Obituaries
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...
Donald Lloyd Hunt
Feb 28, 2022
Donald Lloyd Hunt, better known as Don, age 72, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home Monday morning, February 28th, with his children by his side. Don was born in Asheboro North Carolina, on March 14th, 1949. He was a Vietnam Veteran with the US Army where he served as a helicopter mechanic. Later, Don served as manager...
Mr. Carl E. Heath Jr.
Feb 28, 2022
Carl E. Heath, Jr. of Maplewood, NJ passed away at home on February 28, 2022 at the age of 92. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Alison Heath, son John Heath, brother Bob Heath, sister Rosemary Shannon; and was predeceased by his wife Patricia Heath and daughter Julie Heath. He leaves behind three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was...
William "Crockett" Richardson
Feb 27, 2022
William "Crockett" Richardson, age 76, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, in Harkers Island, NC. Born on March 10, 1945, in Buncombe County, NC, he was the son of the late William Crockett Richardson and Julia Dedier Richardson Crockett loved to fish on the coast, had a passion for collecting antiques and going to auctions. His collection consisted of...
Juanita Huffman Adams
Feb 26, 2022
Juanita Huffman Adams, 85, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022, at Abernathy Laurels Retirement Community in Newton, NC. She was born February 15, 1937, to Robert W. and Roxie G. Huffman, of Wilkes County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Bobby Adams; her sister, Alfreda Michaels; and her mother and father. She is survived...
Garret Shane England
Feb 26, 2022
Garret Shane England, age 31, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Born on April 15, 1990, he was the son of Scotty “Scott” Harold England and the late Dina Wilcox Gregory. Garret was a student at North Iredell High School and graduated from Statesville High School in 2008. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and active in...
Shirley Ann Payne
Feb 26, 2022
Shirley Ann Wimbish Payne, 71, of Stony Point, died Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 21, 1951 to the late William Wimbish and Helen Bradshaw Wimbish. Shirley was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and of the Outreachers Sunday School Class. She loved her church family, especially the members of...
Thomas Wayne Combs
Feb 25, 2022
Thomas Wayne Combs - 56, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed peacefully Friday, February 25, 2022. He was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to the late Thomas Porter Combs and Linda Faye Ashby Combs. He enjoyed fishing, watching old movies, especially with his favorite food, hotdogs. He was an avid fan of old trucks. He was a Truck Driver for...
James "Rick" Draughn
Feb 25, 2022
James Richard “Rick” Draughn, 72, of Statesville died Friday, February 25, 2022 at this home. He was born in Iredell County on May 4, 1949, to the late James I. Draughn and Ollie Myers Draughn. Rick was retired from the City of Statesville where he worked at the Water Facility. He was formerly a member of Rose Chapel UMC and...
Bobby Jane Traylor
Feb 23, 2022
Mrs. Bobby Jane Traylor, 84, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. No Services will be held locally. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family