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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Patricia Gail Wilson

Patricia Gail Wilson

Jan 1, 2023

Patricia G. Wilson, age 64, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was predeceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters and is survived by her brother Larry Whitesides. Also surviving are two sons Jeff Wilson Jr, and Cody Wilson. Memorial services will be set for a coming date. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the...

Flor Estela Rodriguez

Flor Estela Rodriguez

Dec 30, 2022

Flor Estela Rodriquez, age 60, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at her home. Born on August 22, 1962, in is Agujita, Coahuila, Mexico, Coahuila, she was the daughter of Jose Rodriguez and Gregoria Ortiz. She enjoyed dancing, laughing and traveling with her husband and family. She is survived by her husband, Javier Valenzuela; children,...

John James O'Connell Jr.

John James O'Connell Jr.

Dec 29, 2022

John James O'Connell, Jr., 79, of Statesville, died on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Manhattan, New York on December 18, 1943, to the late John J. O'Connell, Sr. and Josephine Campbell O'Connell. John was a police officer for New York City for 15 years and was with the New York State Army...

Stephen Clyde Perry

Stephen Clyde Perry

Dec 28, 2022

Stephen Clyde Perry of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Mr. Perry was born on October 21, 1957, to Clyde and Peggy Perry. He leaves behind his wife, Jennifer; daughters, Stephanie Wix (James), and Julie Summers (DJ); stepson, William Foust; stepdaughter, Casey Hardin (Tim); and nine grandchildren. Steve will be remembered for his love and dedication as a...

Willie Dwayne Valentine

Willie Dwayne Valentine

Dec 27, 2022

Willie Dwayne Valentine, 67, of Statesville, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Known affectionately as Dwayne by all of his family and friends, he was born November 18, 1955, to Rosa E. Valentine (ne Dancy) and the late Elijah A. Valentine in Ft. Riley, KS. Growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, Dwayne loved to share his imagination through his...

Wesley "Wes" Ray Windham

Wesley "Wes" Ray Windham

Dec 27, 2022

Wes Windham, 52, of Statesville, North Carolina passed away suddenly on December 27, 2022, at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1970, in Plumas County, California. He spent his childhood in Burney, California. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps for four years. He worked as a diesel mechanic for over twenty years, a...

Claudia "Tt" Marie Ricard Teel

Claudia "Tt" Marie Ricard Teel

Dec 27, 2022

Claudia "TT" Marie Ricard Teel, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Pine Acres Center in Lexington. Born on May 10, 1949, in Henry County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Wiley Ricard and Hazel Melvin Walker Ricard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Teel; and brother,...

Hilda Sue Fulbright

Hilda Sue Fulbright

Dec 25, 2022

Hilda Sue Fulbright, 77 of Statesville, died on her favorite day of the year, Christmas Day. She was born in Iredell County on March 23, 1945, to the late Noel Baxter Fulbright and Euphia Sherrill Fulbright. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers, David J. Fulbright, Robert Carol Fulbright, Jimmy Fulbright, Harry Fulbright, Johnny Fulbright, Melvin Fulbright, Marcus...

Carol Lynn Bailey Phipps

Carol Lynn Bailey Phipps

Dec 23, 2022

Carol Lynn Bailey Phipps entered into her heavenly home on December 23, 2022. She was born to Robert Bailey Jr. and the late Pearl Pickett Bailey in Wilkesboro, NC on April 19, 1963. She was a graduate of Wilkes Central and pursued many opportunities to work with people. From banking to phlebotomy she loved helping others. Carol, who was nicknamed...

Daniel Austin Johnson

Daniel Austin Johnson

Dec 23, 2022

Daniel Austin Johnson, age 38, of Winston Salem, passed away on December 23, 2022, at his home. Services in memory of Mr. Johnson will be scheduled at a later date. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.

Allison Renee Privette

Allison Renee Privette

Dec 22, 2022

Allison Renee Flory Privette, 40, of Statesville, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on February 5, 1982, to the late Michael Flory and Wanda Blackmon. Allison loved to be outside, especially planting and tending her flowers. She loved all animals and cherished her time being at home. Survivors include her...

Gary Gibson Dishman

Gary Gibson Dishman

Dec 22, 2022

Gary Gibson Dishman, 71, of Statesville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born in Iredell County on October 27, 1951, to the late Junior "Spud" Dishman and Madeline Hodge Dishman. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Jamie and Bryan Dishman and a grandson, Tyler Perrusquia. Gary was a truck...

Nancy Voorhees

Nancy Voorhees

Dec 22, 2022

Nancy Voorhees, of Greensboro, age 89, passed away on December 22, 2022, at Cadence of Mooresville. Mrs. Voorhees was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1933 and was the daughter of Frank and Marthella Sherron. She is survived by brothers Pete and Robert Sherron and sister Patricia Sherron. She was married to George Voorhees for 46 years until his death in...

Earl Bernard Kunkle

Earl Bernard Kunkle

Dec 22, 2022

Earl Bernard Kunkle, 94, of Statesville, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on August 24, 1928, to the late Earl Hill Kunkle and Treva Elaine Kunkle. Bernard was a graduate of Statesville High School and Carolina Business College. He grew up as a part of the Broad Street UMC Congregation,...

Mr. Jonathan Wayne Stewart

Mr. Jonathan Wayne Stewart

Dec 21, 2022

Jonathan Wayne (Jon) Stewart, 46, of Statesville, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on September 17, 1976, he was a son of the late Wayne Stewart and Libby Benton Stewart who survives. Jon was an avid Tarheel Fan, Panthers Fan and Atlanta Braves Fan. He dearly loved his dog, Spanky. Survivors, in addition...

Elizabeth Merchant Kearns Anthony

Elizabeth Merchant Kearns Anthony

Dec 21, 2022

Elizabeth Merchant Kearns Anthony, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at High Point Regional Medical Center. Born on November 1, 1961, in Pinewood, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Larry Dow and the late Almetta Merchant. In addition to her mother, Almetta, she was preceded in death by her brother, Samuel Leon Craddock. Those left to...

Harry Durant Mayes

Harry Durant Mayes

Dec 21, 2022

Harry Durant Mayes, 74, passed in peace Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, following a prolonged decline due to Parkinson's. He was born September 29, 1948, in Iredell County, son of the late Raymon Durant Mayes and Sudie Mae Hoover Mayes. He was a lifelong member of New Salem United Methodist Church and participated in several mission trips through the church. He...

James Edwin Owens

James Edwin Owens

Dec 20, 2022

James Edwin Owens, age 82, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Lexington Health Care. Born on July 2, 1940, in Davidson County, NC, he was the son of the late Young Owens and Minnie Alma Forrest Owens. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Mike Owens, Elexa Eagle and Bodie Owens. No Services will be...

Franklin Eugene Eldridge Sr.

Franklin Eugene Eldridge Sr.

Dec 20, 2022

Franklin Eugene "Gene" Eldridge, Sr., 79 of Statesville, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Vivian, WV on February 7, 1943, to the late Jack Eldridge and Lena Belcher Eldridge. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Alvin Eldridge and a sister, Mary Richardson. Gene worked in the furniture industry...

Ms. Betty Louise Morrison

Ms. Betty Louise Morrison

Dec 20, 2022

Ms. Betty Louise Morrison, 88, of Statesville, died December 20,2022 at Jurney's Of Statesville. Born in Iredell County on April 8, 1934, she was born to the late Thomas Andrew Morrison, Sr. and Annie Wilson Morrison. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Morrison and Mrs. Harriet Foster, a brother, Thomas Andrew Morrison, Jr. and nephews,...

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