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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Clara Jane Robb Rubarth

Clara Jane Robb Rubarth

Sep 13, 2022

RUBARTH, Clara Jane Robb Rubarth passed away peacefully at age 88 on September 13, 2022, in her home in Thomasville, North Carolina surrounded by her children and her sister. Clara Jane was born on December 1, 1933, to Ernest and Rachel Robb in Neosho, Missouri and grew up in Pittsburg, Kansas. Clara Jane was known for her wisdom and intellect....

Mary Frances Ayer Powell

Mary Frances Ayer Powell

Sep 10, 2022

Mary Frances Powell, 87, of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Born on March 13, 1935, in Barnwell, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late General Ayer and Myrtice Hollins Ayer. Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who cherished her family. In addition to...

Father Adam Wade Nygren

Father Adam Wade Nygren

Sep 9, 2022

Father Adam Wade Nygren, age 35, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at his home in Stanley, NC. Born on September 9, 1987, in Wilkesboro, NC, he was the son of David Nygren and the late Linda Schilling Nygren. Father Nygren was a Master Electrician who owned a local electrical company. In May of 2022, he received his Master...

Jack Edward Haligus Jr.

Jack Edward Haligus Jr.

Sep 8, 2022

Jack Edward Haligus,65, passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, NC, September 8 2022. Mr. Haligus was born on September 9, 1956 at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC. Jack worked in auto repair and manufacturing until retirement. In his spare time, he loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, making trips to the beach, and spending time at the...

Benny Shaver White

Benny Shaver White

Sep 7, 2022

Benny Shaver White, 76 of Statesville passed away on September 7, 2022, at The Gordon Hospice House. Benny was born on December 11, 1945, in Statesville to the late James Henry and Margie Eloise White. Benny graduated from Statesville Senior High. With great pride he served as a NC Correctional Officer for 30 years, most of which were spent at...

Mary Helen Sanders

Mary Helen Sanders

Sep 6, 2022

Mary H Sanders Born on April 22, 1964, to James Arnold Sanders Sr and Mary Helen Arnold. She was educated at Overbrook High School in Philadelphia PA and graduated from Job Corps earning her associates in customer service. Mother of three sons Larry Brown, Marcus Brown, Maurice Sanders, and one daughter Syreeta Jones. "Mary was a family-oriented women, she loved...

Karen Emery Weatherman

Karen Emery Weatherman

Sep 5, 2022

Karen Emery Weatherman, 75, of Statesville passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 5, 2022, surrounded by her family and lots of love. She was born in Iredell County on February 2, 1947, to the late Virgil Emery and Katherine Jordan Emery. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Timmy Belcher. Karen graduated from Central High...

Mr. Harry Jacobs

Mr. Harry Jacobs

Sep 5, 2022

Harry Stephen Jacobs, 70, passed away on September 5, 2022. Mr. Jacobs was born October 12, 1951, to Mr. Harry (Jake) Jacobs and Mrs. Ailene Horne Jacobs. Steve was a construction supervisor for PS West construction for many years. Steve was a drill sergeant in the army reserves for 12 years. He was a member of Northview Church of Christ....

Nelson Dewey Weicht

Nelson Dewey Weicht

Sep 3, 2022

Nelson Dewey Weicht, 88, of Statesville, died Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Alleghany County, Maryland on May 7, 1934, to the late Dewey Nelson Weicht and Mae Ruth Trail Weicht, and was the last of their 8 children to die. Nelson was also preceded in death by his wife of over 60...

Ruby Mchargue Dellinger

Ruby Mchargue Dellinger

Sep 1, 2022

Ruby McHargue Dellinger, 86 of Statesville passed away and went to be with her loved ones who have already gone to heaven on Thursday, September 1, 2022. She was born on May 16, 1936, to the late Earnest and Ina Head McHargue. She was also preceded in death by six sisters, Betty Lou McHargue, Annie Bell Marlow, Leeomia Dishman, Mary...

Barbara Ellis Campbell

Barbara Ellis Campbell

Sep 1, 2022

Barbara Ann Ellis Campbell, 75, of Statesville, died Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenville, S.C. on February 17, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Troy Lee Ellis, Jr. and Mary Sue McDowell. She worked in manufacturing in quality control and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She enjoyed studying her Bible, computer...

James Barnard Brewer

James Barnard Brewer

Sep 1, 2022

James Barnard Brewer, 87, passed away on September 1, 2022. Mr. Brewer was born September 19, 1934, to Mr. Joseph S Brewer and Mrs. Ethel Barnard Brewer. Mr. Brewer served honorably in the United States Navy for 3 years. He was the District Sales Manager for the New Home Sewing Machine Company for over 20 years. He also ran numerous...

Johnny Wayne Lewis

Johnny Wayne Lewis

Aug 31, 2022

Johnny Wayne Lewis, age 60, of Thomasville, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Born on July 19, 1962, in Davidson County, NC, he was the son of Evelyn Pauline Billings Hawkins and the late James Cecil Lewis. Johnny enjoyed watching wrestling and going to church. He attended Trindale Community Church in High Point. Johnny...

Bonnie Pyrtle Reece

Bonnie Pyrtle Reece

Aug 30, 2022

Bonnie Reece, age 76, of Winston Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her home. She was born on April 14, 1946, in Forsyth County, and was the daughter of the late Walter and Grace Pyrtle. Bonnie was a woman of strong Faith. She was a member of Wallburg Baptist Church and loved...

Dortha Pinkston Fraley

Dortha Pinkston Fraley

Aug 30, 2022

Dortha Mary Ann Pinkston Fraley, 95 of Cleveland, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House.She was born in Rowan County on March 20, 1927, to the late James William Pinkston and Mary Jane Morgan Pinkston. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Benson Fraley in 2011, and a grandson, Seth Nance.Dortha had been a...

Mrs. Cora Perry

Mrs. Cora Perry

Aug 28, 2022

Cora Perry, 89, of Statesville, NC, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. Cora was born February 25, 1933, to Mr. William Blankenship and Mrs. Mae Harless Blankenship in Welch, West Virginia. Mrs. Perry loved the outdoors; she liked to camp and travel. One of her favorite animals was hummingbirds, she enjoyed watching them in her yard. Cora was a people...

Jw Smith Jr.

Jw Smith Jr.

Aug 27, 2022

JW Smith, Jr., 75 of Statesville, died Saturday August 27, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte following a brief illness. He was born in Iredell County on July 2, 1947. Junior owned and operated Junior's Garage in Statesville for over 40 years. He is preceded in death by his father, JW Smith, Sr. and mother Nellie Summers Smith. Junior loved...

Lula Ann Wilder Cranford

Lula Ann Wilder Cranford

Aug 26, 2022

Lula Ann Wilder Cranford Thomasville - Lula Ann Wilder Cranford went home to be with our Lord August 26th, 2022. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and loving wife of 48 years to Juan Cranford Sr (1931-2000). She was born June 22nd, 1932, to Daniel Thomas Wilder and Laura Alma Shirley Wilder, who preceded her...

Amber Dawn Murphy Mcknight

Amber Dawn Murphy Mcknight

Aug 26, 2022

Amber Dawn Murphy McKnight, age 29, of Thomasville, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022. Born on November 3, 1992, in Davidson County, NC, Amber was the daughter of Greg Berger and the late Kimberly Dawn Murphy. Amber was a "good-hearted" woman who had a great sense of humor. She never met a stranger; and one could say people just...

Felicia Rose Lang

Felicia Rose Lang

Aug 25, 2022

Felicia Rose Lang, age 62, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 22, 1960, in Siler City, NC to the late James Carlton and Mary Rose. Felicia graduated from DCCC and worked as a Paralegal at a local Law Firm. Felicia married Kenneth Lang on...

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