Obituaries
Claire Mangum
May 11, 2012
Mary Claire Humphrey Mangum's beautiful spirit departed with amazing grace on May 3 , 2012. Enveloped in the love of her family, in Statesville, N.C. Claire peacefully ended her struggle with cancer at age 50. Claire's generosity and kindness enriched the lives of everyone around her and her deep faith in our Lord brought her tangible holiness throughout her challenge....
Dennis Merritt
May 4, 2012
Mr. Dennis Martin Merritt, 53, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 4, 2012 at his home. Mr. Merritt was born September 22, 1958 in Davie County and was the son of the late Oliver F. Merritt and Irelene M. Melton Merritt. He was a graduate of West Iredell High School and was formerly employed with S&S Mechanical where...
Sr Johnny Lee Hope
May 4, 2012
Mr. Johnny Lee Hope, Sr, went to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, May 4, 2012 after several years of declining health. He was born May 18, 1930 in Iredell County to Henry Andrew Hope and Mamie Nola Sprinkle Hope, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters, two half-sisters and one half-brother. He...
Mary Absher
Apr 30, 2012
Mary Holcombe Absher, 90, passed peacefully on April 30, 2012 and departed this life to be with her loving husband Dr. Coleman Absher, who predeceased her in November 5, 2007. Mrs. Absher was born January 27, 1922, to the late Sam F. and Clyde Moore Holcombe of Statesville. Mary has one surviving brother, Jimmy Holcombe and their two children, Jimmy...
Sr Carl Chambers
Apr 26, 2012
Mr. Jerry Carl Chambers, Sr., 79, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Chambers was born August 6, 1932 in Iredell County and was the son of the late William Carl Chambers and Hallie Stack Chambers. He was a graduate of Statesville High School Class of 1951 and Kings Business College....
Daniel Bolt
Apr 25, 2012
Daniel Lawson Bolt, 67, of Statesville, passed away Monday, He was a graduate of Statesville Senior High School and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Mr. Bolt worked with Statesville Fixture and Landmark and retired from Blanton and Moore. He was a member of the Daughter's of the American Revolution and was an Eagle Scout of Troop 4. He...