Obituaries
TJ Bruce
Jun 1, 2023
TJ Bruce, 84 of Statesville died Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born in Darlington, South Carolina on December 24, 1938, to the late Elder Bruce and Emma Goodson Bruce. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Annette Hart, and Willie Ellis, who helped raise him. TJ retired from Cannon Mills. He loved to shoot pool, go to...
Sandra Deleigh Bennett
Jun 1, 2023
Sandra Deleigh Bennett, age 63, of Winston Salem, passed away on April 26, 2023, at her home. She was born on June 11, 1959, in Forsyth County, NC. No services will be held, and Ms. Bennett will be cremated. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Walter Joseph Murphy
Jun 1, 2023
Walter Joseph Murphy, age 67, of Statesville, passed away on June 1, 2023. Born on May 17, 1956, in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Franklin Larock and Madeline Beland (Murphy). He is survived by his wife, Beth Murphy, of Statesville, NC; 4 daughters, 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters. The family will receive...
Larry Wayne Jones
Jun 1, 2023
Larry Wayne Jones, age 64, Lexington, passed away at Lexington Health Care Center in Lexington. No services will be held at this time. Mr. Jones will be cremated. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Lisa Burwell Aldrich
May 31, 2023
Lisa Rae Burwell Aldrich, 53, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, suddenly and tragically departed this life on May 31, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1969 in Miami, Florida to Orville and Elizabeth Burwell. Lisa was a loving and devoted wife, tirelessly hard worker, fun loving aunt, daddy’s girl, rock n roller, and a caring and supportive friend, sister, daughter...
Connie Jo Moore Queen
May 31, 2023
Connie Jo Moore Queen, age 54, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County. Bornn on December 2, 1968, in Lorain, OH, she was the daughter of the late Billy Joe Moore and Carolyn Louise Moore. Connie enjoyed watching her Soap Operas, especially "The Young & the Restless." She liked traveling, going on...
Helen Denise Heffinger Stewart
May 31, 2023
Helen Denise Heffinger Stewart, age 63, of Thomasville, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2023, at Brookstone Retirement Center in Lexington. Services will be held privately. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Joyce Bo Knox Boyd
May 28, 2023
Joyce Bo Knox Boyd, 89, of Statesville, passed away at Gordon Hospice House surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born on July 4, 1933, daughter of the late Phippsey Knox and Lena Mae Joyce Knox. Preceding her in death was her husband, Bradford Turner Boyd, Jr. Joyce was a lifelong member of Front Street Baptist...
Donna Bishop Appleton
May 27, 2023
Donna Bishop Appleton, age 90, of Thomasville, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Piedmont Crossing. No services are scheduled at this time. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
John Richard Frasier
May 27, 2023
John Richard Frasier, age 79, of Newton, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Carolina Caring Hospice in Newton. Born on October 15, 1943, in Pensacola, FL, he was the son of the late Hoyt Nathaniel Frasier and Louise Virginia Weir. John was an avid fisherman who truly had a passion for the outdoors. He loved taking care of...
Yolanda Joanne Marille Gray
May 27, 2023
Yolanda Joanne Marille Gray, age 42, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on December 2, 1980, in Suffolk County (Long Island), New York, she is the daughter of James Keydney Marille and Greatha Deian Samual Marille. Yolanda was a very educated woman, enjoying Astrology and Astronomy. She believed in...
Sara Marie Savia Smith
May 25, 2023
Sara Marie Savia Smith, age 82, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist, Lexington Medical Center. Born on May 30, 1940, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice Savia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Smith; and her sister, Joanne Moore. Those...
Mark Andrew Evans
May 23, 2023
Mark Andrew Evans, age 59, of Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Born on November 11, 1963, in Franklin County, Ohio, he was the son of Norman Eugene Evans and Rebecca Virginia Sipe Evans. He is survived by his sister, Karen Conforth of Mooresville, North Carolina; and his brother, Bruce Evans of...
Edhrye Denise Dotson Carrick
May 23, 2023
Edhrye Denise Dotson Carrick, age 65, of Denton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center. Born on November 24, 1957, in Rowan County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Cecil and Virginia McDowell Dotson. During the beginning of her career, Edhrye was a Certified Nurse's Aide and most recently she...
Mrs. Shelia Lamberth
May 22, 2023
Our beloved wife, mom and mimi, Shelia Frady Lamberth, 75, of Statesville NC passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 with the love of her life by her side. Shelia was born December 30, 1947 in Springhill, Louisiana to the late Harold George Frady and Margie Jackson Frady. She was a 1965 graduate of Woodlawn High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. On...
Clarence "Mike" Michael Lawson
May 21, 2023
Clarence "Mike" Michael Lawson, age 66, of Trinity, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Born on March 21, 1957, in Richlands, Virginia, he was the son of the late Troy Mathis Lawson and Juanita Charles Lawson. Mike was best described as an avid hunter and fisherman. Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Jeannie Rutkowsky, Curtis...
Thomas Larry Beck, Sr.
May 21, 2023
Thomas Larry Beck, Sr., age 78, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Pine Acres Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation after an extended illness. Born on January 21, 1945, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Samuel Ray Beck and Savannah Louise Cooper Beck. In addition to his parents, Samuel R. and Louise...
Carole Hartness
May 21, 2023
Frances Carole Moose Hartness ,91,of Statesville passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. Carole was born March 8, 1932 in Statesville to the late Dennis William Moose and Eunice Elnora Bolick. Carole Graduated Celeste Henkel in 1950. She married Richard Alexander Hartness of Statesville on Oct 17, 1952. Carole worked as a receptionist at Barium Springs Home For Children, was a...
Timothy Kelly Stewart
May 21, 2023
Timothy Kelly Stewart, age 41, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home. Born on December 26, 1981, in Gaston County, NC, he was the son of Linda Stewart and Timothy Clyde Stewart. Timothy was an avid animal lover, especially dogs. He enjoyed playing the drums and scrolling through Facebook. He loved cars (Ford Mustangs)...
Betty Thomas Hawthorne
May 20, 2023
Betty Hawthorne, 102, of Statesville died Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born in Iredell County on Christmas Day, 1920, to the late William A. Thomas and Electa Foote Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James K. Hawthorne. Betty attended Salem Academy for high school and was a graduate of Meredith College where she earned her...