Obituaries

Robert Joshua Shirl Inscore

Robert Joshua Shirl Inscore

Apr 22, 2023

**PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE FOR FUNERAL SERVICE** Robert Joshua “Josh”Shirl Inscore, 37 of Statesville died Saturday, April 22, 2023, doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle. He was born on April 27, 1985, in Iredell County to Joey Shirl Inscore and Glenda Ann Nance. Josh was a dedicated worker and knew how to do many jobs. He was employed...

Charles Edward Boyd Sr.

Charles Edward Boyd Sr.

Apr 21, 2023

Charles Edward Boyd, Sr., age 74, of Winston Salem, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home. Born on June 14, 1948, in Forsyth County, NC, he was the son of the late James Boyd and Alma Lupton Boyd. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alma Boyd. Left to cherish his memory include his...

Ronald "Pops" Red Ball" Ray Ball

Ronald "Pops" Red Ball" Ray Ball

Apr 21, 2023

Ronald "Pops" "Red Ball" Ray Ball, age 81, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point. Born on June 15, 1941, in Guilford County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Ball and Gracie Key Ball. Known by his family as "Pops" and known as "Red Ball" by friends, he was...

Kassey Lynn Gratien

Kassey Lynn Gratien

Apr 21, 2023

Kassey Lynn Gratien, age, 41, of Thomasville, passed away on April 21st, 2023 at her home. Kassey was born March 16th, 1982, in Syracuse New York. She was a beautiful soul who lived for her children, loved God, and worked hard her whole life to provide for her family. She always tried to stay positive, to face what came her...

Freddy Allen Pope

Freddy Allen Pope

Apr 21, 2023

Freddy Allen Pope ,89, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. He was called home by his Heavenly Father to manage the Kingdom’s Charleston Grey watermelon patch. Freddy loved nothing more than being outside in his garden working. His love for watermelons was a priority every year. Of course, throughout the year Freddy loved being with his family and friends, telling...

Maria Juana Gonzales

Maria Juana Gonzales

Apr 21, 2023

Maria Juana Gonzales, age 63, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. A Funeral Services will be held from 10:00 am to 2pm, Friday, April 28, 2023, at Iglesia Luz de Jesucristo in Winston Salem. A graveside service will follow at in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in High Point. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel...

Jeffrey "Jeff" James Harkey

Jeffrey "Jeff" James Harkey

Apr 21, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" James Harkey, age 57, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Born on May 22, 1965, in Gaston County, he was the son of Calvin Leander Harkey and Maxine Polly Cagle Harkey. Jeff was hardworking man who cherished his family and loved spending time with them. He worked as field inspector...

Andrew William Chauncey

Andrew William Chauncey

Apr 20, 2023

Andrew William Chauncey, 27, of Trinity, NC passed away Thursday April 20, 2023. Andrew was born May 4, 1995, in Thomasville, NC to the late Joseph Bernard McNamara (Amanda) of Greensboro, NC and Danielle Rae Chauncey of Portsmouth, VA and was raised with love and devotion by his grandparents, the late Carl William Chauncey and the late Jane Borland Chauncey...

Hazel Bass Odom

Hazel Bass Odom

Apr 18, 2023

Hazel Eloise Bass Odom, 90 of Statesville went to her heavenly home on Tuesday April 18, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Iredell County on March 26, 1933, to the late Fletcher James Bass and Lillian Chambers Bass. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Theodore “Ted” Odom in 2021....

Pervis Darnell Knox

Pervis Darnell Knox

Apr 18, 2023

Mr. Pervis Darnell “Boo” Knox was born in Guilford County, NC on January 28, 1975. He was the beloved son of Jeannie Patterson Blackmon, who survives. Pervis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his home in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Knox attended Iredell County and Cabarrus County schools and later joined Earl C. Clements Job Corps in...

Michael Stephen Gallick

Michael Stephen Gallick

Apr 17, 2023

Michael Stephen Gallick, 66, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. Michael was born October 10, 1956, to the late Michael Gallick and Janet Champion Gallick. Michael was known to be very social and was well loved by family, friends and neighbors. He enjoyed the outdoors, some of his favorite passed times was hunting and fishing with friends. He worked and...

Neal Paul Randol

Neal Paul Randol

Apr 16, 2023

Neal Paul Randol, 70, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 16, 2023, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Paul was born June 13, 1952, to the late Leonard Randol and Elenore Cox in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Paul was a loving partner and father. He was also a proud “Pawpaw” to not only his own grandchildren, but to nearly every young...

Susan Harris Nielsen

Susan Harris Nielsen

Apr 16, 2023

Susan Harris Nielsen, 77 of Statesville died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Marietta, Ohio on February 20, 1946, to the late Paul Harris and Ruth Cottrill Harris. She was also preceded in death by an infant son who died at birth, her husband, Dave Nielsen,four brothers, David Harris, Ron Harris,...

Sheila Ann Clendenin

Sheila Ann Clendenin

Apr 15, 2023

Sheila Ann Clendenin, 72, passed away Saturday , April 15, 2023. At Gordon Hospice House. Sheila was born in Iredell County on June 4 1950 to the late John Atwell Holland and Ruby Sprinkle Holland. She graduated from North Iredell High School. Sheila retired from Thomasville Furniture as an administrator after over 45 years of service. She was a member...

Patsy Louise Parker

Patsy Louise Parker

Apr 14, 2023

Patsy (Rich) Parker went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023, at her home. She was born to Dempsey and Ruby Rich in Fort Benning, Georgia on February 22, 1955. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a good friend who will be missed very much. She was preceded in death by her...

Pamela "Pam" Sue Johnson Kline

Pamela "Pam" Sue Johnson Kline

Apr 14, 2023

Pamela “Pam” Sue Johnson Kline, age 65, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on October 9, 1957, in Allegany County, New York, Pam was the daughter of the late Gordon and Beverly Johnson. Pam was an LPN and worked for Autumn Care of Mocksville for over 20 years. She...

Kathryn Katz

Kathryn Katz

Apr 14, 2023

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

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...

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...

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...