Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
Ruby Ball Harrelson
Aug 12, 2025
Ruby Ball Harrelson, of Statesville, born on May 25, 1944, in Bastrop, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was surrounded by love and warmth as she made her transition from this world.
Ruby led a life marked by her unwavering faith and her deep commitment to her family and friends. A prayer warrior...
Rex Brown
Aug 12, 2025
Rex Brown, 87, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Rex was born on October 7, 1937 in Wilkes County, NC to the late Rufus Brown and Emma Wagoner Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Fay Roten; brother, Freeman Brown, and a best...
Sue Harmon Cranford
Aug 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sue Harmon Cranford, who departed this life on August 8, 2025, in Iredell County, NC, at the age of 89. Born on May 20, 1936, Sue lived a life filled with love, laughter, and inspiration.
Sue was a beacon of creativity and joy to all who knew her. As the...
Floyd Franklin Warren, Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
Floyd Franklin Warren, Jr., a beloved member of his community, passed away on August 5, 2025, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House after a lengthy illness. Born on June 12, 1944, in Iredell County, NC, he was the son of Floyd Franklin Warren, Sr. and Pauline Cashion Warren.
Floyd was a quiet man, known for his gentle spirit and kind demeanor....
James Charles Mullis Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
James Charles Mullis Sr., 95, of Harmony, NC went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2025.Born on January 1, 1930 in Iredell County, NC he was the son of the late Henry Clay Mullis and Rosa Bell Smith Mullis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille York, Pauline Peterson, and...
Terry Lane Stone
Aug 1, 2025
Terry Lane Stone, 69, passed away on Friday August 1, 2025.
Terry was born in Lenoir, North Carolina on February 21,1956 to the late James Stone and Grace Wolfe Stone. He attended and graduated from North Iredell High School in 1974. Terry married the love of his life Nedda Rhyne Stone on June 11, 1988. They spent 37 happy years together.
Terry...
James Donald Clanton
Aug 1, 2025
Mr. James ( Jim) Donald Clanton of Statesville , NC, transitioned to his eternal reward in the late evening of August 1, 2025 following several weeks of declining health.
He and twin sister , Dorothy Jane , were born to Robert A. Clanton, Sr. and Ina Sloan Clanton of Stony Point , NC. Jim’s twin sister passed a month following her...
Ricky Gene Myers
Aug 1, 2025
Ricky Gene Myers passed away Friday, August 1, 2025.
Ricky was born in Iredell County to the late Billy Myers and Nellie Wallace Myers on January 23, 1957. He attended West Iredell High School where he graduated in 1976.
Ricky was a vibrant soul with a deep love for beauty, creativity. Known for his artistic flair, Ricky found joy in expressing himself...
Felice Wilson
Jul 31, 2025
Felice Wilson, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, and treasured friend, passed peacefully into eternal rest on July 31, 2025, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, at the age of 84.
Born on August 25, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, Felice grew up in a tight-knit family rooted in love and strong values. She married the love of her life, John...
Thomas Lynn Smith
Jul 31, 2025
Thomas Lynn Smith, 86, of Statesville, NC went to his eternal home on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born on March 20, 1939 in Iredell County, NC, he was the son of the late Luther Marvin Smith and Bertha Nantz Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife...
Velma Lucille Smith Ponder
Jul 28, 2025
Velma Lucille Smith Ponder, 97, of Statesville, NC went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 28, 2025 at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born on March 21, 1928, in Wayne County, NC, Velma was the cherished daughter of the late Milford James Smith and Ada Mae Quinn Smith. She was welcomed into eternity by her beloved husband, Joseph DeVance Ponder Jr.;...
Barbara Nash Anthony
Jul 28, 2025
Barbara Lou Nash Anthony of Statesville passed away peacefully on Monday July 28, 2025 at The Greens at Maple Leaf.
Barbara was born in Statesville North Carolina on June 14, 1937 to the late Jesse Own Nash and Rheba Hoke Nash. Barbara graduated from Statesville Senior High School in 1955. She lived the majority of her life in Statesville . Barbara...
Joan Powell Frickhoeffer
Jul 25, 2025
Joan Powell Frickhoeffer, of Statesville, a beloved teacher and a cherished member of her community, passed away on July 25, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Born on January 29, 1942, in Watauga County, North Carolina, Joan lived a life enriched by her passion for education and her vibrant personality.
Having dedicated many years to teaching, Joan...
Bonnie Sue Patterson Causey
Jul 25, 2025
Bonnie Sue Patterson Causey, 69, of Statesville, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Friday, July 25, 2025, surrounded by love and grace.
Born on May 1, 1956, in Catawba, NC, Bonnie was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Patterson and Kathleen Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved brother, Todd Patterson.
Bonnie lived a life filled with compassion,...
Nancy Williams Little
Jul 24, 2025
Nancy Williams Little, of Olin, born on August 15, 1940, in Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 24, 2025, following a brief illness. She was a cherished member of her community and an inspiring figure to all who knew her.
Nancy dedicated 21 years of her life to serving as a rural mail carrier, where she...
Reda Faye Bailey Lester
Jul 23, 2025
Reda Faye Bailey Lester, 70, of Harmony, NC went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Gordon Hospice House. Reda was born on September 4, 1954 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Elmer Bailey and Hazel Walker Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Bailey and a sister,...
Ernest L. Howard
Jul 22, 2025
Ernest Lee Howard, 62, of Statesville, passed away on July 22, 2025 Ernest was born on February 26, 1963 in Statesville, NC to parents Lee and Maggie Bell Howard Williams.
Ernest was a hard working as a laborer. His favorite interests and achievements included heavy weight lifting, fishing, walking, exercising and being a true family man . Additionally, Ernest was enjoyed...
Karen Goforth
Jul 22, 2025
Karen Goforth, 46, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Karen was born on July 6, 1979 in Iredell County North Carolina to Dale Goforth and Nancy Hill. Karen earned her associate degree in Medical Billing and Coding. She devoted much of her life to caring for others, working in home health and as a caregiver — roles that perfectly matched her...
Dianna Kay Baker "Gramma"
Jul 20, 2025
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Dianna Kay Baker, lovingly known to many as "Gramma," on July 20, 2025, in Statesville, NC. Dianna was born on August 22, 1952, in Buncombe County, NC, and lived a remarkable life of 72 years.
Dianna was an inspiring soul whose love and warmth touched everyone she met. Her life's...
Charles Edson King
Jul 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles Edson King, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. Born on October 7, 1960, in Warwick, Rhode Island, Charles departed this life on July 20, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina, at the age of 64.
Charles dedicated his career to working as a machinist at Corning Optical Communications, where his...
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