Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Nov 10, 2024

Nov 6, 2024

Robert Lee Surratt, 78 of Statesville, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at this home following a brief illness.

He was born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina on November 11, 1945, to the late Robert Lee Surratt and Ruth Soloman Surratt. He was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Wayne Surratt, a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Surratt, and a sister, Susie...

Nov 3, 2024

Lizzie Lee Harris Rickert, 85 of Statesville died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Oak Hill, Alabama on August 27, 1939, to the late Arthur Lee Harris and Bella Gould Harris. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Zelinda Powell, son-in-law, Walter Powell and six siblings.

Liz worked as a presser in dry cleaning,...

Oct 31, 2024

Lockley Keller Neely, 53, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Lockley was born in Statesville, North Carolina on August 21, 1971, to the late Troy Keller and Sue Johnson. Mrs. Neely greatest joy was her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and doting on her children and grandson.

Lockley is preceded...

Oct 31, 2024

Richard Charles Brandenburg, 82, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. 

He relocated his family to North Carolina from Illinois in 1980 for work and to be closer to his wife’s family. He spent almost 40 years working as a machinist and quality control engineering the hydraulics industry. Richard was a dedicated family man and is a great example of perseverance, creating...

Oct 31, 2024

Ruth Gay Davis Suther, 80 of Statesville died Thursday, October 31st the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Statesville on July 1, 1944, to the late William Young Davis, Sr. and Idelle McLemore Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James (Jim) Thomas Connolly, Sr. as well as her second husband...

Oct 28, 2024

Sandra Ann Hatcher Phillips, 62 of Stony Point, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born in Anderson County, South Carolina on January 7, 1962, to the late Cleo David Hatcher, Jr., and Vivian Moore Hatcher.

Sandy was a graduate of Parkland High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and worked for Lexington Home Brands...

Oct 27, 2024

It is of great sadness that we announce that Javier Eduardo Mendoza passed away on Sunday October 27, 2024, after a tragic motor vehicle accident in the Mecklenburg County at the age of 64 years old.Javier leaves behind his beloved wife Maria Eugenia Alvarez, children Jordy and Nathalie Mendoza with grandchildren Isabella, Cataleya and Ayenday, sisters Marybell Mendoza and Monica...

Oct 27, 2024

Delores Leona “Lori” Black Echerd, 86 of Statesville, died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Brookdale – Peachtree after a period of declining health.

She was born in Raleigh County, West Virginia on January 27, 1938, to the late Gid Dane Black and Ivory Mae Bolen Black. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Echerd, two sisters, Laura...

Oct 27, 2024

Mary Joann Beavers Dotson, 72, of Statesville died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home following a brief illness.

She was born in Welch, West Virginia, to the late Alex Beavers and Betty Mullins Beavers. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Walter Beavers and a sister, Betty Jo Ann Beavers.

Mary was a people person and never met a...

Oct 24, 2024

Paul Carter Garland, 92 of Statesville, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Cadence Health in Raleigh.

He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on May 24, 1932, to the late Reverend Charles Raleigh Garland Sr. and Pearl Finchum Garland. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Virginia Brett Garland.

Paul graduated South Bend Central High School. He then attended...

Oct 21, 2024

Ricky Lee “Rhyno” Rhyne, 65 of Statesville, died unexpectedly Monday, October 21, 2024.

He was born in Iredell County to William Ned Rhyne and the late, Betty Carter Rhyne. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Andrea Shoemaker.

Rhyno was a 1978 graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy. He had worked in construction, was a Lead Line at CommScope for...

Oct 18, 2024

Asberry Ernest Owings, 84 of Taylorsville died Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.

He was born in Davie County on September 12, 1940, to the late Ernest Owings and Jane Jenkins Owings. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Owens, and his twin brother, Lester Owings. As twins, Asberry and Lester did everything together. When...

Oct 18, 2024

George John Heruska, Jr., 79 of Statesville died Friday, October 18, 2024, at the NC State Veterans Home in Black Mountain, NC following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Elizabeth, NJ on October 8, 1945, to the late George J. Heruska and Phyllis Lee Heruska. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Maryanne Heruska and a brother, Joseph...

Oct 17, 2024

Bryan David Wolf, 50, passed away on October 17, 2024, in Statesville, NC after a short battle with cancer.

Bryan was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, where he attended Toledo Christian and Bowsher high schools.

Bryan was known for his loving and caring nature, particularly towards his dogs, who were his cherished companions. He was a hard and loyal worker throughout...

Oct 17, 2024

Joe Ronald Brawley, 87 of Statesville died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness.

He was born in Statesville, NC on June 6, 1937, to the late Joseph Mott Brawley and Lois Rary Brawley. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, JoAnn Medlin Brawley, a son, Gary Lewis Coley, a sister, Nancy...

Oct 17, 2024

Jeffery Arvil “Jeff” Osborne, 46 of Harmony died Thursday, October 17, 2024, in a logging accident.

He was born in Iredell County on July 31, 1978, to John Arvil Osborne and Eula Mae Coe Osborne.

Jeff loved his work and was one of the best at logging and doing tree work. He was always an outdoorsman and enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, riding...

Oct 17, 2024

Tammy Lyn Wright Hartness, 51 of Statesville died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born in Cecil County, Maryland to Elaine Keenan Wright, and the late Fred Eugene Wright.

Tammy loved being outdoors and enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, fishing, camping, going to the mountains and the beach. She was a great wife, mother...

Oct 15, 2024

Thomas “Tom” George English, 96 of Statesville NC passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.

He was born in Anselmo, Nebraska on October 10, 1928, to the late Thomas G. English and Mildred Dickson English. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Parker and son-in-law, Clyde Parker.

Tom attended Hastings College, Nebraska and the...

Oct 15, 2024

Tonie Karen Lambert McDaniels, 70 of Statesville, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Iredell County on April 1, 1954, to the late Marvin Lambert and Mary Jeannette Barnette Lambert. She was also preceded in death by a son, Scott Eugene McDaniels, a brother, Kimothy Lambert, and a sister, Sharon...