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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
Joan Cope French
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...
Sharon Lynn Evans Wooten
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...
Donald Blair Creedmore, Sr.
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....
James Francis Ligon, Jr.
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...
Terry Annette Minnish
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...
William Roger Daniels
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...
Steve Gray Mabe
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...
Robert Wayne Surratt
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...
Liz Harris Rickert
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,...
Lockley Neely
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...
Richard Charles Brandenburg
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...
Gay Davis Suther
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...
Sandra Hatcher Phillips
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...
Javier Eduardo Mendoza
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...
Delores B. Echerd
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...
Mary Joanne Dotson
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...
Paul Carter Garland
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...
Ricky Lee "Rhyno" Rhyne
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...
Asberry Owings
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...
George John Heruska, Jr.
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...
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