Obituaries
Sandra Marie Johnson Smith
Jan 31, 2023
Sandra Marie Johnson Smith, age 55, of Thomasville, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Magnolia Gardens in Thomasville. Born on March 5, 1967, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Johnson and Marie Sherrill Johnson. Sandra loved animals and cared for those she had in her life. In addition to her parents, Walter and...
Leigh Ann Myers Dunning
Jan 30, 2023
Leigh Ann Myers Dunning, age 66, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at her home. Born on November 24, 1956, in Lexington (Davidson County), NC, she was the daughter of Donald Myers and Janet Joetta Smith Myers. Those left to cherish Leigh’s memory include her daughter, Bobbi Daniels Giles (Walter); son, Derek Wayne Daniels; granddaughter, Audrey Giles;...
Patricia Ann Ballentine
Jan 29, 2023
Patricia Ann Ballentine, age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at her home in Mount Ulla. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
Becky Wallace
Jan 29, 2023
Becky Kay Wallace,74, passed away January 28, 2023. Mrs. Wallace was born January 28, 1949 to the late William Von Der Lieth and Henrietta Buss Von Der Lieth. Becky was a very kind and family oriented person. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved nature and the outdoors. She was especially fond of owls. Becky is survived...
Shawn Brian McDermott
Jan 29, 2023
Shawn Brian McDermott, age 58, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. At the request of Shawn and his family, services will be held privately. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
Serena Shae Beck
Jan 28, 2023
Serena Shae Beck, 37, entered her heavenly home on Saturday January 28, 2023. Serena was born on September 4, 1985, in Lexington NC to Angela Wilson and Randall Stamey Jr. Serena loved her family and in fact everyone she encountered. Serena was the beautiful mommy of 3 amazing boys. She loved her boys more than anything. They were her whole...
Matthew Kelly Albright
Jan 28, 2023
Matthew Kelly Albright, 21, passed away January 28, 2023. Matthew was born February 18, 2001 to Randall Albright and Delores Dorman Albright. He served his country honorably in the Navy Reserves where he was proud to be a Seabee. He loved to “ Tinker”, he enjoyed fixing and building things. Matthew is described as a gifted mechanic who loved working...
Freddie Ray Gilbert
Jan 28, 2023
Freddie Ray Gilbert, 71, of Statesville died Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on April 16, 1951, to the late William Charlie Gilbert and Lottie Trivette Gilbert. He was also preceded in death by a son, Donald James “Jamie” Gilbert. Freddie graduated from South Iredell High School and then served his...
Sheila Margarette Hepler
Jan 27, 2023
Sheila Margarette Haire Hepler, 71, of Statesville passed away on Friday , January 27, 2023. Sheila was born on December 27, 1951, in Washington, D.C. She was the daughter of the late James Alexander Haire and Edna Myers Haire. She was also preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, Neely Clark Hepler. She was a graduate of...
Maria Wodecki
Jan 26, 2023
Maria Agnieszka Wodecki ,92, passed away Thursday January 26, 2023. Maria was born in Poland on January 17, 1931, to the late Jan Marcol and Albina Marcol. She married Mr. Jan Wodecki in 1952. They were together for 58 years. She worked as a Registered Nurse for over 25 years in Poland; she later worked in medical manufacturing in Oyster...
Josephine Sande
Jan 25, 2023
Josephine H. Bunch Sande, 95, passed away Wednesday January 25, 2023. She was born in Winton Salem, NC in 1927 to the late George and Minnie Hartman. Josephine was a graduate of Greensboro College with a Bachelors in Music concentrating in piano and the organ. She married Robert Bunch in 1950 they were together 41 years before his passing in...
Deborah Jeane Marsh
Jan 25, 2023
Deborah “Debbie” Woodward Marsh was born on March 29, 1954, in Rogersville, TN to the late James Wilbur Woodward and Lolita Roberson Woodward. She grew up in Soddy-Daisy, TN, but was very quick to point out that she was from the "Soddy" side of town. She graduated from Soddy- Daisy High School in 1972, and from the Baroness Erlanger School...
Judith Paulene Wilkerson
Jan 25, 2023
Judith Paulene Wilkerson was born in Bayshore, New York on December 11, 1944, to Irving and Bertha Brewster. She married Roosevelt P. Wilkerson, Sr. in December of 1963. She retired from the VA Hospital as a supervisor of housekeeping after 30 years. Judy was a faithful servant of Jehovah since 1992. She loved to read often finishing a book in...
Jeffrey Dalton Lentz
Jan 24, 2023
Jeffrey Dalton Lentz, age 62, of Troutman, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Jeffrey was born on March 16, 1960, in Iredell County to Jacob Dalton and Janine (Cashion) Lentz, Jr. Jeffrey graduated from South Iredell High School and was employed as a machinist. Later in life he enjoyed the hobby of woodworking, making wood logic puzzles and walking...
Simon "Sammy" Henderson
Jan 24, 2023
Simon Alonzo “Sammy” also known as the “Candy Man” Henderson, 68 of Statesville died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home. He was born in Iredell County on July 13, 1954, to the late Simon T. Henderson and Kita Marlowe Tomlin. He was also preceded in death by a step-grandson, Garret England, a sister, Judy Reese,and by his maternal grandparents,...
Patricia Fowler Presley
Jan 24, 2023
Patricia Fowler Presley, age 80, of Thomasville, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point. Born on October 9, 1942, in Transylvania County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. Fowler and Edith Pressley Fowler. Patricia was a lifetime resident of Thomasville. She was a woman of faith who...
Paul Lynn Puckett
Jan 23, 2023
Paul Lynn Puckett, age 54, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at his home. Born on October 2, 1968, in Hanford, CA, he was the son of Carol Copher Ellis and the late Charles Puckett. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Puckett. Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Amber Puckett of Thomasville, Daniel...
George Leo Pardue
Jan 23, 2023
George “Leo” Pardue, 84, of Statesville died Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Richmond County, NC on February 26, 1938, to the late David Pardue and Verna Holbrook Pardue. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Jean Pardue, and a brother, Roger Pardue. Leo worked for Statesville Chair for 28...
Victor Allen Sisk
Jan 23, 2023
Victor Allen Sisk,63, passed away Monday January 23, 2023. Victor was born August 28, 1959 to the late Jack Sisk and Faye Swicegood Sisk. He was a dedicated father and grandfather who enjoyed doting on his family. He also loved sports and enjoyed watching NASCAR and football. He especially enjoyed going to watch the Statesville Greyhounds, he never missed a...
Doyle "Pee-Wee" Duncan
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. Doyle L. (Pee-Wee) Duncan, 92, of Statesville, died January 22, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on August 24, 1930, he was a son of the late Joseph Frederick Duncan and Allie Benson Duncan. He was the former owner of Duncan Plumbing, Heating and Air. He was an avid fisherman and loved time with his...
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