The Hickory Daily Record

Clarence Lee Lamm III, 76, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born June 12, 1946 in Nash County to the late Clarence Jr. and Hilda Snipes Lamm. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Bulluck, and loving wife Carmen Cooper Lamm. He is survived by his daughter Ramona Lamp and husband James, and his grandchildren Stephen Lamp, David Lamp, Christopher Lamp, and Abigail Lamp. Clarence was a leutinant corporal in the Marines and served in the Vietnam War. He graduated from Wesleyan University in business administration, where he started his career in textile management. He retired in 2000 from American and Efird as a department head. Clarence was a...

Randall Dean Smith, II of Summerville, South Carolina entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 15, 2022. "Randy" was born August 9, 1969 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, son of Randall Dean Smith and the late Sandra Snell Smith. He was raised in Boone, NC. Randy spent most of his adult life in Hickory, NC. He was a licensed pilot and former owner of PAK Express. He loved spending time boating, scuba diving and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his father, Randall Dean Smith of Summerville, SC; sister, Dr. Christi Smith Cook (Joel) of Daniel Island; niece and nephew: Madeline Sinclair Geier and Marshall Conrad Geier; uncle, James Ronald Snell of Granite Falls, NC; and his former wife,...

William "Kelly" Johnson, age 81, of Montezuma, North Carolina passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at his residence surrounded by love and his family. Kelly was born on September 4, 1940 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, a son of the late Paul Jones Johnson and the late Juanita Wiles Johnson. Kelly leaves behind a multitude of people who love and cherish him including his beloved wife of 57 years, Sue Miles Johnson, his son Dr. Jamie Johnson (daughter-in-law Susan) of Montezuma, NC, his daughter Dr. Paula Johnson Swindle (son-in-law Dustin) of Hickory, NC, grandchildren Matthew Kelly Johnson and Abby Marie Johnson, brother Robert "Bob" Johnson (sister-in-law Sherry) of Winston-Salem,...

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Lynn. He was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed by many. The retired businessman and avid aviator, left the bounds of this life on march 26, 2022, in Naples, Florida after complications from his journey with Alzheimer's Disease. His loving and supportive wife, Jan Lynn, was his constant caregiver, throughout Tony's decline. He died peacefully with his wife and sister-in-law by his side. Tony was born October 13, 1939 to Craig and Marie (Lowman) in Burke County, North Carolina. After attending Lenoit Rhyne College, Tony began his professional life in banking for a number of years, to include serving on Boards...

The Reverend William Allen Whisenhunt died peacefully at home on January 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Eugene and Louise Moody Whisenhunt and his brother, Harry Fredrick Whisenhunt. He leaves behind as witness to his love, his wife of 51 years, Nancy; his daughter Laura and her husband, Marc; his grandsons, Alex and Hunter, all of whom gave him much happiness. He is also survived by his brother, James Daniel Whisenhunt and his wife MeAnn of Charleston, SC and his sister, Ann Whisenhunt and her spouse Sarah Carawan of Asheville, NC. Bill was born in Waynesville, NC on September 18, 1949 and then moved with his family to Hickory, NC in 1964. He graduated in 1971...

Donna L. Morris, 83, of Old Fort, NC, passed away December 14, 2021 in Asheville, NC after a short battle with cancer. Donna was born Donna Lee Newton in Hickory, NC on August 17, 1938 to the late Earl and Clara Hollar Newton. Donna graduated from Hickory High School in 1956, where she was head cheerleader, Miss Hickory High, and Homecoming Queen. Donna worked many years in the finance industry with various firms, with the most recent being Edward Jones in Asheville, prior to her retirement in 2011. She was preceded in death by her older sister Barbara Newton Brunette of Little Rock, AR. Surviving loved ones include her long-time partner of 28 years, Douglas (Doug) Allison of Old...

Hume Self Collins, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday November 11, 2021 at his home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. He was born on June 15, 1936 in Hickory, North Carolina to the late Hume Self Collins, Sr. & Naoma Cline Collins. Along with his parents, Hume is reunited in passing with his beloved wife of 61 years, Janette J. Collins. Hume was a hardworking man with a heart of gold. In his youth, he was an excellent athlete pursuing all sports, but his love was football. During his senior year, Hume was selected to participate in the NC Shrine Bowl and the East-West All Star Game where for many years, he held the record for most points...

Mary Ann Upton, 80, of Apex, NC passed away on Oct 14, 2021 in Raleigh, NC. Mary Ann was a retired Middle School teacher who recently moved from Newton, NC to Apex, NC. She is survived a by a loving husband, Ron of 56 years in addition to four children: Ellen Keough and her husband Rob of Red Lion, PA; Matt Upton and his wife Julie of Dawsonville, GA; David (Dave) Upton and his wife Gennifer of Apex; Christopher (Chris) Upton and his wife Cassie of Apex; two brothers, Kurt David (Bo) Findeisen of Sacramento, CA and Kurt Otto (Ott) Findeisen of Philadelphia, PA; fifteen grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Mary Ann was a member of Jordan Lutheran Church of Apex and was...

Wanda Ballard Farmer, formerly of Norwood and New London, North Carolina (NC), passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her entire family on October 5, 2021, in Charlotte, NC. Wanda was born to the late Garland Ray Ballard and the late Pauline Dorsey Ballard on November 15th, 1942, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was also preceded in death by her younger brother, Garland Manuel Ballard. Wanda spent her youth on a farm in Jones County outside of New Bern, NC. While her father was away during World War II, she enjoyed the love and attention of both sets of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. This unconditional family love was a major influence on her life and character. She...

Justin Grant Yoder, 40, of Summerville, husband of Renee Yoder, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Summerville Medical Center. Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 12 o'clock to 2 o'clock at Summerbrook Church, 676 Orangeburg Rd., Summerville, SC 29483. A funeral service will begin at 2 o'clock at Summerbrook Church. Entombment will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens Mausoleum, 11000 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC 29485. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Summerbrook Church, 676 Orangeburg Rd., Summerville, SC 29483. Justin was born on October 26, 1980 in Hickory, NC, son of Norris Yoder and step...

Roger Eugene (Gene) Hefner, 70, of Kennesaw, died Thursday, September 16, 2021. A private family service will be held in North Carolina. Full obituary may be viewed and online condolences expressed at www.collinsfuneralhome.org. Collins Funeral Home 4947 N. Main St., Acworth, GA 30101, 770.974.3133.

James Michael Beaver, age 67, Clover, SC, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved to do on Sunday, September 5, 2021, Funeral services will be at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Divine Savior Catholic Church, 232 Herndon Avenue, York, South Carolina with Father Adilso Coelho officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the church. Jim was born January 8, 1954, on the U.S. Airforce base in Newfoundland, Canada, (where his father was stationed) to the late Gale Gordon and Dorothy Mae McGraw Beaver. He was also preceded in death by two sisters Vanessa Beaver and Valerie Beaver. He is survived by his daughter, Holly Simmons; his son, James...

Rachel Virginia Hoke Sigmon of Harrogate, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her loving family August 2nd, 2021 at her home. Virginia was born July 18, 1931 in Claremont, North Carolina to the late Harlie Jennings and Rachel Baldwin Hoke at their home. Virginia was a graduate of Oxford High School where she excelled as a basketball player in half court women's basketball. She furthered her studies in Nursing at Davis Hospital, Statesville, North Carolina. She was married to her loving husband, James Andrew Sigmon, March 12, 1950 and started their married life working at the Nuclear Bomb Plant in Aiken, South Carolina. Eventually they made their way to...

Marvin H. Timmons, 86, died Monday, July 5, 2021, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born September 3, 1934, in James Island, he was a son of the late Hasten Timmons and the late Rebecca Tucker Timmons. Mr. Timmons served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post 15. He was a store manager for Kimbrell's Furniture and later owned and operated Badcock Home Furniture stores in Camden and Bennettsville. Survivors include two daughters, Madeline Timmons of Sumter, and Sandra T. Robbins (Stewart) of Hickory, NC; two grandchildren, Matthew Conckle, and Stephanie Ranson (Brian); one greatgrandchild, Asher Ranson; one sister, Evelyn Baker of Camden; and a...

COLUMBIA - Thelma Rast, 96, of Columbia, SC, went to her eternal home June 24, 2021. Born March 9, 1925, in Swansea, SC, she was a daughter of Charles Lewis and Marie Jackson Rast. She was predeceased by her parents; a brother, Dr. Charles L. Rast Jr. (Rosalyn L. "Sis") of Columbia; and a sister, Peggy Sanders (James C.) of Beaufort, SC. Thelma was educated in the Swansea public schools and received a Bachelor of Music degree from Columbia College. She continued her education by receiving master's degrees from Peabody and Northwestern. She also studied for a year as a special student at Juilliard School of Music. Music was of great importance to her and she devoted 47 years of teaching in...

Dr. John Phillip Pruitt, 67, died unexpectedly Friday, April 2, 2021. But more importantly he lived for 67 years with a fierce passion expressed through his faith, family, giving, & dentistry. Dr. John Phillip Pruitt, aka "Papa Doc", was born February 23, 1954 to Thomas Pitts Pruitt & Josephine Poole Pruitt in Hickory, NC. John attended Sewanee Military Academy, played several sports, and was quite the prankster in his younger years. John applied to 1 college and went on to graduate from Wake Forrest University, then attended UNC Chapel Hill Dental School from 1976 - 1980. Upon graduation from dental school, he moved to Winston-Salem to begin working with his dental mentor &...

Carolyn Julia Winn White, 79, of Mt. Holly passed away on January 11, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 13, 1941 to the late Harvey and Margaret Mitchell Winn. Services were held privately by the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.bensonfuneralservices.com.

Fred Coleman Abernethy, age 86, of Banner Elk, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1934 in Catawba County, North Carolina, a son of the late Fred Coleman Abernethy, Sr. and the late Alta Rix Setzer Abernethy. Fred was a NC State University graduate and began his career as an Registered Architect in 1965 He belonged to and was active in many organizations; Boy Scouts of America- Eagle Scout- Asst. Scout Master, American Institute of Architects, Catawba County Chamber of Commerce - Past President, Cooperative Christian Ministry - st President, Corinth United Church of Christ - Past President of Consistory, First Savings and Loan...

Lucinda F. "Cindy" Thibodeau, 86, of Pittsfield, MA, passed away on December 12, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and her girls. Born in Pittsfield on September 20, 1934, she was the daughter of Jose and Deolinda Mendoncha Ferreira. She attended Pittsfield Schools and was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. She married Joseph E. Thibodeau on June 16, 1956. He predeceased her on May 28, 2016. Mrs. Thibodeau was primarily a homemaker, but prior to that, she worked at Taconic High School in the cafeteria, next at City Savings Bank, and finally at Berkshire County Savings Bank, where she worked in the operations department processing incoming and outgoing cash letters, to...

Gary "County Line" Baker, age 72, of Conover passed on November 20, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. He was born October 4, 1948 in Conover to the late Dillard "Blue" and Clara "Tut" Evans Baker. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his brother, Winfred "Stanky" Baker. County Line was a jack of all trades, but a Dog Huntin' Man above all else. In his younger years, he was a talented multi-sport athlete and played in top tier softball leagues in Charlotte where his nickname was "Magic". He was known for his ability to fix anything, his dancing, his sense of humor, and his homemade muscadine wine. He loved his family dearly, he loved to hunt and fish, and he...

Lora Parker Salem, 88 of Newton, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Abernethy Laurels in Newton. Lora was born on February 4, 1932 in Cumberland County to the late Lawrence Lee Parker and Minnie Lee Horne Parker. A Graveside Memorial service will be held at Lafayette Memorial Park on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 3pm. Surviving are her daughter, Sandra Wilson Clark; sons, Bobby Lee Jackson, Jr. and David Lee Jackson; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com