Obituaries
Grant "Tennessee" O'Dell
Jul 13, 2023
Grant Robert "Tennessee" O'Dell, 68 of Lexington, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House. He was born in Florida to the late Robert O'Dell, who was the former Sheriff in Chatanooga, TN and Peggy Randolph, O'Dell. He was also preceded in death by his only child, a son, Zachary Grant O'Dell, and the love of his life,...
Bruce Randy Hall
Jul 13, 2023
Bruce Randy Hall, 67, of Thomasville died Thursday, July 13, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born in Haywood County, NC on January 10, 1956, to the late Bruce William Hall and Myrtle Lewis Hall. Bruce was a diesel mechanic supervisor and had worked on trucks. He also worked in gold mining, while living in California, keeping the equipment...
Buford "Dee" Evans
Jul 13, 2023
Buford "Dee" Evans, age 72, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his home. Born on March 12, 1951, in Mt. Airy, NC, he was the son of the late Buford Dewey Evans and Vertie Faye Reed. "Dee" was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was a good provider for his family and loved...
Gregory Bart Hepler
Jul 12, 2023
Gregory Bart Hepler, 58, of Thomasville, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was born in Davidson County on May 26, 1965, to the late Stokes Everett "Sonny" Hepler and Loucellier "Lu" Dossett Hepler. Bart loved fishing, especially at the beach, driving his boat, and being on his ham radio. He was a friend to all who knew him. Those left...
Ms. Johnnie Joetta Alaniz
Jul 9, 2023
Ms. Johnnie Joetta Alaniz, age 81, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Pine Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center after having been in declining health for the past few years. She was born on April 30, 1942, in Davidson County, North Carolina but lived the majority of her life in Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Richard Dale Key
Jul 9, 2023
Richard Dale Key, age 65, of Trinity, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House of Hospice of Davidson County. Born on April 8, 1958, in High Pint, he was the son of the late William Taylor Key and Elsie Mae Mashburn Key. Richard enjoyed NASCAR, especially watching it on TV and going to...
June Jones Shoaf
Jun 29, 2023
June Jones Shoaf, age 81, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. At the request of Ms. Shoaf, no services will be held. "I’M FREE" Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all...
Dolores Mary Springer
Jun 28, 2023
Dolores Springer passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Complete obituary forthcoming.
"Sonny" Salena Nicholas
Jun 28, 2023
"Sonny" Salena Nicholas, age 72, of Winston Salem, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at her home with her daughter by her side. Born on December 25, 1950, in Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jack Hastings and Mary Saunders Hastings. At the request of the family, no services will be held. Nicholson Funerals &...
Catherine Christine Brunes
Jun 27, 2023
Catherine Christine Brunes, age 70, of Greensboro, passed away on June 27, 2023, at Moses Cone Medical Center in Greensboro. Born on September 13, 1952, in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian Carpenter. A Memorial Service was held privately previously in her memory. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving...
Christopher Michael Pearson
Jun 25, 2023
Christopher Michael Pearson, 49, of Statesville, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina on February 22, 1974, to Carlie Thomas Pearson and the late Lynn Christine Alltop Engle. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carlie T. Pearson, II, and Charles T. Pearson,...
Jessie Ray Nicholson
Jun 24, 2023
Jessie Ray Nicholson, age 79, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 7, 1943, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Walter Cleveland Nicholson and Viola Grace Lewis Nicholson. Jessie graduated with the last graduating class of Union Grove High School. He was an avid...
Elsie Agnes Mininni
Jun 24, 2023
Elsie Agnes Mininni, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House, Hospice of Davidson County in Lexington, NC. At the request of the family and to honor her wishes, no services will be held. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Meagan Jean McNeair
Jun 23, 2023
Meagan Jean McNeair, age 24, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at her home. Born on July 21, 1998, in Davidson County, she was the daughter of Ron McNeair and Dedie Allene Eller Dimery. Meagan loved art and had a passion for music and dancing. She was preceded in death by her brother, Tyler Dimery; maternal...
Jack Ivey Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
Mr. Jack Ivey Jr., 88 of Statesville, N.C. left this world for his Heavenly home on June 23, 2023. Jack was born September 5, 1934, in Dillon County, SC to the late Willie Jack and Celia Ann Ivey. He was retired from Hunt Manufacturing and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of...
Joan Elouise Webb Chiodo
Jun 22, 2023
Joan Elouise Webb Chiodo, age 89, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Mocksville Senior Living. She was born in Meridian, Idaho on November 7, 1933, to the late Chester Allan Webb and Minnie Elouise Hyde Webb. Joan was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and had worked as a paralegal. Survivors include two...
Elizabeth "Jean" Dreves
Jun 20, 2023
Elizabeth “Jean” Winkler Dreves, 83 of Statesville, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born in Defiance County, Ohio on August 3, 1939, to the late Paul Winkler and Helen Flory Winkler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Philip Dreves. Jean was a people person and always had a smile on her face. She loved gardening, cooking...
Nancy Ann Kettner
Jun 19, 2023
Nancy Ann Kettner, age 54, of Statesville, NC, passed away at Lexington Medical Center. Born on May 7, 1969, in Wisconsin, she was the daughter of James Kettner and Merri-Ann Kettner. At the request of her family, no services will be held. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
John Walter Dashkavich
Jun 16, 2023
John Walter Dashkavich, age 71, formerly of Boone, NC, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County. Born on July 20, 1951, in Long Branch (Monmouth County), NJ, was the son of the late John and Lois Sodon Dashkavich. John was a graduate of High Point University where he received his degree in Business and Foreign...
Jennifer Conrad Hester
Jun 15, 2023
Jennifer Conrad Hester, age 72, of Lexington, passed into her Heavenly home on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Davidson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 31, 1950, in Davidson County, she was the daughter of the late Cromer Terry Conrad, Sr. and Iris Roberts Conrad. Jennifer was a graduate of Central Davidson High School and went on to become...