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DEBORAH DIETZ
May 23, 2025
Remembering Adam and his beautiful smile today!
Deborah
May 21, 2024
Remembering sweet Adam today and always!
Deborah Dietz
Deborah Dietz
April 12, 2024
Never forgotten! Prayers always for your beautiful family!
Tom Brown
June 23, 2009
I remember Adam as a middle school child and yes, that infectious smile that radiated from him. My thoughts are with the family as you continue to heal.
Barbara and Don Waters
June 4, 2009
Debbie and Dave,
We cannot express our sympathy enough for Adam's loss. We hope that prayers and love can give you comfort and peace.
Suzanne Hanifl
June 3, 2009
David and Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will let the class know.
GNID
Louise Stephens
June 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Vivia Tatum
June 3, 2009
To David and Debbie,
We just learned of the tragic loss of Adam. We are so sorry. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We enjoyed seeing you both at our Woodstock Class reunion here on Lake Norman in 2006. We had hoped to connect again and am sorry we didn't manage it. Please come and see us any time. Getting away to the lake can be so soothing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Jim and Vivia (Day) Tatum
Donna Helms
June 1, 2009
There is no greater loss than the loss of a child. I know all too well, for I lost a son Robert Walker 6 years ago. The boys were pretty close friends, and we know your pain all too well.
Our most deeptest consoldences and prayers for you and your family at this time.
Donna Helms and Jennifer Walker
Ken McLeod
May 31, 2009
To all the family
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your special son, Adam. May the hope of the Resurrection give you comfort at this time. Love and Sympathy
Ken and Sue McLeod
Gloria Trull
May 31, 2009
Dave, Debbie and family,
I can’t begin to tell you the sadness in my heart over the loss of Adam. I can’t talk about Adam without speaking of Will they were one in my eyes.
Back when I first got to really know them was when you gave me the pleasure of baby-sitting them. These two boys where known for being mischievous and I was told I had my work cut out for me.
I will agree they were mischievous but it wasn’t work. What some would have called difficult I called entertaining. Each of these boys had minds of their own but yet they always came together and played off each other.
Early on I recognize that Adam had a big heart and Will was going to steal hearts. It played out to be just as I had thought.
Well, they both stole my heart and years later when I would see them they never missed the opportunity to come over and speak and give me a hug, even when other kids may not have thought it was cool.
My daughter, Loren, would joke and say I loved the Whetstones more than I loved her. She was right about one part I did and do love them. They both will always have a special place in my heart.
Adam when I get to heaven I expect a big hug first thing but for now, Will you have to hug me twice, once for yourself and once for Adam. Adam will live on in our hearts but he will live on through Will. The two are one.
I thank you, Debbie and Dave, for sharing your two precious boys with me. My life is better because of them. It was an honor to have baby-sat them and it is an honor to know them.
Will know my door is open if you need to talk and the same to the whole family.
Adam will be greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
To Adam I say, “Good Knight”.
God Bless,
Gloria Trull
May 30, 2009
Will, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I really know how sad and in you are right now. I lost Gui 3 years ago. Relay in your faith and on the support of your family and friends,and the great memories you'll always have. Fernanda send you her sincere condolences. May god give you peace and confort.
Marilia Carter, Hickory, North Carolina
Jesica Cook
May 30, 2009
Heather called to tell me what had happen and the first thing that came to mind was Adam being a 12 year old boy because that was the time that I was the closest with the whole family. He was always happy and into sports and doing crazy things to make us laugh.
I'm truely sorry for everyone's loss and pray that God gives you the comfort that you need at this time. I love your family as if it were my own and so sorry that you are having to go through this difficult time.
Keith, Jane. Brian. Chad Stafford
May 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Adam was one of the most enjoyable kids to have been associated with during our son's years of baseball. I will always remember how he begged each one of us to let him pitch and always gave his best while filling all of our hearts with his good humor.
KATIE EVERHART
May 29, 2009
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AS WE GRIEVE THE LOSS OF SUCH A GREAT YOUNG MAN. ADAM WAS SO SMART AND HAD THE BIGGEST HEART. HIS SMILE AND PERSONALITY COULD BRING HAPPINESS TO ANYONE AROUND HIM. ITS SO HARD TO GRASP THE REALITY THAT HE IS GONE BUT HE WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART. R.I.P. ADAM ONE LOVE BABYBOY!
KATIE EVERHART (KK)
Carrie Craymer
May 29, 2009
Deb, Dave and the rest of the family,
You have been in our thoughts so much over the last week. We can certainly not begin to feel your pain however we just have to remember Adams love of life to also feel a loss. He was always a beautiful child who was very loving. I remember Gloria saying that he would always give her a hug even when the rest of the kids thought it was uncool to hug an adult. Loren has said many times over the years how Adam had a heart of gold. He was always looking out for the one left out. He had one of the souls that felt others pain and needs. We will always remember Adam for his humor, kindness, and love of life. We could all enrich our lives if we took a page from Adams. We are big fans of Young Life and especially the Capernaum wing that focuses on high school children with special needs. I think Adam would be pleased that you chose this avenue to celebrate his life. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Our Love Carrie and Pete Craymer
Jan Cantrell
May 29, 2009
My heart hurts for you all. Sympathy to the family and friends.
David Stepp
May 29, 2009
sorry for your loss dave and debbie...best wishes to you and your in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeremy White
May 28, 2009
I was browsing through the obituaries on the Hickory Daily record website and saw a name that sounded familiar, Adam Whetstone.. So I called one of my friends in Hickory to see if it was my classmate from College Park middle he was like yeah... I remember Adam for how he used to have us trippin out in class,he was a cool dude and great soccer player!!! I wanna say sorry to the familiy for your loss and RIP Adam!!!
Jeremy White.
Eric Bland
May 28, 2009
Adam- Although you are in a better place, you are dearly missed. There was definitely only room in this world for one Adam Whetstone and it is worse off now that you are gone.
David, Debbie and Will- Through the thick and thin, you all raised a very strong, loving young man. He gave us all so many reasons to be proud to know him. I offer my sincere condolences and may God’s peace be as prevalent as the pain of your family’s loss during these times.
May 28, 2009
Heather and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Adam. You are in our prayers.
Love, Jason and Melissa Holcomb
Natalie Chepul
May 28, 2009
Dave and Debbie,
I never knew Adam but clearly remember how proud you were of both boys. In particular, I remember one evening when you stopped by Mom and Dad's in Charlotte when you were in town for a soccer tournament. My heart truly goes out to both of you and all who knew Adam. I wish you peace and comfort during this unbelievably tragic time.
Denise Filip
May 28, 2009
David, Debbie and Will- Our family remembers Adam with fondness. He had a spirit to live life to the fullest - and play every game "all out". Our prayers are with you as Adam meets his Savior.
Mike, Denise & Ben Filip, Hickory
Lisa, Kim, Greg & Kathy Hartgrove
May 27, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine & Paul Johnson
May 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pepper Bray
May 27, 2009
Dear David & Debbie...Please know how much we are thinking of you...having lost a child our anguish for you is with out description.. You will move on because you have to but the memories will always be there...Your family is so special to us and we remember your parents with such love & joy...Just so thankful they are not having to endure the demise of Lambuth at this time. it is soooo sad and we are hoping of a real miracle. Love to you and all your family and blessings on Adam....With our love, G.G. & Pepper bray
Brittany Harold
May 27, 2009
I would never think that you would be leaving us this soon♥♥
May god be with your family,rest in peace LOVE♥♥♥
Darius&Brittany Driver
Nate Cantrell
May 27, 2009
Dave and Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear about Adam. Cherish the time you had with him and the good memories.
IKEIA SHARIF
May 27, 2009
ADAM WAS ONE OF MY GOOD FRIENDS! I WILL NEVER 4GET IN THE 7TH GRADE WHEN HE WENT TO JAMAICA AND CAME BACK TO SCHOOL WITH HIS HAIR BRAIDED UP WITH BEEDS THAT WAS THE DAY WE BECAME GOOD FRIENDS! HE ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL WANTED EVEN WHEN I FELT ALONE. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. IM REALLY SAD THAT HE IS GONE NOW BUT HE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART.TO WILL, I LOVE YOU, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. MAY HEAVEN SMILE UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!GOD BLESS!
Mike, Jane & Natalie Martin
May 27, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tara Rink
May 27, 2009
My thoughts are with your family, I am sorry for your loss, Adam was always a good friend!
Ashley Stilwell Frye
May 27, 2009
My prayers are with your family. I went to school with Adam and Will and occasionally still see Will around. I am so sorry for your families loss.
Michael Morettie
May 27, 2009
My families thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Please know that we will continue to pray for the family during this time.
Lacy Sample
May 27, 2009
Adam was one of the funniest people I've ever know. His smile and good heart could light up a room!
Fern Farris Brinkley
May 27, 2009
My prayers are with you in your loss. I can only imagine your grief. Please find comfort in knowing so many people love and care for your family.
Steve Barnette
May 27, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family.
Darrell, Mary and Justin Brittain
May 27, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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