2023
Virginia Doris Roark went home to be with her Lord on February 17, 2023. She was born on January 26 in West Jefferson, NC to Lester and Lillie Wilcox. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, Lester and Lillie; son, David Roark; and her three brothers, Robert Conley and Fred Wilcox. She is survived by five children,...
Fannie "Libby" Stewart
Feb 15, 2023
Fannie Elizabeth “Libby” Benton Stewart, 76 of Statesville, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on August 19, 1946, to the late John Moses Benton and Fannie Elizabeth Davidson Benton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Stewart and her son, Jonathan Stewart. Libby was a member of Fairview Baptist...
William P. Shackelton
Feb 14, 2023
William P. Shackelton., age 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Piedmont Crossing. A Life Tribute in his memory is forthcoming. No Services are planned at this time. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Burnie Ray Tyson
Feb 14, 2023
Burnie Ray Tyson, age 59, of Thomasville, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County. Born on August 11, 1963, in Guilford County, NC, he was the son of the late Phillip Tyson and Mary McCray Tyson. Burnie was a fun, energetic, and loving man who cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was...
Lonnie Gene Hunt
Feb 13, 2023
Lonnie Gene Hunt, age 49, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem. Born on March 20, 1973, in Davidson County, NC, he was the son of the late Gary Hunt and Sallie Jean Hicks Hunt. Lonnie had a passion for decorating for his favorite holiday's which were Christmas...
Audrey Wolf
Feb 12, 2023
Audrey Grace Steffey Wolf, 87 of Statesville, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania to the late James Julius Steffey and Florence Kelly. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William Henry Wolf, a brother, Harry Ward Steffey and a half brother, Kenneth Steffey. Audrey...
Barbara Ann Herrin Chason
Feb 12, 2023
Barbara Ann Herrin Chason, age 90, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Hickory, N.C. Barbara was born June 5, 1932, in Statesville, N.C. to the late Fred Erskine Herrin and Ona Estelle Furr Herrin. She attended and graduated from Mars Hill University. She was married to Charles Clayton Chason Sr. for 39 years before his passing in May...
Jerry Wayne Rose, Jr.
Feb 10, 2023
Jerry Wayne Rose, Jr., age 38, passed away on February 10, 2023. Born on July 28, 1984, Bluefield (Mercer County), West Virginia, he was the son of Jerry Wayne Rose Sr. and Rhonda Hiatt Lamm. Jerry had a passion for racing, having enjoyed NASCAR. He was also an avid Duke Blue Devil fan. He was preceded in death by his...
Raymond John Rodell
Feb 8, 2023
Raymond John Rodell, age 70, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. No Services are planned at this time. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Marilyn Loraine Tilley
Feb 7, 2023
Marilyn Loraine Tilley, 82, passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023. Marilyn was born February 8, 1940 to the late Lemmie Riley and Mattie Rasberry Riley. She married Mr. Erskine Tilley in June 30, 1956 they were together until his passing on October 26, 1996. Mrs. Tilley worked in the distribution department for for JC Penny for 25 years before retiring....
Alice Pearline Todd Cribb
Feb 6, 2023
Alice Pearline Todd Cribb, age 79, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Pine Ridge Nursing Center. Born on March 15, 1943, in Loris, SC, she was the daughter to the late Samuel William Todd and Cora Ellen Todd. Those left to cherish her memory include her five children, Robin (Cribb) Epperson, Rodney Cribb and wife, Debbie Cribb, Genelle...
Beatrice Evonne Myers Gaddy
Feb 6, 2023
Beatrice Evonne Myers Gaddy, age 69, of Thomasville, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2023, at Thomasville Medical Center. She was born on January 30, 1954, in the mountains of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gaddy; and son, Mark Gaddy. Those left to cherish her memory include her granddaughter, Alicia Woodell and husband, Blake;...
Crystal M. Cooper Ruf
Feb 3, 2023
Crystal M. Cooper Ruf, age 50, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born on July 3, 1972, in Maysville (Mason County), KY. Crystal was a compassionate individual; she loved and cherished her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed arts & crafts which included her hobby of coloring. Crystal also had a passion for watching "scary movies" and...
Billy Joe McCormick
Feb 1, 2023
Billy Joe McCormick, age 59, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Born on February 14, 1963, in Dillon, SC, he was the son of the late Lonnie McCormick and Annie Pettit McCormick. Billy was a man with an enormous sense of humor. He could make a person smile;...
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