Obituaries

Robert James Asbury

Robert James Asbury

Apr 14, 2023

Robert James Asbury, 85 of Lexington, NC died Friday, April 14, 2023, at Novant Health in Lexington. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on January 7, 1938, to the late Luther F. Asbury and Maggie Odell Rice Asbury. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Dale Ray Asbury. Robert was a talker and a jokester. He...

Kathryn Katz

Kathryn Katz

Apr 14, 2023

Kathryn Marie Katz, 53, passed away April 14, 2023.

Jewel Madison Thompson

Jewel Madison Thompson

Apr 10, 2023

Jewel Madison Thompson,92, of Statesville died Monday, April 10, 2023. Born August 29, 1930 ,in Statesville, she was the daughter of the late Sherrill Martin Madison and Ruby Douglas Madison. A long time member of Oakland Presbyterian Church, Jewel served as a former Sunday School Teacher and an elder. She graduated from Statesville High School in 1948 as Salutatorian and...

Travis Lee Grose

Travis Lee Grose

Apr 8, 2023

Travis Lee Grose, 40, of Harmony , passed way Saturday April 8, 2023. Travis was born in Statesville, NC on January 6, 1983 to Carl Grose and Peggy Howell Grose. Travis was a loving , caring, and adventurous man who loved fishing, hunting and sporting events of all kinds. A true Braves and Duke fan. He was loved by many...

Linda Stacy Ritter

Linda Stacy Ritter

Apr 8, 2023

Linda Stacy Ritter, born December 29, 1968, gained her wings on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was a loving wife, daughter, mom, sister, nana, and aunt. She enjoyed her flowers and her swimming pool, and loved texting with her special cousin, best friend, and sis, Sherry Ellis. Sherry always made her feel loved and put the beautiful smile on her...

William Lee Cody

William Lee Cody

Apr 8, 2023

William Lee Cody, 73 of Taylorsville died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. He was born on January 31, 1950, in Cook County, Illinois to the late Edwin Cody and Bonnie Martin Cody. He was also preceded in death by a son, William “Billy” McDaniels. William worked as an HVAC technician prior to his retirement....

Jeffrey Allen Goodin

Jeffrey Allen Goodin

Apr 8, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Goodin, 62 of Statesville, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Iredell County on January 17, 1961, to the late Junior Franklin Goodin and Katie Powell Goodin. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Albright Goodin. Jeff loved music and playing the guitar, martial arts...

Kayra Osiris Rivera Aparizio

Kayra Osiris Rivera Aparizio

Apr 6, 2023

Kayra Osiris Rivera Aparizio, age 14, of Arlington, TX, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Medical City of Arlington. She was born on April 6, 2008, in El Salvador. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Konnoak Hills Methodist Church in Winston Salem beginning at 4:00 pm. A graveside service will be held...

Dennis Joe Church Sr.

Dennis Joe Church Sr.

Apr 5, 2023

Dennis Joe Church, Sr. 72, of Statesville died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Amorem Hospice in Valdese. He was born on September 28, 1950, to the late James Church and Lena Tayes Church. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lynn Church, and Larry Church. Dennis loved to be outdoors, especially working on his ’54 Fords. He spent...

Kenneth Morton Maines

Kenneth Morton Maines

Apr 4, 2023

Kenneth Morton Maines, age 78, of Holly Springs, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Born on April 28, 1944, in Morristown, NJ, formerly Netcong, he was the son of the late Zola Eller Maines and Clifford Frederick Maines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zola Eller Maines...

Danny Slone

Danny Slone

Apr 4, 2023

Danny Slone, age 76, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 13, 1964, in Grundy (Buchanan County), Virginia. Danny was a Veteran of the United States Army having received the Purple Heart two times while serving in the Vietnam War. One could describe Danny as a dedicated and hard worker...

James "Jimmy" Franklin Hudson

James "Jimmy" Franklin Hudson

Apr 4, 2023

James “Jimmy” Franklin Hudson, age 79 of Randleman passed away at his home on April 4, 2023. Born on October 16, 1943, in Worthville, NC, he was the son of the late Glen Franklin and Ruth Coble Hudson. Jimmy graduated from Randleman High School in 1962. He began his grocery career of twenty-seven years as a bag boy moving to...

Kevin Nelson Martin

Kevin Nelson Martin

Apr 3, 2023

Kevin Nelson Martin, age 59, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home. Born on September 13, 1963, in Forsyth County, NC, he was the son of Raymond Nelson Martin and Patricia Elizabeth Mills. He worked in construction, primarily as a plumber. He enjoyed using his skills to help others. His favorite pastime was riding his...

Mary Schoonover Duncan

Mary Schoonover Duncan

Apr 1, 2023

Mary Emma Schoonover Duncan, 71 of Stony Point died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Wake Forest Medical Center. She was born in Clay County, West Virginia on June 22, 1951, to the late Ralph and Lula Schoonover. She was also preceded in death by a son, Scottie King and her brother, Johnny Schoonover. Mary was an Operating Room Technician prior...

Angela "Angie" Faylene Sharpe

Angela "Angie" Faylene Sharpe

Mar 31, 2023

Angela “Angie” Faylene Sharpe, age 45, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House surrounded by her family. Born on July 3, 1977, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late William Walter Waugh and Linda Beasley Waugh. Angie loved traveling to Cherokee with her family. She had a passion for playing BINGO...

Gary Lee Curtis

Gary Lee Curtis

Mar 31, 2023

Gary Lee Curtis, age 76, of Winston Salem, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Born on July 10, 1946, in Montgomery County (Dayton), OH, he was the son of the late Paul Thomas Curtis and Evelyn Ring Curtis. Mr. Curtis was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. While in the Air...

Ricky Wayne Hunt

Ricky Wayne Hunt

Mar 30, 2023

Ricky Wayne Hunt, 67, of Love Valley, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, in a fire. He was born in Davidson County, NC on July 10, 1955, to the late Earl Richard Hunt and Shirley Ann Hoover Hunt. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Dale Hunt and Donald Ray Hunt, Sr. Ricky enjoyed fishing, collecting coins, and...

Jacqueline Deorceil Benfield

Jacqueline Deorceil Benfield

Mar 29, 2023

Jacqueline Deorceil Benfield, 90, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Jacqueline was born in Iredell County, May 16, 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. Bebber. She was a loving mother. Her first priority was caring for her children. She was an accomplished artist who loved to paint and tend to her flower garden. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Sidney Bumgarner Jr.

Sidney Bumgarner Jr.

Mar 29, 2023

Sidney Bumgarner, Jr., age 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on August 20, 1935, in Catawba County, NC, he was the son of the late Sidney Bumgarner, Sr. and Ella Abernethy Bumgarner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, whom he married on July 7, 1961, Shirley...

Steven "Steve" Miller

Steven "Steve" Miller

Mar 28, 2023

Steven Lynn “Steve” Miller, 61, of Stony Point died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Iredell County on June 26, 1961, to the late James Harry Miller, Jr. and Marjorie Morrison Miller. Steve graduated from Alexander Central High School and worked for Kewaunee. He was a quiet, gentle soul and made many lifetime...

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