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Mrs. Connie Yates Bodsford, 83, passed away on June 2, 2022 at her home in Denver, NC. Connie was born on October 31, 1938, in Forsyth County, to Howard E. and Kathleen Shore Yates. She retired from R.J. Reynolds after 31 years as an executive secretary. During their 49 years of marriage, she and her husband, W.G. (Bill), travelled extensively. She was currently a faithful member of Denver Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W.G. Bodsford, Jr.; her grandson, Brandon Bodsford; her son-in-law, Jeff Cummings. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Keith Bodsford, and his wife, Jane, of Denver; her daughter, Dana Cummings of Denver;...

Anne Lorraine "Dixon" Saraceno, 71 of Denver North Carolina for the past two years and previously Boardman Ohio, peacefully passed away on May 31 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 18, 1950 in Youngstown Ohio, the daughter of Donald E. and Kathryn E. Downes Dixon. Anne spent her entire career as a Special Education Teacher at the Middle School in the Newton Falls Exempted Village School District in Ohio before retiring in 2008. She also taught 4th. grade CCD classes at St. Michael Parish in Canfield for four years. After retirement she worked for Mahoning County Educational Service Center as an Enclave Instructor for 5 years, then at No Limits which serves the...

Johanna Curry Blanchette (Joie), 69, of Denver, NC. passed away on April 27, 2022, at Novant Health Huntersville with her loving husband by her side holding her hand. Joie was born on February 14, 1953, to the late Joseph and Helen Curry. Johanna is survived by her husband of 44 years, Tom Blanchette; daughter Jessica Moffitt and granddaughter Adalyn Moffitt, A Catholic Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church 537 Highway 16 (Business) Denver, North Carolina 28037. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joie's memory to Holy Spirit Catholic Church would be deeply appreciated. The Good Samaritan Funeral Home of Denver is serving the...

John Russell Dycus, 77, of Sherrills Ford NC, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 11, 2022, while working in his yard. Russell was born and raised in Spindale, NC where he attended R-S Central High School, class of 1963 and was a graduate of Wingate College. He was employed by Duke Power for 36 years until his retirement in 2006. Russell was kind-hearted, gentle man with an infectious smile and a great sense of humor. He loved the outdoors and, in his life-time backpacked, camped, scuba-dived, and motorcycled. In his later years, he spent his time gardening, working in his yard, fishing, and sailing. He was an amateur astrologist who enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others, often...

John Russell Dycus, 77, of Sherrills Ford NC, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 11, 2022, while working in his yard. Russell was born and raised in Spindale NC where he attended R-S Central High School, class of 1963 and was a graduate of Wingate College. He was employed by Duke Power for 36 years until his retirement in 2006. Russell was kind-hearted, gentle man with an infectious smile and a great sense of humor. He loved the outdoors and, in his life-time backpacked, camped, scuba-dived, and motorcycled. In his later years, he spent his time gardening, working in his yard, fishing, and sailing. He was an amateur astrologist who enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others, often...

Richard "Rick" Christopher Walton, 48, went home to be with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ on January 27, 2022. Rick was born on September 5, 1973 in Marietta, Georgia to Richard "Mike" Walton and Terry-Marie Martin. The visitation will be 3:00 pm - 5:00pm on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Good Samaritan Funeral Home in Denver, NC; with a celebration of life to come at a later date at Calvary Assemblies of God in Greensboro, NC. He will later be placed in his final resting place, back in Virginia. Rick was preceded in death by his son, Brandon; his step-father, Joseph "Wayne" Martin; his grandparents Jeter and Florence Walton; his uncle Christopher Eugene Walton; and his...

Richard "Rick" Christopher Walton, 48, went home to be with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ on January 27, 2022. Rick was born on September 5, 1973 in Marietta, Georgia to Richard "Mike" Walton and Terry-Marie Martin. The visitation will be 3:00 pm - 5:00pm on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Good Samaritan Funeral Home in Denver, NC; with a celebration of life to come at a later date at Calvary Assemblies of God in Greensboro, NC. He will later be placed in his final resting place, back in Virginia. Rick was preceded in death by his son, Brandon; his step-father, Joseph "Wayne" Martin; his grandparents Jeter and Florence Walton; his uncle Christopher Eugene Walton; and his...

On Monday, September 20th, 2021, Patricia "Pat" Pastorek, loving wife and mother of two children, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 68. Pat was born on March 3rd, 1953 in Napoleon, OH to Don and Betty Fetter where she grew up alongside her older sister, Linda and younger brother, Tom. She graduated from the University of Toledo in 1975 and went on to a successful career at Therma-Tru Doors where she retired as CFO. Pat married Doug Pastorek (deceased) in 1978. They raised two sons in Perrysburg, Ohio - Brad (Mary) and Brent (Elizabeth) Pastorek. In May of 2016, Pat married Jim Merrill in Peoria, AZ. They recently moved to Denver, NC where they had planned to live out their years...

Richard Carlton Barnes was born in Wilson, NC on February 26, 1943. Carlton passed away at home from pulmonary fibrosis on September 18, 2021. During his illness, services were provided for him by Novant Hospice, which enabled him to remain home. Carlton was proceeded in death by his parents, Ralph Carlton Barnes and Ethelene Lucas Barnes, of Wilson, NC, and the mother of his children, Jerrilyn Vail Barnes. Carlton was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all extended family and friends. Carlton graduated magna cum laude from East Carolina University with a Bachelor's degree in 1965, where he played baseball on a scholarship. Following graduation in...

Rocky McKinley Fox, 61 passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes at his home on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. Rocky was born on December 26, 1959 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Clifford McKinley and Buenita Jean Webster Fox. Rocky and his family moved to Florence, Kentucky in 1961. He graduated from Boone County High School in 1977. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Johnson City, Tennessee where he started his career with the airline industry. He worked part-time at United Coal Company, Appalachia Flying Service, and Piedmont Airlines. In the early nineteen eighties, he was offered a full time position with Piedmont Airlines, which brought him to Charlotte, NC. He was...

George L Hernandez, 91, (formerly of Camillus, New York) passed away on Aug, 20 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen (Foley) Hernandez and sons George M. Hernandez (formerly of Camillus, NY), Robert W Hernandez (formerly of Minoa, NY) and daughter Diane Hernandez Kinsch of Iron Station NC and brother Samuel Hernandez of South Pasadena, CA, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother Herman Hernandez of Huntington, L.I., NY and sister Ruth Charron of La Jolla, CA and infant twin brothers, Herman and Hector. He was born and grew up in the Bronx, NY where his parents Santana and Consuelo had a grocery store. George...

Kevin Birmingham, of Sherrills Ford, NC, born in Red Bank, NJ, September 17, 1963, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021. Preceded in death by his father William J. Birmingham and his brother William J. Birmingham, Jr. He is survived by his beloved daughters Hayley M. Birmingham, Claire A. Birmingham, and former spouse Joyce P. Birmingham. He is also survived by his mother Ann C. Birmingham, sisters Mary B. Long, Kelly B. Austin (Phil), and several nieces and nephews. He received a Bachelor's Degree from UNC Charlotte and a Master's from Appalachian State University. He had an established technology career in both financial and manufacturing industries. Kevin was a natural athlete...

Roberta Daniel Johnson was born July 21, 1942. She found her final peace on July 10, 2021 at Carolina Caring Hospice in Newton, NC. She grew up in Chase City, VA and was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. Daniel, Jr., and Jeannette Hervey Daniel. Roberta graduated from the Woman's College of UNC in Greensboro in 1963 and much of her work career was as an Accountant at Greensville Correctional Institute near Emporia, VA. She retired in 2005. She and her husband moved to Denver, NC in 2005, and she spent much of her time gardening which was her great joy. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert W. (Bob) Johnson and their two daughters, Beth Jansen and husband Jeff and...

Ernest A Bogdahn, 91, of Denver, NC, born in Newark, NJ, April 4, 1930, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and August Bogdahn, and his brother-in-law, Paul Huston. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Joan (Transue) Bogdahn, his brother Frank (Lynda) and their sons Kip and Eric, sister-in-law Sandra (Transue) Huston her son Scott, and brother-in-law Ralph (Kathy) Transue, their children John and Jenny. He had a large family with many cousins, nieces and nephews, including one devoted local nephew John Horbelt. A graduate of Seton Hall University he served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1961. His career included engagements as an...

William (Vic) H. Jarnagin 80, of Denver NC passed in peace on June 1, 2021. William was known as Sonny to his family. Friends and colleagues called him Vic. He retired as a Hydroelectric Operator from Duke Power after 30 years. In these 30 years, he was also a commercial farmer. After retirement, he then decided he wanted to be an electrician and tax preparer and did so. He loved God and dedicated his life to serving the Lord. He was a member of The Christian Biblical Church of God. He was passionate about God's Word and it was very important he shared his belief and teach his family. Vic's favorite pastime was golf. He played until his health would no longer allow it. He was a...

Paul William Edwards, 86, passed away on April 28, 2021.Born on September 24, 1934 in Richmond Co., NC., he was the son of the late Cleveland Hicks and Stella Mincey Edwards. He was one of 21 children. Paul was a Warehouse Manager for Lowes Home Improvements before he retired. He loved to spend time with his family and take care of God's beautiful earth on his tractor. Besides his parents, Paul was preceded in death by several of his siblings. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Draughon Edwards; children Patricia Jackson of Denver, NC., Brenda Latham of Lowesville, NC., Rick Edwards of Sandy Run, SC. and Beverly Bloomfield of Concord, NC.; 8 grandchildren; 10 great...

Mark Allan Carlyle "Stretch" of Statesville, NC. passed away suddenly on April 6, 2021. Mark's gathering for family and friends will be held on Monday, April 12th between 4-6pm at the American Legion Hall at 4661 Hovis Rd in Charlotte NC. For those who would like to join in on Mark's last ride here on earth, we will be escorting him from the American Legion Hall to The Good Samaritan Funeral Home in Denver. Motorcycles will lead and cars will follow. Mark is survived by his loving wife Alice; son Chase (Jessica); mother Glenda; brother Tom (Julie); sister, Lisa; step-children; numerous grandchildren; nieces and nephews; 2 great grandchildren, Jimmy and Sissy and all of our Westside Family....

Betty Jo (Norton) Leonard, 86, of Roanoke, VA passed to her heavenly home, December 6, 2020, after a long and gallant battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Betty Jo was born in Decatur, TN to the late Jake and Mary Norton. She was married for 50 years to the late Jimmy Leonard. She graduated from East Tennessee State University, in Johnson City, TN with a Bachelors degree in Education. She taught in the Johnson City, TN school system until 1969 and then the Roanoke City, VA school system until her retirement in 1996. Betty Jo loved the outdoors and was out among her beautiful flowers and plants every chance she had, always admiring the birds that she loved to watch so much. She...

Clyde James Mullis, 84, of Denver, NC. passed away on November 26, 2020. Born on January 24, 1936 in Charlotte, NC., he was the oldest child of the late Vasker R. and Jewell Furr Mullis. Clyde worked for Blythe Industries for 29 years. He was a faithful member of Denver Baptist Church. He served as an usher and active in the church's senior ministry. His love for his Lord Jesus Christ was lived everyday. Clyde was also a member of the Denver Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his harvest with family and friends. Clyde was a loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He loved people and was eager to serve others. He was a kind, humble...

Ronald Edward Ulbrich II, 49, of Denver, NC. passed away on July 30, 2020. Ron was born in Erie, PA. on August 10, 1970, the beloved son of Ronald E. and Deborah (Messenger) Ulbrich of South Carolina. Besides his parents, Ron is survived by his wife, Katy (Haas) Ulbrich, his children, Deanna Ulbrich, her fiance, Justin Broudy of Dunedin, FL. and their daughter, Everly, Andrew and Madison Ulbrich of the home; his siblings, Brian Ulbrich (Shannon Hood), Patrick Ulbrich (Shannon Heers) of North Carolina and Jessica Ulbrich Frank of South Carolina. Ron is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and very very close friends. A celebration of Ron's life will take place at a later...

John Wiley Martin Sr, Denver NC Born August 14, 1933, John Wiley Martin was the last of four children born to the late James and Rosa Mae Martin. During sunrise of July 25, 2020, heaven erupted in thunderous joy and the gates opened wide as one of God's most faithful was finally home. However, it is the many years, the relationships, and the story of a life well lived between those two dates that those of us left behind will remember, celebrate, and aspire to for the rest of our days. Wiley graduated from Charlotte's Thomasboro High School in 1951. A promising basketball and baseball player, Wiley had the once in a lifetime opportunity to be drafted by the New York Giants shortly after...