Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
Martha McHargue Brotherton
Oct 13, 2026
Martha McHargue Brotherton, born August 16, 1938, in Iredell County, North Carolina, died on October 13, 2026, following a period of declining health. Her life was marked by steady work, deep faith, and a generous devotion to the care of others.
A graduate of Harmony High School, Martha built a life centered on service. She worked for 29 years in the...
Helen Mae Chandler Fox
Oct 7, 2026
Helen Mae Fox, aged 88, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026. Born on May 28, 1938, in Buncombe County, NC, Helen lived a life full of love, faith, and dedication to her family and community.
Helen was a cherished member of Beulah Baptist Church, where she actively participated in the Lyda Sunday School Class and found...
Geraldine Jean Fleming
Oct 6, 2026
Geraldine Jean Fleming, 90, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on October 6, 2026. Born in Leigh, Lancashire, England, on August 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Geraldine and John Balmer.
Jean was one of eleven children and remained deeply devoted to her family and her English heritage throughout her life. Proud of her Lancashire roots, she carried...
Imogene Overcash
Oct 4, 2026
Imogene Overcash, 90, of Harmony, North Carolina, passed away at her home on October 4, 2026, following a period of declining health. She was born on October 14, 1935, in Iredell County, and lived a life shaped by faith, hard work, and a deep love for the simple joys of home and family.
A graduate of Harmony High School, Imogene worked...
Davina Floyd
Oct 1, 2026
Davina Floyd, 81, passed away on Thursday , October 1, 2026.
Davina was born in Aberdeen, Scotland on December 10, 1944 to the late Thomas Murray and Mary Pacey Grigg Murray. She is the wife of United States Navy retiree Mr. Dennis Ray Floyd. She and Dennis shared 60 happy years together until her passing. Davina was a loving wife ,...
Thomas Wayne Palmer
Sep 30, 2026
Thomas Wayne Palmer, aged 85, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at his home in Stony Point, North Carolina. Born on June 30, 1941, in Greenwood, South Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Cromer Palmer and Annie Laurie Edwards Palmer.
Thomas graduated from Greenwood High School in 1960 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science...
Amy Louise Puczylowski
Sep 30, 2026
Amy Louise Puczylowski, 52, of Statesville, passed away on September 30, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House, following a lengthy illness. Born on April 10, 1974, in Cook County, Illinois, Amy will be remembered for the quiet joys she embraced and the warmth she brought to the people who knew and loved her.
Amy was a graduate of Carl Sandburg High...
Randall Lee Thomas, Jr.
Sep 29, 2026
Randall Lee Thomas, Jr., born on January 12, 1979, in Mullins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at the age of 47.
Randall was a man whose hands told the story of his life—strong, skilled, and dedicated to the craft he loved. As an auto mechanic, he found joy in working on cars, both...
Marie Honeycutt Kimmer
Sep 29, 2026
Marie Honeycutt Kimmer, 98, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Marie was born on February 12, 1928 to the late Ernest Lee Honeycutt and Ada Denton Honeycutt. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord.
Marie was united in marriage to Tross T. Kimmer, Sr. on December 28, 1946. They shared a long and faithful marriage...
Pastor Charles Anthony Williams
Sep 29, 2026
Charles Anthony Williams, 65, passed away on September 29, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House, surrounded by family who loved him deeply.
Charles was born on September 28, 1961, in Iredell County, North Carolina, to the late Clyde M. Williams and Martha Lippard Williams. The youngest of four children, Charles grew up in Iredell County and attended South Iredell High School, graduating...
Mary Lou Lentz
Sep 25, 2026
Mary Lou Lentz, 91, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.
Born on January 26, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Paul Lentz and Mary Ethel Troutman Lentz. Mary Lou was exceptionally intelligent and graduated as valedictorian of Cool Springs High School. She attended Lenoir-Rhyne and Georgia State University, earning a...
Bertha Gantt
Sep 23, 2026
Bertha "Bet" (Sharpe) Gantt, 89, of Gaston, SC and Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Statesville, NC. She was born January 22, 1937 Gaston, South Carolina and was the daughter of the late Leon and Lessie (Spires) Sharpe. She was the loving wife of the late James Richard Gantt, who passed away June 20, 2022. She is...
Justice McRay Boyette
Sep 21, 2026
Justice McRay Boyette, age 31, passed away tragically on September 21, 2026.
Justice was born on April 29, 1995, in Wilson, North Carolina. Justice was charming and outgoing with an infectious sense of humor. He found a career in towing and fell in love with the job. Justice was currently working for Collateral Recovery Solutions in North Carolina where he quickly...
Jerry Parks Gatton
Sep 21, 2026
Jerry Parks Gatton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, in his hometown of Statesville, North Carolina, at the age of 85. Born on February 18, 1941, in Statesville, Jerry spent his entire life in the community he loved.
Jerry was a retired carpet installer, known for his dedication and hard work. In his...
Mary Elizabeth Haire
Sep 20, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Pearson Haire, passed away at her home on September 20, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She was 88. Born on February 3, 1938, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Mary lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and the many people whose lives were brightened by her care and steady presence.
For 28 years, Mary and...
Brenda Kay Bowles
Sep 20, 2026
Brenda Kay Bowles, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, in her hometown of Statesville, North Carolina. Born on August 7, 1944, in Statesville, she was a beloved wife, mother, and friend who dedicated her life to caring for those she loved.
Brenda was the cherished daughter of the late Charles Edward "Junior" Jolly and Margie Millsaps Jolly. She...
Beverly Ann Heruska
Sep 19, 2026
Beverly Ann Heruska (née Koszewski) May 5, 1947 – September 19, 2026 Beverly Ann Heruska (née Koszewski), 79, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House.
She slipped away in the golden morning sunlight after a long illness, surrounded by the care of those who walked with her in her last days.
Born May...
Mary Lee Horne Holmes Wilson Dickey
Sep 19, 2026
"I have a home prepared where the Saints abide just over in the glory land and I long to be by my Savior side."
Mary Lee Horne Holmes Wilson Dickey, born in Iredell County on April 4, 1944, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 19, 2026, at the age of 82. Her life was a testament to her...
Martin Ray Hall
Sep 18, 2026
Martin Ray Hall, 86, of Mooresville, passed away on September 18, 2026, following a period of declining health.
Born on February 17, 1940, in Iredell County, North Carolina, Martin lived a life marked by service, kindness, and deep devotion to the people he loved. He was a graduate of Statesville High School and went on to serve his country in the...
Ruby Frances Bell Frazier
Sep 18, 2026
Ruby Frances Bell Frazier, born on December 31, 1937, in Iredell County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on September 18, 2026, in Statesville, North Carolina, at the age of 88.
Ruby was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to her family and her faith. She was a beloved member of the Mt. Sinai Evangelical Methodist Church Ladies Group, where she...
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