Obituaries

Mack Eugene James

Mack Eugene James

Feb 23, 2023

Mack Eugene James, age 50, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Atrium Health, Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. Born on February 11, 1973, in Horry, SC, he was the son of the late Mack Arthur James and Vickie Curtis James. Mack is survived by his sister, Wendy Hepler of Welcome, NC. At this time, no...

Coleman Criminger Jr.

Coleman Criminger Jr.

Feb 23, 2023

Coleman Criminger Jr., 63, passed away Thursday, February23, 2023. Coleman was born in Lancaster, SC on August 28, 1959 to the late Coleman Johnson and Mary Jane Stone. He worked heavy construction for over 40 years, at the time of his retirement he was working for Sugar Creek Construction. He enjoyed fishing and cooking. He was a loving husband, stepfather...

Mrs. Mildred Wooten Price

Mrs. Mildred Wooten Price

Feb 22, 2023

Mildred Wooten Price, 94, of Statesville, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at her home. Born on Iredell County on June 23, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Ruben Wooten and Betty Johnson Wooten. Mrs. Price attended Iredell County Schools at Celeste Henkel School and was an active life long member of Front St. Baptist Church and was active...

Richard James Carpenter

Richard James Carpenter

Feb 20, 2023

Richard “Ric” James Carpenter, 50, of Cleveland, NC passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. He was born October 22, 1972, in Sturgis, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Kelly Carpenter, three daughters: Elizabeth (17) of Sturgis, MI; Ayla (13) and Keziah (5) of Cleveland, NC; and one son: Xavier (15)...

Ronald Eugene Lyons

Ronald Eugene Lyons

Feb 20, 2023

Ronald Eugene Lyons, age 54, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Hilltop Assisted Living in Linwood. No services are scheduled at this time and may be announced at a future date. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations has the honor of serving the family.

Hector Samuel Mejia Barahona

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...

Joy Grace Smith

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...

John McArthur Sharpe Sr

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...

Everett Eugene Elliott

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...

Thomas Leslie Boone

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...

Virginia Doris Roark

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

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

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.

Isaiah Coulter

Isaiah Coulter

Feb 14, 2023

Isaiah Coulter passed away Tuesday February 14, 2023.

Burnie Ray Tyson

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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