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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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