Obituaries

Nancy Lynn Burns

Nancy Lynn Burns

Jul 12, 2020

Nancy Lynn Burns, age 70, of Statesville, NC passed away July 12, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Memorial Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. She was born May 4, 1950 in Hudson, New York, the daughter of the late Edward Krier, and Jean Rider Krier. She was preceded in death by her parents. Left to cherish her memory are her loving...

Billy Wayne Crawford

Billy Wayne Crawford

Jul 11, 2020

Billy Wayne Crawford, 56, of Statesville, died Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was born in Iredell County to the late John Crawford and Betty Drye Crawford. He was also preceded in death by his children, Joseph W. Crawford and Jessica N. Crawford. Billy was employed by P.S. West Construction. He loved fishing. Billy is survived by family and friends. Funeral...

Rev. David Alan McCauley

Rev. David Alan McCauley

Jul 9, 2020

Rev. David Alan McCauley, 65, of Lynchburg, VA and Statesville, NC, passed away at his home on July 9, 2020. David was born and raised in Lynchburg, VA, on October 10, 1954. He was the son of the late Wilson Clarence McCauley and the late Teacie Bell McCauley, and the brother of the late Rev. Wayne Wilson McCauley. He leaves...

Jimmy Dean Peeples

Jimmy Dean Peeples

Jul 7, 2020

Mr. Jimmy Dean Peeples, 58, of High Point, NC passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 7, 2020. The son of Willie Frank Peeples, Jr. and the late Betty Jo McCracken Peeples, Jimmy was last employed by Thomas Built uses. Jimmy was a NASCAR fan and thoroughly enjoyed family gatherings. Mr. Peeples is predeceased by his mother Betty Jo Peeples, maternal...

Jimmy Dean Peeples

Jimmy Dean Peeples

Jul 7, 2020

HIGH POINT-Mr. Jimmy Dean Peeples, 58, of High Point, NC passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 7, 2020. The son of Willie Frank Peeples, Jr. and the late Betty Jo McCracken Peeples, Jimmy was last employed by Thomas Buses. Jimmy was a NASCAR fan and thoroughly enjoyed family gatherings. Mr. Peeples is predeceased by his mother Betty Jo Peeples, maternal...

Eddie Dean Everhart

Eddie Dean Everhart

Jul 5, 2020

Eddie Dean Everhart 63 of Linwood NC passed away at his home Sunday July 5, 2020. The son of the late Sam and Betty Pierce Everhart, Eddie was an aircraft painter who loved to laugh and make others laugh. He loved working outside, racing, tinkering in the garage and he his family. Eddie is preceded in death by his brother...

Matthew Brian Marlowe

Matthew Brian Marlowe

Jul 4, 2020

Matthew Brian Marlowe, 27, of Statesville, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 4, 2020. Born in Iredell County on June 16, 1993, Matthew was the son of Lisa Burns Marlowe and the late James Brian Leon Marlowe. Matthew attended Statesville High School and worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing, playing drums, and loved his dog, Brownie. More than anything, he loved spending...

Angela "Angie" Sigmon

Angela "Angie" Sigmon

Jul 4, 2020

Angela “Angie” Marie Sigmon, 39, formally of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2020. Born in Statesville, North Carolina on March 24, 1981; she was the daughter of Martha Barnes Olmes and Marvin Sigmon. Angie was a loving, caring and supportive mother, daughter, and sister. She enjoyed cheering at football games, singing karaoke, gardening, and helping others. She liked...

Linda Levina Hall

Linda Levina Hall

Jul 3, 2020

Linda Levina Calvin Hall, 77, of Statesville, died Friday, July 3, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on September 16, 1942 to the late Herman Calvin and Eunice Hager Calvin. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Taylor. Linda retired from Intercraft after 27 years in the Human Resources Department and was a member of St....

Shirley Ann Gilchrist

Shirley Ann Gilchrist

Jul 3, 2020

LEXINGTON Mrs. Shirley Ann Gilchrist, 70, of Lexington, NC passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Hospice of Davidson County. The daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Gilchrist, Shirley was last employed by Dollar General and was known to be willing to do anything for everybody. Everyone who met her loved her, and with time, she wound up being...

Dorothy Kay Wilkerson

Dorothy Kay Wilkerson

Jun 30, 2020

Dorothy Kay Wilkerson, 63, of Statesville died Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on May 2, 1957 to the late Herby Wilkerson and Sylvia Mayberry Wilkerson. Dorothy enjoyed reading Stephen King book and watching horror movies. She loved animals and enjoyed having pets. Survivors include 2 sons, James Barr II, Dean Barr, 2 grandchildren, Miranda Rose...

Carolyn Martin Beaver

Carolyn Martin Beaver

Jun 29, 2020

Carolyn Martin Beaver, 82, of Cleveland died Monday, June 29, 2020. She was born in Iredell County on November 25, 1937 to the late Rev. Fred H. Martin and Doris Evelyn Watts Martin. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Giles “Pete” Upright, her second husband, Clifford W. Beaver, a daughter, Glenda Sue Upright and 2 brothers....

William Carroll Daniels

William Carroll Daniels

Jun 29, 2020

William Carrol Daniels, 85, of Harmony, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at Autumn Care. He was born in Iredell County on September 1, 1934 to the late William S. Daniels., Sr. and Pearl Smith Daniels. Carrol was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Harold Daniels, another brother, Clifton Daniels and a sister, Helen Seahase. Carroll served in the...

Aubrey Wayne Jackson

Aubrey Wayne Jackson

Jun 29, 2020

SUMMERFIELD Mr. Aubrey Wayne Jackson, 72, of Summerfield, NC passed away at his home on June 29, 2020. The son of the late Joseph Aubrey and Nellie Frances Moore Jackson, Wayne is a member of Liberty Wesleyan Church in Summerfield and was employed as a machine operator for RFMD. Wayne genuinely enjoyed spending time with his family. Additionally, he was...

Lula Mae Rice Guy

Lula Mae Rice Guy

Jun 27, 2020

Lula Mae Rice Guy, age 91, of Statesville, passed away June 27, 2020 at her home just shy of 49 hours after her loving husband of 67 years, George Washington Guy Sr. She was born in Iredell County, North Carolina and was the daughter of late Wilmer H. and Kita McCrary Rice. Lula was a member of Gloryland Baptist Church...

Herby "Herb" Edward Wilkerson Sr.

Herby "Herb" Edward Wilkerson Sr.

Jun 26, 2020

Herby “Herb” Edward Wilkerson, 84, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Herb was born in Alexander County on January 7, 1936 to the late Florence Wilkerson. Herb attended Hiddenite School and he was a retired furniture finisher. He was a longtime member of Truevine Worship Center. On March 19, 1966 Herb married Sylvia...

Bethis "Betty" Armida Villatoro Velazquez

Bethis "Betty" Armida Villatoro Velazquez

Jun 26, 2020

Bethis “Betty” Armida Villatoro Velasquez, 57, of El Sauce, El Salvador, residing in Mooresville, NC passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Olimpa Velasquez and her father, Juan Angel Villatoro Velasquez. Bethis is survived by family in El Salvador and friends and family throughout the United States. A Celebration of Life service...

Paul Howard Ribbeck

Paul Howard Ribbeck

Jun 25, 2020

Paul Howard Ribbeck, age 72, of Statesville passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on June 25, 2020 at his home. He was born April 12, 1948 in Buffalo, New York the son of the late Howard Ribbeck and Marian Koch Ribbeck. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Karl Ribbeck. Paul was a teacher in...

George Washington Guy Sr.

George Washington Guy Sr.

Jun 25, 2020

George Washington Guy, Sr., age 93, of Statesville passed away June 25, 2020 at his home. He was born in Avery County, North Carolina the son of late James Guy and Rhona Mitchell Guy. George was a member of Gloryland Baptist Church and served as an usher, he was a man of deep faith and a love for the Lord....

Bill Ray Sherrill

Bill Ray Sherrill

Jun 24, 2020

Bill R. Sherrill, age 86, of Statesville passed away June 24, 2020 at Brookdale Peachtree Memory Care Unit. He was born May 8, 1934 in Catawba County, North Carolina, the son of the late Joseph Nelson Sherrill and Susan Beatty Sherrill. Also preceding him in death are his brothers, Jack Sherrill, Joe Sherrill and Riley Sherrill and sister, Mariam Pardue....