Obituaries
Mr. John Black
Oct 21, 2022
John Thomas Black, 63, of Statesville, passed away on October 21, 2022. Mr. Black was born to the late Mr. Thomas Black and Mrs. Ruby Black on January 20, 1959. John was married to Mrs. Debora Black for over 25 years before her passing. He served honorably in the National Guard for many years. Mr. Black work for the city...
Scott Howard Hogan
Oct 20, 2022
Scott Howard Hogan, 80, of Statesville, died Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Fergus Falls, MN on November 24, 1941 to the late Howard Caleb Hogan and Marianne Bernice Halvorson Hogan. Scott was retired from the Hardware manufacturing business as a manufacturer’s representative. He loved reading, kayaking, canoe trips, and walking on the beach....
David Bruce
Oct 20, 2022
David Bruce, age 64, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2022, at Pelican Health. No services will be held. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.
Charles Lee "Wayne" Benge
Oct 15, 2022
Charles Lee "Wayne" Benge, 81, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Benge was born on November 29,1940 and was the son of the late Hubert Lee Benge and Dollie Grace Hartness. Mr. Benge is survived by his wife Kaye Haire Benge, one son, David Wayne Benge, one daughter, Leigh Dison, 6 grandchildren...
Paul "PJ" Cline
Oct 14, 2022
Paul Jennings (PJ) Cline was welcomed home by his Creator on Oct. 14, 2022. He was 85 years old. He was loved as a brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His spirit, his wit and his heart will be missed. In this world, his faith guided every one of his steps, and now it has led him home. PJ was...
Evan Leon Dancey
Oct 14, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evan Leon Dancey, 27, of Mocksville, formerly of Statesville on Friday, October 14, 2022. He went home to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born in Iredell County on October 29, 1994, to Josh Dancey and Amy Mendoza Williams. Evan was a 2013 graduate of South Iredell High...
Adalto Mendes
Oct 13, 2022
Adalto Mendes, age 96, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. No services will be held. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Amy Nicole Black
Oct 13, 2022
Amy Nicole Black, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving her friends and family.
Tam Leroy Wingler
Oct 13, 2022
Tam Leroy Wingler, age 72, of Harmony, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at his home. Born on November 27, 1949, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Tam Wingler and Lucy Barker Wingler. Leroy worked for many years as a mechanic for several textile plants. He loved cooking for people and giving his time to...
Judith Louise Gray
Oct 13, 2022
Judith Louise Shope Gray, age 77, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on August 27, 1945, in Buncombe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James John Shope and Roberta Ashley Shope. Judith could be defined by her family as a “fashionista.” She enjoyed crocheting, watching her...
Julia Davidson Morrison Young
Oct 12, 2022
Julia Davidson Morrison Young 85 of Statesville NC transitioned on October 12, 2022, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. Julia was born on October 6, 1937, to William Louis Davidson and Louise Grant Davidson who precedes her in death. She was raised in Statesville NC in Old Field and attended Unity High School in Statesville School System....
Mary Lou Rutten
Oct 12, 2022
Mary Lou Rutten, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Carroll, Iowa on January 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Josephine and Lawrence Siepker. Mary was always family first, very thoughtful of others, and had a smile that would light up a room. Growing up in rural Iowa, she...
Mrs. Linda Vinson
Oct 11, 2022
Linda Frances Vinson, 76, of Statesville, passed away on October 11, 2022. Mrs. Vinson was born November 12, 1945, to Mr. Francis Guigou and Mrs. Ruby Black Guigou. She married Mr. Kerry Dane Vinson on April 8, 1967, they were together for 52 years before his passing in 2019. Linda enjoyed being creative and like to spend her time painting...
James Francis Maurer Sr.
Oct 11, 2022
James Francis Maurer, Sr., age 90, of Earlton, New York, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center. No services will be held at this time. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Lora Belle Kurfees
Oct 11, 2022
Lora Belle Kurfees, 92, of Statesville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11, 2022. Mrs. Kurfees was born November 3, 1929, to Mr. Charlie R. Rash and Mrs. Minnie Owens Rash. Lora went to school through the 8th grade but years later went back and earned her GED through Mitchell Community College and graduated February 28, 1983. Mrs....
Louis Phillip Hazel Jr.
Oct 10, 2022
Louis Phillip Hazel, Jr., 79, of Statesville, slipped the surly bonds of earth on October 10, 2022, in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on December 1, 1942, in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of the late Martha Alexander Hazel and Louis Phillip Hazel. Phil was a graduate of Myers Park High School and Davidson College. He learned to fly...
Phyllis Frances Nanney Hardwick
Oct 10, 2022
Phyllis Nanney Hardwick, 82 of Kernersville, formerly of Statesville, died Monday, October 10, 2022, at Yadkin Nursing Care in Yadkinville. She was born in Iredell County on April 8, 1940, to the late Thomas Nanney and Pauline Dingler Nanney. Phyllis was a bookkeeper for many years. She loved reading, gardening, traveling, dogs, and especially giving hugs and kisses to everyone...
Mrs. Martha Jane Simmerman
Oct 10, 2022
Martha Jane Simmerman, 82, died October 10, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion, N.C. Born in Guilford County, N.C. on June 3, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Lester Barnes and Rozetta Moore Barnes and the widow of the late John Simmerman, formerly of Statesville. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Mickey Simmerman (Carolyn). Graveside services will be held...
Melvin Wilson Sr.
Oct 7, 2022
Melvin Wilson, 70, of Charlotte NC, was called home on Oct. 7, 2022, at Hospice of Monroe NC. His battle is won. Mel was born on Jan. 4, 1952, in Charlotte NC, the son of Samuel Wilson II & Eunice Wilson. He was raised in Charlotte NC, in Biddleville, and graduated from West Charlotte High School. After graduating, Mel went...
Hazel Guy Waugh
Oct 6, 2022
Hazel Guy Waugh, age 97, of North Kelly Street, Statesville, passed away on October 6, 2022 with her devoted sons at her side. Born September 8, 1925 in the Scotts community of Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Hooper Guy and Cora Harris Guy. Evidence of a life well-lived, Hazel enjoyed spending time with and caring...
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