Obituaries

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...

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...

Sabra Ashley

Sabra Ashley

Jul 24, 2021

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

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 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...

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.

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...

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...

Pedro Aguirre-Solis

Pedro Aguirre-Solis

Jul 15, 2021

Pedro Aguirre-Solis, AGUIRRE, as many knew him, 57, of Statesville died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. He was born in La Fajilla, Guerrero, Mexico on June 29, 1964, to Agustin Aguirre-Toledo and the late Maria Luciana Solis-Luviano. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jesus Aguirre-Solis. Pedro was a hard worker, a jokester and...

Barbara Linzy Bell

Barbara Linzy Bell

Jul 14, 2021

If you were fortunate enough to know Barbara, to be within the gravity and pull of her orbit, then chances are you probably knew the depth of her love, her adventurous spirit, her eager and sincere desire to know all of you. She was many things to so many people: a playful and fearless Mom, a heroic Mimi, house mother/Babs...

Matthew Thomas Ellis

Matthew Thomas Ellis

Jul 14, 2021

Matthew “Matt” Thomas Ellis, Age 41 of Statesville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 14 2020. Born on June 17, 1980 in Spartanburg, SC, he is the son of Donald Thomas Ellis and Teresa Klim Ellis of Conover, NC/Holden Beach NC, husband of Ellen DeLong Ellis. Matt was a 1998 graduate of Newton-Conover High School and also attended Catawba...

Jose Isabel Ortega Chavez

Jose Isabel Ortega Chavez

Jul 13, 2021

Jose Isabel Ortega Chavez, 22, of Statesville, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on July 20, 1998, to Atanacia Chavez and Jose Isabel Ortega Sosa. Jose loved to ride his motorcycle and loved his truck. He enjoyed music and singing karaoke. Those left to cherish her memory are his mother, Atanacia Chavez, his father, Jose...

Wayne Pressley Weston

Wayne Pressley Weston

Jul 13, 2021

Wayne Pressley Weston, age 74, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. Born December 22, 1946 in Iredell County, NC, he was the son of the late Paul B. Weston and Rosetta Benfield Weston. Mr. Weston was a Lance Cpl. in the United States Marine Corp having received the...

Sharon Ann Arentsen

Sharon Ann Arentsen

Jul 11, 2021

INDIAN LAND, SC- Mrs. Sharon Ann Hoerle Arentsen, 78, of Indian Land, SC passed away July 11, 2021 at Atrium Health Pineville, Charlotte, NC. Mrs. Arentsen was born March 10, 1943 in Staten Island, NY to the late Raymond Douglas, Sr. and Florence Marion Maroney Hoerle. Sharon was an avid art collector, had a "big" heart and was very charitable,...