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Jeffery "Bo" Turman Walker

Jeffery "Bo" Turman Walker

Aug 10, 2023

Jeffery “Bo” Turman Walker, age 57, passed away on August 10, 2023, in Iredell County, North Carolina. Born on November 9, 1965, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, he was the son of Ruby Hale Walker and the late Ira Walker. Jeff lived a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and love for his family.

Jeff's professional life was defined by his...

Eva Mae Dellinger

Eva Mae Dellinger

Aug 8, 2023

Eva Mae Dellinger,80, passed away August 8, 2023

Eva was born in York, South Carolina to the late George Harris and Mary Leona Ramsey Harris. Eva was a loving mother who raised her three children on her own. She enjoyed growing and tending to her plants. In her free time, she like to bake, sew, and do puzzles. She was an...

Timothy "Tim" Dale England

Timothy "Tim" Dale England

Aug 8, 2023

Timothy “Tim” Dale England, known affectionately by all as Tim, passed away on August 8, 2023, in Caldwell County, North Carolina. Born on February 3, 1980, in Iredell County, North Carolina, Tim lived a life marked by love, kindness, and a friendly spirit that touched everyone he met.

Tim was the beloved husband of Krystal Bost England, and a devoted father...

Ricky Leon Garrison

Ricky Leon Garrison

Aug 8, 2023

Ricky Leon Garrison, 57, of Salisbury, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, following a lengthy decline in health.

He was born in Iredell County on July 18, 1966, to Barbara Turner Williams and the late Lewis Garrison.

Ricky was a truck driver for over 40 years and enjoyed his work. He was a people person, loved everyone and was always willing to help...

Patricia  Riggs Upright

Patricia Riggs Upright

Aug 7, 2023

Patricia Riggs Upright, 61, passed away August 7, 2023.

She was a beloved wife and mother. She deeply loved her grandchildren, and they brought her much joy and happiness. She will be remembered for her kind and generous nature by friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia; father, David; and her brother, Bill.

Patricia is survived by her...

Benjamin Patrick Link, Iii

Benjamin Patrick Link, Iii

Aug 7, 2023

Mr. Benjamin Patrick Link, III., 76, of Statesville, died August 7, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, N.C, Born in Catawba County on January 29, 1947. He was a son of the late Benjamin Patrick Link, Jr. and Norma Allison Link. He was an electrical engineer for Duke Power. He enjoyed ham radios, motorcycles, chess and explored...

Randall Lewis Penland

Randall Lewis Penland

Aug 6, 2023

Randall Lewis Penland, age 64, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. 

Randall was born April 27, 1959, in Kansas to the late David Penland and Margaret Austin Penland. Randall was a loving partner, father, uncle, brother and friend. He was a great friend to so many people, no one ever had a bad word to say about...

Richard  Michael Lapan

Richard Michael Lapan

Aug 5, 2023

Mr. Richard Lapan, 54, passed away August 5, 2023.

Lillian Elaine Downs

Lillian Elaine Downs

Aug 4, 2023

Lillian Elaine Downs, age 71, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Lunenburg County, VA. Born on December 20, 1951, in Chester, SC, she was the daughter of the late David Greer Downs and Geneva Frances Lowery Downs.

Lillian was a graduate of Chester Senior High School in Chester, SC and graduated from Mitchell Community College. She was a Certified...

David Lee Settlemyer

David Lee Settlemyer

Aug 2, 2023

David Lee Settlemyer,61, passed away August 2, 2023.

David was born In Iredell County, NC to the late Burt Settlemyer and Ina Stevenson Settlemyer.

David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and always talked about them. He enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting. He was known for his outgoing personality, He loved meeting and...

Elsie Knight Crater

Elsie Knight Crater

Aug 2, 2023

Elsie Knight Crater, age 86, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on May 31, 1937, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Oma and Lessie Knight.

Elsie grew up on a farm in northern Iredell County. She attended Winthrop Friends Meeting Church in which she became a lifetime member. She...

Barbara Ophelia Turner

Barbara Ophelia Turner

Aug 1, 2023

Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.” John 11:25

Barbara Ophelia Turner, age 72, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.Ms. Barbara Ophelia Turner, daughter of the late James Alvin Turner Sr. and Maggie Turner was born in Iredell County on September 24, 1950. She received...

Minnie Houston Gibson

Minnie Houston Gibson

Aug 1, 2023

Minnie Houston Gibson, 87, of Statesville, passed peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House.

She was born in Catawba County on January 13, 1936, to the late Dewey Karr Houston and Minnie Naomi Duke Houston. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John W. Gibson, 3 sisters, Marie Tevepaugh, Katherine Honeycutt, Peggy Williams, an infant...

Jennifer Amanda Dewey

Jennifer Amanda Dewey

Jul 30, 2023

Jennifer Amanda Dewey, 36 of Statesville, died Sunday, July 30, 2023.

She was born in Vineland, New Jersey on November 23, 1986, to David Dewey and Terri Bevacqua Dewey.

Jennifer worked at Chewy in Salisbury. She had loved spending time with her friends. More than anything else, she loved her son, Jaxson. He was her world, and she was his. She loved...

Donald Garland Eldridge

Donald Garland Eldridge

Jul 29, 2023

Donald Garland Eldridge, age 76, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023.  Donald was born in McDowell County, West Virginia on May 9, 1947 to the late Garland Eldridge and Helen Sessor Eldridge.

Donald was a hard worker all his life.  He loved to keep busy and make money.  One of the things he would tell us everyday was to go...

James Andrew  Funderburk

James Andrew Funderburk

Jul 28, 2023

James Andrew Funderburk, 60, passed away July 28, 2023.

James was born In Iredell county to the late Johnny Mize Funderburk and Margaret Allene White Funderburk. During his year at White Sales, James started his career in Appliance Repair and carried it until he started his own business. He loved to help people. He was a die hard Washington Redskins can,...

Janet L. Wilkens

Janet L. Wilkens

Jul 26, 2023

Janet L. Wilkens of Weeki Wachee, Florida was born on March 20, 1932, in Emma, Missouri and passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 26, 2023. Janet was preceded in death by her husband Donald Wilkens and all nine of her siblings. Janet is survived by her sons Keith (Jeanne) and Craig (Lisa), 3 grandchildren Kara, Shana, and Tyler,...

Melinda Moore Paulk

Melinda Moore Paulk

Jul 25, 2023

Melinda Moore Paulk, 68, of Statesville, died Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Iredell County on December 10, 1954, to Kathryn Carter Moore and the late Minor Adams Moore. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Joe Ellen Moore Fox.

Melinda was a 1973 graduate of Statesville High School. She went...

Donald Wilford Gilbert Ii

Donald Wilford Gilbert Ii

Jul 24, 2023

Donald Wilford Gilbert II, 26, passed away July 24, 2023

Donald was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1996, to Miss.Tammi Gilbert. Donald was known for his enormous heart and his listening ear. Whenever someone was in need, he was the first to offer a helping hand. Though his life was cut short, Donald's memory will always live on in...

Adeline Marie Giuliani

Adeline Marie Giuliani

Jul 20, 2023

Adeline Marie Giuliani, age 89,  of Troutman, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony.  Born on September 1, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Guido Giuliani and Adeline Fiorenze Giuliani.  

In addition to her parents, Guido and Adeline Giuliani, she was preceded in death by her...

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