Obituaries

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.

Marilyn Loraine Tilley

Marilyn Loraine Tilley

Feb 7, 2023

Marilyn Loraine Tilley, 82, passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023. Marilyn was born February 8, 1940 to the late Lemmie Riley and Mattie Rasberry Riley. She married Mr. Erskine Tilley in June 30, 1956 they were together until his passing on October 26, 1996. Mrs. Tilley worked in the distribution department for for JC Penny for 25 years before retiring....

Alice Pearline Todd Cribb

Alice Pearline Todd Cribb

Feb 6, 2023

Alice Pearline Todd Cribb, age 79, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Pine Ridge Nursing Center. Born on March 15, 1943, in Loris, SC, she was the daughter to the late Samuel William Todd and Cora Ellen Todd. Those left to cherish her memory include her five children, Robin (Cribb) Epperson, Rodney Cribb and wife, Debbie Cribb, Genelle...

Beatrice Evonne Myers Gaddy

Beatrice Evonne Myers Gaddy

Feb 6, 2023

Beatrice Evonne Myers Gaddy, age 69, of Thomasville, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2023, at Thomasville Medical Center. She was born on January 30, 1954, in the mountains of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gaddy; and son, Mark Gaddy. Those left to cherish her memory include her granddaughter, Alicia Woodell and husband, Blake;...

Crystal M. Cooper Ruf

Crystal M. Cooper Ruf

Feb 3, 2023

Crystal M. Cooper Ruf, age 50, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born on July 3, 1972, in Maysville (Mason County), KY. Crystal was a compassionate individual; she loved and cherished her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed arts & crafts which included her hobby of coloring. Crystal also had a passion for watching "scary movies" and...

Billy Joe McCormick

Billy Joe McCormick

Feb 1, 2023

Billy Joe McCormick, age 59, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Born on February 14, 1963, in Dillon, SC, he was the son of the late Lonnie McCormick and Annie Pettit McCormick. Billy was a man with an enormous sense of humor. He could make a person smile;...

Sandra Marie Johnson Smith

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

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

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.

Shawn Brian McDermott

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.

Becky Wallace

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...

Serena Shae Beck

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

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

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

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...