OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Matthew Brian Marlowe

Matthew Brian Marlowe

Jul 4, 2020

Matthew Brian Marlowe, 27, of Statesville, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 4, 2020. Born in Iredell County on June 16, 1993, Matthew was the son of Lisa Burns Marlowe and the late James Brian Leon Marlowe. Matthew attended Statesville High School and worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, playing drums, and loved his dog, Brownie. More than anything, he loved spending...

Angela "Angie" Sigmon

Angela "Angie" Sigmon

Jul 4, 2020

Angela "Angie" Marie Sigmon, 39, formally of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2020. Born in Statesville, North Carolina on March 24, 1981; she was the daughter of Martha Barnes Olmes and Marvin Sigmon. Angie was a loving, caring and supportive mother, daughter, and sister. She enjoyed cheering at football games, singing karaoke, gardening, and helping others. She liked...

Shirley Ann Gilchrist

Shirley Ann Gilchrist

Jul 3, 2020

LEXINGTON Mrs. Shirley Ann Gilchrist, 70, of Lexington, NC passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Hospice of Davidson County. The daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Gilchrist, Shirley was last employed by Dollar General and was known to be willing to do anything for everybody. Everyone who met her loved her, and with time, she wound up being...

Linda Levina Hall

Linda Levina Hall

Jul 3, 2020

Linda Levina Calvin Hall, 77, of Statesville, died Friday, July 3, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on September 16, 1942 to the late Herman Calvin and Eunice Hager Calvin. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Taylor. Linda retired from Intercraft after 27 years in the Human Resources Department and was a member of St....

Dorothy Kay Wilkerson

Dorothy Kay Wilkerson

Jun 30, 2020

Dorothy Kay Wilkerson, 63, of Statesville died Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on May 2, 1957 to the late Herby Wilkerson and Sylvia Mayberry Wilkerson. Dorothy enjoyed reading Stephen King book and watching horror movies. She loved animals and enjoyed having pets. Survivors include 2 sons, James Barr II, Dean Barr, 2 grandchildren, Miranda Rose...

Aubrey Wayne Jackson

Aubrey Wayne Jackson

Jun 29, 2020

SUMMERFIELD Mr. Aubrey Wayne Jackson, 72, of Summerfield, NC passed away at his home on June 29, 2020. The son of the late Joseph Aubrey and Nellie Frances Moore Jackson, Wayne is a member of Liberty Wesleyan Church in Summerfield and was employed as a machine operator for RFMD. Wayne genuinely enjoyed spending time with his family. Additionally, he was...

William Carroll Daniels

William Carroll Daniels

Jun 29, 2020

William Carrol Daniels, 85, of Harmony, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at Autumn Care. He was born in Iredell County on September 1, 1934 to the late William S. Daniels., Sr. and Pearl Smith Daniels. Carrol was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Harold Daniels, another brother, Clifton Daniels and a sister, Helen Seahase. Carroll served in the...

Carolyn Martin Beaver

Carolyn Martin Beaver

Jun 29, 2020

Carolyn Martin Beaver, 82, of Cleveland died Monday, June 29, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on November 25, 1937 to the late Rev. Fred H. Martin and Doris Evelyn Watts Martin. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Giles "Pete" Upright, her second husband, Clifford W. Beaver, a daughter, Glenda Sue Upright and 2 brothers....

Lula Mae Rice Guy

Lula Mae Rice Guy

Jun 27, 2020

Lula Mae Rice Guy, age 91, of Statesville, passed away June 27, 2020 at her home just shy of 49 hours after her loving husband of 67 years, George Washington Guy Sr. She was born in Iredell County, North Carolina and was the daughter of late Wilmer H. and Kita McCrary Rice. Lula was a member of Gloryland Baptist Church...

Herby "Herb" Edward Wilkerson Sr.

Herby "Herb" Edward Wilkerson Sr.

Jun 26, 2020

Herby "Herb" Edward Wilkerson, 84, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Herb was born in Alexander County on January 7, 1936 to the late Florence Wilkerson. Herb attended Hiddenite School and he was a retired furniture finisher. He was a longtime member of Truevine Worship Center. On March 19, 1966 Herb married Sylvia...

Bethis "Betty" Armida Villatoro Velazquez

Bethis "Betty" Armida Villatoro Velazquez

Jun 26, 2020

Bethis "Betty" Armida Villatoro Velasquez, 57, of El Sauce, El Salvador, residing in Mooresville, NC passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Olimpa Velasquez and her father, Juan Angel Villatoro Velasquez. Bethis is survived by family in El Salvador and friends and family throughout the United States. A Celebration of Life service...

Paul Howard Ribbeck

Paul Howard Ribbeck

Jun 25, 2020

Paul Howard Ribbeck, age 72, of Statesville passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on June 25, 2020 at his home. He was born April 12, 1948 in Buffalo, New York the son of the late Howard Ribbeck and Marian Koch Ribbeck. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Karl Ribbeck. Paul was a teacher in...

George Washington Guy Sr.

George Washington Guy Sr.

Jun 25, 2020

George Washington Guy, Sr., age 93, of Statesville passed away June 25, 2020 at his home. He was born in Avery County, North Carolina the son of late James Guy and Rhona Mitchell Guy. George was a member of Gloryland Baptist Church and served as an usher, he was a man of deep faith and a love for the Lord....

Mary Karry Leighton

Mary Karry Leighton

Jun 24, 2020

Mrs. Karry Gideon Leighton, 77, of Salisbury, NC passed away at her home on June 24, 2020. She was born in Maria, Canada as the youngest of 17 siblings to Lawrence and Evelyne Gideon. Mrs. Leighton served for 20 years as Activities Director at Donegan Square Retirement Villa in Florida before relocating to North Carolina. She was raised from age...

Bill Ray Sherrill

Bill Ray Sherrill

Jun 24, 2020

Bill R. Sherrill, age 86, of Statesville passed away June 24, 2020 at Brookdale Peachtree Memory Care Unit. He was born May 8, 1934 in Catawba County, North Carolina, the son of the late Joseph Nelson Sherrill and Susan Beatty Sherrill. Also preceding him in death are his brothers, Jack Sherrill, Joe Sherrill and Riley Sherrill and sister, Mariam Pardue....

Gary Reese Johnson

Gary Reese Johnson

Jun 23, 2020

Gary Reese Johnson, age 66, passed away June 23, 2020 at Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC. He was born April 17, 1954 in Iredell County, North Carolina the son of the late John Johnson and Blanche Mastin Johnson. Also preceding him in death are his brothers, Jay Cothren and Grady Johnson. Gary had a great laugh, loved...

Christ Lorraine Anderson

Christ Lorraine Anderson

Jun 23, 2020

Christ Lorraine Anderson, 60 of Thomasville, passed away June 23, 2020. She was born February 18, 1960 to Herbert Miller Mary Anderson in Spartanburg, SC. Ms. Anderson enjoyed her life with her family and friends. She enjoyed listening to music and dancing. A few of her favorite past times were cross word puzzles and drawing. She was cherished by her...

Brenda Joyce Benge

Brenda Joyce Benge

Jun 21, 2020

Brenda Joyce "Dee" Wooten Benge, 74, of Statesville died Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Autumn Care of Statesville. She was born in Iredell County on February 10, 1946 to the late William B. Wooten and Joyce Bowie Kilpatrick. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Lee Benge. Dee always enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her...

Doris Ruth Ludwick Chalich

Doris Ruth Ludwick Chalich

Jun 20, 2020

Doris Ruth Ludwick Chalich, 94, of Statesville went to heaven on June 20, 2020 after a brief stay at Gordon House Hospice of Iredell County. Born on May 10, 1926 to James Franklin Ludwick and Carrie Grace Taylor Ludwick (later Gordy) in Gold Hill, NC. Her parents met at Gold Hill Holiness Church, now Gold Hill Wesleyan Church, where her...

Linda Eckerd

Linda Eckerd

Jun 19, 2020

Linda Mae Rinehardt Eckard, 75, of Statesville, went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior Friday, June 19, 2020. In doing so she received the greatest desire of her heart, to live forever in eternity with the One who washes away all our sins by covering our sin debt with His precious atoning blood and giving us new,...

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