Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Sep 3, 2020

Michael Edward Watkins, age 20, of Statesville, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on September 3, 2020. Michael was born to Elizabeth (Libby) Singh and Michael Henry Watkins on May 20, 2000. Michael was a 2019 Graduate of North Forsyth High school in Winston-Salem. He was proceeded in death by his mother and father, his grandparents Newlin "Caryle" and Mary...

Sep 2, 2020

Mr. William Bryan Powell, Jr., 87, of Lexington NC passed away September 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Marian Martin and William Bryan Powell, Sr., Bill was a maintenance instructor with Piedmont Airlines (later U.S. Air) for over 40 years. Bill loved to garden and restore outboard motors. He and his...

Sep 2, 2020

Alice Louise Lee, age 75, of Statesville passed away September 2, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born September 9, 1944 in Iaeger, WV the daughter of the late Alonzo Rose and Mearlen Riffe Rose. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Lee; daughter, Jennifer Rae Lee and a grandson, John Christopher Lee. Alice was a...

Sep 2, 2020

Ronald Craig "Craig" Abernathy, Sr., 73, passed away on September 2, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. He was the loving husband of Barbara York Abernathy, his wife of 37 years. Born in Rowan County, NC, he was the oldest son of the late Oscar and Waulena Abernathy. He graduated from Mooresville Senior High School and went on to become a...

Aug 31, 2020

Dr. Phillip R. Goodson, age 70, of Statesville passed away August 31, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with recurrent pancreatic cancer. Dr. G was born and grew up in Lincoln County, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an undergraduate degree in Chemistry before earning his MD degree from the...

Aug 29, 2020

Larry Steve Church, 75, of Statesville, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on September 8, 1944 to the late James Everett Church and Lena Tayes Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Church. Larry attended Celeste Henkel School and worked for many years at Carnation Milk. After...

Aug 29, 2020

Mr. Barren Keith Laster, 58, of High Point, NC passed away at his home on August 29, 2020. A High Point native and the son of Paul and Barbara Livingston Laster, Barren served in the United States Marine Corps and was a self-employed general contractor, known to be a perfectionist with regards to his work. Barrenexhibited a powerful personality and...

Aug 29, 2020

Aug 28, 2020

Jennifer Lee Nicholson West, 39, of Harmony, died Friday, August 28, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on July 18, 1981 to Joe and Evelyn Kiser Nicholson. Jennifer had been employed by Elmer's Glue. She loved her children and watching them grow up. Her family was important to her and she loved going to reunions to see everyone. Jennifer...

Aug 26, 2020

Raymundo Jimenez, 34, of Charlotte, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born in Los Angeles, California on November 4, 1985 to Alvaro Jimenez and Leticia Marquez. Raymundo was a great son and brother. He loved his family and was dedicated to his nieces and nephews. He was a friendly, loving, and hard-working man who loved the outdoors. He...

Aug 25, 2020

Rev. Donald "Don" Lynn Pierce, 64, of Statesville, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 surrounded by his family. Don was born in Iredell County on December 5, 1955 to Phyllis H. Clarke and the late Clyde Grady Pierce. He was a graduate of Iredell County schools and on December 31, 1975 he married...

Aug 24, 2020

Mr. Rickey Dale Lambert, 60, of Statesville, died Monday August 24, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born in Iredell County on February 19, 1960, he was the son of the late Lonnie Lambert and Betty Lambert who survives. He was a commercial welder and enjoyed going to church, playing guitar, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Survivors include his...

Aug 23, 2020

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Aug 23, 2020

Gerald Hayes, age 75, of Statesville passed away August 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1945 in Wilkes County, North Carolina the son of the late Robert Doughton Hayes and LouGina Souther Hayes. He is also preceded in death by his sister. Gerald had a passion for working on cars, NASCAR and...

Aug 23, 2020

Kimberly Ann Mitchell Goodman, 64, of Statesville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 23, 2020. She was born in Plattsburg, New York to the late Charles M. Mitchell and Sarah Nash Mitchell. Kimberly was a graduate of Woodridge High School in New Jersey and was member of South River Baptist Church. She was a part of the Payne Chiropractic family for...

Aug 22, 2020

Linda Boot Karen Bowers, 68, of Thomasville, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, John Thelma Toots Buckner. Surviving are her sons, Terrell Bowers (Jimmy Smith, Jr.), Charles Michael Bowers (Amy); brothers, Shawn Buckner (Carolyn), John Wesley Buckner, III (Wanda), grandchildren, Meredith Zoe Bowers, Laura Bowers, Tara Nichelle Ballard (Wes), Quentin Bowers,...

Aug 22, 2020

On Saturday, August 22, Kenneth Earl Smith, loving husband, and father, went to be with the Lord at the age of 85. Ken was born on May 17, 1935 in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University And worked at Philco and Boeing Vertol as an mechanical engineer. Ken also served in the Army Corps of...

Aug 21, 2020

Cecelia "Cindy" Grace Givens Bullin Wehrle, age 56, of Statesville passed away August 21, 2020 at her home. She was born April 22, 1964 in Iredell County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Robert Aaron Givens and Wilma White Givens. Cindy was a an animal lover, outgoing and kind. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Left to cherish...

Aug 20, 2020

Richard Gene Call, 54,of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Richard will be missed by everyone that knew him because of his love for others. He was always willing to help anyone that needed it, always putting their needs before his own. Richard was honest, giving, kind, easy going and genuine. He was born December 29, 1965 in...

Aug 20, 2020

Mrs. Helen Irene Johnson Hall, 95, of 1840 Amity Hill Road, Statesville NC, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 20th, 2020. Mrs. Hall was born on August 16th, 1925 to the late Otis Franklin Sr. and Isolene Whitlock Johnson. She was educated in Iredell County Schools. Ms. Helen first worked in textiles and then later worked for Bustle's...