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Stephen Craig Jamgochian

Stephen Craig Jamgochian, age 75, of Terrell, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 due to vascular dementia.  He was blessed with the ongoing and loving support of his family and neighbors, church, and the staff from Carolina Caring Hospice.  He was born on August 21, 1950 in Chamblee, Georgia to John Jamgochian, […]

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John David “JD” Waldrop

John David “JD” Waldrop, 83, of Denver, NC, passed away on June 10, 2026. He was born at home in Caldwell County, NC on October 13, 1942, to John Henry Waldrop and Arvilla Cook Waldrop as the sixth of twelve children. He grew up in a harsh time and a harsh place, but his heart […]

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Mary Draughon Edwards

Mary Draughon Edwards, 89, received her wings on June 14th, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1936, in Avery County, NC. She is the daughter of the late Henry Draughon and Blanche Horney Draughon. Mary spent her later years being caregiver for her late husband Paul. Mary loved spending time with her family, cooking […]

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John Raymond Szimanouskas

John Raymond Szimanouskas, 69, of Vale, passed away at his home on May 25, 2026. He was born on September 27, 1959 in Windham County, Connecticut to  Anthony and Julia (Chraszcz) Szimanouskas.  John was a social worker working with disability and community services.  Arrangements and Full Obituary are pending at this time. 

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Jesse James Parker Jr.

Jesse James Parker Jr passed away at atrium health Lincoln on Friday, June 5, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 56 years young. Jesse was born November 5, 1969 in Lincolnton, NC to his proud parents, Jesse Parker Sr and Cathy Taylor. He is proceeded in death by his father, Jesse Parker […]

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