Obituaries

Doris Sue Powell Thompson

Doris Sue Powell Thompson

Nov 28, 2022

Doris Sue Powell Thompson, age 76, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. At the request of Mrs. Thompson and her family, she will be taken back to Yeager, West Virginia. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.

William Bryan Goins

William Bryan Goins

Nov 27, 2022

William Bryan Goins, 48, passed away Sunday November 27, 2022, surrounded by family. Bryan was born February 12, 1974, In Charlotte to Bill and Becky Goins. The family moved to Pembroke Pines, Florida when he was a toddler. He loved outdoor activities and played baseball, soccer and football in his youth. He and his brother also spent many hours on...

James C. Cartner Jr.

James C. Cartner Jr.

Nov 27, 2022

James C. Cartner Jr., 86, of Harmony died Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a brief illness. Mr. Cartner was born July 30, 1936, the son of the late James C. Cartner and Mary Sharpe (Coble) Cartner. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1954; and in 1955, he met the love of his...

Lawrence Metcalfe

Lawrence Metcalfe

Nov 27, 2022

Lawrence Metcalfe, age 67, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Hinkle Hospice House. At this time, no services will be held. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.

Mary Anne Jenkins Weaver

Mary Anne Jenkins Weaver

Nov 26, 2022

Mary Anne (Jenkins) Weaver “I love you more than anyone has loved anyone, ever!” – These are some of Mary Anne’s last words. She was so full of love for everyone in her life! Born 3 August 1933 to George Flake Jenkins & Mary Catherine (Gibson) Jenkins and raised in Statesville, NC, a small town which she adored. She was...

Marion "Mi" Ann Stock Forsack

Marion "Mi" Ann Stock Forsack

Nov 26, 2022

Mrs. Marion “Mi” Stock Forsack of Statesville, took her heavenly flight to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ November 26th, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Jack ans Edna Stock in Brooklyn, NY and was a retired nurse. On June 4th, 1955, she married Stanley Walter Forsack who preceded her in death. She...

Randall Lee Thomas

Randall Lee Thomas

Nov 26, 2022

Randall Lee Thomas Sr., 65, passed away on November 26, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Randall was born in 1957 to the late Grace and Fred Thomas. He was predeceased by his brother, Dale. He is survived by his brothers, Larry and Alvin Thomas; his sons, Randall Lee Thomas Jr. (Linda), Rocky Lee Thomas (Amanda) and his grandchildren, Austin Lee...

Judy Ann Lewis Gambrell

Judy Ann Lewis Gambrell

Nov 25, 2022

Judy Ann Lewis Gambrell, age 66, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. Born on January 21, 1956, in Davidson County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Elvin C. Lewis, Jr. and Mary Christine Duncan Lewis. She was a 1974 graduate of White House High School. Judy was a long-time employee of the Iredell Statesville School System in...

Mrs. Rachel Laymon

Mrs. Rachel Laymon

Nov 24, 2022

Rachel Laymon, 88, of Statesville NC, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. Mrs. Laymon was born September 26, 1934, to Mr. Ruben Johnson and Mrs. Maggie Johnson. Rachel was hairdresser for many years. She took a brief hiatus to raise her daughter before returning to hairdressing. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time doting over her dog Ollie. Rachel is...

Susan Trotter Albachten

Susan Trotter Albachten

Nov 24, 2022

Susan Dawn Trotter Albachten was born on February 16th, 1959, in Norfolk Virginia to Kent L. Trotter and Alice Faye Shipp. Susan would like to be remembered as generous, giving to others, and leading from the heart. Her family would describe her as vivacious, funny, life of the party, dancing queen, shopaholic, best Susu, and Auntie E-V-E-R. To know her...

Martha Lore Hull Ulmer

Martha Lore Hull Ulmer

Nov 24, 2022

As a loving woman dedicated to God, her family, and helping others, Martha Lore (Hull) Ulmer, 89, of Statesville, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thanksgiving Day, 24 November 2022. Martha was born on June 8, 1933, in Mt. Airy, NC, to Elbert Lee Hull, Sr., and Mary Booker Hull. Upon graduating from Mt. Airy High...

Melissa Beatty Chambers

Melissa Beatty Chambers

Nov 24, 2022

Melissa Beatty Chambers, 88, of Statesville, NC, passed away peacefully at home under hospice care surrounded by her loving family on November 24, 2022. Melissa was born on October 30, 1934, in Cook County IL. to the late Elda and Howard Beatty. Also predeceasing her were her sister Judith Reilly, brother Peter Beatty, and loving husband of 51 years James...

Diane Bowlin Beaman

Diane Bowlin Beaman

Nov 22, 2022

Diane Bowlin Beaman, age 60, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at her home. Born on July 28, 1962, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Virgil Bowlin and Cora Esther Payne Bowlin. Diane loved and cherished her family. She enjoyed spending time with her children and family. In addition to her parents,...

Debra "Snooter" Lynn Cody Alford

Debra "Snooter" Lynn Cody Alford

Nov 21, 2022

Debra “Snooter” Cody Alford, age 61, was a very loving, amazing mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was full of life, nothing ever slowed her down. She was a very giving person with a heart of gold. She loved God, music, dancing, going to church, yard sales, and the beach. She was the strongest women we knew! She was born...

Cory Steven Mansfield

Cory Steven Mansfield

Nov 21, 2022

Cory Steven Mansfield, 38, of Stony Point NC, passed away on November 21, 2022. Cory was the devoted son of Larry Mansfield, his stepmother Kathy Cox, and his mother, the late Joyce Wyatt. He was the dear brother of Susan McCloud (her husband, Patrick), Derrell King and Robbie King. He was also best friends forever with Kyle Cox whom he...

Dana Marie Cardenas

Dana Marie Cardenas

Nov 20, 2022

Dana Marie Cardenas, 43, of Bluefield, WV passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, after complications from a long battle with a blood clotting disorder. She was surrounded by her family. Dana was born November 22, 1978, to Mr. Dennis Johnson and Mrs. Debbie Harris Johnson. Dana was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Dana loved her family and...

Edward McClough

Edward McClough

Nov 19, 2022

Edward McClough, age 77, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the home of his daughter. Born on November 12, 1945, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late James McClough and Rosa Finger. Ed loved racing, especially Drag Racing, and he enjoyed bowling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

James Angus McRacken Sr.

James Angus McRacken Sr.

Nov 19, 2022

James Angus “Jim” McRacken, Sr. of Statesville, NC passed away on November 19, 2022. He was born November 11, 1939, in Red Springs, NC to Kathryne McPhaul McRacken and Robert Bernice McRacken. Preceding him in rest are his parents; his brother Robert E. “Gene” McRacken; daughter-in-law Anita C. McRacken; and he is now reunited with his loving wife of almost...

George Edgar Ingram

George Edgar Ingram

Nov 19, 2022

George Edgar Ingram, 91, passed away on November 19, 2022. Mr. Ingram was born December 14, 1930, to Mr. James Preston Ingram Sr. and Mrs. Mary Cowan Ingram. Mr. Ingram joined the U.S. Army reserves in January 1951; he served his country honorably until he retired in January 1981 as a Lieutenant Colonel. George also worked for the Department of...

Wesley Edward Sprinkle

Wesley Edward Sprinkle

Nov 17, 2022

Wesley Edward Sprinkle, 83, of Statesville died Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on December 18, 1938, to the late Roe R. Sprinkle and Elma Inez Jolly Sprinkle. Wesley was a graduate of Central School. On September 9, 1959, he married Joan Little. He attended NC State and later owned and...