IN MEMORIAM
Remembering Tom Clark – “T-Bird Tommy”
IN MEMORIAM While much of the talk around town this week was about the weather, Monday morning brought word of the passing of Dr. Tom Clark. And with the news, came the stories of those who knew him over the years. The first thing that comes to mind for many...
News of Davidson Offers “In Memoriam” to Honor Loved Ones
IN MEMORIAM Several years ago the News of Davidson received a request from the family of a resident who had passed away after a long illness. They were looking for a place to publish their memories on a non-social media platform. In short, News of Davidson said...
In Memoriam: Tressie Zorn Wells
IN MEMORIAM Tressie Zorn Wells, 91, of The Pines Retirement Community in Davidson, NC died after a long battle with dementia on Saturday, January 1, 2022. She is survived by her four children and their families: Scott T. Wells (Cathy) of Hillsborough; Cindy Wells...
In Memoriam: Katherine Cox
IN MEMORIAM Katherine Norman Cox, 78, of Davidson, NC died December 31, 2021 peacefully at her home. She was born on March 18, 1943 in Burke County to the late Ray and Ruth Norman. Katherine retired after a 30-year career with IBM. Following retirement from IBM,...
In Memoriam: Dr. Julian McIver Pleasants
NEWS Julian McIver Pleasants, 82, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away September 7, 2021 at The Pines at Davidson. Pleasants was born on November 12, 1938 in Moore Memorial Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina, son of the late James McIver Pleasants and Jean...
In Memoriam: Evalyn Leinbach Crawford
NEWS Evalyn Leinbach Crawford, 74, of Davidson died August 20, 2021. She was born on January 12, 1947 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to the late E. Irvin Leinbach and Gretta Gene Grubbs Leinbach. Evalyn was proud of her Moravian Church heritage, having been raised at...
A Celebration of the Life of Jean Jackson
NEWS A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 21 at James Funeral Home - 10520 Arahova Dr. in Huntersville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home until noon. Memorial may be made to the Stephen Ministry program at Davidson College...
Memorial Service for William Thomas Williams, Jr.
IN MEMORIAM A service to celebrate the life of William Thomas Williams, Jr., MD, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Davidson College Presbyterian Church, with a reception immediately following the service at Beaver Dam Historic House in...
In Memoriam: The Reverend Gary David Steber
IN MEMORIAM The Reverend Gary David Steber was born on January 29, 1937 and peacefully entered the nearer presence of the Lord on July 23, 2021. Gary was born in Mobile, Ala., graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, and then entered The University of the South...
In Memoriam: James William Howard
NEWS Mr. James Williams Howard, the only son of the late Ernest Franklin Howard and Reedie Potts Howard, was born on January 19, 1929 in Huntersville, N.C. Affectionately known by many as Pop Howard, James departed this life on the 26th of June 2021. James received...
In Memoriam
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