James, Margie Josephine Cornelius

  • Thursday, June 9, 2016
Margie Josephine James
Margie Josephine James

Margie Josephine Cornelius James, of Hickory, N.C., affectionately known as “Mama Jo”, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Hospice of Catawba Valley, following a brief illness, at the age of 97 years 8 months and 1 day. 

Mrs. James was born on Oct. 6, 1918, to the union of A. Columbus and Carrie Gabriel Cornelius.  

She was married to the late Robie C. James to whom two children were born: Margie Josephine James Singletary of Hickory, NC and Gloria James Sudderth (Harry) McKeldin of Chattanooga.

In addition to her children, she is survived by four grandchildren, Angela P.(Bruce) Hughes of Auburn GA, Wanda M. Sudderth of Hickory, NC, Tammera Sudderth Hill of Holly Springs, NC and Samuel Erik Hunt of Hickory, NC; five great-grandchildren, David (Heather) Brunson, Jr. of Winter Park, FL Stephanie Brunson (Anthony)Oliver of Winder, GA, Joshua E. Hunt and Kayla Morrison of Lincolnton, NC and Gloria Grace Wilson of Holly Springs, NC; three great- great-grandchildren, David Brunson III (Tre) and Lucy Jo Brunson of Winter Park, FL and Anthony Oliver Jr. of Winder, GA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family hour is on Saturday, June 11, at 2 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, Hickory, NC.

Allen Mitchell Funeral Home, 334 1st St. S.W., Hickory NC 20603 is in charge of arrangements.

Announcement is by John P. Franklin Funeral Home.

Obituaries
Fowler, Kenneth C.
Fowler, Kenneth C.
  • 6/2/2023

Kenneth C. Fowler, known to many as Uncle Buddy, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2023, at age 76. Born on May 2, 1947, in Chattanooga to the late Kenneth D. and Anna L. Fowler, ... more

Dunning, Phyllis L.
Dunning, Phyllis L.
  • 6/2/2023

Phyllis L. Dunning, 64, passed away on May 23, 2023, in Chattanooga. She was born to Samuel J. Dunning Jr. and Maxine R. Dunning on Oct. 26, 1958. Phyllis worked in housekeeping for over 25 ... more

Franklin, Charles, Sr.
Franklin, Charles, Sr.
  • 6/2/2023

Charles Franklin, Sr. was born on October 15, 1947. He was the son of Glen Franklin and Virginia Tipsy. Charles received Christ in his youth at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Chattanooga. ... more