Obituaries
Stephen Howard Kivett
Jul 17, 2020
Stephen "Steve" Howard Kivett, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 17, 2020. A native of Statesville, Steve was born on December 18, 1952 to Howard Eugene and Patricia Pratt Ferguson Kivett. Steve was an honorable man. He was a 1971 graduate of Statesville Senior High School and served as senior class president. After graduation, Steve was drafted into the...
Mrs. Barbara Elizabeth Vandervort
Jul 17, 2020
Mrs. Barbara Elizabeth Brown Vandervort, 77, of Statesville, died Friday, July 17, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. Born in Long Island, New York on January 31, 1943 she was a daughter of the late Oscar Pendleton Brown, Jr. and Elizabeth Teeuwe Brown. She enjoyed cruising, beading and jewelry making and at one time was an officer of the...
Mrs. Dorothy Stratton Stovall
Jul 16, 2020
Dorothy Stratton Stovall, 97, of Statesville, N.C. passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020. She was born in the Rock Branch Community of Elbert County, Georgia the middle child and only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. O. G. Stratton. Attending schools in the Rock Branch Community, she graduated twice! Once in 1939 when there were only 11 grades and again in...
Kevin Wayne Rufty
Jul 16, 2020
Kevin Wayne Rufty, 52, of Stony Point, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Iredell County on May 3, 1968 to the late Hugene Rufty and Linda Rinehardt Eckerd. Kevin was employed by CommScope and was a member of the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department. He loved football and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles...
Mildred Cothren Johnson
Jul 16, 2020
Mildred “Millie” Jane Cothren Johnson, 84, of Statesville, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 16, 2020 after a brave battle against cancer. She was born in Wilkes County on September 1, 1935 to the late Jarva Cothren and Annie Blanche Mastin Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Harold Dean “Bud” Johnson, 3 brothers,...
Kenneth Wayne Truitt
Jul 13, 2020
Kenneth Wayne Kenny Wayne Truitt, 59, passed away Monday, July 13th 2020, at his home in White Lake, NC. Kenny Wayne was born on August 29, 1960 in Greensboro, NC to the late Robert and Geneva Truitt. He was a welder for many years at High Point Sprinkler in High Point, NC, and also served a number of years in...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...