Roger Dale Pethel 58, of Locust, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at his home. Roger was born November 17, 1955 in North Carolina to Oscar and Bonnie Pethel. Survivors include his sons, Chris and Matt Pethel; parents, Oscar "Bud Pethel and Bonnie Nicholson Pethel; brother, Tim Pethel; sisters, Donna Brooks and Kathy Smith; four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly County, 960 North 1st Street, Albemarle, NC 28001. Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Pethel family.