Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Jan 6, 2025

Tamara Jean Hollifield, aged 63, of Statesville, NC, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. Born on September 30, 1961, in Lexington, NC, Tamara graced this world with a spirit that was both gentle and resilient. 

A dedicated clerical worker in the medical field, Tamara served the community of Statesville with unwavering commitment and compassion. Her work provided support to countless...

Jan 5, 2025

Russell Lee Lancaster, 83 of Statesville, died Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Iredell County on September 6, 1941, to the late Clyde Lancaster and Pauline Rimmer Lancaster. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Melvin, Cletus, Clifton, and Eddy, and two sisters, Brenda and Tyanne. Surviving siblings are two...

Jan 4, 2025

Nancy Pauline Wilson Lowrance, 87, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Nancy was born on August 27, 1937 in Hickory, North Carolina to the late Clyde John Wilson and Aileen Lowman Wilson. Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She represented kindness, strength, support, wisdom and love to everyone that knew her. To the very end she maintained...

Jan 2, 2025

Shelby Jean Fox Benfield, a beloved daughter of Iredell County, was born on June 23, 1939, and peacefully passed away on January 2, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina, at the age of 85. Her life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and family.

A graduate of Celeste Henkel High School in 1957, Shelby dedicated her life to being...

Dec 29, 2024

Brenda Lee Gibbs Kelley, 78, of Statesville, died on Sunday December 29,2024 at Gordon’s Hospice House in Statesville. She was in declining health for several years after her cancer diagnosis and remission. She was born in Hendersonville, NC to the late Thomas Jerry and Mary M. Gibbs. She graduated from East Henderson HS class of 1964. 

She moved to Miami FL...

Dec 28, 2024

Billy Joe Hollar, 70 of Union Grove, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC following a brief illness.

He was born in Iredell County on August 13, 1954, to the late Billy Gene Hollar and Myrtle Nicholson Hollar.

Billy was a graduate of South Iredell High School. He worked for many years at Thonet and retired from...

Dec 28, 2024

Patricia Ann McNabb, lovingly known as "Trish," departed this world on December 28, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on December 13, 1954, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, she dedicated her life to love and family, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. She quietly left us at her home in Statesville, NC, embraced by the warmth...

Dec 20, 2024

Harriet McCampbell Atkinson, 80, of Columbia, South Carolina, peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, December 20, 2024, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service and burial will take place at Providence Methodist Church, 1273 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville, North Carolina, on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Family and friends are invited to the church fellowship hall for...

Dec 20, 2024

Mary Beth Linn, 79, of Harmony NC passed away Friday, December 20, 2024.Originally from Tiltonsville, Ohio, Mary Beth was born on January 21, 1945 to Robert Magnus Johnson and Veronica Johnson. Mary Beth was an instant friend to all who met her and loved laughing and spending time together. Mary Beth was always smiling and cracking jokes. A competitive game...

Dec 19, 2024

Marie Johnson Cash, 97 of Statesville died Thursday, December 19, 2024, following an illness.

She was born May 22, 1927, to the late Otis Franklin Johnson and Isolene Whitlock Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Cash, Jr., and a daughter, Lynne Cash.

Marie was a member of Fairview Baptist Church for over 50 years. She loved...

Dec 18, 2024

Joe Benfield Jr. was born on June 6, 1953 in Statesville he died peacefully on December 18, 2024. 

Joe attended Statesville High School and then proudly served in the U.S. Army. Upon his honorable discharge he attended Mitchell Community College on the G.I. Bill to become an electrician.

Joe Benfield is the son of Joe Benfield Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Mayberry Benfield....

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

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 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....

Dec 6, 2024

Lois Ann Watts,89, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. 

Complete obituary with service date and time forthcoming.