Obituaries
Sandra Morrow Fowkes
Jul 20, 2019
Sandra Renee Morrow Fowkes, 56, of Asheville and formerly of Statesville, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. Sandra was born in Iredell County on September 20, 1962 and was the daughter of the Dwight Morrow and Annie Prevette Morrow, both of who survive. Sandra was a graduate of West Iredell High School and was of the Baptist faith. Sandra was...
Audrey Estelle Smith
Jul 18, 2019
Audrey Estelle Smith, 93, of Salisbury, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, North Carolina. She had been in declining health for a number of years but seriously ill for only a short time. Audrey was born at home on...
J.D. Lambert
Jul 16, 2019
J.D. Lambert, 81, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. J.D. was born in Iredell County and was the son of the late Lawrence and Reba McDaniels Lambert. J.D. was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a military police officer. J.D. was married to Brigitte Elvira Kinzler Lambert and she...
Hubert Franklin Hinson
Jul 16, 2019
Hubert Franklin Hinson, 97, of Harmony, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born in Yadkin County on May 5, 1922 to the late Weaver Franklin Hinson and Mary Morrison Hinson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mae Gaither Hinson, 1 sister; Catherine Hinson Gaither and 2 brothers; Edwin Gray Hinson and Feimster Sims Hinson. Hubert...
Dr. Hanna Constantine Kutteh
Jul 16, 2019
Hanna Constantine Kutteh, beloved family man, active community member, friend of countless individuals from every walk of life, and highly regarded local physician, died peacefully just past midnight on July 16 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was 96 years of age and had been convalescing for some years under the excellent attention of staff and loving caretakers, to all of...
Celeste Lorraine Atkinson
Jul 15, 2019
Celeste Loraine Gribble Atkinson, 48, of Statesville, died Monday, July 15, 2019 at WFUBMC. She was born in Stephens County, Georgia on April 12, 1971 to Marion “Mike” Brown Epperson and the late Robert Andrew Gribble. Celeste graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, NC and Mitchell Community College. She was the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Emergency Services...
Rachel Keller Curlee
Jul 15, 2019
Mrs. Rachel Elizabeth Keller Curlee, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House. Born on August 13, 1927 in Iredell County, she was the daughter to the late Troy Elree Keller Sr. and Ethel Barker Keller Fox. Mrs. Curlee retired from JC Penny where she worked in the office. She was...
Robert Alan Mitchell
Jul 15, 2019
Robert Alan Mitchell, 55, of Statesville, died Monday at M & M Dairy Farm. Born in Newport News, Va., he was a son of William Frank Mitchell who survives and the late Astri Aasland Mitchell. He graduated from North Iredell High School and was an avid dairy farmer. He worked seven days a week yet had many friends and won...
Doris Jane Privette Mitchell
Jul 15, 2019
Doris Jane Privette Mitchell, 82, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2019 at her home. Doris was born in Iredell County on May 27, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Quince Iredell Privette and Margret Arizona Munday Privette. She was a graduate of Iredell County schools. She was married to Thomas Jefferson Mitchell on May...
Crystal Dawn Estes
Jul 9, 2019
Crystal Dawn Estes, 44, of Boomer, NC., passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. Ms. Estes was born in Iredell County on January 6, 1975 and was the daughter of the late Donnie Estes and Diane Massey Estes. She attended Iredell County schools. Crystal had a passion for crafts. She enjoyed creating crafts into treasures...
Cecil Melvin Mayberry
Jul 9, 2019
Mr. Cecil M. Mayberry, 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Valley Nursing Home in Taylorsville. Born on September 5, 1935 in Iredell County, he was the son to the late Charles Capp and Bessie Reavis Mayberry. Cecil was of the Christian faith and a 1954 graduated from Scotts High School where he was varsity letterman in all...
George William Moore
Jul 8, 2019
George William Moore, 84, of Statesville, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Moore was born in Wilkes County on January 1, 1935 and was the son of the late James W. Moore and Gertie Greer Moore. He was a graduate of Mountain Crest School and in 1977 he married Jeanette Bennett Moore who preceded...
Jeffery John Koshinski
Jul 8, 2019
Jeffery John Koshinski, 45, died, Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born on November 8, 1973 in Scranton, PA to the late Joseph and Linda Gehling Koshinski. Jeffrey was a roofer with Roofing Options. He is survived by 2 brothers; Joe Koshinski (Katie), James Koshinski, a sister; Tracey Smith (Charles) all of Pennsylvania; his girlfriend; Lisa Gough of Statesville, and...
Lanny Charles Combs
Jul 7, 2019
Lanny Charles Combs, 65, of Statesville, died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on March 29, 1954, he was a son of the late Charles William Combs and Patsy Ann Shumaker Combs. He was also preceded in death by a brother; David Combs. Lanny graduated from North Iredell High School, attended CVTC and...
Laura Loeffler Covington
Jul 6, 2019
Mrs. Laura Jane Loeffler Covington, 55, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Covington was born May 26, 1964 in San Antonio, TX and was the daughter of Bonita Carmen Guy who survives. She was a graduate of Concord High School and on April 28, 2001 she married William “Billy” Covington and together they shared...
Mr. Hoyt Aaron Herbert
Jul 5, 2019
Mr. Hoyt Aaron Herbert, 87, of Statesville, went to be with his Lord on July 5, 2019 from Heritage Place of Statesville. Hoyt was born May 16, 1932 in Ila, Georgia to the late Robert Sloan and Ada Irene Shirley Herbert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: William Guy Herbert, Olin Oneal Herbert, Wildon...
William Milas Campbell
Jul 4, 2019
William Milas Campbell, 83, formerly of Statesville, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Gordom Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on December 8, 1935 to the late Isom Campbell and Maude Belle Myers Campbell. Milas was a graduate of Union Grove School and NC State University and was a retired engineer from Froehling and Robertson in Fayetteville,...
Mrs. Debra Cook Luffman
Jul 2, 2019
Mrs. Debra Cook Luffman, 56, of Stony Point, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on November 1, 1962, she was a daughter of the late Donald Cook and Carolyn Combs Cook who survives. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed being “Nana”. She was preceded in death by...
Donald Allen Teague
Jul 2, 2019
Mr. Donald Allen Teague, 80, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Donald was born in Iredell County on July 21, 1938 and was the son of the late Joseph M. Teague, Sr and Paulina Manning Teague. He attended Iredell County Schools. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served most of his...
Mable Ann Nipper
Jun 27, 2019
Mable “Ann” Rogers Nipper, 73, of Statesville, died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on September 13, 1945 in Tipton, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late William Earl Rogers and Ella Bailey Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Nipper, a brother, Michael E....