Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
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...
Tyler Wallace
Jul 19, 2025
William Tyler Wallace, 32, of Statesville, NC, left this world far too soon on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Born on August 8, 1992, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Tyler was the beloved son of the late Tina Parker and Billy Wallace, who survives.
Tyler spent his early years in Fayette and Anniston, Alabama, before relocating to Statesville in 2013. He was employed as an...
Linda Oliveri
Jul 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Jean Oliveri, age 59, who left us peacefully on July 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Linda was born on September 8, 1965, to Frank Oliveri And Dolores Oliveri and spent her life as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. Linda’s greatest joy was her family. She...
Sharron Thompson Krieger
Jul 15, 2025
Sharron Thompson Krieger, 83, of Union Grove North, Carolina passed away July, 15, 2025.
Sharron was born February 23, 1942 in Buchanan Michigan to the late James Thompson and Helen Raven Thompson. Sharron graduated from Buchanan High School in 1960. She moved to Kentucky for a few years before returning to Michigan in 1963. She lived in Buchanan and Galie where...
Linda Trivette Jolly
Jul 14, 2025
Linda Carol Trivette Jolly, 78, of Statesville, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Gordon Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 24, 1947 in Iredell County, NC she was the daughter of the late Clyde Trivette and Marietta Shoemaker Trivette. In addition to her parents, she was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband,...
George "G.F." Mason, Jr.
Jul 13, 2025
George Franklin "G.F." Mason, Jr., of Statesville, a beloved member of the community and a dedicated family man, passed away on July 13, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on January 22, 1943, in Iredell County, North Carolina, G.F. lived a life rich in purpose and filled with love for his family and friends.
G.F. was a graduate of Central High...
Jessie Arthur Brooks
Jul 9, 2025
Jessie Arthur Brooks, 85, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Mr. Brooks was born in Tennessee on April 13, 1940 to the late Edward Brooks and Hattie Lane Brooks . Jessie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and hard work. He was the oldest of 13 children and was known for...
Betty Westall Morris
Jul 8, 2025
Betty Westall Morris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully early in the morning on July 8, 2025, with her loving husband of 68 years by her side. She was 89. Born on April 29, 1936, in Mitchell County, Betty lived her entire life in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Eugene Westall and Tee Robinson Westall,...
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