Obituaries
Earl Bernard Kunkle
Dec 22, 2022
Earl Bernard Kunkle, 94, of Statesville, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on August 24, 1928, to the late Earl Hill Kunkle and Treva Elaine Kunkle. Bernard was a graduate of Statesville High School and Carolina Business College. He grew up as a part of the Broad Street UMC Congregation,...
Allison Renee Privette
Dec 22, 2022
Allison Renee Flory Privette, 40, of Statesville, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on February 5, 1982, to the late Michael Flory and Wanda Blackmon. Allison loved to be outside, especially planting and tending her flowers. She loved all animals and cherished her time being at home. Survivors include her...
Elizabeth Merchant Kearns Anthony
Dec 21, 2022
Elizabeth Merchant Kearns Anthony, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at High Point Regional Medical Center. Born on November 1, 1961, in Pinewood, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Larry Dow and the late Almetta Merchant. In addition to her mother, Almetta, she was preceded in death by her brother, Samuel Leon Craddock. Those left to...
Mr. Jonathan Wayne Stewart
Dec 21, 2022
Jonathan Wayne (Jon) Stewart, 46, of Statesville, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on September 17, 1976, he was a son of the late Wayne Stewart and Libby Benton Stewart who survives. Jon was an avid Tarheel Fan, Panthers Fan and Atlanta Braves Fan. He dearly loved his dog, Spanky. Survivors, in addition...
Harry Durant Mayes
Dec 21, 2022
Harry Durant Mayes, 74, passed in peace Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, following a prolonged decline due to Parkinson’s. He was born September 29, 1948, in Iredell County, son of the late Raymon Durant Mayes and Sudie Mae Hoover Mayes. He was a lifelong member of New Salem United Methodist Church and participated in several mission trips through the church. He...
Franklin Eugene Eldridge Sr.
Dec 20, 2022
Franklin Eugene “Gene” Eldridge, Sr., 79 of Statesville, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Vivian, WV on February 7, 1943, to the late Jack Eldridge and Lena Belcher Eldridge. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Alvin Eldridge and a sister, Mary Richardson. Gene worked in the furniture industry...
James Edwin Owens
Dec 20, 2022
James Edwin Owens, age 82, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Lexington Health Care. Born on July 2, 1940, in Davidson County, NC, he was the son of the late Young Owens and Minnie Alma Forrest Owens. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Mike Owens, Elexa Eagle and Bodie Owens. No Services will be...
Ms. Betty Louise Morrison
Dec 20, 2022
Ms. Betty Louise Morrison, 88, of Statesville, died December 20,2022 at Jurney’s Of Statesville. Born in Iredell County on April 8, 1934, she was born to the late Thomas Andrew Morrison, Sr. and Annie Wilson Morrison. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Morrison and Mrs. Harriet Foster, a brother, Thomas Andrew Morrison, Jr. and nephews,...
Harry Waller
Dec 19, 2022
Harry Waller,70, passed away December , 19, 2022. pending complete obituary.
Jonathan Ray Dyson
Dec 17, 2022
Jonathan Ray Dyson Sr.,45, passed away December 17, 2022 Mr. Dyson was born October 21, 1977 in Lake Charles Louisiana. He loved the outdoors, he enjoyed planting and tending to his rose bushes the most. Jonathan enjoyed spending time with his family, he had a close relationship with his siblings and liked to joke and laugh with them. Mr. Dyson...
Elizabeth Ann Mayberry Benfield
Dec 15, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Mayberry Benfield (Ann) passed away peacefully at her home on December 15. Ann was born in Wilkes County on August 14, 1932, to parents Fred Lester and Cansie Mayberry. Her grandchildren lovingly called her “Grandy.” She will be remembered for the bright glimmer in her eyes, her kind smile, and her love of murder mysteries. Her dog Trooper...
Mamie Parker Nicholson
Dec 15, 2022
Mamie Parker Nicholson, age 93, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her home. Born on February 27, 1929, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Parker and Luzene Mitchell Parker. Mamie was a life-long member of Shiloh Presbyterian Church in Statesville. Her family describes her as a loving woman who had a...
Melvin Eugene Fulbright
Dec 12, 2022
Melvin Eugene Fulbright, 79 of Statesville, NC, passed away on December 12, 2022. Melvin was born in Iredell County in 1943 to the late Euphia and Noel Fulbright. He was one of 14 siblings, 7 boys and 7 girls. He was predeceased by 11 siblings, his wife of 41 years Mary Lois, and his son Chip. He is survived by...
Linda Carole Patterson
Dec 12, 2022
Linda J. Patterson of Thomasville departed this earthly life and was received by her Savior on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the age of 82 following a brief illness. Linda was born Linda Carole Wood in Haywood County, NC, in April of 1940. She spent much of her childhood at Mills Home in Thomasville, as her widowed mother worked as...
David Michael Warren
Dec 12, 2022
David Michael Warren, age 61, of Thomasville, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. Born on July 16, 1961, in Davidson County, NC, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Warren and Ann Dee Williams Warren. David loved cars of all kinds, but his heart was for his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Taylor Megan Justus
Dec 11, 2022
Taylor Megan Justus, age 29, of Trinity, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at her home. Born on January 27, 1993, in Guilford County, she was the daughter of Tammy Coltrane Cutts. Taylor loved spending time with her daughter, Wyatt and her family. She had a passion for listening to Country music and watching movies. Those left to cherish...
Kenzier Leroy Jones
Dec 11, 2022
Kenzier Leroy Jones, 3 week old son of Makayla Shuford – Jones and Kenneth Jones, Jr. died December 11, 2022 at Baptist Hospital. He was born in Catawba County on November 17, 2022. Surviving are 2 brothers, Kamon Jones and Kenneth Jones, III. Also surviving is his maternal grandfather, Michael Shuford (Gloria), Maternal great grandmother, Beulah Smith. Paternal grandparents, Kenneth...
Ms. Tonya Yvette Turner
Dec 11, 2022
Ms. Tonya Yvette Turner, affectionately known as “Vette”, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at her residence. Born in Iredell County on November 11, 1965, she was the daughter of Maggie Stevenson Turner, who survives, and the late James Alvin Turner, Sr. Vette was a 1984 graduate of North Iredell High School and a member of Landmark...
Donna Elizabeth Richburg Hartness
Dec 11, 2022
Donna Elizabeth Richburg Hartness, age 72, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury. Born on May 21, 1950, in Georgetown, SC, she was the daughter of the late Earl Richburg and Mary Elizabeth Edwards. Donna was a homemaker and loved cooking. In 1975, she married the late Robert Hartness....
Robert Vernon Horton Jr.
Dec 10, 2022
Robert Vernon Horton, Jr., age 81, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Arrangements are incomplete at this time with a full Life Tribute in his memory forthcoming. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
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