Obituaries
Joann Page Barnes
Mar 21, 2022
She was born June 26, 1936, to Kirus and Lettie Mae Page. She retired from Owen-Illinois Glass Company. In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her husband Ralph C. Barnes. She is survived by her son Bobby G. Smith (wife Mary Beth); daughter Cheryl Jefferies; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held...
Bobby Dale Johnson
Mar 21, 2022
Bobby Dale Johnson, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. A private memorial service will be held. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
Cheryl Jeanne (Davis) Wittenbrook
Mar 18, 2022
Cheryl Jeanne (Davis) Wittenbrook - 74, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed peacefully Friday, March 18, 2022. She was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, to the late Harry Edward Davis and Bessie Mae (McConnell) Davis. Services will be held privately by family at a later date. Condolences may be expressed with family online at www.bandbfcs.com or in person at Nicholson Funerals...
Mildred Smith Ostwalt
Mar 18, 2022
Mildred Smith Ostwalt, age 95, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Brekenridge Retirement Center in Rocky Mount, NC. She was the last of six children surviving, born to Harvey and Elsie Cherry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Eugene Smith; her second husband, Jesse Ostwalt; son, Larry...
Sandra York Gantt
Mar 18, 2022
Sandra “Sandy” York Gantt, 61, of Statesville, passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2022. Sandy was born March 24, 1960 in Iredell County and is the daughter of Joe Anderson York and Irene Dishmond York. She was a graduate of North Iredell High School, Forsyth Technical Community College and Rowan Community College. She married the love of...
Mary Louise Galliher
Mar 17, 2022
Mary Louise Galliher, age 83, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on June 15, 1938, in Marysville (Yuba County), CA, she was the daughter of the late Cranford Andrew “C.A.” Laws and Edith Thornhill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph Thornhill,...
Joseph Alvin Fisher
Mar 15, 2022
Joseph A. Fisher, a "jack of all trades," passed away on March 15, 2022, at the age of 75. Joe is survived by his ex-wives, Linda and Janette; his daughters, Tracy Fisher-Huey, Bobbi Jo Scheller, and Connie Butz; his grandchildren, Sara, Kim, Ryan, Julian, Gunther, Jaiden, and Jenavieve; sister, Gloria; and brother, Raymond. He was preceded in death by his...
Ronnie Sisk
Mar 15, 2022
Ronnie William Sisk, “Pawpaw”, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born February 8th, 1943, in Paris, Tennessee to the late Cecil Roy Sisk and Sally Williard Sisk. Ronnie was a graduate of Robert B. Glenn High School, class of 1961. He retired as district manager of McKinney Drilling Company, in the Winston-Salem office, after 41 years of service....
William Leroy Gibson
Mar 14, 2022
William Leroy Gibson, age 76, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. William (Bill) Leroy Gibson was born on November 21st, 1945. He went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14th, 2022. Bill graduated from Scott’s High School and Wayne Technical College. He was employed with Hubbard Farms until...
Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Nikolai
Mar 12, 2022
Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Nikolai, age 58, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday morning, March 12, 2022, at his home. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
Betty Shumaker Smith
Mar 12, 2022
Betty Shumaker Wallace Smith, 91, of Statesville, died Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Iredell County on May 12, 1930, to the late David Clarence Shumaker and Hessie Johnson Shumaker. Betty was also preceded in death by husbands, Buford Wallace and James Smith, 2 brothers, DC Shumaker, Jr., Jimmy Shumaker, 3 sisters, Jeanette...
Sandra Kay Trivette McNiel
Mar 11, 2022
Sandra Kay Trivette McNiel, 55, of Harmony, departed this stage of existence on March 11, 2022. Born October 24, 1966, to Leroy and the late, great, Sally Trivette, of Harmony. Beloved Mother to Mary Beth (Deana) McNiel, Brooke (Tracy) Black, and her Angel baby, Petey McNiel; Cherished Nana to Lily, Abby, Riley, Emma Jade, Brycen, Henley, and Bella. She loved...
Mr. George Ralph Holbrook
Mar 10, 2022
Mr. George Ralph Holbrook, 75, known as Ralph, died Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on May 27, 1946, he was a son of the late Archie Holbrook and Connie Hepler Holbrook. Ralph formerly worked for Hunt Mfg. Co. and Elmers and enjoyed watching westerns, riding through the countryside, hanging out with his...
Bobby Dale White
Mar 8, 2022
Bobby Dale White of Statesville, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at Fern Hill Baptist Church, 872 Fern Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 28117. He will be laid to rest along side his brother Bill in the Fern...
Henry Carnell Benton
Mar 8, 2022
Henry Carnell Benton, age 68, of Statesville, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on July 3, 1953, in Robeson County, NC, he was the son of the late Ernest Carnell Benton and Treva Pridgon Benton. Henry was a Master Sargent in the United States Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, brother and overall, a...
Louise Reves Austin
Mar 8, 2022
Louise Reves Austin, 94, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on November 18, 1927 in Iredell County to the late Clyde Martin Reves and Bessie Spicer Reves. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Kenneth Austin, and by a brother, William Von Reves....
Cecelia Kay Chauncey Matthews
Mar 8, 2022
Cecelia Kay Chauncey Matthews, age 59, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her home. Born on July 15, 1962, in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Robert White and Marilyn Edwina Shell White. Cecelia was a CNA having worked at Journey’s Rest Home and Hoots Memorial Hospital in Yadkin County, NC. She enjoyed...
Sandra Martin
Mar 5, 2022
Sandra Martin, age 73, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Born on June 11, 1948, in Brevard, NC, she was the daughter of the late JC McLain and Dorothy Cook McLain. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Holly Lindsay and a brother, Jimmy McLain. Sandra graduated from Scotts High School and attended...
Nealie Hamm Kilpatrick
Mar 5, 2022
Nealie Irene Hamm Kilpatrick, age 89, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at her home. She was born on April 21, 1932, in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Stanley S. Hamm and Emma L. Burgess Hamm. Mrs. Kilpatrick attended Iredell County schools and was married to Roy Lee Kilpatrick, who passed away...
Jerry Wayne Estes
Mar 2, 2022
Jerry Wayne Estes, 54, of Harmony died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Iredell County on September 20, 1967 to Martha Lambert Estes and the late Ivey Estes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Shepherd Estes and five brothers, Ivey Estes, Donnie Estes, Tommy “Red” Estes, Timmy Estes...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
