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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Evan Leon Dancey

Evan Leon Dancey

Oct 14, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evan Leon Dancey, 27, of Mocksville, formerly of Statesville on Friday, October 14, 2022. He went home to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born in Iredell County on October 29, 1994, to Josh Dancey and Amy Mendoza Williams. Evan was a 2013 graduate of South Iredell High...

Amy Nicole Black

Amy Nicole Black

Oct 13, 2022

Amy Nicole Black, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving her friends and family.

Tam Leroy Wingler

Tam Leroy Wingler

Oct 13, 2022

Tam Leroy Wingler, age 72, of Harmony, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at his home. Born on November 27, 1949, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Tam Wingler and Lucy Barker Wingler. Leroy worked for many years as a mechanic for several textile plants. He loved cooking for people and giving his time to...

Adalto Mendes

Adalto Mendes

Oct 13, 2022

Adalto Mendes, age 96, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. No services will be held. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.

Judith Louise Gray

Judith Louise Gray

Oct 13, 2022

Judith Louise Shope Gray, age 77, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on August 27, 1945, in Buncombe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James John Shope and Roberta Ashley Shope. Judith could be defined by her family as a "fashionista." She enjoyed crocheting, watching her...

Julia Davidson Morrison Young

Julia Davidson Morrison Young

Oct 12, 2022

Julia Davidson Morrison Young 85 of Statesville NC transitioned on October 12, 2022, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. Julia was born on October 6, 1937, to William Louis Davidson and Louise Grant Davidson who precedes her in death. She was raised in Statesville NC in Old Field and attended Unity High School in Statesville School System....

Mary Lou Rutten

Mary Lou Rutten

Oct 12, 2022

Mary Lou Rutten, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Carroll, Iowa on January 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Josephine and Lawrence Siepker. Mary was always family first, very thoughtful of others, and had a smile that would light up a room. Growing up in rural Iowa, she...

Lora Belle Kurfees

Lora Belle Kurfees

Oct 11, 2022

Lora Belle Kurfees, 92, of Statesville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11, 2022. Mrs. Kurfees was born November 3, 1929, to Mr. Charlie R. Rash and Mrs. Minnie Owens Rash. Lora went to school through the 8th grade but years later went back and earned her GED through Mitchell Community College and graduated February 28, 1983. Mrs....

Mrs. Linda Vinson

Mrs. Linda Vinson

Oct 11, 2022

Linda Frances Vinson, 76, of Statesville, passed away on October 11, 2022. Mrs. Vinson was born November 12, 1945, to Mr. Francis Guigou and Mrs. Ruby Black Guigou. She married Mr. Kerry Dane Vinson on April 8, 1967, they were together for 52 years before his passing in 2019. Linda enjoyed being creative and like to spend her time painting...

James Francis Maurer Sr.

James Francis Maurer Sr.

Oct 11, 2022

James Francis Maurer, Sr., age 90, of Earlton, New York, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center. No services will be held at this time. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.

Louis Phillip Hazel Jr.

Louis Phillip Hazel Jr.

Oct 10, 2022

Louis Phillip Hazel, Jr., 79, of Statesville, slipped the surly bonds of earth on October 10, 2022, in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on December 1, 1942, in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of the late Martha Alexander Hazel and Louis Phillip Hazel. Phil was a graduate of Myers Park High School and Davidson College. He learned to fly...

Phyllis Frances Nanney Hardwick

Phyllis Frances Nanney Hardwick

Oct 10, 2022

Phyllis Nanney Hardwick, 82 of Kernersville, formerly of Statesville, died Monday, October 10, 2022, at Yadkin Nursing Care in Yadkinville. She was born in Iredell County on April 8, 1940, to the late Thomas Nanney and Pauline Dingler Nanney. Phyllis was a bookkeeper for many years. She loved reading, gardening, traveling, dogs, and especially giving hugs and kisses to everyone...

Mrs. Martha Jane Simmerman

Mrs. Martha Jane Simmerman

Oct 10, 2022

Martha Jane Simmerman, 82, died October 10, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion, N.C. Born in Guilford County, N.C. on June 3, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Lester Barnes and Rozetta Moore Barnes and the widow of the late John Simmerman, formerly of Statesville. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Mickey Simmerman (Carolyn). Graveside services will be held...

Melvin Wilson Sr.

Melvin Wilson Sr.

Oct 7, 2022

Melvin Wilson, 70, of Charlotte NC, was called home on Oct. 7, 2022, at Hospice of Monroe NC. His battle is won. Mel was born on Jan. 4, 1952, in Charlotte NC, the son of Samuel Wilson II & Eunice Wilson. He was raised in Charlotte NC, in Biddleville, and graduated from West Charlotte High School. After graduating, Mel went...

Hazel Guy Waugh

Hazel Guy Waugh

Oct 6, 2022

Hazel Guy Waugh, age 97, of North Kelly Street, Statesville, passed away on October 6, 2022 with her devoted sons at her side. Born September 8, 1925 in the Scotts community of Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Hooper Guy and Cora Harris Guy. Evidence of a life well-lived, Hazel enjoyed spending time with and caring...

Joseph Pashko

Joseph Pashko

Oct 5, 2022

Joseph Pashko, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in Statesville. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.

Mr. Arnold Joel Anderson

Mr. Arnold Joel Anderson

Oct 5, 2022

Arnold "Arnie" Joel Anderson, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC. Born on January 20, 1944, in De Moines, Iowa, he was the son of the late Richard and Gladys Anderson. Arnie retired from ADT in August 2011 as a Service Tech. During retirement his time was spent traveling, spending...

Miss Janie Mae Depugh

Miss Janie Mae Depugh

Oct 4, 2022

Miss Janie Mae DePugh was born in Darlington County, South Carolina on July 31, 1942. A daughter of the late Dan DePugh and Pearl Benton DePugh. Janie gained her wings on Tuesday evening, October 4, 2022, while a patient at Atrium Health Wake Forest High Point Medical Center. She received her formal education in the Darlington County Public Schools. Later...

Michael Howard Coffey

Michael Howard Coffey

Oct 1, 2022

Michael Howard Coffey, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Michael was born, in February of 1957, in Iredell County to the late Mary Ruth and Howard Coffey. Michael, known to most as "Mike," graduated from West Iredell High School in 1975. Mike enjoyed playing pickle ball, working on his project truck, and anything sports...

Nada Carlene Guthier

Nada Carlene Guthier

Sep 30, 2022

Nada Carlene Guthier, 92, passed away on September 30, 2022. Mrs. Guthier was born June 12, 1930, to Mr. Carlos Sledge and Mrs. Eula Mealer Sledge. Carlene enjoyed sewing, playing piano, lifting her voice in song and spending time with her family. Carlene spent her free time studying the family's genealogy. Carlene was a devoted member of Broad Street Church...

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