Mr. Desmond Tramaine “Butchie” Whitesides was born December 5, 1971, to Renee Peet Stephens and Benny Whitesides. He departed this life on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Desmond attended South Iredell High School and graduated. He would do anything he could do for anyone. Desmond was a kind and loving person. He left a special impression on those he met. Desmond was barber in Woodbridge, Va., and worked for Scorpion Moving Company. Desmond enjoyed watching sports. His favorite team was the Carolina Tarheels.

Desmond is the grandson of Pearley Peet. He leaves to cherish the memory of his life his mother, Renee Peet Stephens of Troutman, N.C.; one son, Desmond Bellanmy of Troutman, N.C.; two daughters, Essence Whitesides of Hickory, N.C., and Desirree Whitesides from Woodbridge, Va.; three brothers, Terrance Peet of Woodbridge, Va., Anthony Peet of Woodbridge, Va., Derrick Turner of Greensboro, N.C., Kevin Harriston (deceased), and Monja Harriston of Statesville, N.C.

Desmond was loved dearly by all his uncles, Charles (Rusty) Peet , Gary Peet, and Robert Whitesides; aunts, Celia Gentry, Sandra Johnson, Margie Peet, Margaret Keaton, Geneva (Harvey) Grey, Mamie Whitesides, and Grace Whitesides, two special cousins, Janine Peet of Woodridge, Va., and Harvey (Red) Yancey of Washington, D.C.

Desmond also leaves a special friend, Bobby Renwrick Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, neighbors, and friends.

Rutledge & Bigham Funeral Home is serving the family.