Obituaries
Gary Donald Rutten
Jan 12, 2020
Gary Donald Rutten, 77, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home in Statesville with his family by his side. Born in Carroll, Iowa on September 29, 1942, he was a son of the late Henry Rutten and Varina Ocken Rutten. Since grade school, Gary’s goal was to perform on Broadway and sang at every opportunity, even while driving...
Vivian Elaine Whitmire
Jan 12, 2020
Vivian Barnhardt Whitmire passed away peacefully on January 12, 2020 surrounded by her family after a lingering illness. Funeral service will be held at 2pm Saturday January 18, 2020 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 13200 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte NC with Pastor Jeff Whitmire officiating. The family will receive friends from 1pm -2pm, prior to the funeral service at the...
Gracie Josephine Stroud
Jan 12, 2020
Mrs. Gracie Josephine Tucker Stroud, 83, of Statesville, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Yadkin County on August 21, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Noah William Tucker and Mary Elizabeth Tucker. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and retired from food service management. She is survived by...
Harold Sylvester Rimmer
Jan 11, 2020
Mr. Harold Sylvester Rimmer, 98, of Statesville, died Saturday January 11, 2020 at his home. Born in Iredell County on November 25, 1921, he was a son of the late Fred Rimmer and Viola Campbell Rimmer. Mr. Rimmer was a retired building inspector for Iredell County and was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church. He also served his country in...
Gail Bullard Lambert
Jan 11, 2020
Mrs. Gail B. Lambert, 74, of Harmony, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2020. She was born October 24, 1945 in Iredell County to the late John Lewis Bullard and Cloyce Renegar Bullard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Chris McNeil. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Robert Lambert, one...
Kevin Mark Sigmon
Jan 10, 2020
Kevin Mark Sigmon, 59, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at Accordius of Statesville. Born on October 21, 1960 in Catawba County, he was the son to the late Buddy Joe and Shirley Pauline Abernathy Sigmon. Kevin was self-employed. Left to cherish his memory are his two brothers, Tim (Tina) Sigmon and Randy (Kim) Sigmon; one nephew, Taylor Sigmon; three nieces,...
Zana Susan Frazier
Jan 9, 2020
Zana Susan Frazier passed away Thursday Jan. 9, 2020 at Hospice Home at High Point, following several years of declining health. Zana was born April 29, 1953 to Jefferson Davis Barbara Smith Frazier. Prior to her retirement she worked in the Real Estate business in the High Point/Archdale/Thomasville area. In addition to her parents, Zana was preceded in death by...
Charlcie Benfield Lackey
Jan 9, 2020
Charlcie Brooks Benfield Lackey, 93, of Statesville, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was born on March 16, 1926 to the late Harvey Sylvanus Benfield, Sr. and Tressie Timms Benfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Robert Clay Lackey, a daughter; Lorene Billings, 2 sons-in-law; Steve Billings and William Long, sisters; Helen...
Joe Wilson Laymon
Jan 9, 2020
Joe Wilson Laymon, 88, of Statesville, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home. He was born October 30, 1931 in Davie County to the late Arleth B. Laymon and Evelyn Rollins Laymon. He was also preceded in death by a sister; Gelaine Bell and a brother; Wayne Laymon. Joe was retired from Lilly Company in sales and service and...
Robbie Nell Burris
Jan 7, 2020
Thomasville, Robbie Nell Burris, 88, passed away Jan. 7, 2020. She was born Oct. 18, 1931 to Robert Thelma Yokley. Mrs. Burris enjoyed life as a homemaker, time with family friends and will be remembered by her strong will and the ability to add sass to life. She is survived by her children, Johnny Musser, Remona Harris, Robert Kim Burris;...
Geneva Nanninga Featherston
Jan 7, 2020
Geneva Pearl Nanninga Featherston, 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at The Gardens of Statesville. Mrs. Featherston was born on June 16, 1923, in Wakefield, KS to the late Walter Nanninga and the late Essie Kneper Nanninga. She was first married to Maurice Leslie Featherston, who passed away in 1975 and later married Phillip M. Miller, who passed...
Leatha Mae Hedrick
Jan 6, 2020
Leatha Mae Hedrick, 82 of Thomasville, passed away January 6, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Hedrick spent her life as a homemaker, enjoying time with her family, crocheting, sewing and making beautiful quilts. Leatha was born February 24, 1937 to E. C. Bertie Johnson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hedrick is preceded in death by her children, Charles, Franklin,...
Dr. William (Bill) Wortman
Jan 6, 2020
On 6 January 2020 Dr. William Wortman, a passionate and dedicated traveler, departed on his last and longest trip to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns. Bill was born 2 August 1934 in Morganton, N.C. to W.J. “Buck” Wortman and Roberta Royster Wortman. Despite a Dutch surname he was proud of his predominantly Scotch-Irish heritage. Moving to...
Charles Stephen Merrill
Jan 5, 2020
Mr. Charles Charlie Stephen Merrill, 31, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 in Statesville, NC. Charlie was a resident of Liberty, North Carolina. He was a beloved father, husband, brother, son, and friend that loved his job and co-workers, spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors, and making everyone laugh. Charlie was predeceased in death by his biological...
William Newton Head
Jan 5, 2020
RURAL HALL Mr. William Newton Head,76, of Rural Hall, NC passed awayJanuary 5,2020athis home in Rural Hall, NC.The son of the late Henry and Treva White Head, William Bill was an Environmental Engineer and was the owner/operator of Tech Sys for 15 years before retiring. Mr. Head proudly served in the United States Air Force and is a member of...
Carolyn Loyd Alexander
Jan 5, 2020
Carolyn Loyd Alexander 84, of Harmony, died on January 5, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on February 26, 1935 to the late John Loyd and Dottie Bowers Loyd. Carolyn was a homemaker and a poultry farmer. She served as a volunteer for many years at Matthew 25 Ministries. She served in the Ruritan and...
Luis Alberto Gamez-Martinez
Jan 1, 2020
Luis Alberto Gamez-Martinez, 27, of Statesville, died January 1, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Iredell County on May 22, 1992 to Juan Antonio Gonzalez and Josefina Gamez-Martinez. Luis was a graduate of North Iredell High School. On December 28, 2013 he married Samantha Wells Gamez Martinez. Luis was employed at Bow Wow Meow...
Lucille Grant Jenkins
Jan 1, 2020
Lucille Grant Jenkins, 77, of Statesville, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on February 6, 1942 to the late John Bristol Grant and Lena Dishmon Grant. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Albert Jenkins, 2 sons; David Wayne Jenkins and Mike Jenkins, a sister; Mildred Jenkins,...
Mr. Kelly Scott Thorn
Dec 29, 2019
Kelly Thorn Mr. Kelly Scott Thorn, 58, of Statesville, died December 29, 2019 in Walterboro, S.C. Born in Florida on April 4, 1961, he was a son of the late Lester Thorn and Rose Pandolfini Freeman who survives. He was a carpenter and served his country in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include a daughter, Amanda Thorn (Frankie LaBoy) , two...
Danny Ray Mason Sr.
Dec 29, 2019
Danny “Ray” Mason, Sr., 78, of Statesville, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Alexander County on January 18, 1941 to the late Watt Jiles Mason and Ethel Shumaker Mason. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Versi Lee Adamsand a brother; Dalmer Mason. Ray was a retired groundskeeper with the...
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