OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Statesville, North Carolina

Irene Marie Poffenberger

Irene Marie Poffenberger

Jan 5, 2023

Irene Marie Poffenberger, age 82, passed away at her home on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born on April 14, 1940, in Bryson City (Swain County), North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Wade Dunbar and Cynthia Dunbar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Laura Winters, and Vena "Missy" Harrison; her son,...

Charles Toureen

Charles Toureen

Jan 4, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Lane Toureen, age 70, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Chuck was born June 29, 1952 to Mr. Lane Toureen and Mrs. Elaine Toureen in Denver Colorado. Chuck worked as a respiratory therapist for over forty years. During this time he met Pamela Hilderbran, they were together for 25 years. Chuck loved football, his favorite team was the...

Barry Paul Cope

Barry Paul Cope

Jan 3, 2023

Barry Paul Cope of Lexington passed away peacefully at the Hinkle Hospice House on January 3, 2023. He was born August 6, 1955, to the late Paul Henry and Ennis Pruitt Cope. Barry was larger than life to all those who knew and loved him. He loved big, and lived every day of his life wide open, and to the...

Dorothy Brown Newton

Dorothy Brown Newton

Jan 2, 2023

Dorothy Brown-Newton, 52, of Statesville, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 27, 1970, to the late James Brown and Shirley Montgomery Brown. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Latichisa Brown. Dorothy was an author and recently got her degree. She was a devoted wife, mother,...

Lewis Cannon Jr.

Lewis Cannon Jr.

Jan 1, 2023

Lewis Cannon, Jr., age 77, of Winston Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Pelican Health & Rehabilitation Center in Thomasville. Born on June 16, 1945, in Newport News, VA, he was the son of the late Lewis Cannon, Sr. Mr. Cannon loved to hunt and go fishing. He was an avid sport enthusiast. Those left to cherish...

James Samuel Young

James Samuel Young

Jan 1, 2023

James Samuel Young , age 60, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. Mr.Young was born November 24, 1962. He attended Port St. Joe High School in Florida where played on both the football and baseball team. He also attended Tom P. Haney Technical College where is received a degree and auto mechanics. Mr. Young was a avid sports and Nascar...

Javester Teal

Javester Teal

Jan 1, 2023

Javester Teal, age 69, of Thomasville, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home in Thomasville. Born on September 6, 1953, in Anson County, NC, he was the son of Margaret McBride Teal and the late Hubert Teal. Javester was known as a man with "a great sense of humor." He had a passion for cars and loved...

George "Freddy" Frederick Wagoner

George "Freddy" Frederick Wagoner

Jan 1, 2023

George "Freddy" Frederick Wagoner, age 69, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Pine Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Thomasville. Born on October 17, 1953, in Florence, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Jerry DeWitt Wagoner and Bette Jane Watkins Wagoner. He is survived by his two sisters, Teresa Wagoner of Greensboro, NC, and Kathy...

Patricia Gail Wilson

Patricia Gail Wilson

Jan 1, 2023

Patricia G. Wilson, age 64, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was predeceased by 4 brothers and 2 sisters and is survived by her brother Larry Whitesides. Also surviving are two sons Jeff Wilson Jr, and Cody Wilson. Memorial services will be set for a coming date. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the...

Flor Estela Rodriguez

Flor Estela Rodriguez

Dec 30, 2022

Flor Estela Rodriquez, age 60, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at her home. Born on August 22, 1962, in is Agujita, Coahuila, Mexico, Coahuila, she was the daughter of Jose Rodriguez and Gregoria Ortiz. She enjoyed dancing, laughing and traveling with her husband and family. She is survived by her husband, Javier Valenzuela; children,...

John James O'Connell Jr.

John James O'Connell Jr.

Dec 29, 2022

John James O'Connell, Jr., 79, of Statesville, died on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Manhattan, New York on December 18, 1943, to the late John J. O'Connell, Sr. and Josephine Campbell O'Connell. John was a police officer for New York City for 15 years and was with the New York State Army...

Stephen Clyde Perry

Stephen Clyde Perry

Dec 28, 2022

Stephen Clyde Perry of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Mr. Perry was born on October 21, 1957, to Clyde and Peggy Perry. He leaves behind his wife, Jennifer; daughters, Stephanie Wix (James), and Julie Summers (DJ); stepson, William Foust; stepdaughter, Casey Hardin (Tim); and nine grandchildren. Steve will be remembered for his love and dedication as a...

Willie Dwayne Valentine

Willie Dwayne Valentine

Dec 27, 2022

Willie Dwayne Valentine, 67, of Statesville, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Known affectionately as Dwayne by all of his family and friends, he was born November 18, 1955, to Rosa E. Valentine (ne Dancy) and the late Elijah A. Valentine in Ft. Riley, KS. Growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, Dwayne loved to share his imagination through his...

Wesley "Wes" Ray Windham

Wesley "Wes" Ray Windham

Dec 27, 2022

Wes Windham, 52, of Statesville, North Carolina passed away suddenly on December 27, 2022, at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1970, in Plumas County, California. He spent his childhood in Burney, California. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps for four years. He worked as a diesel mechanic for over twenty years, a...

Claudia "Tt" Marie Ricard Teel

Claudia "Tt" Marie Ricard Teel

Dec 27, 2022

Claudia "TT" Marie Ricard Teel, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Pine Acres Center in Lexington. Born on May 10, 1949, in Henry County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Wiley Ricard and Hazel Melvin Walker Ricard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Teel; and brother,...

Hilda Sue Fulbright

Hilda Sue Fulbright

Dec 25, 2022

Hilda Sue Fulbright, 77 of Statesville, died on her favorite day of the year, Christmas Day. She was born in Iredell County on March 23, 1945, to the late Noel Baxter Fulbright and Euphia Sherrill Fulbright. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers, David J. Fulbright, Robert Carol Fulbright, Jimmy Fulbright, Harry Fulbright, Johnny Fulbright, Melvin Fulbright, Marcus...

Carol Lynn Bailey Phipps

Carol Lynn Bailey Phipps

Dec 23, 2022

Carol Lynn Bailey Phipps entered into her heavenly home on December 23, 2022. She was born to Robert Bailey Jr. and the late Pearl Pickett Bailey in Wilkesboro, NC on April 19, 1963. She was a graduate of Wilkes Central and pursued many opportunities to work with people. From banking to phlebotomy she loved helping others. Carol, who was nicknamed...

Daniel Austin Johnson

Daniel Austin Johnson

Dec 23, 2022

Daniel Austin Johnson, age 38, of Winston Salem, passed away on December 23, 2022, at his home. Services in memory of Mr. Johnson will be scheduled at a later date. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.

Allison Renee Privette

Allison Renee Privette

Dec 22, 2022

Allison Renee Flory Privette, 40, of Statesville, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on February 5, 1982, to the late Michael Flory and Wanda Blackmon. Allison loved to be outside, especially planting and tending her flowers. She loved all animals and cherished her time being at home. Survivors include her...

Nancy Voorhees

Nancy Voorhees

Dec 22, 2022

Nancy Voorhees, of Greensboro, age 89, passed away on December 22, 2022, at Cadence of Mooresville. Mrs. Voorhees was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1933 and was the daughter of Frank and Marthella Sherron. She is survived by brothers Pete and Robert Sherron and sister Patricia Sherron. She was married to George Voorhees for 46 years until his death in...

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