Obituaries

Margaret Wooten Everidge

Margaret Wooten Everidge

Sep 12, 2015

Margaret Wooten Everidge, 92, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Statesville Manor.  She was born in Yadkin County on February 23, 1923 to the late J.B. Wooten and Nora Lee Campbell Wooten. Mrs. Everidge was a graduate of Yadkin County Schools and was married to Grady Lewis Everidge who preceded her in death on January 11, 2005. ...

Arlen "Al" Monroe Upton

Arlen "Al" Monroe Upton

Sep 12, 2015

Arlen "Al" Upton; loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away Saturday September 12, 2015, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.  Al is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ellen Upton; 4 children, Pam (David) Hall, Connie (Rick) Newman, Greg (Catherine) Upton & Steve Upton; 1 brother, Jerry (Faye) Upton; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.   Al bravely served his...

Rev. James Dyer Justice

Rev. James Dyer Justice

Sep 11, 2015

Rev. James Dyer Justice Jr., 58, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 11, 2015 at Davis Regional Hospital.  He was born in Charlotte, NC on May 13, 1957 to late James Dyer Justice Sr. and Jacquelyn Miller Justice, who survives. Jim was a graduate of Statesville Senior High Class of 1976 and then served in the U.S. Navy for...

Julia Lynn (Beaver) Tolbert

Julia Lynn (Beaver) Tolbert

Sep 10, 2015

Julia Lynn Beaver Tolbert, 57, of Statesville, died Thursday, September 10, 2015. Born in Iredell County on July 15, 1958. She was a daughter of Larry Beaver of Statesville, who survives and the late Shirley Jenkins. She enjoyed reading and loved animals and pets. Surviving are her husband, Robert “Dale” Tolbert, her  father, Larry Beaver and his wife, Gale of...

Glenn Lewis Gilbert

Glenn Lewis Gilbert

Sep 10, 2015

Glenn Lewis Gilbert, 78, of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center with his family by his side.  He was born in Caldwell County on February 14, 1937 to the late Carl Lee Gilbert, Sr. and Bertha Curtis Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert was educated in Collettesville schools and was of Baptist faith.  He was retired after...

Alison Winfree Pickrell

Alison Winfree Pickrell

Sep 7, 2015

Alison Winfree Pickrell, 62, fought the good fight and finished the race on September 7, 2015. Although she battled health issues most of her life, she never lost her sense of humour, her joy or her faith, and her family and friends rejoice in the knowledge that she is now breathing the pure air of Paradise. Alison grew up in...

Steven Michael ("Steve") Thompson

Steven Michael ("Steve") Thompson

Sep 7, 2015

Steven “Steve” Michael Thompson, 58, of Statesville, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Thompson was born in Iredell County on July 25, 1957, and was the son of Eugene Sloan Thompson and the late Carolyn Bunch Thompson.  He attended Iredell County schools and on April 20, 1975, he married Betty Duke Thompson,...

Jean Tharpe Hill

Jean Tharpe Hill

Sep 5, 2015

Jean Tharpe Hill, 77, of Harmony, was welcomed in Heaven with her family by her side at her residence on Saturday, September 5, 2015.                 She was born March 23, 1938 in Ohio and was the daughter of the late Chauncey Leasure and Dorothy Leasure. In 1957 she married the late J.C. Tharpe in which three children were born. In 1997,...

James Walter Ashley

James Walter Ashley

Sep 3, 2015

James Walter Ashley, 79, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Forsyth Hospital.  He was born in Wilkes County on December 12, 1935 to the late Harrison Ashley and Lucille Blackburn Ashley Carroll. Mr. Ashley was a graduate of Troutman High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps.  He was married to Annie Berlene...

J C Sharpe

J C Sharpe

Sep 3, 2015

Mr. J C Sharpe, 93, of Statesville, died Thursday September 3, 2015 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on December 21, 1921, he was a son of the late Espy Grover Sharpe and Myrtle Mae Jenkins Sharpe. Mr. Sharpe was retired after 35 years as assistant superintendent for Superior Dairies and then worked for Flavor Rich in N....

Avis (N.) Walsh

Avis (N.) Walsh

Sep 2, 2015

Avis N. Walsh passed peacefully away with her husband by her side on September 2, 2015.  Avis was born on April 20, 1929.  She is survived by her husband James F. Walsh, her daughter Cynthia (Sam) Robinson and son David (Debi) Walsh.  Sisters Inez (Jack) Briggs and Barbara (Roy) Lentz.  Granddaughter, Candace (Jeff) Israel and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  ...

Teresa Anne (Speaks) Rimmer

Teresa Anne (Speaks) Rimmer

Aug 31, 2015

Teresa Anne Speaks Rimmer, 47, of Statesville passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Gordon Hospice House.  She was born in Iredell County on August 18, 1968 to Wayne and Fleeta Speaks, who survive. Teresa was a graduate of North Iredell High School and was married to Duane D. Rimmer on July 9, 1989.  They had over 26 years...

Johnny Robert Robinette

Johnny Robert Robinette

Aug 27, 2015

Johnny Robert Robinette, 64, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 27, 2015.  He was born on April 19, 1951 in Iredell County to the late Robert Partee Robinette and Julia Little Robinette. Mr. Robinette was a graduate of North Iredell High School and worked in the warehouse for Hoke Distributing, Inc.  He was an active member of Yadkin Baptist...

Rosalie Kennedy Burns

Rosalie Kennedy Burns

Aug 26, 2015

Rosalie Kennedy Burns, 77 of Statesville went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the Gordon Hospice House. Rosalie was born January 18, 1938 in Iredell County. She was the daughter of the late Deward and Willie Mae Kennedy. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Kennedy and one sister, Sue Huie....

Mary (Caskaddon) Burton

Mary (Caskaddon) Burton

Aug 24, 2015

Mrs. Mary Caskaddon Burton, 67, of Statesville, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Burton was born in Iredell County on February 27, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Roy Caskaddon and Dorothy Poole Jenkins.  She was a graduate of Iredell County schools and was married to Jerry Burton, who preceded her in...

Edna Mae (Everidge) Tuft

Edna Mae (Everidge) Tuft

Aug 20, 2015

Mrs. Edna Everidge Tuft, 87, of Statesville, died Thursday August 20, 2015 at Brian Center Of Statesville. Born January 24, 1928 in Columbus, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Everidge and Elizabeth Feel Everidge. Her husband, Mr. Walter Tuft died in 1993.  She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she was a member...

Fred Pressly Clarke

Fred Pressly Clarke

Aug 20, 2015

Mr. Fred Pressly Clarke, 83, of Statesville, died Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born in Iredell County on February 17, 1932, he was a son of the late Frank Love Clarke and Ella Puckett Clarke. Fred was retired from Rental Uniform Service of Statesville as a Sales Manager. He was a member...

Jolene (White) Price

Jolene (White) Price

Aug 19, 2015

Kathryn Jolene White Price, 81, of Statesville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the Gordon Hospice House.  She was born on July 31, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late Esper Onslow White and Cleo Gibson White. Jolene was a graduate of Rutherford County Schools and was a member of the South River Baptist...

Roy Jim Mayhew

Roy Jim Mayhew

Aug 19, 2015

Mr. Roy Jim (June) Mayhew, Jr., 86, of Statesville, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Rowan County on December 29, 1928, he was a son of the late Roy Jim Mayhew, Sr. and Pearl Cashion Mayhew. He was a member of Covenant ARP Church and enjoyed gardening and animals. He served in the U. S....

SRA Ethan Christopher Wayne

SRA Ethan Christopher Wayne

Aug 19, 2015

SRA Ethan Christopher Wayne, 22, of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, AK, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Ethan was born in Anchorage, AK on September 14, 1992.  He was at graduate of West Iredell High School and was serving in active duty in the US Air Force in the 3rd Munitions Squadron. He is survived by his...