Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

May 2, 2023

George R. Smith Jr. age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 2, 2023. He was born and raised in Folsom, NJ where he worked for many years in the family business of heavy hi-way construction. George is predeceased by grandmother Katherine Schmickel and his parents Mr. & Mrs. George R. Smith Sr. He is survived by...

May 2, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ernest W Kidwell Jr of Statesville, NC on May 2nd, 2023, at the age of 65. 
Ernest was a beloved member of his community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on Feb 28th, 1958, to the late Ernest...

May 2, 2023

Mary Alice Little Earnhardt went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Mary Alice (also known as "Mom" by many) was born in Statesville, NC on March 17, 1931, to the late Jack Edmond Little, Sr., and the late Madeline Poston Little. She graduated from Statesville High School in 1949. According to her, she went to...

May 1, 2023

Sue Jolly Carter, 90, went to be with our Lord Monday, May 1, 2023. Sue was born on September 12, 1932 to the late William Stamey Jolly and Katie Carson Jolly. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She married her late husband, Herbert Carter, on February 5, 1955 , They were together until his passing in...

May 1, 2023

Randy Max Jordan, 60, of Troutman, North Carolina passed away on May 1, 2023. Randy was born to the late Gilbert Jordan and Ruby Stewart Jordan on June 5, 1962 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His father was in the Air Force so Randy spent many years traveling the world prior to settling down in Statesville. He graduated Statesville High in...

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...