Obituaries
Billy Nicholson
Sep 1, 2013
After a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's, Billy Herman Nicholson of Statesville, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013, at the Gordon Hospice House in the arms of his loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Iredell County on May 3, 1938, to the late Ross Nicholson and Mildred Stikeleather Nicholson. Bill graduated from Harmony High School...
Bobby Feimster
Aug 28, 2013
Mr. Robert "Bobby" Lee Feimster, 85, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday August 28, 2013 at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Feimster was born June 10, 1928 in Iredell County and was the son of the late G. Glenn Feimster and Carrie Bradford Feimster. He attended Scotts High School and played baseball in the city/county leagues for years. He was married...
Allen Jones
Aug 28, 2013
Mr. Allen Deaton Jones, 66, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Mr. Jones was born in Iredell County on May 13, 1947 and he was the son of the late Carl Allen Jones and Lorianetta "Dot" Moore Jones. He was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and he served in...
Lorena Russell
Aug 27, 2013
Lorena Marlowe Russell, 90, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. She had fought hard to overcome her declining health. Lorena was born in Iredell County on April 20, 1923 to the late Lee Asia and Essie Lee Jolly Marlowe. She was a graduate of Central High School and in 1942 married William "Ray" Russell, who preceded...
Mae Davis
Aug 27, 2013
Unia Mae Williams Davis, of Olin, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Davis was born in Iredell County to the late Coit and Julia Barker Williams and was a graduate of Union Grove High School. She was retired and was married to Homer James Davis, who survives of the home. Mae and Homer were...
Mildred Jarvis
Aug 26, 2013
Mildred Call Jarvis, 83, of Statesville, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013 at Olin Village. Mrs. Jarvis was born October 13, 1929 in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Roby and Hattie Anderson Call. She attended Iredell County schools and was married to the late Clifton Jarvis. Mrs. Jarvis was a member of the East Side Baptist...
Jamie Gilbert
Aug 25, 2013
Donald James "Jamie" Gilbert, 38, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Fayetteville, NC on June 4, 1975 to Freddie Gilbert and the late Cynthia Dianne Fox Gilbert. Jamie was a graduate of South Iredell High School and attended UNC-C. He was married to Amy Brannen in...
Pat McJunkin
Aug 24, 2013
Irma Corinne Daniels "Pat" McJunkin, 89, of Statesville, died Saturday, August 24, 2013. A Memorial Service to celebrate her special life will be held Wednesday at 2PM at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Steve Scott officiating. Pat graduated from Harmony High School and Lees McRae College in Banner Elk, NC. She worked at the NC State Orthopedic Hospital for Children...
Ann Flouton
Aug 23, 2013
Matilda Ann Houston Flouton, 61, of Statesville, lost her earthly battle with Parkinson Disease but won her fight for her Heavenly home on Friday, August 23, 2013, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Flouton was born May 23, 1952 in Iredell County and was the daughter of L.G. Houston and the late Shirley Crawford Houston. She was a graduate of...
P. Ned Harper
Aug 22, 2013
The morning of Thursday, August 22, at 8:13 a.m. the Lord Jesus Christ welcomed P. Ned Harper into His loving arms. Ned, age 69, was a resident of Cornelius, NC. Mr. Harper, born February 4, 1944 in Chester, SC, was the son of the late William "Bill" and Lydia Neely Harper. Ned, a graduate of The University of South Carolina,...
Gloria Yost
Aug 21, 2013
Gloria Ann Stephens Mattox Yost, 76 of Statesville, passed away August 21, 2013 following a lengthy illness. She was born November 21, 1936 in Stearns, KY. She is the daughter of the late Delmer Stephens and Ruby Collins Stephens. She resided in Bluefield, WV for more than 40 years. She was employed by McGraw-Edison company 26 years and Tazewell Industries...
Louis Manella
Aug 20, 2013
Mr. Louis Daniel Manella, 84, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at his home. Mr. Manella was born April 23, 1929 in Jersey City, NJ and was the son of the late Charles Manella and Catherine Meola Manella. He was a graduate of North Arlington High School class of '47. He was formerly employed with George M. Carroll...
Ruth Baker
Aug 18, 2013
Ruth Gant Baker passed away peacefully on August 18, 2013 at the Gordon Hospice House where she was loved, respected and tenderly cared for by the Hospice staff. Ruth was born June 6, 1927 in Alexander County to James T. and Fannie Fox Gant. She grew up in Taylorsville and graduated from Taylorsville High School, where she made many lifelong...
Steve Morrison
Aug 17, 2013
Roger Steve Morrison, 63, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, August 17, 2013. He was born in Iredell County on March 12, 1950 to the late Carrie Isenhour and John Lewis Morrison. Steve attended Scotts High School and was self-employed operating Steve Morrison Concrete Finishing. He attended New Amity ARP Church and Westwood Baptist Church. In...