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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Carolyn Cook Snow

Carolyn Cook Snow

Aug 20, 2024

Today, August 20, 2024, we lost a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister, an aunt, and a dear friend.

Carolyn Cook Snow was born May 20, 1948. She was a resident of Statesville where her family lives, but her lifelong dream was to live at the beach. She loved the sun, sand, and the waves crashing on the shore. That’s...

Gladious Fore Wilson

Gladious Fore Wilson

Aug 18, 2024

Gladious Fore Wilson, 81, of Statesville died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House.

She was born in Gaston County on November 29, 1942, to the late William Ernest Fore and Ila Mae Smith Fore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Don L. Wilson, Sr. a son, Don L. Wilson Jr., two sisters, Mary Sue Hester...

Patricia Ann Speaks

Patricia Ann Speaks

Aug 17, 2024

Patricia Ann Speaks, 67 of Statesville, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born in Iredell County on September 27, 1956, to the late Phil Speaks and Margie Dills Starnes. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Phillip Speaks and a sister, Brenda Mowrey.

Patricia earned her degree in Horticulture at Catawba...

Diana Fay Jashinski

Diana Fay Jashinski

Aug 14, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Diana Fay Jashinski, 81, on August 14, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Diana was born in Shamokin, PA on August 26, 1942, to the late Gilbert and Peggy Skoskie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her older brother Gilbert Skoskie and her younger...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Fox

Jacqueline "Jackie" Fox

Aug 11, 2024

Barbara Jacqueline (Jackie) Stewart Fox, 94, of Statesville, died Sunday at Brookdale Peachtree, after a period of declining health. 

 Born in Iredell County on February 23,1930, she was a daughter of the late Harvey E. Stewart and Cleo Morrow Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Richard (Buck) Fox, two sisters, Betty Warren...

Dominick John Carbone Sr

Dominick John Carbone Sr

Aug 10, 2024

Mr. Dominick John Carbone Sr., 95, of Statesville, N.C., died August 10, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Born in Italy on July 20, 1929, he was a son of the late Domenico Carbone and Maria Galletta Carbone. He was a proud graduate of the City College of New York and received a Master's in Business Administration from Baruch College. He was...

Merlene Virginia Green Ogburn

Merlene Virginia Green Ogburn

Aug 8, 2024

Merlene Virginia Green Ogburn, who led a remarkable life, left this world to be with her maker on August 11, 2024, at 4:00 AM. 

She was born on October 21, 1927, in Auburndale, Florida and was the youngest of three daughters of Edgar James Green and Julia Hamrick of Aucilla, Florida. Her stepfather, John Dallow, was a captain of tug and...

John Robert Knox

John Robert Knox

Aug 5, 2024

John Robert Knox, 67, of Cool Spring, died Monday, August 5, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1956, in West Covina, California. John was the son of Moffett Preston Knox and Jacqueline Propst Knox. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ken and Mike. John is survived by his sister Leslie,...

David Monroe Byrd

David Monroe Byrd

Aug 3, 2024

Mr. David Monroe Byrd, age 84, passed away August 3, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.

 He was born in Elkin, N.C. to the late Rev. John Preston Byrd and Hazel Settle Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Mattie Jane Byrd; loving daughter, Tina Pope; brother Jerry Byrd; and sister...

James "Colin" Mitchell

James "Colin" Mitchell

Aug 3, 2024

James "Colin" Mitchell, 79, of Union Grove passed away Saturday August 3rd at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital following a brief illness. 

Colin was born to Kenneth and Alda Mitchell on February 5, 1945. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a Rural Carrier for the United States Postal Service. He served Route 1 Union Grove for...

Ronald Wayne Mills

Ronald Wayne Mills

Aug 2, 2024

Ronald Wayne Mills of Statesville passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, after suffering a long battle with diabetes.

Ronnie had a booming voice but a big heart for others and would do anything for those in need if he could help them. He loved motorcycles, fast cars, his dog, Buddy and just enjoying the simple things in life. We have...

Stephen "Wesley" Smith

Stephen "Wesley" Smith

Aug 2, 2024

Stephen “Wesley” Smith, 57, of Statesville, died Friday, August 2, 2024.

He was born in Rowan County on August 17, 1966, to the late Matthew Truett Smith and Barbara Ann Cline Smith. 

Wesley was a graduate of West Rowan High School, earned two bachelor's degrees at Catawba College, and earned his master’s degree at NC A&T State University. He worked for the...

Barbara "Ann" Everidge

Barbara "Ann" Everidge

Jul 31, 2024

Barbara Ann Williams Everidge, 70, of Troutman, died Wednesday, July 31, at Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Iredell County on July 28, 1954, to the late Jeff Williams and Eva Wall Williams. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Stevens, and two brothers, Jerry Williams and Ricky Williams.

Ann retired from Jantzen and...

Michael Wade Rash

Michael Wade Rash

Jul 30, 2024

Michael Wade Rash, 75 of Statesville, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Autumn Care of Statesville. He was born in Baltimore Maryland to the late Wade Rash and Ethel Furrow Rash. 

Michael was a technician with Duke Power for many years. He later worked for Monex. He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed camping, hiking and canoeing.

Those left to cherish his memory...

Barbara "Poochie" Mae Scott

Barbara "Poochie" Mae Scott

Jul 26, 2024

Isaiah 41:10: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Matthew 5:4: Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.

Barbara Mae Scott, passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2024, following...

Thomas Michael Fox

Thomas Michael Fox

Jul 25, 2024

Thomas (Tommy) Michael Fox, 65 of Cleveland, NC died peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born in Iredell County on April 6, 1959, to the late Franklin Delano Fox and Linda Rowe Fox Riddle. 

Tommy worked as a glass cutter for 20+ years at O W Slane Glass in Statesville, where his...

Jeffery Bales

Jeffery Bales

Jul 23, 2024

Jeffery Bales, 59, of Statesville, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Welch, West Virginia on April 25, 1965, to the late Charlie Fred Bales and Maudie Ethel Payne Bales. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Hobert Stacy, Don Stacy, James Bales, and Charlie Bales, Jr.

Jeff worked for 25...

Gail Neary

Gail Neary

Jul 21, 2024

Gail C. Neary passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2024, at the age of 70. 

 Even after a year and a half long battle with cancer, Gail maintained her kindness, caring, and upbeat attitude, until the very end. Gail was born and raised in Dunellen, graduating in 1972 from Dunellen High School. She continued her education at Middlesex County...

Jimmy Lyerly Campbell

Jimmy Lyerly Campbell

Jul 21, 2024

Jimmy “Jim” Lyerly Campbell, 85, of Cleveland, died Sunday, July 21,2024 at his home following a lengthy illness. 

 Born in Rowan County on May 5, 1939, he was a son of the late Clyde Hope Campbell and Helen Lyerly Campbell. He was also preceded in death by a son, Dean Edward Campbell and sisters, Bonnie Collins and Evelyn Morgan and a...

Richard Norman Webb Sr.

Richard Norman Webb Sr.

Jul 16, 2024

Richard Norman "Rick" Webb, Sr. 80, of Statesville, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home after a lengthy illness. 

 Born in Broome County, N.Y. on February 15, 1944, he was a son of the late Theodore Webb and Ruth Harding Webb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Chuck Webb.

 He was a lifelong, master...

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