Obituaries

Charles Glenn Cook

Charles Glenn Cook

Aug 26, 2021

Charles Glenn Cook, 77, of Statesville, died Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on November 23, 1943, to the late Walter Ivey Cook, Sr. and Ruby Caroline Bolick Cook. Charles served his country in the US Navy and retired from Milstead Oil Company after 40 years. His favorite pastime was mechanical...

Zayvion Antwan Nichols

Zayvion Antwan Nichols

Aug 26, 2021

Zayvion Antwan Nichols, 8 days old, died Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born in Catawba County on August 18, 2021, to Donovan Nichols and Miranda Harrison. Zayvion was a sweet baby boy and even though his time here was brief, he was greatly loved and will be missed by all whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death...

Amanda Hiott Grainger

Amanda Hiott Grainger

Aug 25, 2021

Amanda Gail Hiott Grainger, 38, of Cleveland NC died Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was the daughter of Johnny Hiott and Gail Queen Breeden and was born in Rockingham County on December 17, 1982. Amanda was a billing clerk with Pratt Industries. She loved doing crafts, decorating, cooking, and going to the beach. Amanda loved animals, especially her fur baby,...

Jocelyn Carolyn Durand Hamby

Jocelyn Carolyn Durand Hamby

Aug 24, 2021

Statesville- Jocelyn Carolyn Durand Hamby, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Born July 22, 1941, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, she was the daughter to the late Harold and Aldora Desrosiers Durand. Jocelyn was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and sister. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years,...

Flossie Stout Bustle

Flossie Stout Bustle

Aug 24, 2021

Flossie Mae Stout Bustle, 81 of Union Grove died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on October 29, 1939, she was the daughter of the late June Lee Stout and Evelyn Branton Stout. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda B. Wooten, a grandchild, and several siblings. Flossie was a member...

Mr. Thomas Edward White III

Mr. Thomas Edward White III

Aug 24, 2021

Thomas Edward White, III., 69, of Cleveland, died August 24, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Mecklenburg County on January 18, 1952, he was a son of Thomas Edward White, II and Jane Helms White, both of whom survive. Mr. White worked at Freightliner in Cleveland, enjoyed motorcycles, old cars, camping and was a volunteer fireman. In addition to...

Mary Etta Soles

Mary Etta Soles

Aug 22, 2021

THOMASVILLE-Mrs. Mary Etta Burcham Soles, 76, of Thomasville, NC passed away at her home on August 22, 2021. Mary was born on November 21, 1944 to the late James Edmond and Mary Elizabeth Louya Burcham and worked at Thomasville Furniture Industries for over 50 years. Mrs. Soles was a hard-working woman and was a wonderful cook. People traveled for miles...

David Brian Haynes

David Brian Haynes

Aug 21, 2021

RONDA-Mr. David Brian Haynes, 45, of Ronda, NC presented himself to our loving Savior August 21, 2021. "DB" was born June 25, 1976 in Mullens, W. Va. to David Clyde and the late Deborah Jean Wyatt Haynes. He was owner/operator of Simply Divine Lawn Care and loved seeing his finished work in a well manicured lawn. "DB" loved life and...

Robert Gerald Earley

Robert Gerald Earley

Aug 21, 2021

Robert Gerald Earley, 57, of Statesville, died Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born in Burke County, NC to the late Fred Earley and Kitty Abernathy Earley. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Reuben Earley. Robert was a graduate of East Burke High School, had worked for Wm. F. Burnett, was of the Baptist faith and loved...

Danny Franklin Bost

Danny Franklin Bost

Aug 20, 2021

Danny went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 20, after a five year battle with cancer. Danny is survived by loving wife Lynn Thomason Bost and step son Corey Johnson (Tan), Nephews Tommy Bost and Kenny Bost, sister-in-law Diane Thomason and one four-legged son Rowdy and one grand dog Loki. Danny was Preceded in...

Grover "Goobie" Johnson Jr.

Grover "Goobie" Johnson Jr.

Aug 20, 2021

Grover Glenn “Goobie” Johnson, Jr, 59, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 20, 2021. Goobie was born in Monmouth County, NJ on April 29, 1962 and was the son of the late Grover Johnson, Sr. and Laura Rochester Johnson. He was a graduate of North Iredell High School and on August 23, 1996 he married Cindy Gaither Johnson...

Robert Hugh Fromme

Robert Hugh Fromme

Aug 20, 2021

Robert “Bob” Hugh Fromme, age 77, of Hamptonville returned to Heaven August 20, 2021 and was welcomed home by Jesus and his birth mother, Wilma. Born November 20, 1943 in Covington, Kentucky was raised as the son of the late Robert Wilbur Fromme and Lida Beth Eveland Fromme. He is also preceded in death by his son, Matthew and son-in-law,...

Jose Alfonso Sandoval

Jose Alfonso Sandoval

Aug 19, 2021

Jose Alfonso Sandoval, age 78, of Statesville passed away August 19, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born October 15, 1942 in Costa Rica the son of the late Alfonso Sandoval and Elvira Solano Sandoval. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mayra Sandoval; brother, Miguel Sandoval; and sisters, Virginia Vargas and Amelia Sandoval. Jose was...

Rose Diane Stiers

Rose Diane Stiers

Aug 16, 2021

LEXINGTON-Mrs. Rose Diane Owens Stiers, 69, of Lexington, NC passed away unexpectedly August 16, 2021 at her home. Diane was born January 17, 1952 in Forsyth County and was employed as a finisher for Davis Furniture. While she was able she loved gardening, flowers, and cross-stitching. Mrs. Stiers is preceded in death by her parents George Hermon Owens and Mary...

Mark O'Neal Teal

Mark O'Neal Teal

Aug 16, 2021

THOMASVILLE-Mr. Mark O'Neal Teal, 48, of Thomasville, NC passed away August 16, 2021 at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC. Mr. Teal was born December 24, 1972 to the late Will Frank and Josie Davis Teal and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church where he served in the junior choir and junior usher board. Mark attended...

Wayne Franklin Bowman

Wayne Franklin Bowman

Aug 15, 2021

KERNERSVILLE-Mr. Wayne Franklin Bowman, 63, of Kernersville, NC passed away August 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born March 7, 1958 to the late Bill Franklin and Pauline Johnson Bowman and in 1978 married Linda Gail Hawkins. Wayne was employed by Douglas Battery as a grid casting operator for over 35 years. In his...

Mary Aileen Benfield

Mary Aileen Benfield

Aug 15, 2021

Mary Aileen Benfield, age 91, of Statesville passed away August 15, 2021. She was born March 24, 1930 in Iredell County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Earl Lee Benfield and Kate Jane Josey Benfield. She is also preceded in death by her fiancé, Bill Hooper; brother, Robert Benfield and sister, Nancy Laney. Mary enjoyed spending time in her...

Michael David Drake

Michael David Drake

Aug 15, 2021

GREENSBORO--Mr. Michael David Drake, 44, of Greensboro, NC passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2021. Michael was born June 24, 1977 in Monroe County, AR to Mark William and Sharon Stone Drake and was a military trainer in the U.S. Army. Michael was a very private person and was very artistic. He was very adept at constructing figures and figurines...

Jessie Loraine Westmoreland

Jessie Loraine Westmoreland

Aug 14, 2021

Jessie Loraine Wyatt Westmoreland, 72, of Union Grove, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on December 20, 1948 in Wilkes County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas Wyatt and Elizabeth Fern Wyatt. Mrs. Westmoreland was a member of Grassy Knob Baptist Church in Union Grove. For many years, she worked...

Charles Timothy Thayer

Charles Timothy Thayer

Aug 13, 2021

Charles Timothy Thayer, 67 of Thomasville passed away on August 13, 2021. He was born March 12, 1954, the youngest child of Charles Lawrence Thayer and Anne Lenora Canter Thayer. Charles has been a lifelong resident of Thomasville and a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Trinity, NC. He was retired and previously worked in furniture and insulation....