Roberta Goforth Pierce Little, 84, resident of Maple Leaf Health Care, Statesville, NC, died on Nov 7, 2017, with family by her side. Roberta was born in Statesville on April 30, 1933 to the late Melvin Curtis (M.C.) Goforth and Berta Williams Goforth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Melvin L. Goforth and...
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Landis Randolph Diggs Sr., 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017 peacefully at his home. He was born on August 28, 1941to Carlisle and Roberta Diggs. He was a loving husband, father, grandparent and trustworthy friend. Landis was a veteran and proudly served his country in the US Army. He is survived by three...
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Billy Joe Sipes, 85, Salisbury, passed away on Monday November 6, 2017 at the Brightmoor Nursing Home. Mr. Sipes was born on September 13, 1932 in Iredell County to the late Coleman Lawrence Sipes and Addie Eaves Sipes. Billy retired from the state of North Carolina as a Truck Driver in the Agricultural Department. He enjoyed working on his farm,...
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Frank “Bud” Hunt, 90, passed away on November 1st, 2017. He leaves behind three children, three grand children and one great-granchild. Bud was a lifeguard at the beach in the 40’s and he and his late wife “Dottie” were SOS Hall of Famers as well as members of the Living Legends Association. At his request, there will be no service....
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Possessing skillful hands, a keen mind, and a kind heart, Charles (Charlie) Ray Lockert was truly a physician. Charlie passed away at his home on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Salisbury, NC. He was born in Ashland City, Tennessee on February 25, 1937 to Hazel Perry and William Bradley Lockert. Charlie graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School, Nashville, Tennessee in 1962....
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Kenneth “Perry” Upright, 80, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, surrounded by family. He was born on March 22, 1937 in Salisbury, N.C. to the late Frederick Richard and Cordella Bostian Upright. He was a 1956 Graduate of China Grove High School. In 1957 he married Barbara, and joined the Army Reserves in 1958 where he received basic...
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Jackie Lynn Hensley, 66, of Lexington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 5th, 2017. A memorial service will be held on at 11am on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Lighthouse Baptist Church where he was a member. Pastor David Davis and Preacher Ray Harris will conduct the service. The family will receive friends in...
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Ila Amanda (Tiny) Turner Barbee, 95, of Charlotte, passed peacefully away at home, Nov.1, surrounded by her loving family. The youngest of 9 children, born to Katie and Bob Turner in McCool, MS., Tiny, as she was known for most of her life, grew up on a large farm where she learned all there is to know about the original...
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Patricia Mary Palmer Thomas, 91, of Rockwell, passed away on Monday October 2, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare in Salisbury, NC surrounded by her family and friends. She resided in Vernon, VT before moving to Rockwell, NC 13 years ago. Ms. Thomas was born on February 23, 1926 in Windsor County, Vermont to the late Hartwell E. Palmer and Nellie V....
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Cynthia Lou Byrnes, 66, of China Grove, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 surrounded by family. She was born on May 30, 1951 in Barnsboro, PA to the late John Edward Byrnes and Janet M. Smith. Cynthia worked a variety of jobs through her life including the health professions because she cared deeply about helping others. She enjoyed needlecrafts, photography,...
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