Obituaries

James Mansfield Hepler

James Mansfield Hepler

Apr 26, 2017

Mr. James Mansfield Hepler, 68, of Little River, S.C., died Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Born in Forsyth County on October 14, 1948, he was the son of the late Holmes Mansfield Hepler and Mary Erline Holcomb Hepler. He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa in addition to other family members. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Sunday at...

Billy Ray Church

Billy Ray Church

Apr 26, 2017

Mr. Billy Ray Church, 84, of Statesville, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Wilkes County, N.C. on June 23, 1932, he was a son of the late William Hal Church and Virgia Blackburn Church.  He was retired from N. L. Fasteners of Statesville and attended James Grey High School in Winston-Salem. Survivors include his...

Fred Chapman, Jr

Fred Chapman, Jr

Apr 24, 2017

Fred Chapman Jr, 65 of Stony Point and most recently Troutman, stepped into the waiting arms of Jesus on Monday April 24, 2017 at Gordon Hospice House surrounded by family.  Mr. Chapman served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Air Force.  Later he served his community as a member of the Iredell County...

William Clyde Shew

William Clyde Shew

Apr 24, 2017

Mr. William Clyde Shew, 77, of Statesville, died Monday April 24, 2017 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on December 3, 1939, he was a son of the late Richard Shew and Lila Reeves Shew. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Moose Shew and two brothers, Allen Richard...

Eddie Gaines

Eddie Gaines

Apr 23, 2017

Edmund (Eddie) Louis Gaines, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on April 23 at age 71. Eddie lived with his wife, Kathy, on Lake Norman, and devoted his life to serving his community and spending time with his family. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to George and Marjorie Newton Gaines, Eddie graduated from Fayetteville High...

Creig Calvin Richards

Creig Calvin Richards

Apr 23, 2017

After long, hard fought battles with heart disease, diabetes, and dementia, Creig Calvin Richards passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his residence.  He was under the care of a wonderful Hospice team from Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County.  No member of the team could have rendered more helpful, caring or compassionate care.  Special thanks go also...

Emma Estella (Burch) Myers

Emma Estella (Burch) Myers

Apr 19, 2017

Mrs. Emma Burch Myers, age 92, passed away Wednesday, April 19 at the Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. A native of Richmond County, Georgia, Mrs. Myers was born on August 31, 1924 to the late Alvin Leavy and Esther Wells Burch. Emma graduated from Blythe High School.  She went on to receive her B.S.Degree in Home Economics from...

Judy Lee (Sells) Campbell

Judy Lee (Sells) Campbell

Apr 19, 2017

Mrs. Judith Lee Sells Campbell, 75, of Statesville passed away, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Campbell was born August 9, 1941 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Clyde Marion Sells and Bertha Katherine Sells. She was a graduate of Statesville Senior High School and on May 23, 1959 she was married to...

Ruby Corene (Tucker) Gibson

Ruby Corene (Tucker) Gibson

Apr 17, 2017

Ruby Corene Tucker Gibson, 98, of Statesville died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 17, 2017. Ms. Gibson was born September 4, 1918 in Statesville, NC and was the daughter of the late Emitt Eugene Tucker and Amanda Mae Haire Tucker. She attended Wayside school and was a graduate of Cool Spring High School. On February...

Robert "Andy" Anthony Fox

Robert "Andy" Anthony Fox

Apr 15, 2017

Robert Anthony “Andy” Fox, 57, of Cleveland, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his residence after battling cancer.  He was born on April 4, 1960 in Hollywood, Florida to Harold Fox and the late Doris Broome Fox. Andy attended West Iredell High School and was employed by Daimler Custom Truck Service in Cleveland. ...

Benjamin Grant (Ben) Martin

Benjamin Grant (Ben) Martin

Apr 15, 2017

Ben Martin (w\photo) Benjamin “Ben” Grant Martin RAN through the gates of heaven on April 15, 2017. He was surrounded by close friends and cherished family. Ben was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy when he was five years old, and he fought the disease for 37 courageous years. Ben was born August 10, 1979 in the Navy Hospital on Naval...

Ada (Stuart) Hartley

Ada (Stuart) Hartley

Apr 14, 2017

Ada Stuart Hartley, 88, of Statesville, N.C. beloved wife of Charles B. Hartley went to be with the Lord April 14, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born on August 21, 1928 to the Iate Alfred Harrison Stuart and Annie Caroline McVey Stuart.  Ada attended Sylvan High School in Snow Camp, N.C. then went on to Guilford College where...

John William Simmerman, Jr

John William Simmerman, Jr

Apr 11, 2017

John William Simmerman, Jr, 69, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at his home. Mr. Simmerman was born October 16, 1947, in Wythe County, VA and was the son of the late John W. Simmerman, Sr and Myrtle Duncan Simmerman.  He was a graduate of George Wythe High School and attended Wytheville Community College.  Mr. Simmerman...

Rachel (Woodward) Lowman

Rachel (Woodward) Lowman

Apr 11, 2017

Ms. Rachel Woodward Lowman, 90, of Statesville, passed away, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Gordon Hospice House. Ms. Lowman was born May 1, 1926 in Iredell County to the late M.D. “Shorty” Woodward and Myrtle Johnson Woodward. She attended Iredell County schools and was married to the late Paul H. “Sam” Lowman, who passed away in 2000. She was...

Eva Lee (York) Moore

Eva Lee (York) Moore

Apr 8, 2017

Eva Lee Moore, 94, of Statesville, went to be with the Lord April 8, 2017.  She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Moore Waugh and husband Donald; granddaughter, Susan Waugh Branch (Scott) of Statesville; grandson David Waugh (Dana) of Jefferson City, TN; great grandsons, Justin Lee Branch and Ethan Scott Branch; and sister-in-law, Anna Moore Rhyne.  She was proceeded in...

Larry James Hamrick

Larry James Hamrick

Apr 8, 2017

Larry James Hamrick, 68, of Harmony, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Gordon Hospice House.  He was born in Rowan County on June 11, 1948 to the late Jewell Macajah Hamrick and Lucille Irene Reid Hamrick. Larry was a graduate of Rowan County Schools and served his country honorably in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. ...

M. Corinne (Cass) Rash

M. Corinne (Cass) Rash

Apr 8, 2017

Mable Corinne Cass Rash, 67, of Union Grove, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at her home following an extended and amazing fight with cancer.  She was born in Iredell County on March 26, 1950 to the late Horace R. Cass and Ruth York Cass, who survives. Corinne attended Union Grove School and was a graduate of North Iredell High...

Nikita Jenee' Fugett

Nikita Jenee' Fugett

Apr 8, 2017

Nikita Jenee Fugett, 28, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at her home. Nikita was born October 31, 1988 in Parkersburg, WV and was the daughter of Brenda Jeanne Ice Fugett and Craig Steven Fugett.  She was a graduate of Lake Weir High School in Ocala, FL. In addition to her parents, she is survived by...

Timothy Michael (Tim) Smith

Timothy Michael (Tim) Smith

Apr 8, 2017

Timothy “Tim” Michael Smith, 42, of Statesville, died Saturday, April 8, 2017, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Mr. Smith was born in Colorado Springs, CO on October 2, 1974, and was the son of Patricia Green Smith and the late Harold Smith.  He was a graduate of North Iredell High School and attended Mitchell Community College.  Tim was...

Mary Jane (Rimmer) Beckham

Mary Jane (Rimmer) Beckham

Apr 8, 2017

Mary Jane Rimmer Beckham, 79, of Cleveland, NC passed away, Saturday, April 8, 2017 at her home. Mary was born February 20, 1938 in Rhodhiss, NC and was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Nash Rimmer. She was a graduate of Mitchell Community College and was retired from Industrial Dynamics after 40 years. She was a mother, grandmother...