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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
William "Bill" Allen Ketchie
Jul 11, 2024
William Allen “Bill” Ketchie, 80, of Statesville, died Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Iredell County on March 5, 1944, to the late Hubert Lee Ketchie and Beulah Griffith Ketchie. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Beck Ketchie, two brothers, Herman Ketchie, Edd Ray Ketchie, and a sister, Pat Dowell. Bill was...
Lucy Wooten Mahaffey
Jul 9, 2024
Lucy Irene Wooten Mahaffey, 96, of Statesville, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony.
Born in Iredell County on August 22, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Calvin Martin Wooten and Nettie Belle Johnson Wooten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Elbert" Mahaffey, Sr., a daughter, Judy...
Sharon Duke Trent
Jul 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sharon Duke Trent (Sharon Lee Duke 2024, passed away on July 9, 2024 (Mooresville, North Carolina), at the age of 65.
She was born October 10, 1958, in Statesville NC to the late Clyde Jr Duke and Rachel Gregory Duke. She was also processed in death by her late husband...
Nettie Henderson McCoy
Jul 7, 2024
Nettie Henderson McCoy, 84, of Statesville, died Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Iredell County on December 14, 1939 to the late Houston Henderson and Mae Bennett Henderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William McCoy and four brothers Marlin, Mull, Preston and Wylie Henderson.
Nettie was a member and elder at Bethesda...
Okal Paul Umbarger
Jul 5, 2024
Okal Paul Umbarger, 90, of Harmony, went to be with Jesus, Friday, July 5, 2024, from his earthly home surrounded by family. Born in Ceres, Virginia on July 19, 1933, he was a son of the late Hubert Paul and Cleo Umbarger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Thorton Umbarger, a son, Samuel...
Thomas Lee McWhorter
Jul 2, 2024
Thomas Lee McWhorter, 80 years old, departed life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness.
He was born on September 10, 1943, to the late Celestina White Houpe and the late L.B. McWhorter. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Farrar, a son-in-law, Garry Blackwood, and a grandson, Shawn Holmes.
Thomas was employed...
Michael Dean Moose
Jul 1, 2024
Michael Dean Moose, 69 of Statesville died Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.
He was born in Iredell County on August 27, 1954, to the late Buster Coite Moose and Hazel Martin Moose. He was also preceded in death by his wife Cynthia Diane Rumple Moose, two brothers, Daniel Coite Moose and Donald W. Moose.
Graduated of SHS &...
Dianne Stikeleather Brown
Jun 30, 2024
Dianne Brown, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Dianne was born November 6, 1946, to Charles E. Stikeleather and Geneva Johnson Stikeleather who preceded her in death.
Dianne was a graduate of Scotts High School and Kings College. On March 21, 1970, she married the love of her life, Jerry...
Darrell Wayne Barksdale
Jun 29, 2024
Darrell Wayne Barksdale, 87 of Statesville, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.
He was born in Guion, Arkansas on September 6, 1936, to the late Stanley Barksdale and Rubye Haskett Barksdale Brown. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bellva Pinkerton Barksdale and his brother Brian Barksdale.
Darrell enjoyed reading, watching tv, fishing, and traveling in...
Lillian Mae Clanton
Jun 29, 2024
Lillian Mae Head Clanton, 87, of Statesville died Saturday, June 29, 2024, after an extended illness.
She was born in Alexander County on October 24, 1936, to the late Eugene Head and Alta Mae Davis Head. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Clanton, and a sister, Loualta Stone.
Lillian was a 1954 graduate of Scotts High School....
Belia Baeza Burrow
Jun 28, 2024
Belia B. Burrow, 90, of Mocksville, died June 28, 2024, at her home.
Born June 4, 1934, in New Mexico, she was a daughter of the late Hilario Bueza and Refugio Sepulveda Baeza. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, George Burrow, a daughter Valerie Davis, a granddaughter, Christy Speaks, a grandson, Matthew Waddell and twin...
Katrina "Katie" Barkley Millsaps
Jun 27, 2024
Mrs. Katrina “Katie” Elizabeth Barkley Millsaps, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, NC.
She was born September 15, 1941, to Hugh Alexander Barkley and Ruby Munday Barkley. Katie was preceded in death by eight siblings, Ronnie E. Barkley, May Hooper, Dorothy Smith, Rosalie McCreary, Hazel Rodgerson, Jane B. Robbins, Pauline Poole, and Hubert...
Tammi Renee Byers
Jun 26, 2024
Tammi Renee Byers, 58, of Union Grove passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Baptist Hospital.
She was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of the late Leon Byers and Marian Kingston Byers.
Tammi was a graduate of Oil City High School in Pennsylvania. She spent 25+ years in the financial field, helping local companies with their bookkeeping. Tammi enjoyed...
Ernest "Wayne" Mills
Jun 25, 2024
Ernest “Wayne” Mills, 71, of Advance, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Iredell County on February 14, 1953, to the late Clarence Woodrow Mills and Violet Privette Mills. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Mills, and a sister, Betty Baker.
Wayne worked in carpentry and masonry and was a jack of...
Renee Finch Withrow
Jun 22, 2024
Marilyn Renee Finch Withrow, 75, of Statesville, died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Kunawha County, West Virginia on February 5, 1949, to the late Thomas Edward Finch and Hazel Marie Jones Finch. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shelby.
Renee was a graduate of Poca High School in West Virginia and retired...
Barry Jay Skeens
Jun 21, 2024
Barry Jay Skeens, 65, of Statesville, died Friday, June 21, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Pearisburg, Virginia to the late Blaine Skeens and Anna Lou Spangler Skeens.
Barry retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer with the US Navy after 20 years in service to his country. He later worked for Lowe’s Home Improvement....
Michael Eugene Southard
Jun 19, 2024
Michael Eugene Southard, age 56, passed away June 19, 2024, in his sleep at his residence.
He was born February 24, 1968, in Iredell County to the late Ramon Southard and the late Barbara G. Southard. He had one brother, the late Scott Douglass Southard.
Michael, also known as Pokey, was known for his wicked sense of humor and spent most of...
Doris Stevenson Coleman
Jun 17, 2024
Doris Stevenson Coleman, 79, of Statesville, died Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.
Born in Iredell County on January 15,1945, she was a daughter of the late Rome Stevenson and Addie Mae Peet Stevenson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Coleman a son, Gabriel E. Coleman, five siblings, Carol Steele, Julia McClelland, Donnie Stevenson,...
Dorothy Jane Crawford
Jun 17, 2024
Dorothy Jane Lawrence Crawford, 95, of Statesville, died Monday, June 17, 2024, after a period of declining health.
She was born in Clover, SC to the late Campbell Lawrence and Pearl Knox Lawrence.
Dorothy was a registered nurse before marrying William Henry Crawford, who preceded her in death. After being married, she chose to stay at home and raise her family. She...
Donna Lynne Lambert
Jun 16, 2024
Donna Lynne Lambert, 66, of Statesville, died Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
She was born in West Jefferson, North Carolina to the late Paul E. Lambert and Mabel Marie Eldreth Lambert. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Steven Lambert, and a sister, Jennie Christopher.
Donna loved music, watching movies, and watching sports with her son.
Those left...
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