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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
Julia Lentz Milstead
Feb 16, 2021
Julia Laverne Lentz Milstead (Judy) of Statesville, NC passed away on February 16, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1930 in Stony Point, NC. Mrs. Milstead was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Milstead, her parents, Jacob Dalton, Sr., and Sophie Combs Lentz, one brother, Jacob Dalton Lentz, Jr., one half sister, Lucille Hanzel,...
James "Junior" Matthews Jr.
Feb 16, 2021
James Calvin "Junior" Matthews, Jr., 63 of Statesville died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on September 28, 1957 to the late James Calvin Matthews, Sr., and Virginia Gilland Matthews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pam Matthews and a half-brother, Willie Matthews. He had been a Deacon at Circle L Cowboy Church...
Timothy Hunt
Feb 15, 2021
THOMASVILE-Mr. Timothy Jay Hunt, 62, passed away at his home February 15, 2021. The son of the late Artie and Margaret McNeil Hunt, Mr. Hunt loved working on cars and was a mechanic for over 40 years. He honorably served our country for 17 years in the Army Reserves and Army National Guard. He loved spending time with his family...
Alexander Blake Beaver
Feb 14, 2021
Alexander Blake Beaver, 22, of Statesville, went to be home with Jesus on Sunday, February 14, 2021, surrounded by his family at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Blake was born in Iredell County on August 25, 1998 to Mike and Sherwyn Ayers Beaver. Blake was a graduate of West Iredell High School and a member of Front Street Baptist...
Kay & Wayne Mash
Feb 13, 2021
Kay S. Mash, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 and her husband, Robert Wayne Mash passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center. Kay, 71, was born in Iredell County on July 4, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Cliff Sloan and Louise Little Sloan. Kay loved her family and enjoyed keeping children...
Will Frank Teal
Feb 13, 2021
THOMASVILLE- Mr. Will Frank Teal, 76, of Thomasville, NC passed away February 13, 2021 at Pine Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Thomasville, NC. Mr. Teal, the son of the late Russell and Lydia Ratliff Teal, worked for Thomasville Furniture for over 40 years. He is a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Thomasville where he faithfully served as Deacon...
Josefina Militar Paz
Feb 13, 2021
Josefina Militar Paz, 80, of Statesville died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pangasinan, Phillipines on February 17, 1940 to the late Honofre Militar and Petrosina Mirador. Josefina was a homemaker and stay at home mother. Even though she was strict, she was very caring and always looked out for her family and was...
Houston Alexander Finley
Feb 12, 2021
Houston Alexander Finley, 18, of Statesville, died February 12, 2021. He was born in Catawba County on July 30, 2002 and was a son of Dr. Robert Douglas Finley and Ginger Guy Finley. Houston attended South Iredell High School. He was a member of Western Avenue Baptist Church and was a child of God. He enjoyed woodworking, blacksmithing and being...
Johnnie Franklin Kendrick
Feb 12, 2021
Mr. Johnnie Franklin Kendrick, 65 of Thomasville, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, NC. Johnnie was born in Bristol, Tennessee to James & Virginia Kendrick. He is survived by his special friends, Ken Hepler and Debra Cooke. A private burial will be at the Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC, February 25, 2021...
Flora Lucero Leigh
Feb 12, 2021
THOMASVILLE-Mrs. Flora Maria Lucero Leigh, 86, of Thomasville, NC passed away at her home on February 12, 2021. The daughter of the late Paul, Sr. and Dolores Santillanez Lucero, "Flo" was a homemaker that loved antiques, travelling (especially cruises), gambling, and watching professional football. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Leigh is preceded in death by her husband Eugene Robert...
Thomas Jeffrey Daniel
Feb 11, 2021
LINWOOD-Mr. Thomas Jeffry Daniel, 73, of Linwood, NC passed away at his residence on February 11, 2021 with his loving wife by his side. Mr. Daniel is the son of the late Paul and Verna Hames Daniel and was employed by Freightliner Trucking for 17 years. He is a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Salisbury. In his spare time...
Burlie Eugene Bost
Feb 11, 2021
Burlie Eugene Bost, 41, of Statesville died Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on July 20, 1979 to Joel Leon Bost and Wanda Triplett Snead. Burlie graduated from West Iredell High School and had recently worked for CommScope. He was a very giving and kindhearted person. He is survived by his father, Joel Bost (Susie Gambill)...
William Boyden Gillaspie, Sr
Feb 11, 2021
THOMASVILLE-William "Weazel" Boyden Gillaspie, Sr. age 79, a resident of Thomasville, died February 11, 2021, at his residence. William was born January 22, 1942 in Forsyth County. He has been a resident of Davidson County since 1959. He was employed with Thomas Built Buses, Inc. for 43 years and thoroughly enjoyed his retirement since 2006. He enjoyed racing (as a...
Jamie Hopkins
Feb 11, 2021
Jamie Hopkins, 44 of Thomasville, NC, transitioned at his home on February 11, 2021. Jamie enjoyed life, especially spending time with his daughter, Jada. He was a huge Dallas Cowboy's fan along with the NY Knicks. He is survived by his parents, James and Linda Kaye Hopkins; his daughter, Jada; brothers, Clifton David Hopkins, Cordarious Tyree Barnes of the home,...
Rev. Timothy Glenn Stevens
Feb 11, 2021
Rev. Timothy Glenn Stevens, 74, of Statesville died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born In McDowell County, West Virginia on February 6, 1947 to the late Raymond Danner Stevens, Sr., and Bessie James Lester Stevens. Glenn retired from Kewanee. He pastored for over 50 years. He loved to preach, play his guitar and sing. His favorite...
Mr. Coy Lee Speaks
Feb 10, 2021
Mr. Coy Lee Speaks, 93, of Harmony, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony. Born in Iredell County on November 4, 1927, he was a son of the late Alvin Speaks and Georgeanna Mahaffey Speaks. He was a supervisor in the furniture manufacturing industry. He enjoyed gardening, working, cutting wood and hunting with his sons and...
Kenneth John Miller
Feb 9, 2021
Kenneth John Miller, 83, of Statesville died February 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 6, 1937 to the late John Miller and Elsie Larson Miller. Kenneth graduated from Steinmetz High School and served his country for three years in the US Navy. He carried on his father's legacy of a music engraver and...
Bobby Lee Whitaker
Feb 9, 2021
Bobby Lee Whitaker, 47, of Harmony, formerly of Greensboro, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 following a brief illness at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Bobby was born in Guilford County on August 9, 1973 and was the son of the late Robert Samuel Whitaker, Sr., and Sarah Ann Marshall Whitaker. He was a graduate of Ben...
Kathryn Plyler Martin
Feb 9, 2021
Kathryn Christine Plyler Martin, 79, of Statesville died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell Country on August 23, 1941 to the late Clyde William Plyler and Dorothy Rose Mitchell Plyler. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Bobbie Jo Gaither, and her husband WD Gaither, and a brother, Clyde William Plyler,...
Pauline Laws Eudy
Feb 8, 2021
At sunrise on February 8, 2021, Miss Pauline's spirit left this world and landed in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who she loved with all her heart and served her entire life. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. Miss Pauline, as she was known in the community, was the owner and...
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