Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
Bruce Tomlin
Mar 7, 2021
Bruce Tomlin, legally named Harry but known by most as "Possum", passed away on March 7th. To his surprise more than any other, he made it 69 years on this earth. Born August 13th, 1951 in Statesville, NC to Roy & Katie Tomlin, Bruce grew up in northern Iredell county with his older brother Ronnie and many aunts, uncles and...
Clyde Parsons, Jr.
Mar 7, 2021
THOMASVILLE-Mr. Clyde Parsons, 76, of Thomasville, NC passed away April 7, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The son of the late Clyde and Lillie Collins Parsons, Mr. Parsons was employed by Thomasville Furniture Industries for over 30 years as a Furniture Carver and loved his work. Clyde proudly served in the U.S. Army during the...
Kurt Richard Grossman
Mar 7, 2021
LINWOOD- Mr. Kurt Richard Grossman, 57, of Linwood, NC passed away March 7, 2021 at Hospice of Davidson County. Mr. Grossman proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 1985 and was a truck driver for over 30 years. He was a man of strong faith and shared his love for the Lord with others. Kurt was...
Harold Frank Mcdaniel
Mar 6, 2021
Harold Frank McDaniel, 84 of Gardendale, AL died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Maple Leaf Health Care in Statesville NC. Frank was born on June 20, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Vanus McDaniel and Lucille Livingston McDaniel. He was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Dale McDaniel. Frank graduated from Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Alabama....
James Clarence Queen
Mar 6, 2021
KERNERSVILLE- James "Jimmy" Queen, 71, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2021. The son of the late William and Vergie Queen, Jimmy proudly served our country and retired from the U.S. Army. Jimmy was a gifted musician and used his talents to praise his Savior as a member of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. In...
Michael Reynolds Johnson
Mar 6, 2021
THOMASVILLE-Mr. Michael Reynolds Johnson, 49, of Thomasville, NC passed away March 6, 2021 at Hospice of Davidson County. Michael was born July 28, 1971 to the late Reynolds and Marie Riggs Johnson. He was employed at High Point as a CNA, worked in the psychiatric unit, and worked on the float pool in the main hospital. Michael enjoyed cooking and...
James "Danny" Daniel Calabrese Iii
Mar 4, 2021
J. Daniel Calabrese III, 58 of Statesville, passed way unexpectedly Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home. Danny was born on May 17, 1962, to the late James D. Calabrese, II and the late Mavis Surface Calabrese in Statesville, NC. He graduated from Iredell County schools and Mitchell Community College. He was employed by Kontane Logistics in Statesville and considered...
Lola Belle Lindsey
Mar 4, 2021
Mrs. Lola Belle Aye Lindsey, 83, of Thomasville, NC passed away March 4, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Lola was born in Thomasville on April 3, 1937 to the late Carl Young and Cora Holland Herring Harmon. She is a member of Friendship Baptist Church, she loved to watch old western movies and programs, loved...
Martha Lorraine Johnson Kale
Mar 4, 2021
Martha Lorraine Johnson Kale, age 80, of Taylorsville passed away peacefully March 4, 2021. She was born March 4, 1941 in Iredell County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Spencer Witt Johnson Sr. and Marguerite Albea Johnson. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bonner C. Kale. Martha was a lady of faith, she was a...
Clarence Leon Beckham
Mar 2, 2021
On March 2, 2021, Clarence Leon Beckham passed away peacefully at his home in Dayton, Ohio. Leon was born on January 12, 1937 in Iredell County and attended Central High School. He joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17. After a 21- year career as Master Sergeant in Strategic Air Command units throughout the US, Canada,...
Charlotte C. Phillips
Feb 28, 2021
Charlotte Craver Phillips, 92, of Statesville, died February 28, 2021 at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born in Forsyth County on March 28, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Craver and Mamie Lee Clodfelter Craver. Although Charlotte retired after being a bookkeeper at WSIC/WFMX in Statesville, she will be remembered most for the love she had for her...
Lawrence Ray Beeson
Feb 26, 2021
TRINITY-Mr. Lawrence Ray Beeson, 58, of Trinity, NC passed away February 26, 2021 at Thomasville Medical Center. Mr. Beeson was born April 8, 1962 to the late Hubert and Amanda Gordon Beeson and was a self-employed "Handy Man" for over 30 years. Ray loved being outdoors, cutting grass, and driving through the country. In addition to his parents, Mr. Beeson...
Ernest Dale Smith
Feb 24, 2021
Mr. Ernest Dale "Pnut" Smith, 70, of Clemmons, NC passed away February 24, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Smith, the son of the late Sam W. and Evelyn Miller Smith, was born in Charlotte, NC May 10, 1950. He was a tower crane operator and was a part of the construction of the Wachovia...
Doris Hoyle Lingerfelt
Feb 24, 2021
Doris Rebecca Hoyle Lingerfelt, 96, of Statesville passed away peacefully at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Salisbury on February 24, 2021. Born in Fallston, NC on December 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Lee Hoyle and Johnny Gantt Hoyle where she grew up working on their family farm. Doris was a 1942 graduate of Fallston High School....
Billy Ray Blevins
Feb 23, 2021
THOMASVILLE-Mr. Billy Ray Blevins, 87, of Thomasville, NC passed away February 23, 2021 at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC. The son of the late George and Nancy Napier Blevins, Mr. Blevins was born January 4, 1934 in Harlan, KY and was a coal miner before becoming a resident of Thomasville for 56 years. He loved welding and...
Walter Arthur Skalniak
Feb 21, 2021
Walter Skalniak, 90, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on February 21, 2021. He entered this world on July 11, 1930 in Baltimore, MD, born to Walter and Agnes Skalniak. He is survived by his wife Fay, son Walter (Linda) Skalniak, daughters Terry (Michael) Hasselman and Susan (Ronald) Grieb as well as 7 loving grandchildren and 5...
Mrs. Cathy Ann Sipprell
Feb 19, 2021
Cathy Ann Sipprell, 38, of Statesville, died February 19, 2021. Born in Iredell County on March 18, 1982, she was a daughter of the late Paul Middleton and Emily B. Johnson (James) of Durham. Cathy enjoyed singing, reading, hiking, the beach and was a very bright person. Survivors include her husband, Ezekiel, a son, Ian Sipprell, a daughter, Emily Sipprell,...
Gordon Thomas Schaeffer
Feb 19, 2021
Gordon Thomas Schaeffer, age 85, of Statesville passed away February 19, 2021. He was born September 23, 1935 in Rochester, New York the son of the late Paul T. Schaeffer and Esther Welsher Schaeffer. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores Stocking Schaeffer. Gordon proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was employed...
Luke Aaron Mclean
Feb 18, 2021
THOMASVILLE-Mr. Luke Aaron McLean, 32, of Thomasville, NC passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 18, 2021. The son of Mark Richard McLean and Debbie Smith, Luke had a brilliant mind and a passion for ancient history. He fervently read classical history and enjoyed reading the Lord of the Rings volumes. It was said that he aspired to be...
Yennifer Lopez-Ayala
Feb 17, 2021
LEXINGTON-Ms. Yennifer Lopez-Ayala, 24, of Lexington, NC passed away February 17, 2021 at her home. A native of Acapulco, Mexico, Yennifer was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a happy lady and expressed it with her smiles and laughter. In her own way she returned the love shown her, sometimes by reaching out to touch the one...
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