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John Junior Morrison age 74 of 129 Vinson Rd. Statesville died Tuesday July 10, 2007 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born May 2, 1933 in Iredell County son of the late John Lewis Morrison and Carrie Isenhour Morrison. He was a retired textile worker and was a charter member of Crestview Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife Martha “Patsy” Bell Morrison of the home, two sons Norman Eugene Morrison and wife Robin of Newton, Tony Lee Morrison and wife Vickie of Statesville, two daughters Jeanette Lapish and husband Tommy of Statesville, Linda Goforth and husband Dale of Statesville, three brothers Lewis Morrison and wife Jo of Orange Park Florida, Donald Morrison and wife Margie of Sylva NC, Steve Morrison and wife Jane of Statesville, three sisters Betty Winecoff and husband Jim of Mooresville, Sue Compton of Troutman, Cynthia Guy of Stony Point, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3:00PM at Crestview Baptist Church with the Rev. Elvert Neal and Rev. Roy Pierce officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery, body will lie instate 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. Family will receive friends Friday from 6:30-8:30PM at Crestview Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Crestview Baptist Church 129 Vinson Rd. Statesville NC 28677. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Morrison family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home is assisting the Morrison Family.
Eloise Rhyne Alexander Wilson 84, of Stony Point passed away July 4, 2007 at Autumn Care Statesville. She was born October 9, 1922 in Stony Point to the late Joseph Reid Rhyne and Beulah Combs Rhyne. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Elk Shoals ARP Church and retired from Beauty Maid Mills in 1987. In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Lewis Quinton Alexander Sr., in 1958 and by her second husband Rowe Wilson in 1995. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lee Palmer, and husband Jerry of Taylorsville, her son Lewis Alexander Jr., and wife Janet of Stony Point, two granddaughters Carol P. Fox and husband Ricky, Victoria Alexander, two grandsons Todd Palmer and wife Carla, Thomas Alexander, two great-grandsons Christopher and Brennan Fox, two great-granddaughters Rachel and Livia Palmer, four brothers Howard Rhyne of Stony Point, William Lee Rhyne and David Rhyne of Statesville, Wade Rhyne of Mooresville, her aunt Eunice “Polly” Combs Dyson. She is also survived by a special care giver Mildred Parks. Visitation will be held Saturday July 7, 2007 from 10:00-11:00 AM with services at 11:00 AM at Elk Shoals ARP Church at 2850 Elk Shoals Church LP, Stony Point. Burial will follow in the Marvin Methodist Church Cemetery, at 671 Marvin Church Ct. Stony Point with the Rev. Walter Flemming and Dr. Earl Linderman officiating. Those who wish may send memorials to Elk Shoals ARP Church at 2850 Elk Shoals Church LP Stony Point NC 28678. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Wilson family at sympathy@chapmanfuneralhome.com Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Wilson Family.
Joan Anderson Phillips age 74 of 1040 Brush Mt. Rd. Lenoir went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 27, 2007 at her daughter's home after a battle with cancer. She was born May 13, 1933 in Caldwell County daughter of the late Dayton Anderson and Lula Jane “Janie” Fox Whitener Goble Anderson. She was a retired textile worker and was a member of Oxford Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Jordan S. Phillips, one son Randy Phillips, three sisters Doris Hartley, Irene Robinette, Dean Brown, mother in law Flara Main Phillips father in law Newton Amos Phillips. Remaining family includes one daughter Debra Townsend and husband Robert of Lenoir, four brothers Olin Anderson and wife Kay, Richard Anderson and wife Carolyn, Gene Anderson and wife Mae, James Anderson and wife Donna all of Lenoir, one sister Kay White of Lenoir, two grandchildren Michael Phillips and wife Cindy of Granite Falls, Christopher Phillips of Boone NC, two great grandchildren Trevor Dale Phillips, Jordan James Phillips, three step grandchildren Ashley Townsend of Charlotte, Gregory Holland and wife Jessica of Maryland, Candace Holland of Lenoir, three sister in laws Donnie Lackey and husband Waitsell of Stony Point, Joyce Gryder of Lenoir, Anna Lee Smith of Lenoir. And a host of nephews and nieces. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 AM at Oxford Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Neal walker officiating. Body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour, burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will include Ronnie and Chuck Coffey, Kirk White, Dwight Anderson, David Anderson, Terry Church. Honorary Pallbearers include Bill Brown Robert Townsend and Glen Townsend. Family will receive friends Friday from 6:00-8:00 PM at the church and at other times at the home of her daughter at 1040 Brush Mt. Rd. Memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice and Pallative Care 902 Kirkwood St. NW Lenoir NC, 28645.
Jerry Ray Harris age 68 of 195 North Side Dr. Hiddenite, died Tuesday 10-9-07 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, he was born December 21, 1938 in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Robert Udell Harris and Rosie Iola Summers Harris, he was a textile worker and of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he is preceeded in death by two brothers William D. Harris and R. Paul Harris and four sisters Mary DeAnna Harris, Patty Jean Harris, Dorothy H. Bost, and Mabel H. Gaither.Survivors include wife Kay Blanton Harris of the home, one son Dennis Harris and wife Tamalynne of Statesville, two daughters Julia Rebellon and Denise Miller both of Statesville, two brothers R.U. Harris of Charlotte and Bobby Joe Harris and wife Thelma of Missouri, one sister Nancy Horne of Statesville, four step-children, eight grandchildren, fourteen step-grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one step-great grandchild, and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday 10-13-07, 1:00PM at Westwood Baptist Church, Statesville body will lie in state 30min. prior to the funeral hour conducted by Rev. Mike Hyde and Rev. Steve Parks, burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday 10-12-07, 7-8:30PM at Chapman Funeral Home, other times at the home and home of the son, 159 Scotts Creek Rd. Statesville. Pallbearers include Scott Mayhew, Brent Nantz, Richard Teague, Archie Horne, Bill Harr, and Donnie Hammer, honorary pallbearers will all his friends at four brothers. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Harris family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Harris family.
Roger Lana Hartness age 52, of 815 Sloan Rd. Statesville, died Wednesday 9-26-2007 unexpectedly, he was born September 18,1955 in Iredell County son of Willard Hartness and Shirley Shook Hartness of Statesville, he was a furniture worker and of the Church of God Faith.Survivors include two sons Jason Hartness and fiancee Melissa of Hiddenite, Roger Hartness Jr. of Taylorsville, one daughter Jennifer Hartness of Taylorsville, one brother Joseph and wife Carrie Hartness of Statesville, two sisters Rhonda Price, and Angela Harmon and husband Chuck, all of Statesville, and three grandchildren Jacob Hartness, Mason Hartness, and Devin Hartness. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday 9-29-2007, 11:00AM at Poplar Springs Church of God conducted by Rev. Garland Lambert, burial will follow in the Church Cemetery, family will receive friends Saturday 9-29-2007, 10-11:00AM at Poplar Springs Church of God at other times at the home of his Parents, Sloan Rd. Statesville. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Hartness family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Hartness family.
Lorene Walker Elder age 88, of 371 Wayside Church Rd. Taylorsville, died Sunday 9-23-2007 after extended illness at home, she was born April 28, 1919 in Alexander County, daughter of the late George Walker and Essie Childers Walker, she was a textile worker retired and a member of Little River Baptist Church, in addition to her parents she is preceeded in death by her husband Ira Elder, one brother Ralph Childers, and three sisters Hazel Teague, Betty Hubbard, and Margie Cavin.Survivors include one son Joe Elder and wife Jewell of Taylorsville, one daughter Margret Hammer of Taylorsville, one brother Fred T. Walker of Taylorsville, three sisters Wilma Chapman of Kannapolis, Marie James of Taylorsville, and Helen Mecimore of Taylorsville, three grandchildren Kelvin Elder and wife Karen, Leslie Elder, Jamie Elder and wife Ginny, and four great grandchildren Lakelyn Elder, Jonathan Elder, Devin Elder, and Madison Elder.Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 9-25-2007 4PM at Little River Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Jeff Chapman burial will follow in the Church Cemetery, family will receive friends Monday 9-24-2007 6:30-8:30PM at Little River Baptist Church. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Alexander County 59 Lucy Echerd Ln. Taylorsville, NC 28681. or Little River Baptist Church 2070 Little River Church Rd. Taylorsville NC, 28681. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Elder family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Elder family.
Wanda Sue Horton Campbell age 53, of 103 Happy Acers Dr. Statesville, died Thursday 9-20-2007 at home, she was born June 1, 1954 in Iredell County daughter of the late Ben Horton and Mary Sue Tedder Horton of Statesville, she was a textile worker and housewife, and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her father she is preceeded in death by one brother Alfred Wayne Horton.Survivors include, one son Robert Dale Campbell and wife Jewel of Statesville, one brother Rev. Steve Horton and wife Christina of Statesville, one sister Bonnie Horton of Statesville, two grandchildren Thomas Robert "Tommy" Shabiln and Dakota Wyatt Campbell, and one niece Erin Horton.Funeral services will be conducted Sunday 9-23-2007 4PM at Bright Light Baptist Church conducted by Pastor Keith Bowman, Rev. Otis Johnson, Rev. Steve Horton burial will follow in the Church Cemetery, family will receive friends Sunday 9-23-2007 2-4PM at Bright Light Baptist Church. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Iredell County 2347 Simonton Rd. Statesville, NC 28625. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Campbell family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Campbell family.
Robert "Bob" Edward Mash of Hiddenite, passed away Tuesday September 18, 2007, at Davis Regional Medical Center, after a lengthy period of declining health. Born on September 12, 1931, in Ashe County, he was son of the late Herman H. Mash and Viola Miller Mash. Mr. Mash was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired truck driver. He was employed with Southern Paper Box for a number of years and was also an Alexander County Deputy Sheriff for a short period of time. After retirement, he enjoyed farming.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister Willa Jean Mash, one brother James C. Mash and wife Peggy, one sister-in-law Hilda Bumgarner Mash.Mr. Mash is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lucille Mayberry Mash, three daughters Kathy Johnson and husband David of Williamston, SC, Becky Barnett and Denny Lail of Claremont, Sherry Greenlee and husband Marshall of Hiddenite, one son Todd Morrison and wife Jona of Hiddenite, seven grandchildren and four step grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, four brothers Ralph Mash and wife Nacy of Stony Point, Ray Mash, Richard Mash, Carl Mash and wife Rita all of Taylorsville, one sister Kathy Mash Bowman and husband Phillip of Taylorsville.The family will receive friends 6:30-8:30PM Thursday September 20, 2007 at Chapman Funeral Home, other times at the home. Pallbearers will be Andrew Morrison, Aaron Morrison, Alex Viera, Bill Vanstory, Lynn Sharpe, and Matt Greenlee. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dover Lackey, Jack Adams, Curtis Moore, Tim Chapman, and Larry Elder.Funeral services will be conducted 4:00PM Friday September 21, 2007 in the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Eddie Jolly, Rev. Lynn Hawkins, Rev. James Dugger, and Dr. Robert Swedlund, burial will follow in the South River United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd. Statesville, NC 28625. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Mash family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Mash family.
Terry Lee Lamb, 42, of 277 Emerald Lane, Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at his home. He was born on December 11, 1965, in Buchanan, Virginia, to the late Henry Lamb and Cleo Charles Spencer. He was employed by Tammy Lamb Cleaning Service. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Tammy Lamband one brother Robbie Lamb. He is survived by two daughters, Tiffany Lashay Lamb of the home, and Terri Leann “Sis” Lamb of Hiddenite; three sisters, Denise Johnson of Conover, Robin McClanahan and husband Lee of Hiddenite Callie Fuller and husband Jackie of Virginia. Two grandchildren: Jalon D’Wayne Lamb and Adalyn Leigh Lamb Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3:00pm at Freedom Baptist Church. Rev. Sam Vallini will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Chapman Funeral Home, and at other times will assemble at the home. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Lamb family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Lamb family.
Reverend Franklin D. Roosevelt “Arnold” Lafon, 72, of 36 North Center Street, Taylorsville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 25, 1935, in Narrows, Virginia, to the late Robert Cloyd Lafon and Gracie Lou Mays Lafon Woodring. He was a minister. He also was a retired exterminator, furniture worker and mechanic. He was a member of Jesus Life Worship Center of Moravian Falls. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred Lafon and James Caudill; one son-in-law, George Harvey Connolly Jr. He is survived by his spouse, Lillian Daniels Lafon of the home; three sons, Rev. Robert Lafon and wife Robin, Rev. Danny Lafon and wife Cindy and Rev. Rick Lafon and wife Melissa all of Taylorsville; two daughters, Brenda Connolly and Rosa Louise Johnson and husband John both of Taylorsville; two brothers, Jimmy Woodring and wife Lisa and Leon Woodring both of Taylorsville; five sisters, Virginia Bell of Wilmington, Lucy Kerley, Wanda Mecimore, Gail Walker and husband Wayne and Patsy Teague all of Taylorsville. Seven grandchildren: Corey Lafon and wife Vanessa, Justin Lafon, Jordon Lafon, Larissa Lafon, Kayla Lafon, Anthony Connolly and Chris Johnson and wife April. Three great grandchildren: Chandler Lee Johnson, Brandon Chase Johnson and Brooklyn Ava Lafon. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00pm at Jesus Life Worship Center of Moravian Falls, the body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. Rev. Richard G. Owings will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Chapman Funeral Home, and at other times will assemble at the home. Pallbearers include: Brandon Deal, John Johnson, Jerry Van Orden, Corey Lafon, Mark Smith and Jason Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Lafon, Jordon Lafon, Anthony Connolly and Chris Johnson. Memorials may be given to Jesus Life Worship Center Building Fund, PO Box 921, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Lafon family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Lafon family.
Jessie Paul Walker, age 79, of 3164 Cheatham Ford Rd., Hiddenite, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at Gordon’s Hospice House in Statesville. He had courageously battled a very long illness. He was born August 5, 1928 in Alexander County to the late William Jefferson Walker and Alda Ernie Smith Walker. Mr. Walker served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Elokomin. He was a lifetime member of both the VFW and the DAV. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Statesville, N.C. He worked in lumber and the furniture industry until his retirement. His hobby was playing Rook, and until the progression of his illness, he hosted weekly rook games at his home. He was loved by his family and friends, and knew no stranger nor enemy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: Albert C. Walker, and Larry D. Walker, and a daughter, Patricia Walker; nine brothers, Leslie Clyde Walker, William Fred Walker, Robert Earl Walker, Charlie Ray Walker, James Conley Walker, Luther LeRoy Walker, Arthur Walker, Perry Walker and Roby Willard Walker; one sister, Ruby Warren; one grandchild Cathy Clarkson Baker. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Mary Carrigan Walker; They shared a blended family of which he is survived by sons: Billy W. Walker of Hiddenite; Perry Allen Walker and wife May, of Love Valley; Roger O. Walker and wife, Janice, of Statesville, and daughters, Judy Walker Southers and husband, Jerry of Hiddenite; Carolyn Anderson and husband, Jim, of Troutman, Susan Walker Leipsner and husband, Bob, of Marion, and Teresa Walker of Taylorsville; two brothers, Jerry Mack Walker of Statesville and Allen Clifford Walker and wife Mary Sue of China Grove; Grandchildren: Amanda Winters, Amy Jones, Angela Jolly, April Owens, Brigette Walker, Christopher Smith, Curtis White, Jennifer Walker, Jonathon Walker, Lee Robinette, Lewis Clarkson, Lisa Dollar, Sarah Woodring, Rachel Clarkson, Rita Rodin, Robert Clarkson, Rose Mary Davis, Wesley Walker, and more than 25 Great-Grandchildren, along with numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 am at New Life of Taylorsville. Rev. Allen Mullins and Terry Estes will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Hiddenite Cemetery with military rites conducted by the DAV Chapter 84 and VFW Post 10,000. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Chapman Funeral Home, and at other times will assemble at the home. Memorials may be made to Gordon's Hospice House, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Walker family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Walker family.
Jane Parks Jackson, 65, of 1685 Johnny Martin Lane, Stony Point, passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born on June 30, 1942, in Iredell County, to the late Woodrow Parks and Christine Johnson Parks. She was a homemaker. She attended Abilene Church of Christ. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Randall Jackson Sr. and one brother Woodrow Parks Jr. She is survived by one son, Randall Jackson Jr. of Defuniak Spring, Florida; three daughters, Donna Prevette of Stony Point, Margie Laney of Troutman and Tammy Prichard of Hiddenite; one sister, Elaine Edwards of Bunnell, Florida; eight grandchildren: Casey, Kenny, Jesse, Tasha, David, Kala, Jeremy and Kevin and six great grandchildren: Ashley, Tyler, Addy, Dylan, Aidan and Molly. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00pm at Abilene Church of Christ. Pastor Terry Dow will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Chapman Funeral Home, and at other times will assemble at the home. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Jackson family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Jackson family.
Lois Margie Head Nicholson, 72, of 158 Nicholson Rd., Hiddenite, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, at Carolina Medical Center. She was born on April 1, 1935, in Alexander County, to the late William Burpee Head and Lola Jane Robertson Head. She retired from textile work and worked as a Foster Grandparent “Granny” for the Head Start Program in Taylorsville. Her joy in life was her grandchildren, her love for working with children, her church and family. She was a faithful member of Friendly Cha pel Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 10,000. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Junior Vance Nicholson; one brother Frank Head and one sister Marie Moore. She is survived by one son, David “Pickles” Nicholson and his wife Anita of Stony Point; two daughters, Judy Marzean and husband David of Hiddenite, and Jane Carson and husband Kelly of Hiddenite; one brother, Haskell Head and wife Eula of Hiddenite; Three grandchildren: Victoria Marzean, David Marzean and Freddie Moose. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00am at Friendly Chapel Baptist Church, the body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. Rev. James McLain and Rev. Lester Carson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Chapman Funeral Home, and at other times will assemble at the home. Memorials may be given to Friendly Chapel Baptist Church, 634 Damascus Church Rd., Statesville, NC 28625 or to donors choice. Pallbearers include: Ricky Wyatt, Jeff Carson, Glenn Moore, Tim Rufty, Stephen Kohnle, Jim Marzean and Shawn Carson. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Nicholson family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Nicholson family.
Rodney Keith Johnson, 49, of 100 Lee Street, Stony Point, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, at his home. He was born on Oct. 7, 1958, in Wilkes County, to Bobby Johnson and Margaret Cass Johnson of Statesville. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he is survived two sons, Jason Johnson of Stony Point and Jody Johnson of the home; one daughter, Jessica Stafford and husband Brooks of Moravian Falls; one brother, Bobby Jr. “Nicky” Johnson of Statesville; one sister Tammy Sherrill of Virginia; one grandchild Kayleigh Stafford. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Johnson family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Johnson family.
Avis Alexander Pope, 88, of Stony Point, passed away Friday April 4, 2008, at her residence. She was born on October 17, 1919, in Alexander County, to the late Ernest and Allie Sherrill Alexander. She was a retired supervisor at Uniglass Industries and a member of New Sterling ARP Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Hall Bryson Pope; siblings: Annielou Caudill, Veta Tucker, Dorsa Johnson, Troy Alexander and Eva Prichard. She is survived by her son Danny Pope and wife Chris of Stony Point; a grandson Bryan Pope of Stony Point; a granddaughter, Micki Pope Howard and her husband Wesley of Denver; great grandchildren: Lauren Elizabeth and Landon Alexander Howard of Denver; and a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Lindsey Stikeleather; and a sister-in-law Billie Alexander . Funeral services will be conducted Monday, April 7, 2008 at 3:00pm at New Sterling ARP Church in Stony Point. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. Dr. Earl Linderman and Rev Tim Watson will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall, after the burial. Pallbearers will include nephews; Paul Caudill, Phil Caudill, Sam Caudill, Randy Dellinger, Harold Johnson, Danny Marlowe, Leon Marlowe and Randy Overcash. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Pope family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Pope family.
Judy Doris Alexander, formerly of Kings Grant Court, 495 Signal Hill Drive, died April 4, 2008, at the Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born November 6, 1942, to the late K.C. and Nettie Ingram Alexander. She was a graduate of Stony Point High School and attended Mitchell College. Prior to her disability, she was employed by Home Credit Company. She was a devoted member of Stony Point Baptist Church. Over the years, Judy enjoyed growing African violets, reading books on tape, visiting with friends, and learning to paint with watercolor from friend Muriel Travis. Those who knew Judy will remember her as a strong willed, courageous woman who loved sharing stories and could always make you smile. Memories of her will always be in the hearts of those she touched. A loving sister and aunt, she was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Raymond E. Milstead and George L. Johnson. Survivors include two brothers, Jim (Nancy) Alexander of Knoxville, Tenn., and Tommy (Jo) Alexander of Mooresville; three sisters Nancy Milstead, Shirley Johnson, and Peggy (Bill) Brendle, all of Statesville; three nieces, Paige Fox of Statesville, Margaret McHugh of San Francisco, Calif., and Anna Huff of Winston-Salem; five nephews, Ron Alexander of Knoxville, Tenn., Tim Alexander of Statesville, Joel Milstead of Mooresville, Michael Milstead of Raleigh, and Ligon Johnson of San Francisco, Calif.; nine great-nieces and nephews, Beau Alexander, Bryan and Kristin Alexander, Kristen and R. Michael Milstead, Noah and Nicholas Fox, Finn McHugh, and Will Milstead. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, April 6, with the Rev. Greg Barefoot and Rev. Phil Addison officiating. Burial will follow in the Stony Point Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today at Stony Point Baptist Church. The family of Judy Alexander would like to thank Dr. Richard Adams, Dr. Carla Pence, and the staff of Iredell Memorial Hospital and the Gordon Hospice House for their compassionate care. God also blessed her with many loving and dedicated caregivers and friends. Memorials may be made to the Stony Point Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 198, Stony Point, NC 28678, or the Gordon Hospice House, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Alexander family.
Charles Burette Burgess, 78, of Sherrills Ford, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness.. He was born on Aug. 14, 1929, in Alexander County, to the late Dwight Burgess and Cecil Hammer Burgess. He was a retired truck driver and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Mr. Burgess was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one infant son.. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Williams Burgess of the home; three sons: Marty Joe Burgess of Sherrills Ford, Allan Burgess of Terrell, Jack Burgess of Lincolnton; one daughter, Jill Burchette of Hiddenite; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery Saturday at 1:00pm. military Rites will be provided by Hiddenite Post #10,000 and Taylorsville Post #5466. Rev. Scott Hammer will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Chapman Funeral Home and at other times will be at their respective homes. Memorials may be given to the Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 1300 Liberty Church Road, Hiddenite, NC. 28636. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Burgess family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Burgess family.
Sylvia Jane Galliher Fox, 54, of 220 Loggerhead Rd, Statesville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at 7871 Raynard St, Sherrills Ford. She was born on August.25, 1953, in Iredell County, to the late Mack Galliher and Ina Myers Galliher of Harmony. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by four brothers: Ray Lee Johnson, Commie Lee “Tommy” Johnson Jr, Glenn Galliher and Dwight Galliher; one sister Gladys Harris. She is survived by her husband Joe Fox of the home; two sons, Christopher Golden Teague of Florida and Joseph Seaton Fox of Statesville; one daughter Heather Jo Fox of Statesville; one brother, Mack Dale Galliher of Hiddenite; two sisters, Emma Call of Hiddenite, Clara Jane Tomlin of Harmony; nine grandchildren; and a number of nephews nieces and cousins.. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 12:00pm noon at Harmony Baptist Church. Rev. Eddy Tutterow and Rev Darrell Williams will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Harmony cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00am-12:00pm at Harmony Baptist Church. After the service, the family will gather at 254 Tomlin Rd, Harmony. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Fox family.
Samuel Hall Wiles, 77, of 18 Samilyn Lane, Stony Point, passed away Monday, Mar. 31, 2008, at his home, after a long illness with cancer. He was born on Sept. 9, 1930, in Alexander County, to the late Johnny Wiles and Pearl Munday Wiles. Sam enjoyed playing his guitar, singing and writing his own gospel songs. Working in his garden, canning, so he could give most of it away. This was a real pleasure to him. He was a retired construction worker, served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was of the Baptist faith. Sam formerly lived in Florida and moved back about 10 years ago to be near his children and family. In addition to her parents he was preceded in death by one great grandson, Sammy Lee Kiser; one son, Robert Lee Wiles Sr.; Five sisters: an infant Shirley Jean Wiles, Annie Gilreath, Lorene Payne, Edith West and Mary Ann Mitchell; four brothers: Ralph Munday, Bob Wiles, Emerson Wiles and Presley Wiles. He is survived by three daughters: Shirley Kiser and husband Sammy of Taylorsville, Connie Stillwell, Martha Norton and husband Howard all of Stony Point; one son Ricky Wiles of Taylorsville; one daughter-in-law Pam Wiles; Five grandchildren: Garland Ramsey, Jeffrey Kiser, Hope Johnson, Michelle Hardin, Robert Lee Wiles, Jr.; four great grandchildren: Samilyn, Gracie, Caleb, and William, and two on the way. He was very happy about that. One sister Geraldine Treadway and husband Roy of Taylorsville. Geraldine was wonderful and helpful. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3:00pm at Linney’s Grove Baptist Church. Pastor Sammy Kiser will be officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. military Rites will be provided by Hiddenite Post #10,000 and Taylorsville Post #5466. The family will receive friends at Chapman Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6:00pm-8:00pm and at other times will assemble at the home. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 The family of Sam would like to thank everyone for the food, prayers, and visits. Special thanks to Hospice of Iredell County, and to two special ladies for all they have done and special friendship to Sam: Lillie George and Katherine Blankenship. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Wiles family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Wiles family.
Ruth Hendricks Rowe, 89, of 211 Icard Ridge Rd,, Granite Falls, passed away unexpectedly, after a very short illness, Friday, Mar. 28, 2008, at Frye Regional Hospital. She was born on Aug. 18, 1918, in Norristown, PA, to the late William and Elise (Dettra) Hendricks. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. She was a loving Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and will be greatly missed by all. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rowe; her son-in-law, Samuel Hertzler, and siblings: Clarence Hendricks, Ella Zeigler, Rebecca Silk, Florence Everson, Marion O’Brian, Betty Light and William Hicks. Loved ones left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Ruth Ann Hertzler of Bethlehem and Vivian Stipa of Philadelphia, PA; two sisters, Edna Kingston of Norristown, PA and Doris Detharidge of Philadelphia, PA; four grandsons, Keith and wife Sue Hertzler, Kevin and wife Myra Hertzler, Ken and wife Tonia Hertzler and Kyle and wife Tina Hertzler; Eight great grandchildren: Kimberly Ann, Kurtis Charles, Lauren Olivia, Tyler Matthew, Kendall William, Miranda Danielle, Amber Louise and Maura Anne and a number of nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral services and a private burial will take place. All arrangements are pending with Chapman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to American Heart Association, 202 Centre Port Ave., Greensboro, NC 27409 or to the Alexander County Relay for Life, 6000 Fairview Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Rowe family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Rowe family.
Walter Vernon George, 78, of 157 2nd Ave. SE, Taylorsville, passed away Monday, Mar. 31, 2008, at Hospice House of Catawba County. He was born on Nov. 5, 1929, in Ingham County, Michigan, to the late Albert George and Velma Murphy George. He was retired from General Motors. Mr. George was of the Protestant Faith. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the George family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the George family.
Lois Jane Adams Sharpe, 88, of 5334 Cheatham Ford Road, Hiddenite, passed away Sunday, Mar. 30, 2008, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. She was born on April 13, 1919, in Alexander County, to the late Harvey Adams and Florence Mayberry Adams. She was a retired textile worker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Wayne Sharpe; three brothers, Allie Adams, Ruben Adams and an infant brother Jerry Adams. She is survived by one son, Gayle Dean Sharpe and wife Gladys of Stony Point; one daughter, Betty S Sharpe and husband Joe of Statesville; two brothers, Grady Adams and Paul Adams both of Hiddenite; five sisters, Nellie Gillen of Newbern, NC, Christine Harris of Tennessee, Nancy Watson of Taylorsville, Josephine Millsaps and Pattie Payne, both of Hiddenite; four grandchildren: Chad Monroe Sharpe, Kevin Dean Sharpe, Ben Sharpe and Angela Freeze; two Great grandchildren, Clay Freeze and Garrett Freeze. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 4:00pm at Fairview Baptist Church. Rev. Rual Fox and Rev Bill Dyson will be officiating. The body will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the funeral hour. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00pm-8:30pm at Chapman Funeral Home, and at other times will assemble at their respective homes. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Sharpe family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Sharpe family.
Dusty Dotson, 42, of Hiddenite, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Dotson family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Dotson family.
Mary Louise Moretz Williamson, 77, of 615 Newbern Ave., Statesville, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2008, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 14, 1930, in Alexander County, to the late Jessie Frank Moretz and Mattie Mae Helton Moretz. She was a retired furniture worker and of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Jessie Millard Moretz; one sister, Minnie Moretz Mecimore and one grandson, Samuel David Fowler. She is survived by her husband Wilmer Williamson of the home; one son, Sam Fowler of Taylorsville; four daughters, Kathy Myers of Taylorsville, Wanda Chapman and Penny Styers both of Statesville and Gloria Brooks of Tennessee; one step son, Larry Williamson of Asheville; three brothers, Ray Moretz of Hickory, Carl Moretz and Danny Moretz both of Taylorsville; two sisters Faye Spelce of Taylorsville and Bertha Starnes of Bethlehem; twelve grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3:00pm at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mitchell Rash will officiate. Burial will follow in Iredell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 2:00pm-3:00pm at Chapman Funeral Home, and at other times will assemble at their respective homes. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Williamson family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Williamson family.
Harry H. Clark, 90, of 125 Northfield Road, Statesville, passed away Sunday, Mar. 16, 2008, at Davis Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 9, 1918, in Bronx, NY, to the late Hobart Clark and Martha Clarke Clark. He served as a Merchant Marine in WWII. and was a retired Chef . He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Maxine Loewenstein Clark; an infant son; two brothers, Hobart Clark and Charles Clark and one sister, Emily Schwarz. He is survived by two sons, Gary Clark and wife RaeMarie “Re” of Statesville; Craig Clark and wife Rose of Connecticut; one sister, Martha Quitoni of Florida; four grandchildren: Raelynn Clark, Eva Clark, Adelle Clark, Eric Clark and one great grandchild, Brianna Maxine Clark. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Clark family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Clark family.
Danielle Marie Green Rodriguez, 41, of 184 Emergency St, Taylorsville, passed away Friday, Mar. 7, 2008 at home. She was born on May 26, 1966, in Lynn, Mass. to the late Daniel Green and Judith Paquin Green of Swampscott, Mass. She was a 1985 Graduate of Chelsea High School. Danielle was a housewife, enjoyed cooking, reading, swimming and loved to be with the family. She did volunteer work with the Head Start Program both East Boston, Mass. and Nashua, N.H. She also did volunteer work at the Christian Crisis Center of Taylorsville and attended East Taylorsville Baptist Church.
To cherish her memories she leaves behind; her mother; two sons, Ricardo Morales and Carlos E. Rodriguez; her two daughters, Jenessa and Chanelly Rodriguez; her sister, Cheryl Green; two nephews, Daniel and Nicholas Green; one niece, Teresa Green. Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday, at 1:00pm at New Freedom Zion Church. Rev. Junior Campbell will be officiating. There will be no formal visitation, although the family will assemble at their respective homes. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Rodriguez family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Rodriguez family.
Hazel Mayberry Lambert, 90, of 83 Lambert Drive, Hiddenite, went to be with Jesus on March 7, 2008. She was a resident of Valley Nursing Center. She was born on November 7, 1917, in Hiddenite, NC, to the late Glover Mayberry and Fannie Mayberry. She was retired from the Alexander County Department of Social Services and was a member of South River United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Daniel Lambert; two sisters: Loretta Warren and Ethel Mayberry. She is survived one son Daniel Leroy Lambert and wife Patty Goodson Lambert of Hiddenite; two daughters: Evelyn Lambert Daniels and husband Larry of Hiddenite, Peggy Lambert Fournier of Charlotte, NC; four sisters: Ruth Mayberry Lackey of Hiddenite, Ruby Mayberry Kerr of Stony Point, Colene Mayberry Cockrell of Taylorsville, and Edith Mayberry Perry of Columbia, SC; 6 grandchildren: Connie Lambert Durham and husband Jeff of Fayetteville, GA, Cynthia Leigh Lambert of Hiddenite, Jordan Daniel Fournier of Boone, NC, Andrew Lawrence Fournier of Scottsdale, AZ, Alisa Daniels DeJarnette and husband Bill of Stony Point, Krissy Daniels Sloan and husband Jeremy of Olin, NC; seven great grandchildren: Jeremey Durham, Joshua Durham and wife Natalie, Melissa Durham, Ethan DeJarnette, Kayla DeJarnette, Garison DeJarnette, and Abi DeJarnette; three special friends: Judy Raymer, Judy Bell and Sharon Lackey. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00pm at South River United Methodist Church. Rev. Lynn Hawkins, Rev. Bob Harris, and Rev. Luke Green will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00pm-3:00pm at South River United Methodist Church, and at other times will assemble at the home of Leroy Lambert and Evelyn Daniels. Memorials may be given to South River United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Billy Sprinkle, 2626 Cheatham Ford Road, Hiddenite, NC 28636. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Lambert family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Lambert family.
Jettie Beaver White, 85, of 186 White Fox Trail, Statesville, NC passed away Thursday March 6, 2008 at home. She was born on June 27, 1922, in Iredell County, to the late Alexander Clinton Beaver and Emma Walden Beaver. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, J. Walker White; One brother Ed Beaver, three sisters Elizabeth Tevepaugh, Ruth Goodin, Lois Sherrill; one grandson John Massey. One daughter in law Linda White. She is survived by her two sons: Tommy White of Statesville, Chuck White and wife Betzie of Statesville; one daughter Nancy Massey and husband Johnny of Statesville; one brother James Beaver and wife Willa of Statesville; one sister Ola West of Graham, NC. Six grandchildren: Meredith Massey, Molly Caudle, Mary Beth Bumgarner, Jeff Estes, Daniel Proffitt, and Emma White; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:00pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Statesville. Rev. Susan Bame will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Iredell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday 2:00pm-3:00pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church and at other times will assemble at the home. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Iredell County 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 and St. Paul Lutheran Church 1950 Salisbury Hwy, Statesville, NC 28677. Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the White family at sympathycfh@bellsouth.net. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the White family.
