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Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Grace Rinehardt Bumgarner

Grace Rinehardt Bumgarner

Mar 17, 2024

Marion Grace Rinehardt Bumgarner passed away at her home on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was a retired teacher’s assistant at Cool Spring Elementary and had also worked with Crossroads Christian School after her retirement. She loved being surrounded by her family and enjoyed spending as much time as possible at the beach. Grace was a born caretaker and loved...

Larry William Estes

Larry William Estes

Mar 12, 2024

Larry William Estes, age 60, of Harmony, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home. He is preceded in death by his dad, Ivey Estes; his brothers, Ivey Stanley, Donnie Jay, Tommy "Red", Timmy, Bobby, and Jerry; his sister, Linda Kay; and his brother-in-law, Shane Riddle.He loved going camping, fishing, and playing pool.  He loved arguing with his...

Wilma McDaniel

Wilma McDaniel

Mar 10, 2024

Wilma Yvonne McDaniel, of Boone and Winston-Salem, passed away on March 10, 2024, following complications of cancer and recent covid. 



Wilma was born in Statesville on April 19, 1940, the second child of Joseph Conway McDaniel and Barbara Robertson McDaniel, and grew up in the Charles community of northern Iredell County. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State Teachers’ College,...

Brian G. Waters

Brian G. Waters

Mar 9, 2024

Brian G. Waters, age 56, of Stony Point, passed away on March 9, 2024.  Arrangements are incomplete.  Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.

Annie Mae Bustle

Annie Mae Bustle

Mar 9, 2024

Annie Mae Bustle, 75, formerly of Memorial Hwy, Harmony passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 9, 2024.  She had been in declining health for a number of years.

She was born March 18, 1948, in Iredell County to the late Cleveland Holland and Lena Mae Holland Stone.

Annie was employed by Southern Screw until closing and retired...

Shirley Moore

Shirley Moore

Mar 6, 2024

Shirley Moore, 86, passed away at Gordon Hospice House on Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Shirley was born in Iredell County on June 1, 1937 to the late Henry Moose and Hattie Mae Money Moose.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Webb Henry and Paul Moose, and her sisters, Claire Mae Shoemaker, Eunice Medlin, and Marie Underwood. 

Left to cherish...

Beverly Watson Manchester

Beverly Watson Manchester

Mar 3, 2024

Beverly Manchester, 82, of Statesville, N.C., went home to meet her Savior on March 3, 2024. She passed peacefully in her sleep at home and now rejoices in heaven. She was preceded in death by her parents, John C. Watson of Cheraw, S.C., and Julia B. Watson of Wadesboro, N.C.

Beverly was a wonderful, godly woman, finding Jesus at the tender...

Sandra Kyles

Sandra Kyles

Mar 2, 2024

Sandra Kyles, age 66, passed away on Saturday afternoon, March 2, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House.  Arrangements are incomplete.  Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.

David "Ray" Anderson

David "Ray" Anderson

Feb 28, 2024

David “Ray” Anderson, 74 of Harmony, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

He was born in Mecklenburg County on September 13, 1949, to the late Sylvester B. Anderson and Betty Lou Page Anderson.

Ray graduated from North Iredell High School and served in the US Army. He retired from Clark-Hurth and later worked for Walmart where he retired again. He loved golf, had...

Karen "Lynne" Dowell

Karen "Lynne" Dowell

Feb 26, 2024

Karen "Lynne" Dowell, 63, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. 

Ruth Marie Speaks Waugh

Ruth Marie Speaks Waugh

Feb 26, 2024

Ruth Marie Waugh,90, passed away February 26, 2024. 

Ruth was born in Iredell County on April 17, 1933 to the late Zeb Speaks Daisy Speaks. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother,  great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was a strong woman and the matriarch of the family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking for them.  Her...

Sheri Darlene Lambert Lippard

Sheri Darlene Lambert Lippard

Feb 24, 2024

Sheri Darlene Lambert Lippard, age 53, of Statesville, passed away on February 24, 2024.  Born on April 27, 1970, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Lambert and Betty White Lambert Cook.  Sheri was a member of Fern Hill Baptist Church where she had a strong faith in her Lord.  She had a passion for music...

Janice Marie Williams Jonaitis

Janice Marie Williams Jonaitis

Feb 24, 2024

Janice Marie Williams Jonaitis, age 69, an accomplished individual known for her accounting and law enforcement work, passed away on February 24, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was born at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, IL on July 4, 1954 to the late Robert Francis Williams and Agnes Patricia Jonaitis Williams.  

Janice pursued a diverse educational path, graduating...

Shannon Meliea Bentley

Shannon Meliea Bentley

Feb 24, 2024

Shannon Meliea Bentley, 50 of Statesville, died Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Burke County on July 10, 1973, to Clyde Douglas Bentley and the late Annette McGlamery Bentley.

Shannon was the plant manager for Haldex Hydrolics prior to being disabled. She loved dressing up and putting on her make up. She loved...

Nanette Shalvey

Nanette Shalvey

Feb 22, 2024

Nanette Marie Shalvey,64, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Nanette was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on January 26, 1960 to Bernard J. Shalvey and Norma Jean Cioni Shalvey. Nanette was a dedicated and loving caregiver to her dear elderly patients, several of whom listed her in their obituaries as a “dear friend”.  Many a day was passed meeting their physical...

Peggy Lee Whitley

Peggy Lee Whitley

Feb 22, 2024

Peggy Lee (Harvey) Whitley, 76, of Statesville, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 12, 1947, in Welch, West Virginia to the late Onnie Harvey and Elsie Taylor Harvey. Peggy was also preceded in death by two sons, Samuel Dean Whitley, and Charles David Whitley: Four sisters Myrla Ziontek, Garnet Lyons,...

Diann Millsaps Myers

Diann Millsaps Myers

Feb 22, 2024

Diann Millsaps Myers, 76, of Statesville, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

She was born on April 2, 1947, to the late William Parks Millsaps and Sarah Hope Millsaps. Also preceding her in death was a grandson, David Barnette.

Diann was a talented artist and owned and operated her stained-glass business for many years. She enjoyed the slumping and...

Jerry Lee Black

Jerry Lee Black

Feb 20, 2024

Jerry Lee Black, 83, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Jerry was born in Iredell County NC to the late Russel Clarence Black Sr. and Lottie Bell Black. Jerry is a graduate of Harmony High School. He worked for JC Penny for over 46 years. He married his beloved wife Elizabeth in 1960, they were together 63 years until his passing....

Sabrina Harmon

Sabrina Harmon

Feb 19, 2024

Sabrina Harmon, 48, of Statesville. Passed away on February 19,2024. The family will hold a private service. Nicholson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Wayne Frederick Ruffner

Wayne Frederick Ruffner

Feb 19, 2024

Wayne Frederick Ruffner, 63, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. 



Mr. Ruffner was born in Winchester Virginia on March 10, 1960 to the late Owen Osborne Ruffner and Alice Ruffner. He was a beloved Father and friend . He enjoyed spending time with his daughter and his “grand-dogs” as he called them. Wayne was a skilled welder and  and true car...

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