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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
Shirley Van Dyke
Jul 9, 2023
Shirley Ann Payton VanDyke died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, sharing memories, on July 9, 2023, at the age of 79.
She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 15, 1943, to the late Howard Shirley Payton and Emma Gurtrude Callahan Woodard. Shirley stayed home to raise her children then worked in a couple restaurants, Bali for several years,...
Miriam Crawford
Jul 9, 2023
Mirium Crawford,68, passed away on July 9, 2023.
Full obituary forthcoming.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Michelle Myers Dehart
Jul 7, 2023
Michelle Myers DeHart, 54, of Statesville, died Friday, July 7, 2023, at Wake Forest Atrium Health in Winston-Salem. Born in Iredell County on December 14, 1968, she was a daughter of the late James Wesley Myers and Barbara Sills Myers. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Myers.
Michelle loved her pets, Molly, Lola, and Gage and her...
David Franklin Privette
Jul 6, 2023
David Franklin Privette, age 43, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Born on June 3, 1980, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late David Privette, Sr. and Deborah Copeland Privette. David loved the outdoors and truly enjoyed being outside. He loved and cherished spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, David...
Nettie Thelma Anderson Brogdon
Jul 5, 2023
Nettie Thelma Anderson Brogdon, age 93, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Born on July 30, 1929, in Hawkins County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Thurman Palestine Anderson and Mary Tignor Anderson. She grew up in Rockwood, TN and later moved to NC with her family before settling down in...
Edward Joseph Okeefe, Jr.
Jul 4, 2023
Edward Joseph OKeefe, Jr., age 89, of Stony Point, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home - Salisbury after a brief battle with pneumonia. Edward was born on April 7, 1934, to Edward and Lois OKeefe in Newark, NJ, he was the oldest of four children.
In 1951, at the age of 17,...
Marie Oliver Elder
Jul 3, 2023
On July 3, 2023, Marie Elder arrived at her heavenly home at the age of 89. Marie was born to the late Tillman Oliver and Luna Fox Oliver on February 17, 1934, in Alexander County.
Marie worked in retail most of her life, working many years at Woolworth and retired from Walmart. Marie was a faithful servant of the Lord and...
Jerry Paul Sigmon
Jul 3, 2023
Jerry Paul Sigmon, age 43, passed away on July 3, 2023, at the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born on August 25, 1979, in Iredell County, he was the son of Martha Ellen Everidge Sigmon and the late Tony Howard Sigmon. \
In addition to his father, Tony Howard Sigmon, he was preceded in death by his paternal...
Reverend Ronald (Ron) Hal Harrison
Jul 2, 2023
Rev. Ronald (Ron) Hal Harrison, 80, of Statesville, went to be with his Savior, on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born in Statesville, on February 25, 1943, and was the son of the late Hal Worth Harrison and Rachel Lee Josey Harrison. He was married to the love of...
Dennis Hill
Jul 1, 2023
Dennis hill, age 69, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. The family will hold a private Memorial Service in his memory at a later date. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
Jackie "Jack" Dean Kitchens
Jul 1, 2023
Jackie “Jack” Dean Kitchens, 77 of Statesville, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House.
He was born in Lockhart, South Carolina on August 27, 1945, to the late Henry Jackson Kitchens, Jr., and Vernie Lee Johnson. Jack graduated from Lockhart High School and then joined the Army. He was an avid sports fan, loved to play golf and...
Dolores Mary Springer
Jun 28, 2023
Dolores Mary Springer, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Dolores was born February 9, 1942 in Bayonne, New Jersey to the late Sigmond Edward Gorsyca and Jeannette Wieszczek Gorsyca.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Dolores was a devout Catholic and long time member of St. Phillips Catholic Church in Statesville , NC. She formed very strong...
Christopher Michael Pearson
Jun 25, 2023
Christopher Michael Pearson, 49, of Statesville, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina on February 22, 1974, to Carlie Thomas Pearson and the late Lynn Christine Alltop Engle. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carlie T. Pearson, II, and Charles T. Pearson, and...
Jessie Ray Nicholson
Jun 24, 2023
Jessie Ray Nicholson, age 79, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 7, 1943, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Walter Cleveland Nicholson and Viola Grace Lewis Nicholson.
Jessie graduated with the last graduating class of Union Grove High School. He was an avid golfer...
Elsie Agnes Mininni
Jun 24, 2023
Elsie Agnes Mininni, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House, Hospice of Davidson County in Lexington, NC. At the request of the family and to honor her wishes, no services will be held. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Jack Ivey Jr.
Jun 23, 2023
Mr. Jack Ivey Jr., 88 of Statesville, N.C. left this world for his Heavenly home on June 23, 2023.
Jack was born September 5, 1934, in Dillon County, SC to the late Willie Jack and Celia Ann Ivey. He was retired from Hunt Manufacturing and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Fairview...
Joan Elouise Webb Chiodo
Jun 22, 2023
Joan Elouise Webb Chiodo, age 89, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Mocksville Senior Living.
She was born in Meridian, Idaho on November 7, 1933, to the late Chester Allan Webb and Minnie Elouise Hyde Webb.
Joan was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and had worked as a paralegal.
Survivors include two sons, Rodney Reed...
Elizabeth "Jean" Dreves
Jun 20, 2023
Elizabeth “Jean” Winkler Dreves, 83 of Statesville, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
She was born in Defiance County, Ohio on August 3, 1939, to the late Paul Winkler and Helen Flory Winkler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Philip Dreves.
Jean was a people person and always had a smile on her face. She loved gardening, cooking and had...
Nancy Ann Kettner
Jun 19, 2023
Nancy Ann Kettner, age 54, of Statesville, NC, passed away at Lexington Medical Center. Born on May 7, 1969, in Wisconsin, she was the daughter of James Kettner and Merri-Ann Kettner.
At the request of her family, no services will be held. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
John Walter Dashkavich
Jun 16, 2023
John Walter Dashkavich, age 71, formerly of Boone, NC, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County. Born on July 20, 1951, in Long Branch (Monmouth County), NJ, was the son of the late John and Lois Sodon Dashkavich.
John was a graduate of High Point University where he received his degree in Business and Foreign Language....
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