Obituaries

Bobby Ray Muncy

Bobby Ray Muncy

Aug 2, 2021

Bobby Ray Muncy, age 59, left this earth at 2:32 PM August 2, 2021 after a brief illness. He was a graduate of Iaeger High School and attended Electronic School in Charleston W.V. He participated in many local parades and thus earned the title of “Mountain Dancing Man” by his friends. Bobby is preceded in death by his father, Theodore...

Deborah Denise Farley

Deborah Denise Farley

Aug 2, 2021

Deborah Denise Farley, 58 of Thomasville, passed away August 2, 2021 at High Point Regional Hospital. Deborah was born December 24, 1962 in Welch, WV to Robert Lee Mitchem & Katherine Jean Jenkins. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant most of her life. Deborah was so proud of her children and their accomplishments in life. She found much joy...

Patricia "Trish" Jones Woods

Patricia "Trish" Jones Woods

Aug 1, 2021

Patricia “Trish” Jones Woods, 64, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with her family by her side. Trish was born in Sumner County, TN and was the daughter of the late Hillery and Lee Zella Frazier Jones. She was a graduate of Roane County High School, and she received her...

Donnie Ray Wall

Donnie Ray Wall

Jul 30, 2021

Donnie Ray Wall, 65, of Statesville died Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on December 27, 1955, to the late Raymond N. Wall and Rowena Branton Wall. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Collins and a brother, Raymond Wall. Donnie enjoyed working, fishing, and eating. Survivors include his brother, Jerry Wall, several...

Shirley Byrd McRee

Shirley Byrd McRee

Jul 29, 2021

Shirley B. McRee, age 83, died at home under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County on Thursday, July 29, 2021. In the words of her husband of 55 years, “She was my Sojourner in the Lord, a devoted wife to me, Mother to our two daughters, and the closest Friend of my life”. Born in Statesville,...

Emma Ruth Pearman

Emma Ruth Pearman

Jul 29, 2021

KERNERSVILLE- Mrs. Emma Ruth Williard Pearman, 92, of Kernersville, NC passed away July 29, 2021 at her home in Kernersville, NC. Mrs. Pearman, the daughter of the late Ervin Cornelius and Rachel Warren Williard, was born July 28, 1929 and married Henry Broadus Pearman, Jr. on December 24, 1947. Ruth is a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and provided...

Wayne Eugene Cross

Wayne Eugene Cross

Jul 29, 2021

LEXINGTON-Mr. Wayne Eugene Cross, 73, passed away July 29, 2021 at his home in Lexington, NC. Mr. Cross was born July 17, 1948 in Lexington to the late John Arvil and Jean Walker Cross. He was self-employed in the logging and sawmill business for over 30 years. Wayne proudly served our country in the 11th Armored Calvary of the U.S....

Cleo Diane Ferguson

Cleo Diane Ferguson

Jul 27, 2021

THOMASVILLE- Cleo Diane Meadows Ferguson "Dee Dee" passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2021. "Dee Dee" was born December 26, 1971 in McDowell County, W. Va. to Noah G. and Peggy Steele Meadows. She worked as a sewer for Radians for over 5 years and drove a bus for Randolph and Davidson County Schools for over 4 years. Dee Dee...

Patricia Willard Lyle

Patricia Willard Lyle

Jul 26, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Willard Lyle, 84, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at home, July 26, 2021. Born in MA, October 1936, she was the daughter of the late S. James Willard and Sarah Willard McCarthy. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, John K. Lyle, eldest son Jeffrey, her siblings, Jeanne Hamilton & Robert Wayne Willard....

Brenda Kaye Mabe Franklin

Brenda Kaye Mabe Franklin

Jul 26, 2021

Brenda Kaye Mabe Franklin, age 77, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021 at Accordius of Salisbury. She was born September 25, 1943 in Caldwell County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Henry Joseph Mabe and Annie Pearl Clark Mabe. Brenda enjoyed reading, watching her favorite shows on television and most of all she loved her family. She adored...

Larry Wayne Draughn

Larry Wayne Draughn

Jul 24, 2021

THOMASVILLE-Beloved son and brother Larry Wayne Draughn passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2021, at his residence in Thomasville. Larry was born June 13, 1983, in Thomasville, NC to Wayne Hal and the late Debbie Curry Draughn. He was a 2001 graduate of East Davidson High School. He received his Associates Degree from Davidson County Community College. He worked in...

Sabra Ashley

Sabra Ashley

Jul 24, 2021

A Memorial Tribute honoring Sabra Ashley will be published at a later date.

Sabra Lee Ashley

Sabra Lee Ashley

Jul 24, 2021

Sabra Lee Ashley, 74, of Lewiston, ID and formerly of Statesville, NC, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Wedgewood Assisted Living in Lewiston, ID after a 10 year battle with Alzeheimer’s. Born February 19, 1947,in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Sterling and Edith Mason Sterling. Sabra worked at Winn-Dixie in both...

Milton Junior Styles

Milton Junior Styles

Jul 23, 2021

THOMASVILLE-Mr. Milton Junior Styles, 64, of Thomasville, NC passed away July 23, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Styles was born July 9, 1957 in Spruce Pine, NC and was a self-employed carpenter for over 35 years. Milton loved working with his hands, always building or fixing something. In his spare time he enjoyed watching...

Naomi Jane Waller

Naomi Jane Waller

Jul 23, 2021

A Memorial Service to Celebrate and Honor the Life of Naomi at Nicholson Funeral Home will be announced at a later date.

James Bruce Ruston

James Bruce Ruston

Jul 17, 2021

THOMASVILLE- Mr. James Bruce Ruston, 51, of Thomasville, NC passed away July 17, 2021 at Pelican Health Thomasville. James was born October 25, 1969 in High Point and was a siding installer. James never met a stranger, would do anything he could for anyone, and loved cookouts with his family, and loved to hang out with his sister Julie. In...

Terri Lynn Dula

Terri Lynn Dula

Jul 17, 2021

LEXINGTON-Mrs. Terri Lynn Nostrandt Dula, 60 , of Lexington, NC passed away July 17, 2021 at High Point Medical Center in High Point, NC. The daughter of the late Leonard and Gloria Howard, Terri was born April 27, 1961 in Danville, Virginia. She was known for her big heart and she exuded love, especially to animals of all kinds. However,...

Don Gary Dishmon

Don Gary Dishmon

Jul 16, 2021

Don Gary Dishmon, age 77 of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021. Born on June 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Elam E. Dishmon and Ada McDaniels Dishmon. Mr. Dishmon was a member of Monticello Baptist Church where he had a passion for Children’s Church. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, eating and gardening....

Thomas "Tommy" Glenn Bush

Thomas "Tommy" Glenn Bush

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Glen Bush, 74, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021, at his home with his wife and family by his side. Tommy was born in Alamance County on January 22, 1947 and was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Bush and Eunice Wade Bush. Tommy was a graduate of Troutman High School and...

Rose Siracusa Hollis

Rose Siracusa Hollis

Jul 16, 2021

Rose Siracusa Hollis, age 95, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021 at Brookdale Peachtree Assisted Living in Statesville, NC. She was born April 25, 1926 in New York to Giuseppe and Giuseppina Varca Siracusa. She married Robert (Bob) Joseph Hollis on August 20, 1955. In her younger years, Rose enjoyed working in jewelry sales and repair. After moving to...

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