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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Gary Thomas Sherrill

Gary Thomas Sherrill

Jun 11, 2024

Gary Thomas Sherrill, 85, formerly of Statesville, died Wednesday, June 11, 2024, at

Autumn Care of Shallotte, N.C.

Born in Iredell County on September 9, 1938, he was a son of the late John T. Sherrill

and Pearl Munday Sherrill.

Gary graduated from Scotts High School, attended Mitchell and Erskine University and

graduated from Appalachian State with a bachelor's degree in physical education and

history in...

Charlot Fox McCoy

Charlot Fox McCoy

Jun 6, 2024

Charlot Lorene Fox McCoy, 81, of Statesville, passed from this life into eternal life on Thursday, June,6, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Iredell County on May 15,1943, to the late Ralph Charlotte Fox and Lorene Francis Benfield Fox. She was also preceded in death by a son, Brian McCoy, and two...

Fern Elizabeth Meredith

Fern Elizabeth Meredith

Jun 4, 2024

Fern Elizabeth Mathis Meredith, 94, of Statesville, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at her home.

She was born in Wilkes County on April 22, 1930, to the late Claude Mathis and Ethel Staley Mathis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Charles Meredith. 

Fern was a hairdresser for more than 60 years, retiring in her mid 80’s. She loved...

Jeffrey Caroll Benfield

Jeffrey Caroll Benfield

Jun 4, 2024

Jeffrey "Jeff" Caroll Benfield 66, of Statesville died on June 4, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.Born in Sioux City, Iowa, he was the son of the late Harvey S. (Benny) Benfield Jr. and the late Barbara Gregory Benfield. Jeff was a member of  First Baptist Church, Statesville,  and a graduate of West Iredell High School. He joined the Air Force...

Timothy Michael Watts

Timothy Michael Watts

Jun 4, 2024

Timothy Michael Watts, 57, of Statesville, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his home following a long fought illness.

 

He was born in Bristol County, Massachusetts on June 26, 1966, to his late parents Jan and Geraldine.

 

Tim was a fun-loving person. He was quite a comedian and loved making people laugh. He had a generous heart and would help anyone, whether...

James Edward "Eddie" Brown, Jr.

James Edward "Eddie" Brown, Jr.

May 31, 2024

James Edward “Eddie" Brown, Jr., 63, of Union Grove, died Friday, May 31, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

He was born in Yadkin County on December 11, 1960, to Jerry Reynolds Brown and the late James E. Brown, Sr.

Eddie had earned his bachelor’s degree from Bible College and had formerly pastored New Testament Baptist Church in Logan,...

Daisy Jeanette Warren

Daisy Jeanette Warren

May 29, 2024

Daisy Jeanette Warren, 100, of Statesville, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at herhome.Born in Iredell County on February 3, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Elias Harrisand Mary Pink Galliher Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband, ThomasGreer Warren.She was a great cook, loved decorating cakes, was a seamstress, beautician and greatwife and mother.Survivors include a...

Roany Bennette Thomas, Sr.

Roany Bennette Thomas, Sr.

May 28, 2024

Roany Bennette Thomas, Sr., 91, of Statesville, peacefully laid down his earthly body Tuesday, May 28, 2024, to return to his heavenly Father. Born on November 26, 1932, in Altavista, Virginia, Roany grew up on a farm, a sharecropper’s son. As a child, Roany worked and played hard in the rural Virginia countryside; this shaped the man he would become....

Gisela Susanne Dunn

Gisela Susanne Dunn

May 28, 2024

Gisela Susanne Scholz Dunn, 87, formerly of Statesville died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Atrium Health in Shelby.

 She was born in Seligenstast, Germany on January 15, 1937, to the late Emil August Scholz and Katharina Fleischmann Scholz. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Norman Dunn and a brother, Hans Peter Scholz.

Gisela was raised in Germany and grew...

John Roger Johnson

John Roger Johnson

May 28, 2024

Mr. John Roger (Roger) Johnson, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. He passed at his home after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Fannie Hamm Johnson and his parents, Robert Truman Johnson and Elsie Dowell Johnson Griffin, and his stepfather, Ezra Griffin. Also preceding him in...

Timothy Brian Reynolds

Timothy Brian Reynolds

May 27, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Brian Reynolds 60, of Statesville NC passed away on May 27, 2024, at home. Full obituary is forth coming. Nicholson Funeral Home is honored work with the Reynolds family. 

Christian Michael Viera

Christian Michael Viera

May 24, 2024

In loving memory of Christian Michael Viera, Statesville NC. Christian Michael Viera, age 51, passed away on Friday, May 24 after a courageous battle withcancer.Christian’s journey touched the lives of many, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacyof strength and resilience. His unwavering spirit in the face of adversity was an inspiration to allthat knew him.Christian is survived by wife of...

James Larkin Reavis

James Larkin Reavis

May 23, 2024

James “Jimmy” Larkin Reavis, 80, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his home. 

 Born in Iredell County on April 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Vance Reavis and Margaret Morrison Reavis. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Reavis and Robert Reavis and a sister, Virginia Seats. 

He is survived by his loving wife of over...

Dustin Kyle Pope

Dustin Kyle Pope

May 23, 2024

Dustin Kyle (Dusty) Pope, 35, of Statesville, died Thursday, May 23, 2024, doing what he loved best, riding his motorcycle. 

 

Born in Iredell County on June 29, 1988, he was a son of David Peter Pope and the late Debra Lynn Freeman Pope. 

 

He loved riding his motorcycle, loved his kids and family along with his club brothers of Original Road Rollers...

James "Tim" Timothy Easterling

James "Tim" Timothy Easterling

May 22, 2024

James Timothy “Tim” Easterling, 64 of Statesville, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his home.

He was born in Charleston, South Carolina on October 5, 1959, to the late Carl Declay Easterling and Lois Dye Easterling. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jeremy Lee Easterling.

Tim was a sports fan, especially loving the UNC Tarheels basketball, Carolina Panthers, and...

Hugh Shirik Gaither

Hugh Shirik Gaither

May 22, 2024

On May 22,2024, Mr. Hugh Shirik Gaither, 49 of Statesville, NC departed this life & entered into eternity at his home. Born on May 5, 1975, in Iredell County, he was the youngest son of loving parents. Mr. Hugh Gaither and Mrs. Thomasene Tuner Gaither. Shirik attended Harmony Elementary School & North Iredell High School. As a child, he attended Piney Grove...

William Dennis Pace

William Dennis Pace

May 20, 2024

William Dennis (Will) Pace, 57, of Statesville, died May 20, 2024, at his home. 

Born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 31,1966, he was the eldest son of Melva (Kaye) Cravens Blanchard, who survives. 

 

He was a truck driver and a self-taught handy man who enjoyed building, creating things, action movies, classic cars, and had a great sense of humor. His heart of...

William "Robert" Inscore Sr.

William "Robert" Inscore Sr.

May 18, 2024

William Robert Inscore, Sr., 94, of Statesville, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.He was born in Wilkes County on May 12, 1930, to the late Gordon Inscore and Clina Geneva Shew Inscore. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Inscore, a sister, Virginia Dare Edwards, and a grandson, Robert Joshua...

Margaret Combs

Margaret Combs

May 17, 2024

Mrs. Margaret “Maggie” Reid Combs of Statesville, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on May 17th, 2024. She was born on April 5th, 1953, one of seven siblings, to the late Mr. and Mrs. William P. Reid. She was a 1971 graduate of Statesville High School. “Mawmaw Margaret” ran an in-home daycare for over 30 years and...

Tracey Lynn Krassow

Tracey Lynn Krassow

May 14, 2024

Tracey Lynn Krassow 59, of Statesville passed away on May 14, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House.The family will hold a private burial service in Michigan at a later date. Nicholson Funeral home is honored to serve the Krassow family. 

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