Obituaries

Bobby Pharr

Bobby Pharr

Jun 25, 2021

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Lee Pharr, 77, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Maple Leaf Healthcare. Mr. Pharr was born in Iredell County on July 14, 1943 and was the son of the late Robert Forest Pharr and Mary Ellen Johnson Pharr. He attended Iredell County Schools and on December 22, 1962, he married Elizabeth Ann Wilkinson...

Matthew Wayne Gilley

Matthew Wayne Gilley

Jun 23, 2021

Matthew Wayne Gilley, age 41 of Iredell County, NC passed away on June 23, 2021 while working in Syracuse, NY. Born on August 15, 1979 in Iredell County, NC to Cynthia Bolick Gilley Kelly and the late Gerald Gilley. Matthew was an amazing artist who was a hardworking individual. He liked to fish and had a wonderful sense of humor....

Sara Beth Morgan

Sara Beth Morgan

Jun 23, 2021

Sara Beth Morgan, lovingly nicknamed “Beans” by her family, passed away at age 36 on June 23, 2021. She was born October 15, 1984 in Mullens, West Virginia the daughter of Michael Morgan and the late Suzanne Therese Alpervitz. Sara was a spunky and outgoing person that expressed herself genuinely to others letting them know how she felt or thought....

Leon Bost

Leon Bost

Jun 21, 2021

Our Lord has awarded wings to a beautiful soul, Joel Leon Bost, on his homegoing on June 21, 2021. Leon was preceded in death by his son, Burley E. Bost, along with his parents, Lauren T. and Vermell Brown Bost. He is survived by his life and soul mate, Susie M. Gambill, two sisters, Donna B. Williams (Lynn) and Theresa...

Benjamin Reed Threatte

Benjamin Reed Threatte

Jun 21, 2021

Benjamin Reed Threatte, age 58, passed away unexpectedly June 21, 2021 at Davis Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Benjamin Jackson Threatte, his mother, Betty Jean Rumple Threatte; and a sister, Shelby Lynn Stroud. Benny attended Landmark Church of God in Statesville, NC. Benjamin is survived by three sons, Shawn Reed Heaton, Brandon Jackson Heaton, and...

Emily Nicole Gauldin

Emily Nicole Gauldin

Jun 18, 2021

Emily Nicole Caskaddon Gauldin, 28, of Cleveland, N.C. died June 18, 2021 at her home unexpectedly. Born in Stanley County on September 12, 1992, she was a daughter of Leslie Scott Caskaddon and Deborah Lammers, and her step father, John Lammers. She graduated from West Iredell High School, attended Converse College and got a bachelors degree in German from UNCC....

Charles James Stevens Jr.

Charles James Stevens Jr.

Jun 18, 2021

Charles James “Charlie” Stevens, Jr., 60, of Mocksville died Friday, June 18, 2021. Born in Orange County, New York, he was the son of the late Charles J. Stevens, Sr. and Mary Smith Stevens. Charlie enjoyed working in his shop, racing, traveling, hunting and being outdoors. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family and loved ones. Those...

Alan Lynn Goodnough

Alan Lynn Goodnough

Jun 17, 2021

LEXINGTON-Mr. Alan Lynn Goodnough, 46, of Lexington, NC passed away June 17, 2021 at Hospice of Davidson County. Mr. Goodnough was born in Jackson, MS on November 3, 1974, and served in the United States Air Force before commencing his 30 year career as a Mechanic at M&L Motor Company. He was a firefighter with South Lexington Fire Department and...

Rufus Bill Shumaker

Rufus Bill Shumaker

Jun 15, 2021

Rufus Bill “Mr. Bill” Shumaker, 81, of Olin died Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on January 27, 1940, to the late Clarence Lee and Hester Shumaker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Cathryn Shumaker, a brother, Richard Shumaker and two sisters, Erma Jarvis and Dorothy Shumaker. Bill enjoyed working with his hands....

Lois Ann Jones

Lois Ann Jones

Jun 15, 2021

Lois Ann Jones, age 62, of Walnut Grove, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born on May 2, 1959 in Transylvania County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Walter McJunkins and Ruth Ann Owens McJunkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Beverly Almira Ward

Beverly Almira Ward

Jun 15, 2021

THOMASVILLE-Mrs. Beverly Almira Martin Ward, 63, of Thomasville, NC passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 15, 2021. The daughter of the late Bernis Martin, Sr. and Janet Turlington Brown, Mrs. Ward was born August 12, 1957 in Hope Mills, NC. Beverly held a close relation to God and grew up in the Hope Mills Church of God. Mrs....

Robert Littrell White, Sr.

Robert Littrell White, Sr.

Jun 13, 2021

LEXINGTON-Mr. Robert Littrell White, Sr., 64, of Lexington, NC passed away June 13, 2021 at Hospice of Davidson County. The son of the late John Albert and Margaret Wayne Glover White, Mr. White was born February 1, 1957 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was a very hard working man and was employed by Lexington Furniture Industries for over 20 years...

Phillip Lee Lambert Sr.

Phillip Lee Lambert Sr.

Jun 13, 2021

Phillip Lee Lambert, Sr., 74, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Lambert was born in Iredell County on June 1, 1947 and was the son of the late John Lambert and Gladys McDaniels Lambert. He attended Iredell County schools and he retired from Dixie Seating where he worked for 26 years...

Jerry Marion Beeson

Jerry Marion Beeson

Jun 12, 2021

THOMASVILLE-Mr. Jerry Marion Beeson, 42, of Thomasville, NC passed away unexpectedly June 12, 2021 at his residence. Jerry was born August 30, 1978 in Spartanburg, SC and worked as an in-home delivery specialist for over 18 years. Mr. Beeson was a very outgoing and free spirited individual who seemingly could do anything. Having received his advanced degree in psychology, he...

Yvonne Rose Manning Gourley

Yvonne Rose Manning Gourley

Jun 12, 2021

Yvonne “Vonnie” Rose Manning Gourley, age 67, of Statesville passed away June 12, 2021. She was born January 13, 1954 in Fairbanks, Alaska the daughter of the late Wesley Manning and Betty Jolly Manning. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Gourley Sr.; son, Tanner Hallman and a brother, Ward Manning. Vonnie loved and adored children so...

Hugh Roland England

Hugh Roland England

Jun 12, 2021

LEXINGTON-Mr. Hugh Roland England, 72, of Lexington, NC passed away June 12, 2021 at Hospice of Davidson County. The son of the late William Roland and Jean Reynolds England, Hugh was born June 13, 1948 in Wilmington, Delaware. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1971, including duty in Viet Nam and in 1984 Hugh married Donna Cole....

Steven Craig Hedgecock

Steven Craig Hedgecock

Jun 10, 2021

Steven C. Hedgecock 74, died June 10, 2021, with his sister by his side in High Point, NC. Mr. Hedgecock was born August 24, 1946 in High Point, NC. to Bessy and Ernest Hedgecock. Steve served his country and was a veteran of Vietnam. He worked for Thomasville Medical Center for many years before going to work for High Point...

Mrs. Margaret Yvonne Morrison

Mrs. Margaret Yvonne Morrison

Jun 9, 2021

Margaret Yvonne Duncan Morrison, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed way peacefully on June 9, 2021. She had been in declining health for the last several months. Margaret was born on May 19, 1938 in Burke County, N.C. to Robert Everett Duncan and Ola Brittain Duncan. She later moved to Statesville, N.C. and graduated from Statesville High School in 1956. She met...

Dianne Alice Robinson (Calvi)

Dianne Alice Robinson (Calvi)

Jun 8, 2021

Dianne Alice Robinson (Calvi) Dianne Alice Robinson (Calvi), age 77, of Statesville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House. Born on January 24, 1944 in Weymouth, MA, she was the daughter of the late James Vincent Calvi and Arlene Louise Francis Fogg Calvi. Dianne graduated from Hingham High School in Hingham, MA in 1962. On...

May Frances Sharpe Walker

May Frances Sharpe Walker

Jun 8, 2021

May Frances Sharpe Walker, age 74, of Statesville passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 8, 2021 at her home. She was born October 30, 1946 in Statesville, North Carolina the daughter of the late Rufus Franklin Sharpe and Lillie Summers Sharpe. May helped to restore many vintage cars over the last 20 years, one of her...