Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
Susan Ladd Hartness
Apr 28, 2026
Susan Ladd Hartness, 73, of Statesville, NC, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home on April 28, 2026, following a decline in health. Born on November 5, 1952, in Iredell County, North Carolina, Susan lived a life marked by selflessness and unwavering dedication to those around her.
Susan worked for many...
Erma Chambers
Apr 26, 2026
Erma Pauline Chambers, RN, 96 of Statesville, NC peacefully passed away on April 26, 2026 at The Greens at Maple Leaf.
Erma was born November 7, 1929, in Mitchell, South Dakota, the eldest child of J. Keller and Ruth Johnson of Melba/Nampa ID. Her parents farmed in South Dakota until 1935 when they moved to Kalispell, Montana. In Oct. of 1936...
Cherry Lynn Moore
Apr 25, 2026
Cherry Lynn Moore, 66, passed away on April 25, 2026.
Cherry was born in Guilford County, North Carolina, on December 9, 1959, to the late Cleo Haley and Dorothy Lee Wilson.
Cherry was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life to her family. She was known for her strong will, spirited nature, and unwavering devotion to those she loved....
Fielding Gibson Deaton
Apr 25, 2026
Fielding Gibson Deaton, 76, died on April 25, 2026. He was born December 5, 1949 in Statesville, NC to Evelyn Gibson Goode Deaton and Paul McNeely Deaton, Sr MD. As a toddler, he was the accidental victim of a severe electrical shock with burns to both hands and cerebellar damage. This led to a slowly progressive cerebellar degeneration, affecting him...
Martha Lucille Estes
Apr 23, 2026
Martha Lucille Estes passed away April 23, 2026.
Martha was born in Statesville, North Carolina on March 13, 1935 to the late George Stanley Lambert and Artie Fox. Martha will be remembered as a loving, giving soul whose greatest joy in life was caring for others. She dedicated much of her time and heart to her work in home health care...
Pamela Vivienne Duffus
Apr 19, 2026
Pamela Vivienne Duffus, lovingly known as “Pam” or “Saulas,” didn’t just walk through life, she made sure life felt her. Surrounded by love, she passed on leaving behind a legacy of strength, laughter, and a presence that simply cannot be replaced.
Pam was bold, fearless, and completely unapologetic. She said what she said and if you didn’t like it, that was...
Harold "Wayne" Dagenhart
Apr 17, 2026
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Caleb Seth Pender
Apr 14, 2026
Caleb Pender, age 32, passed away on April 14, 2026.
Caleb was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He was a graduate of Tucumcari High School in 2011. was a loving and devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend who never met a stranger. He had a heart for helping others and would often carry the burdens of those around him before his...
Shirley Ann Thurmond
Apr 12, 2026
Shirley Ann Thurmond (Frid), 81, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Statesville, North Carolina. She was Born on May 15, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Roland and Florence Frid. Shirley lived a full and vibrant life marked by her devotion to family, faith, and the simple joys that brought her happiness.
Shirley graduated from Delhass High School...
Elizabeth "Betty" Burwell
Apr 10, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Lugo Burwell passed away on April 10, 2026 in Statesville, North Carolina with her family by her side. She was born on May 22, 1944 in Manhattan, New York to the late Rafael Lugo and Rita (Suarez) Lugo. A child of Puerto Rican immigrants, Betty was the first person in her family born in the United States. She...
Richard " Dicky" Dwight Bennett
Apr 10, 2026
Mr. Richard “ Dicky” Dwight Bennett passed away April 10, 2026.
Richard “ Dicky” Dwight Bennett, born December 19, 1944, in Statesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories. He was the son of the late James Dwight Bennett and Elnora Grant Bennett.
Richard was a proud graduate of Statesville High School and remained...
George Clifford Bunch
Apr 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of George Clifford Bunch on April 9, 2026, following a brief illness. George was born on March 10, 1954, in Bristol, Tennessee, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
George spent his career caring for others as a security guard at Iredell Memorial Hospital and Mitchell Community College. He...
William Earl “Bill” Hodgdon
Apr 7, 2026
William Earl “Bill” Hodgdon, 72, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with mesothelioma.
Bill was born on September 7, 1953, in Lyndon, Vermont, to the late Earl Hodgdon and Esther Mae Hodgdon. He later moved to North Carolina in 1990 to assist with the startup of Carris Reels,...
Rosemary Hebbard
Apr 5, 2026
Rosemary Elaine Eury Hebbard peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She spent her final weeks at Gordon Hospice House, where the staff cared for her with the same compassion and love that she had shown to others throughout her life.
Rosemary was a graduate of Broughton High School, Class of 1959. She went on to...
Steve Stovall
Apr 4, 2026
Steve Stovall, 77, of Landis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2026.
A devoted member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Steve was known by many as a loyal friend, a kind presence, and someone who deeply valued community. He was born on December 27, 1948, in Monroe, Georgia, and lived a life defined by hard...
Patricia Eads Case
Apr 4, 2026
Patricia Eads Case, 88, of Statesville, fondly known as Pat, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 4, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on July 22, 1937, in Evansville, Indiana, Pat’s life was a testament to faith, family, and community.
Pat dedicated much of her life to her spiritual community. She served faithfully as a pastor's wife for...
Donald Jeffrey Childers
Apr 2, 2026
Donald J. Childers, 67, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born on September 14, 1958, to Garwood and Jennie Childers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from South Park High School in 1976.
Don was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving in the esteemed 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, and was...
Thelma Harmon
Apr 1, 2026
Thelma Harmon, formerly of Statesville was born on May 24, 1933, in Avery County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Gastonia, North Carolina, at the age of 92.
Thelma was known for her gentle spirit and kind heart. She dedicated many years of her life to her work at the Built Right Chair Company, from which she...
James Horton Calloway
Mar 28, 2026
James Horton Calloway of Salisbury , NC died Saturday March 29, 2026.
James was born October 29, 1931 in Albemarle, NC he was the son of the late Nelson Bryant Calloway and Eva Holt Calloway. James was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church, Statesville where he served several terms as President of UMM and was several times Chairman of...
Barbara Ann Webster
Mar 25, 2026
Barbara Ann Webster, aged 79, of Troutman, NC a cherished Mom and Grandma, passed away on March 25, 2026, peacefully in her sleep at her residence.
She was born on July 28, 1946, in Mooresville, North Carolina, and grew up in Bryson City NC where she attended Deep Creek Baptist Church. She was a devoted follower of Jesus' teachings and her...
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