Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Dec 14, 2024

With heavy hearts his family shares that Phillip Lynn Tillman stepped into eternity on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 92. At his passing he was resting comfortably at Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, North Carolina, following a brief battle with leukemia. Born in Tillatoba, Mississippi, on July 27, 1932, Phillip spent over 71 years serving God and...

Dec 18, 2024

Dec 15, 2024

Dr. Therry Dawne Nash Deal passed away on December 15, 2024, at her home on St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. She was 89 years old. 

Therry was born in the Shiloh community of Iredell County, NC, on April 21, 1935, the first child of the late Stephen Watt Nash Sr. and Betty Belle Sherrill Nash. She graduated as Valedictorian from Celeste Henkel...

Dec 15, 2024

Betty Ruth Barnett Bailey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, in Statesville, North Carolina. She was born on January 14, 1959, in Beckley, West Virginia, where she spent her formative years surrounded by the warmth of family and the beauty of the mountains.

Betty was not only an accomplished individual, having received a...

Dec 15, 2024

Jerry Lawson Bohannan, of Statesville, NC, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on December 28, 1948, in Long Beach, California, he was 75 years old at the time of his passing.

Throughout his life, Jerry was known for his commitment to his work and his service to his country. He was a Army veteran,...

Dec 14, 2024

Wanda Jean Kennedy Henderson, 75 of Union Grove, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Wilkes Medical Center.

 She was born in Fort Jackson, South Carolina on July 11, 1949, to the late Robert Perry Kennedy and Sarah Ruth Privette Kennedy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Preston Henderson, two brothers, Joseph Kennedy, Pete Kennedy, and a sister, Linda...

Dec 12, 2024

Albert Eugene Young, a caring son, brother, special Pop Pop, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 12, 2024, at the age of 50. Born on May 7, 1974, in Rome, GA, Albert lived a simple life, but he was blessed with his loving family and friends.Albert was a man of many talents and passions. With a...

Dec 10, 2024

Julia Bird, 83, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2024, in Davidson, NC. Julia was born on July 10, 1941, in Birmingham, AL to Milton Lydell and Margaret Barksdale Howell.

Julia attended Auburn University where she met Thomas D. Nolen. While in Auburn, they got married and started a family. Their union was blessed with Thomas D. Nolen, Jr....

Nov 30, 2024

Ralph Louis Fasano, born on August 22, 1943, in the Bronx, NY, passed away on November 30,2024, at Autumn Care of Statesville. He was a beloved husband, a dedicated pharmacist, and a cherished member of his community.

Ralph dedicated many years of his life to his career as pharmacist in New York, where he provided care and support to countless patients....

Nov 27, 2024

Joan Cope French,101, of Statesville passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Brookdale Peachtree Assisted Living.

Mrs. French was born in London, England on March 3, 1923, to the late Francis William Phipps Cope and Alice Mary Elizabeth Spary Cope. She was also preceded in death by her two husbands Robert A. Young and Donald E. French.

Joan was a graduate of...

Nov 26, 2024

Claire Louise Snow Gucciardi, was born April 3, 1946, at Mary Alley Hospital in Marblehead, Massachusetts. She was the 2nd born of a set of twins. Her father was the late Nathaniel H. Snow Jr., and her mother was the late Doris E. Briggs Snow of Marblehead, Mass.

 She passed away on Tuesday 26, November 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville,...

Nov 22, 2024

Sharon Lynn Evans Wooten, 73 passed peacefully into the Lord’s care on Friday November 22, 2024. Sharon was born in Winchester KY on April 7th 1951, and spent her childhood years in New York and Orlando FL, later moving to North Carolina and most recently a proud resident of Statesville NC. 

People who knew Sharon often spoke of her sweet voice...

Nov 21, 2024

Donald Blair Creedmore, Sr., 89 of Statesville died Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Tega Cay, SC.

He was born on December 19, 1934, to the late Marshall Blair Creedmore, Sr., and Ila Rosell Austin Creedmore. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ann Cook Creedmore, and his loving companion Helen Jenkins, whom he met after his wife’s death....

Nov 12, 2024

James Francis “Jim” Ligon Jr of Statesville passed away on Tuesday November 12, 2024, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on May 29,1947 in Rowan County to the late James and Mary Bost Ligon. Jim was a graduate of Rowan Technical Institute and began work at Caterpillar in Charlotte as a welder. He...

Nov 11, 2024

Terry Annette Minnish,63, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.

Terry was born in Iredell County on February 3, 1961, to the late Newton Holland and Jettie Shumaker Holland. She worked as a nurse and was a caregiver for many years. She and her long time boyfriend Jimmy Queen spent many happy years together until her passing. Terry enjoyed music and designing...

Nov 10, 2024

Mr. William “Roger” Daniels of Harmony, 71, beloved son of the late William C. Daniels and Evelyn Pierce Daniels was born in Iredell County on March 7th, 1953. He passed peacefully into eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2024, following a brief illness.

Roger enjoyed playing music with “The Friends of Harmony Gospel Band”. Roger and his band...

Nov 10, 2024

Steve Gray Mabe,53, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Steve was born July 12, 1971, in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Herman Gray Mabe and Leona Todd Mabe. Steve was known for his fun-loving personality. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. he was also an avid music lover, he...

Nov 6, 2024

Robert Wayne 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...