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Sharon Spires Sikes

Sharon Spires Sikes passed peacefully Tuesday, August 5th, in her home with her loving husband of 54 years, Lindy Lee, by her side.  Theirs was a marriage which was the example of unconditional and undeniable love. She was “Mom” to Shelton and his wife Shelly and “Nana” to her grandson, Chance – wife Kenzie Kelly, […]

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Maureen Haney Lanzilotti

Maureen Ann “Mo” Lanzilotti (née Haney), 95, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2025, in Iron Station, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Maureen lived a life rooted in faith, love, and joyful service. Born August 13, 1929, in Montclair, New Jersey, she […]

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Marilyn Eleanor Mims

Marilyn Eleanor Mims, aged 89, of Stanley, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on April 22, 1936, she was the daughter of William “Bill “and Marie Conrad. Her life was characterized by her favorite Bible verses, “Trust in the LORD with all thine […]

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James ‘Jimmy’ Keith Smith

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of James ‘Jimmy’ Smith, a beloved family man and steadfast friend. Born on September 17th, 1955, he was a beacon of strength and endurance until his peaceful departure from this world on July 9th, 2025. Jimmy will always be remembered for his witty personality and […]

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Michael Karl Dean Norris

  Michael Karl Dean Norris, 61, of Hickory, NC passed away on June 28, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Born on May 5, 1964, he was the son of the late Nelson Eddie and Helga Lampe Norris. Michael loved to travel before becoming ill. He found a new love of playing Bingo and […]

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