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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Timothy Scott Krieger

Timothy Scott Krieger

Jan 19, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Scott Krieger, born December 17, 1968 to Orie L. Krieger and Sharron T. Krieger in Niles, Michigan, passed away at the Gordon Hospice House on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 55.

He is survived by both parents, Sharron and Orie of Union Grove; and his two sons, Izekiel Krieger of Statesville, and Matthew Krieger (wife, Leah...

Brenda Kay Sherrill Caldwell

Brenda Kay Sherrill Caldwell

Jan 19, 2024

Brenda Kay Sherrill Caldwell, age 81, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House.  Born on January 21, 1943, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Kara Click Sherrill and Frances Sherrill.  

"Kay" was a flight attendant for over 38 years for American Airlines.  She formerly attended The Cove in Statesville.  Kay...

Mary Carico

Mary Carico

Jan 18, 2024

Mary Carico, 98,  of Statesville, died January 18, 2024 at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born September 30, 1925 in Gaston County to the late Webb Whitworth and Ursula Puttman Whitworth. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She dearly loved her grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

James Douglas Wiles

James Douglas Wiles

Jan 17, 2024

James Douglas Wiles Sr, 80, of Statesville, North Carolina, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, with his loving family surrounding him.

 

Doug was born on September 24, 1943, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina to the late Marvin Theodore and Grace Florence Wiles.

 

Those left to cherish his life Include his loving wife of 62 years Rita...

Fredrick "Fred" Ray King

Fredrick "Fred" Ray King

Jan 17, 2024

Fred King, 78, of Statesville died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home. 

He was born in Statesville, North Carolina on August 1, 1945 to the late Ray W. King & Kathleen Johnson King.  He graduated from Scotts High School and was married to the late Frances Bagwell King, who preceded him in death in 2020.  Fred was an avid golfer,...

Vincent Julian Throop

Vincent Julian Throop

Jan 16, 2024

Vincent Julian “Vince” Throop left this world on January 16, 2024, while walking his beloved dog, Sadie.

Vince was born in Washington, D.C. on May 19, 1950, and was the youngest of five children. His father Vincent Medville was a geographer with the U.S. Census and his mother Beatrice Rachel was a dedicated high school teacher of Romance languages. Vince earned...

Charlene Lois Thompson

Charlene Lois Thompson

Jan 16, 2024

Charlene Lois Cudnohowski Thompson, 85, of Statesville, died on January 16, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. 

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 4, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Emil Cudnohowski and Sophie Kempka Cudnohowski. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David E. Thompson, a son David R. Thompson and one of her beloved fur babies,...

Clara Jane Tomlin

Clara Jane Tomlin

Jan 16, 2024

 

Mrs. Clara Jane Johnson Tomlin, 76, of Harmony, died Tuesday. January 16, 2024,  at Autumn Care of Statesville. 

 

She was born in Wilkes County on October 11, 1947, to the late Commie Johnson and Ina Myers Johnson. She was preceded in death by her brothers Ray Johnson and Tommy Johnson and sister, Sylvia Fox.

 

She was an owner/operator of a poultry farming business...

Theresa Ann Luhr Peek

Theresa Ann Luhr Peek

Jan 15, 2024

Theresa Ann Luhr Peek, her friends just called her Tess, 79 of Statesville, died Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a short illness.

She was born in Syracuse, New York on November 19, 1944, to the late Herbert Luhr and Theresa Schultz Luhr. She was also preceded in death by her husband David Peek, a brother, Bud...

Sarah Plyler Adams

Sarah Plyler Adams

Jan 15, 2024

Sarah Plyler Adams, passed away on January 15, 2024, a few weeks shy of her 92nd birthday. 

Sarah was born February 2, 1932, to Nathan and Mary Ratledge Plyler. She grew up in the East Monbo area of Iredell County and attended Troutman Schools.

In 1952, she met and married the love of her life, Bill Adams, who died in 1998. They...

Michael K Horoschuck

Michael K Horoschuck

Jan 15, 2024

Michael Horoschuck, 64, of Statesville, NC passed away peacefully at home from a lengthy illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 31, 1959, the oldest son of Jerry and Valerie Horoschuck. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Albion, Pennsylvania where he spent his childhood, graduating from Albion High School. He married his sweetheart, Janet in 1981. They spent...

Eugenia "Jean" Rose Mead

Eugenia "Jean" Rose Mead

Jan 13, 2024

 

Eugenia Rose “Jean” Hopkins Mead, 79 of Statesville, died Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. 

She was born in Accomac County, Virginia on September 13, 1944. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Hillary Thomas Collins and Mildred Taylor Collins , and her son, Kevin Dean Mead. 

Jean was a graduate of Chincoteague High School in Virginia. She...

Sarah Perkon

Sarah Perkon

Jan 9, 2024

Sarah A. Perkon, 87, of Statesville, NC, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  She was born in Cuba, April 18, 1936 the oldest of 4 siblings.  She married in 1960 to an American traveler who wanted to marry her from the first time they met.  She was a beautiful Spanish senorita.  She left Cuba and...

Margaret Lytton

Margaret Lytton

Jan 7, 2024

Margaret Diane Lytton,76, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Margaret was born in Iredell County on March 10, 1947 to the late Daniel Hedrick and Ethel Mae Mitchell Hedrick. Margaret was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was very dedicated to her family and cherished spending time with them. Her favorite holiday was Halloween and enjoyed decorating the...

Glen Wolford Gatz

Glen Wolford Gatz

Jan 7, 2024

Glen Wolford Gatz, age 75, of Statesville, walked into the arms of the Lord on January 7th, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He is proceeded in death by his father, Ray Edward Gatz and mother, Betty Ann Wolford Gatz.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary Anne Gatz; his sons, Brandon and Dustin (Rachel); and...

Benny Cockerham

Benny Cockerham

Jan 7, 2024

Benny Estes Cockerham, age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.  The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.   Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family

Kelly Dee Cunningham

Kelly Dee Cunningham

Jan 7, 2024

After a long and courageous health battle fought on many fronts, Kelly Dee Cunningham met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, North Carolina.  Kelly was born prematurely in Charlotte on May 21, 1961, and her battle to live started right then.  She persevered and was raised by her...

Sandy Lee Moose

Sandy Lee Moose

Jan 6, 2024

 

Sandy Moose, 57, of Statesville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at her home.

 

She was born January 17, 1966, to the late Dwight J. Moore and Peggy Moore Gaines. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James “Butch” Moose.

 

Sandy loved the outdoors and going fishing. More than anything in the world,...

Ned Spurgeon Gaither

Ned Spurgeon Gaither

Jan 6, 2024

Ned Spurgeon Gaither, age 88, of Harmony passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home.  Born on December 24, 1935, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Ralph Spurgeon Gaither and Louise Campbell Gaither.  

Mr. Gaither was a member of Harmony Methodist Church.  After 40 years, he retired as a supervisor with the North...

Mary Bautista

Mary Bautista

Jan 3, 2024

 

Mary Louise Siegenthal Bautisita, 81 of Mooresville, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Autumn Care of Statesville.

She was born in Flushing, New York on November 27, 1942, to the late Walter Siegenthal and Elsie Schroeder Siegenthal. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Bautista.

Mary was a homemaker and loved her family more than anything....

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