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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
David Monroe Byrd
Aug 3, 2024
Mr. David Monroe Byrd, age 84, passed away August 3, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.
He was born in Elkin, N.C. to the late Rev. John Preston Byrd and Hazel Settle Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Mattie Jane Byrd; loving daughter, Tina Pope; brother Jerry Byrd; and sister...
James "Colin" Mitchell
Aug 3, 2024
James "Colin" Mitchell, 79, of Union Grove passed away Saturday August 3rd at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital following a brief illness.
Colin was born to Kenneth and Alda Mitchell on February 5, 1945. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a Rural Carrier for the United States Postal Service. He served Route 1 Union Grove for...
Ronald Wayne Mills
Aug 2, 2024
Ronald Wayne Mills of Statesville passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, after suffering a long battle with diabetes.
Ronnie had a booming voice but a big heart for others and would do anything for those in need if he could help them. He loved motorcycles, fast cars, his dog, Buddy and just enjoying the simple things in life. We have...
Stephen "Wesley" Smith
Aug 2, 2024
Stephen “Wesley” Smith, 57, of Statesville, died Friday, August 2, 2024.
He was born in Rowan County on August 17, 1966, to the late Matthew Truett Smith and Barbara Ann Cline Smith.
Wesley was a graduate of West Rowan High School, earned two bachelor's degrees at Catawba College, and earned his master’s degree at NC A&T State University. He worked for the...
Barbara "Ann" Everidge
Jul 31, 2024
Barbara Ann Williams Everidge, 70, of Troutman, died Wednesday, July 31, at Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Iredell County on July 28, 1954, to the late Jeff Williams and Eva Wall Williams. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Stevens, and two brothers, Jerry Williams and Ricky Williams.
Ann retired from Jantzen and...
Michael Wade Rash
Jul 30, 2024
Michael Wade Rash, 75 of Statesville, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Autumn Care of Statesville. He was born in Baltimore Maryland to the late Wade Rash and Ethel Furrow Rash.
Michael was a technician with Duke Power for many years. He later worked for Monex. He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed camping, hiking and canoeing.
Those left to cherish his memory...
Barbara "Poochie" Mae Scott
Jul 26, 2024
Isaiah 41:10: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Matthew 5:4: Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.
Barbara Mae Scott, passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024, following...
Thomas Michael Fox
Jul 25, 2024
Thomas (Tommy) Michael Fox, 65 of Cleveland, NC died peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born in Iredell County on April 6, 1959, to the late Franklin Delano Fox and Linda Rowe Fox Riddle.
Tommy worked as a glass cutter for 20+ years at O W Slane Glass in Statesville, where his...
Jeffery Bales
Jul 23, 2024
Jeffery Bales, 59, of Statesville, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Welch, West Virginia on April 25, 1965, to the late Charlie Fred Bales and Maudie Ethel Payne Bales. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Hobert Stacy, Don Stacy, James Bales, and Charlie Bales, Jr.
Jeff worked for 25...
Gail Neary
Jul 21, 2024
Gail C. Neary passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2024, at the age of 70.
Even after a year and a half long battle with cancer, Gail maintained her kindness, caring, and upbeat attitude, until the very end. Gail was born and raised in Dunellen, graduating in 1972 from Dunellen High School. She continued her education at Middlesex County...
Jimmy Lyerly Campbell
Jul 21, 2024
Jimmy “Jim” Lyerly Campbell, 85, of Cleveland, died Sunday, July 21,2024 at his home following a lengthy illness.
Born in Rowan County on May 5, 1939, he was a son of the late Clyde Hope Campbell and Helen Lyerly Campbell. He was also preceded in death by a son, Dean Edward Campbell and sisters, Bonnie Collins and Evelyn Morgan and a...
Richard Norman Webb Sr.
Jul 16, 2024
Richard Norman "Rick" Webb, Sr. 80, of Statesville, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home after a lengthy illness.
Born in Broome County, N.Y. on February 15, 1944, he was a son of the late Theodore Webb and Ruth Harding Webb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Chuck Webb.
He was a lifelong, master...
Eula Mae Sawyer
Jul 15, 2024
Eula "Mae" Childers Sawyer, 88, of Catawba, died at her home on Monday, July 15, 2024.
She was born in Gaffney, S.C. on August 4, 1935, and was a daughter of the late John Washington Childers and Ellie Evelyn Spencer Childers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George M. Sawyer, who she shared 30 years of marriage and...
Angela Lynn Vangiller
Jul 14, 2024
Angelia Lynn Cook Vangiller, 53, of Cleveland, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Born in Springfield, Georgia on December 14, 1970, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph Cook and Marcia Yarborough Cook Jordan (Sidney), who survives.
She loved her family, was a professional cake decorator, loved music and singing for her Lord....
William "Bill" Allen Ketchie
Jul 11, 2024
William Allen “Bill” Ketchie, 80, of Statesville, died Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Iredell County on March 5, 1944, to the late Hubert Lee Ketchie and Beulah Griffith Ketchie. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Beck Ketchie, two brothers, Herman Ketchie, Edd Ray Ketchie, and a sister, Pat Dowell. Bill was...
Lucy Wooten Mahaffey
Jul 9, 2024
Lucy Irene Wooten Mahaffey, 96, of Statesville, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony.
Born in Iredell County on August 22, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Calvin Martin Wooten and Nettie Belle Johnson Wooten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Elbert" Mahaffey, Sr., a daughter, Judy...
Sharon Duke Trent
Jul 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sharon Duke Trent (Sharon Lee Duke 2024, passed away on July 9, 2024 (Mooresville, North Carolina), at the age of 65.
She was born October 10, 1958, in Statesville NC to the late Clyde Jr Duke and Rachel Gregory Duke. She was also processed in death by her late husband...
Nettie Henderson McCoy
Jul 7, 2024
Nettie Henderson McCoy, 84, of Statesville, died Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Iredell County on December 14, 1939 to the late Houston Henderson and Mae Bennett Henderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William McCoy and four brothers Marlin, Mull, Preston and Wylie Henderson.
Nettie was a member and elder at Bethesda...
Okal Paul Umbarger
Jul 5, 2024
Okal Paul Umbarger, 90, of Harmony, went to be with Jesus, Friday, July 5, 2024, from his earthly home surrounded by family. Born in Ceres, Virginia on July 19, 1933, he was a son of the late Hubert Paul and Cleo Umbarger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Thorton Umbarger, a son, Samuel...
Thomas Lee McWhorter
Jul 2, 2024
Thomas Lee McWhorter, 80 years old, departed life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness.
He was born on September 10, 1943, to the late Celestina White Houpe and the late L.B. McWhorter. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Farrar, a son-in-law, Garry Blackwood, and a grandson, Shawn Holmes.
Thomas was employed...
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