Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina
Ralph Ernest Reavis
Aug 29, 2023
Ralph Ernest Reavis, 82, of Statesville died Monday, August 28, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Iredell County on April 3, 1941, to the late Jesse Allen Reavis and Beulah Mae Davidson Reavis. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Allen Reavis and Wayne Gray Reavis.
Ralph graduated from Statesville High School in 1959. He then...
Eileen Mary Degennaro
Aug 28, 2023
Eileen Mary DeGennaro, age 80, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born on August 26, 1943, in Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Eugene DeGennaro and Marguerite Spaine DeGennaro.
Eileen enjoyed horses and loved her cats. She had a passion for cross stitching and in her early years was...
Charles Edward Booth
Aug 24, 2023
Charles E. Booth was born on August 6, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Edward Booth and Ollie Mae Long Booth. He departed this life on August 24, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House, located in Statesville, North Carolina.
Charles was known for his kindness, love, and friendly spirit that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He...
William Thomas Jones, Iii
Aug 22, 2023
William Thomas Jones, III, age 57, of Harmony, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home. Born on December 22, 1965, in Iredell County, he was the son of Emma Diane Jones and the late William Thomas Jones, Jr.
William had a passion for fishing and loved riding motorcycles. He was natural and gifted artist.
In addition to his father,...
Howard "Mickey" Ray Gaither
Aug 21, 2023
Howard "Mickey" Ray Gaither, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on February 20, 1940, in Davie County, North Carolina, to the late William Ernest Gaither and Elizabeth Cleary Gaither.
“Mickey,” as he was affectionately known, was renowned for his unwavering faith and commitment to his community. He was a devoted member...
Carolyn Land Anderson
Aug 21, 2023
Carolyn Paulette Land Anderson, 73 of Taylorsville, died Monday, August 21, 2023, at Catawba Valley Regional Medical Center.
She was born on June 3, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Paul Walker and Gladys Land Jarvis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Lee Anderson, Sr., and a daughter, Cathy Baker.
Carolyn loved to read the Bible and...
Betty Lou Manning
Aug 19, 2023
Betty Lou Manning, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 19, 2023. Betty was born in Bath County, Virginia on February 12, 1931 to the late Harry Houston Jolly and Edith Bratton Jolly. She was one of thirteen children.
Betty was a devoted wife for many years to the late Wesley Ward Manning Sr. They raised two children together and she...
Melda Johnson Showfety
Aug 19, 2023
Melda Faye Johnson Showfety, 81 of Harmony, died Saturday, August 19, 2023.
She was born in Iredell County on February 21, 1942, to the late Greeley Dexter Johnson and Effie Mae Dobson Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband David Showfety, two brothers, Jack Johnson, and Allen Johnson and two sisters, Margie Hedrick and Jane Pierce.
Survivors include a...
Rose Hood Watts
Aug 16, 2023
Rose Marie Hood Watts, 76 of Statesville, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mocksville.
Rose was born on January 5, 1947, to the late June and Hattie Hood in Lenoir, N.C. where she lived most of her early life before later moving to Statesville N.C. She attended Caldwell County School system.
Rose was...
Kenneth Melvin Taylor
Aug 15, 2023
Kenneth M Taylor, age 79, passed away August 15, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem after a lengthy illness.
He is proceeded in death by his wife Brenda; his parents, Sebern and Ruby Maye Taylor; one brother; two sisters; three brothers-in-law; one daughter-in-law; twin granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his six children, Kenny (Lisa) Taylor,...
Susan Yvonne Cooke
Aug 13, 2023
Susan "Susie" Yvonne Cooke, age 66 of Statesville, NC transitioned peacefully in her home on Sunday Aug. 13th, 2023, at 4:45am, after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born Feb. 12 1957, in Natick, MA to Charles L. Farrell and Frances Farrell.
Susan spent her life honoring the unheard voices of children in her life. She was...
Mark Christopher Charles
Aug 11, 2023
Mark was born in Iredell County, North Carolina to Lavada Charles Cleary on August 24, 1968. He was a loving son, uncle and nephew. Mark was known to have a great sense of humor. He adored his dogs, Willie and Gypsy. Mark enjoyed gardening and tending to his flowers. He was a very friendly person and loved to talk with...
Jeffery "Bo" Turman Walker
Aug 10, 2023
Jeffery “Bo” Turman Walker, age 57, passed away on August 10, 2023, in Iredell County, North Carolina. Born on November 9, 1965, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, he was the son of Ruby Hale Walker and the late Ira Walker. Jeff lived a life characterized by hard work, dedication, and love for his family.
Jeff's professional life was defined by his...
Eva Mae Dellinger
Aug 8, 2023
Eva Mae Dellinger,80, passed away August 8, 2023
Eva was born in York, South Carolina to the late George Harris and Mary Leona Ramsey Harris. Eva was a loving mother who raised her three children on her own. She enjoyed growing and tending to her plants. In her free time, she like to bake, sew, and do puzzles. She was an...
Timothy "Tim" Dale England
Aug 8, 2023
Timothy “Tim” Dale England, known affectionately by all as Tim, passed away on August 8, 2023, in Caldwell County, North Carolina. Born on February 3, 1980, in Iredell County, North Carolina, Tim lived a life marked by love, kindness, and a friendly spirit that touched everyone he met.
Tim was the beloved husband of Krystal Bost England, and a devoted father...
Ricky Leon Garrison
Aug 8, 2023
Ricky Leon Garrison, 57, of Salisbury, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, following a lengthy decline in health.
He was born in Iredell County on July 18, 1966, to Barbara Turner Williams and the late Lewis Garrison.
Ricky was a truck driver for over 40 years and enjoyed his work. He was a people person, loved everyone and was always willing to help...
Patricia Riggs Upright
Aug 7, 2023
Patricia Riggs Upright, 61, passed away August 7, 2023.
She was a beloved wife and mother. She deeply loved her grandchildren, and they brought her much joy and happiness. She will be remembered for her kind and generous nature by friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia; father, David; and her brother, Bill.
Patricia is survived by her...
Benjamin Patrick Link, Iii
Aug 7, 2023
Mr. Benjamin Patrick Link, III., 76, of Statesville, died August 7, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, N.C, Born in Catawba County on January 29, 1947. He was a son of the late Benjamin Patrick Link, Jr. and Norma Allison Link. He was an electrical engineer for Duke Power. He enjoyed ham radios, motorcycles, chess and explored...
Randall Lewis Penland
Aug 6, 2023
Randall Lewis Penland, age 64, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
Randall was born April 27, 1959, in Kansas to the late David Penland and Margaret Austin Penland. Randall was a loving partner, father, uncle, brother and friend. He was a great friend to so many people, no one ever had a bad word to say about...
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