OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Scottie Wayne Bullin

Scottie Wayne Bullin

Oct 26, 2025

Scottie Wayne Bullin, of Statesville, a cherished son, devoted partner, loving father, and dear friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 26, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on February 2, 1964, in Iredell County, North Carolina, Scottie was a man who touched the lives of many with his warmth and kindness, leaving behind a legacy of love...

Ruth Sherrill Childers James

Ruth Sherrill Childers James

Oct 25, 2025

Ruth Sherrill Childers James was born on October 17, 1929 in Alexander County and passed away on October 25, 2025, at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC. She was the daughter of Ernest Escar and Lela Grant Sherrill. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Mack Chiders; a son, Daniel Jr.; her granddaughter, Monica Leigh Sharpe,...

Burma Millsaps Bellingar

Burma Millsaps Bellingar

Oct 25, 2025

Burma Lounette Millsaps Bellingar, of Union Grove, a beloved figure in her community and a treasured family member, went home to be with Jesus on October 25, 2025, her 94th birthday, at Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation, following a period of declining health. Born on October 25, 1931, in Alexander County, North Carolina, Burma lived a life filled with love and...

Mary Louise Sides

Mary Louise Sides

Oct 20, 2025

Mary Louise Sides, 70, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Louise was born in Iredell County on March 9, 1955 to the late Thomas Bruce Johnson and Sarah Louise Johnson. Louise worked for the Mooresville School System as Transportation Director. She was the first woman to be a part of the NAPT and she was a member of the North...

Judith Martin

Judith Martin

Oct 17, 2025

Judith Irene Martin (Cook), age 75, of Stony Point, NC passed away peacefully at her residence on October 17, 2025. Born on March 12, 1950 to the late Joseph Howie and Anna Marie Cook, she was quickly given the nickname ‘sunshine baby’ due to her bright blonde hair and happy disposition.



She spent her professional career as a successful business owner...

Marilyn Lee Lackey

Marilyn Lee Lackey

Oct 15, 2025

Marilyn Lee Parker Lackey, a beloved wife and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on April 16, 1951, in Statesville, North Carolina, she was 74 years old at the time of her passing.

Marilyn devoted her professional life to the textile industry, where she served with distinction for 25 years....

Carol Ann Slone

Carol Ann Slone

Oct 14, 2025

The angels that surrounded our mother, Carol Ann Matney Slone, finally got to carry her home to her Savior on October 14, 2025 at Gordon Hospice House. Those that loved her lost so much at her passing, yet gained so much from her living.Born on February 19, 1938 in Grayson County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Ed...

James "Jim" Feary

James "Jim" Feary

Oct 13, 2025

Jim Feary, 69, of Statesville, North Carolina (formerly of Washington Court House, Ohio, and proudly from the Bronx, New York), passed away on October 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia.Born in the Bronx on April 3, 1956, Jim carried that New York spirit with him everywhere he went — along with an unshakable loyalty to the...

Anna Ruth Painter

Anna Ruth Painter

Oct 11, 2025

Anna Ruth Hanshaw Painter, 77, of Statesville, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Gordon Hospice House.Born on June 14, 1948 in Fayette, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Hanshaw and Helen Jean Brown Hanshaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her  brother, Roy Hanshaw, as well as...

Katie Lee Lytton

Katie Lee Lytton

Oct 8, 2025

Katie Lee Lytton, 52, of Statesville, born on October 7, 1973, in Yadkin County, North Carolina, passed away on October 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health. A kind-hearted soul, Katie was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend who touched the lives of all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Katie had worked in...

Keith Hall

Keith Hall

Oct 8, 2025

Keith Hall, a resident of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 1, 1956, in Iredell County, NC, Keith was the beloved son of the late Henry Allen Hall, Sr. and Helen Irene Johnson Hall.

Keith dedicated his professional life to the craft of welding, working diligently at...

Frank Handy

Frank Handy

Oct 5, 2025

2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith".

Harold Franklin “ Frank” Handy, 77, passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House on Sunday , October 5, 2025.

Frank was born on October 21, 1947 in Wilkes County to the late Virgil Ray Handy and Irene Shumate Handy. For over 50 years,...

Dorothy Cline Vinson

Dorothy Cline Vinson

Oct 4, 2025

Dorothy Cline Vinson, 94, a cherished member of Statesville, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following a period of declining health. Born on June 22, 1931, in Iredell County, North Carolina, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Dorothy graduated from Cool Spring High School...

Marshall Gregory Anderson

Marshall Gregory Anderson

Oct 3, 2025

Marshall Gregory Anderson ,of Harmony, North Carolina was born on February 27, 1948, in Guilford County, North Carolina. He passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, in Statesville, North Carolina, at the age of 77 surrounded by his family..

Marshall dedicated his life to hard work and family. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, a testament to his...

Cathy Aileen Josey Foster

Cathy Aileen Josey Foster

Oct 1, 2025

Cathy Aileen Josey Foster, 64, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Gordon Hospice House with her loving family by her side.Born on October 18, 1960 in Griffin, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Mack Josey and Nancy Pauline Wilson Lowrance.Cathy had a creative spirit and enjoyed making crafts, especially Christmas ornaments, which...

David Kevin Meadows

David Kevin Meadows

Sep 30, 2025

David Kevin Meadows, age 68, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Winston Salem, NC. Born on February 21, 1957, in Point Pleasant, WV, David spent his life as a dedicated electrician and a man of many passions.David's hands were never idle; he found joy in woodworking, tending to his garden, casting a line while fishing,...

Brian Edward Greenway

Brian Edward Greenway

Sep 28, 2025

Brian Edward Greenway, 56, of Hickory, affectionately known as "Boog," passed away on September 28, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Born on October 9, 1968, in Harrison County, Mississippi, to Helen Kearns Greenway and the late Richard D. Greenway. Boog touched the lives of many with his kind spirit and vibrant personality.

Boog was...

Rosa Shoemaker Denny

Rosa Shoemaker Denny

Sep 28, 2025

Rosa Shoemaker Denny, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at her home in Statesville, NC, at the age of 88. Rosa was born on January 5, 1937, in Statesville, NC, and was welcomed into the arms of God after a life that inspired those around her with love, kindness, and dedication.

Rosa...

Clifford "Gene" Eugene Scameheorn

Clifford "Gene" Eugene Scameheorn

Sep 27, 2025

Clifford “Gene” Eugene Scameheorn, 91, of Statesville, NC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Saturday, September 27, 2025 after complications from surviving cancer.Born on January 19, 1934 in Indiana, he was the son of the late Clifford Weber Scameheorn and Jeanette Marie Upham Scameheorn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Anna Jean Bustle

Anna Jean Bustle

Sep 24, 2025

Anna Jean Bustle, born on January 15, 1935, in Forsyth County, joined her Savior and Heavenly Father on September 24, 2025, in Iredell County at the age of 90. Her life was a testament to faith, love, and service, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come.

Anna Jean and her beloved husband, Grady Lee Bustle, shared 52 beautiful...

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