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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Kathy Elaine Lippard Tevepaugh

Kathy Elaine Lippard Tevepaugh

Sep 15, 2023

Kathy Elaine Lippard Tevepaugh, age 62, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.  Born on July 29, 1961, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Lippard and DeAnn Lucille Hobbs.

 

Kathy was a loving mother who cherished her family.  She absolutely loved her grandbabies and enjoyed spending time...

Charles Perry Bishop

Charles Perry Bishop

Sep 14, 2023

Charles Perry Bishop, age 66, of Taylorsville, NC, who was known by family and friends as Perry, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House.  Born on September 2, 1957, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Pauline Mitchum Charles Bishop and the late Alex Sidney Bishop.

A service to celebrate his life will be held by...

Woodrow Albert Hooks, Jr.

Woodrow Albert Hooks, Jr.

Sep 13, 2023

Woodrow Albert Hooks, Jr. age 72, of Claremont, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and three children on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. Born on November 4, 1950, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Woodrow Albert Hooks, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Stewart Hooks.

Mr. Hooks worked at Framewright, Inc. in Conover for...

Virginia Brett Garland

Virginia Brett Garland

Sep 11, 2023

Virginia Brett Garland, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

 

Virginia was born on June 30, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Harry Carlton “Bill” Brett and Marion Helen Osbourn Brett. Virginia lived a life marked by devotion to her family, passion for education and a love for the Lord. In 1957 she became...

Thomas  "Tom" Shevlin

Thomas "Tom" Shevlin

Sep 10, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Shevlin age 90 passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, North Carolina on September 10, 2023.

Tom was born on April 28, 1933, at his birth home 4086 Culver Road, Irondequoit, New York. He was the youngest of nine siblings born to the late James B. and Mary Ann Consler Shevlin.

In 1950 he enlisted in the U.S....

Patricia Church

Patricia Church

Sep 6, 2023

Patricia Reddings Church, 72, of Statesville died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House.

She was born in Iredell County on January 29, 1951, to the late Dorothy Reddings Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Dennis Joe Church, Sr., who died on April 5, 2023.

Patricia was a loving, caring mother who...

Kevin Craig Smith

Kevin Craig Smith

Sep 4, 2023

Kevin Smith, age 72, passed away on Monday morning, September 4, 2023, at Novant Health, Huntersville.  Born on September 26, 1950, in Hancock County, OH, he was the son of the late George Winfield Smith and Esther Ann Fillwock Smith.  Kevin loved watching and attending sporting events.  From his time at Bowling Green State University where he was the mascot...

Rita Carol Moore

Rita Carol Moore

Sep 2, 2023

Rita Carol Moore, age 70, of Cleveland, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Carolina Caring Hospice in Sherrills Ford. Born on June 25, 1953, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late William Smith Moore and Ruth Elizabeth Moore Lowery.

Rita had a passion for sewing and enjoyed listening to Gospel music on Sundays. She was...

Ralph Ernest Reavis

Ralph Ernest Reavis

Aug 29, 2023

Ralph Ernest Reavis, 82, of Statesville died Monday, August 28, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Iredell County on April 3, 1941, to the late Jesse Allen Reavis and Beulah Mae Davidson Reavis. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Allen Reavis and Wayne Gray Reavis.

Ralph graduated from Statesville High School in 1959. He then...

Eileen Mary Degennaro

Eileen Mary Degennaro

Aug 28, 2023

Eileen Mary DeGennaro, age 80, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville.  Born on August 26, 1943, in Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Eugene DeGennaro and Marguerite Spaine DeGennaro.  

Eileen enjoyed horses and loved her cats.  She had a passion for cross stitching and in her early years was...

Charles Edward Booth

Charles Edward Booth

Aug 24, 2023

Charles E. Booth was born on August 6, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Edward Booth and Ollie Mae Long Booth. He departed this life on August 24, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House, located in Statesville, North Carolina.

Charles was known for his kindness, love, and friendly spirit that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He...

William Thomas  Jones, Iii

William Thomas Jones, Iii

Aug 22, 2023

William Thomas Jones, III, age 57, of Harmony, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home.  Born on December 22, 1965, in Iredell County, he was the son of Emma Diane Jones and the late William Thomas Jones, Jr.

William had a passion for fishing and loved riding motorcycles.  He was natural and gifted artist.

In addition to his father,...

Carolyn Land Anderson

Carolyn Land Anderson

Aug 21, 2023

Carolyn Paulette Land Anderson, 73 of Taylorsville, died Monday, August 21, 2023, at Catawba Valley Regional Medical Center.

She was born on June 3, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Paul Walker and Gladys Land Jarvis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Lee Anderson, Sr., and a daughter, Cathy Baker.

Carolyn loved to read the Bible and...

Howard "Mickey" Ray Gaither

Howard "Mickey" Ray Gaither

Aug 21, 2023

Howard "Mickey" Ray Gaither, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on February 20, 1940, in Davie County, North Carolina, to the late William Ernest Gaither and Elizabeth Cleary Gaither.

“Mickey,” as he was affectionately known, was renowned for his unwavering faith and commitment to his community. He was a devoted member...

Melda Johnson Showfety

Melda Johnson Showfety

Aug 19, 2023

Melda Faye Johnson Showfety, 81 of Harmony, died Saturday, August 19, 2023.

She was born in Iredell County on February 21, 1942, to the late Greeley Dexter Johnson and Effie Mae Dobson Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband David Showfety, two brothers, Jack Johnson, and Allen Johnson and two sisters, Margie Hedrick and Jane Pierce.

Survivors include a...

Betty Lou Manning

Betty Lou Manning

Aug 19, 2023

Betty Lou Manning, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 19, 2023. Betty was born in Bath County, Virginia on February 12, 1931 to the late Harry Houston Jolly and Edith Bratton Jolly. She was one of thirteen children.

Betty was a devoted wife for many years to the late Wesley Ward Manning Sr. They raised two children together and she...

Rose Hood Watts

Rose Hood Watts

Aug 16, 2023

Rose Marie Hood Watts, 76 of Statesville, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mocksville.

Rose was born on January 5, 1947, to the late June and Hattie Hood in Lenoir, N.C. where she lived most of her early life before later moving to Statesville N.C. She attended Caldwell County School system.

Rose was...

Kenneth Melvin Taylor

Kenneth Melvin Taylor

Aug 15, 2023

Kenneth M Taylor, age 79, passed away August 15, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem after a lengthy illness.

He is proceeded in death by his wife Brenda; his parents, Sebern and Ruby Maye Taylor; one brother; two sisters; three brothers-in-law; one daughter-in-law; twin granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his six children, Kenny (Lisa) Taylor,...

Susan  Yvonne Cooke

Susan Yvonne Cooke

Aug 13, 2023

Susan "Susie" Yvonne Cooke, age 66 of Statesville, NC transitioned peacefully in her home on Sunday Aug. 13th, 2023, at 4:45am, after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born Feb. 12 1957, in Natick, MA to Charles L. Farrell and Frances Farrell.

Susan spent her life honoring the unheard voices of children in her life. She was...

Mark  Christopher Charles

Mark Christopher Charles

Aug 11, 2023

Mark was born in Iredell County, North Carolina to Lavada Charles Cleary on August 24, 1968. He was a loving son, uncle and nephew. Mark was known to have a great sense of humor. He adored his dogs, Willie and Gypsy. Mark enjoyed gardening and tending to his flowers. He was a very friendly person and loved to talk with...

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