Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Apr 30, 2023

Luz Maria Gomez Rodriguez, age 77, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County. Born on June 6, 1945, in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Liborio Gomez De Jesus and Eulalia Rodriguez Gonzales. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Krystal Gomez and...

Apr 30, 2023

Charles Franklin Sharpe, age 82, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his residence with his daughter and son in law by his side. Charles was born September 7, 1940, in Statesville, NC where he lived for 26 years before moving to Hiddenite, NC where he lived for 13 years. Following living in Hiddenite, NC, Charles...

Apr 29, 2023

Randall Dale Leonard, age 61, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County. Born on September 2, 1961, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Garland Palmer Leonard and Mary Jane Comer Leonard. Mr. Leonard was a former Sherriff's Deputy for Davidson County. He was a Veteran of the United...

Apr 28, 2023

Patricia Martin age 76 passed away peacefully Friday April 23, 2023 at Kate B Reynolds's Hospice Home in Winston Salem surrounded by her loving family. Patricia loved her family and her pets. She enjoyed trips to the beach when she was able. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Mills; sons, Ricky and Kevin Martin; her...

Apr 28, 2023

Mrs. Lu Eastridge, age 67, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Westwood Health & Rehab Center in Archdale. At this time, no services are planned. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.

Apr 28, 2023

Wilma Mae Lackey, age 80, peacefully ascended into heaven on April 28th, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents Preston Day and Eva Jane Lackey and her elder brother Wendell Lackey. Wilma was an extremely accomplished woman who graduated with an HS Dipolma and later became a Union Stewardess for the Federal Government, as well as a Foster Mother. She...

Apr 27, 2023

Jack A. Hittle ,79, passed away Thursday, April, 27, 2023. Jack was born in Buchanan, Michigan to the late Amos Hittle and Donna May Hittle on October 27, 1943. He graduated from Buchanan High School. Jack was a loving husband , father and grandfather. He and his wife Betty have been married for 53 years. Jack loved music and dancing....

Apr 26, 2023

Jane Ella Jones Richardson, of Stateville, NC, fell asleep peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the age of 83. Ms. Jane Ella was born on October 21, 1939, in Holly Springs, MS to the late Lee and Frances Jones. She has three siblings: Olivia Massey, Pauletta Hockaday (preceded in death), Gloria Jean Jones, (preceded in death) and a bonus...

Apr 23, 2023

Apr 23, 2023

Kelly Mark Kellam, Sr., age 62, of Randleman, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Born on October 12, 1960, in Greensboro, NC, he was the son of Peggy Capps Millikan and the late James O. Kellam, Sr. Kelly loved music and had a passion to play the drums as well...

Apr 22, 2023

**PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE FOR FUNERAL SERVICE** Robert Joshua "Josh"Shirl Inscore, 37 of Statesville died Saturday, April 22, 2023, doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle. He was born on April 27, 1985, in Iredell County to Joey Shirl Inscore and Glenda Ann Nance. Josh was a dedicated worker and knew how to do many jobs. He was employed...

Apr 21, 2023

Maria Juana Gonzales, age 63, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. A Funeral Services will be held from 10:00 am to 2pm, Friday, April 28, 2023, at Iglesia Luz de Jesucristo in Winston Salem. A graveside service will follow at in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in High Point. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel...

Apr 21, 2023

Ronald "Pops" "Red Ball" Ray Ball, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point. Born on June 15, 1941, in Guilford County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Ball and Gracie Key Ball. Known by his family as "Pops" and known as "Red Ball" by friends, he was...

Apr 21, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" James Harkey, age 57, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Born on May 22, 1965, in Gaston County, he was the son of Calvin Leander Harkey and Maxine Polly Cagle Harkey. Jeff was hardworking man who cherished his family and loved spending time with them. He worked as field inspector...

Apr 21, 2023

Charles Edward Boyd, Sr., age 74, of Winston Salem, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home. Born on June 14, 1948, in Forsyth County, NC, he was the son of the late James Boyd and Alma Lupton Boyd. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alma Boyd. Left to cherish his memory include his...

Apr 21, 2023

Kassey Lynn Gratien, age, 41, of Thomasville, passed away on April 21st, 2023 at her home. Kassey was born March 16th, 1982, in Syracuse New York. She was a beautiful soul who lived for her children, loved God, and worked hard her whole life to provide for her family. She always tried to stay positive, to face what came her...

Apr 21, 2023

Freddy Allen Pope ,89, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. He was called home by his Heavenly Father to manage the Kingdom's Charleston Grey watermelon patch. Freddy loved nothing more than being outside in his garden working. His love for watermelons was a priority every year. Of course, throughout the year Freddy loved being with his family and friends, telling...

Apr 20, 2023

Andrew William Chauncey, 27, of Trinity, NC passed away Thursday April 20, 2023. Andrew was born May 4, 1995, in Thomasville, NC to the late Joseph Bernard McNamara (Amanda) of Greensboro, NC and Danielle Rae Chauncey of Portsmouth, VA and was raised with love and devotion by his grandparents, the late Carl William Chauncey and the late Jane Borland Chauncey...

Apr 18, 2023

Mr. Pervis Darnell "Boo" Knox was born in Guilford County, NC on January 28, 1975. He was the beloved son of Jeannie Patterson Blackmon, who survives. Pervis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his home in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Knox attended Iredell County and Cabarrus County schools and later joined Earl C. Clements Job Corps in...

Apr 18, 2023

Hazel Eloise Bass Odom, 90 of Statesville went to her heavenly home on Tuesday April 18, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Iredell County on March 26, 1933, to the late Fletcher James Bass and Lillian Chambers Bass. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Theodore "Ted" Odom in 2021....