Obituaries
Esther E. Cole
Sep 30, 2019
Esther Cole, age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home and surrounded by her three children on September 30. She finished her life as she lived it, full of grace, dignity, and an unwavering positive attitude. For this she was much admired, and her legacy will live on in all who knew her. Esther Elaine Erickson Cole was...
Mrs. Harriet Morrison Foster
Sep 30, 2019
Mrs. Harriet Morrison Foster, of North Race Street, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born on August 30, 1936 in Statesville, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Thomas Andrew Morrison Sr. and Annie L. Morrison. On July 20, 1968 she was married to Robert L. Foster. Mrs. Foster was a 1954...
William Grady
Sep 28, 2019
William Grady, 66, of Statesville, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on November 10, 1952 to the late Carl Dewey Grady and Catherine Wilson Grady. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Sam Grady. A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 10:00 am at Oakwood Cemetery. Nicholson...
Carolyn Ruth Moore
Sep 26, 2019
Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Teasley Moore, 87, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 surrounded by family. Ruth was born in Randolph County, NC on July 30, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Lee and Mary Ethel Reagan Teasley. She attended Rowan County schools and on March 7, 1952 she married Rev. James J....
William Lewis Holmes
Sep 26, 2019
William Lewis Holmes, 74, of Roanoke Va., died Thursday, September 26, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Iredell County on September 9, 1945 to the late Lewis Clay and Mildred Journey Holmes and was also preceded in death by a loving niece; Lori Batts and stepson; Christopher Roy Finney. He was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served his...
Edith Wehunt
Sep 26, 2019
Edith Bryson Ruckart Wehunt, 78, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. A Graveside Service will be held Monday, September 30, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC.
Eric Neal Bowles
Sep 22, 2019
Union Grove- Mr. Eric Neal Bowles, 75, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 22, 2019 with his wife by his side. Born on October 2, 1943 in Iredell County, he was the son to the late Lex and Sybil Mayberry Bowles. Eric was a lifelong member of Taylor Springs Baptist Church and retired from the City...
Martha Harrill Deal
Sep 18, 2019
Martha Harrill Deal of Statesville, NC passed away peacefully on September 18, 2019, surrounded by her family. Martha’s devoted love for her family and friends along with her kind, loving heart will be sorely missed. Martha Jo was one of seven daughters and four brothers (two dying in infancy) born to William Burdette Harrill and Myrtle Rose Harrill in Forest...
Irene Dagenhart Barnes
Sep 18, 2019
Irene (Willie) Dagenhart Barnes, 94, of Statesville, passed away on September 18, 2019, after a brief illness. Mrs. Barnes was born February 19, 1925, in Alexander County to the late Noah Dagenhart and Loula Beam Dagenhart. She attended Sharon High School in Iredell County. Mrs. Barnes was married to Devon Edward Barnes on February 25, 1944, in York, South Carolina....
Mr. Brian Jackson Sherrill
Sep 15, 2019
Brian Sherrill Mr. Brian Jackson Sherrill, 43, of Statesville, died Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Catawba County on March 3, 1976, he was a son of Lynn Sherrill, his step mother Susan Sherrill and Carolyn Huffman , who survive. He was a stay at home dad and enjoyed being a magician, animals, comic books, Marvel...
Walter Thomas Moore Jr.
Sep 15, 2019
Walter Thomas Moore, Jr., 55, of Statesville, died Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 16, 1963, to the late Walter Thomas Moore, Sr. and Irene Thompson Moore. He is survived by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Services for Mr. Moore will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Nicholson...
Shawn Patrick Phillips
Sep 11, 2019
Shawn Patrick Phillips, 46, of Statesville, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. Shawn was born to the late Nancy Diane Rogers Phillips and to Roger Phillips, who survives. He had worked as a machine operator for Asmo. Shawn is survived by 2 daughters; Paige Bluhm (Benjamin) of NY, Storm Phillips of NC, and 2 sons; Patrick...
Johnny Wayne Dishman
Sep 10, 2019
Johnny Wayne Dishman, 73, of Statesville, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County in July of 1946, he was son of the late Monroe Dishman and Viola Jackson Dishman. He was retired from G.E. and was a member of New Life Community Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Linda...
Ray Clifford Vinson
Sep 9, 2019
Ray Clifford Vinson, 88, of Statesville, died Monday, September 9, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Vinson was born in Iredell County on October 29, 1930 to the late Roy M. and Clarice Clendenin Vinson. Mr. Vinson served his country in the US Army. He was retired from Interstate Equipment as a mechanic, was a member of Elmwood Methodist...
William Luther Hamiter
Sep 9, 2019
William Luther Hamiter, 89, peacefully went home to be with the Lord surrounded by both of his children on September 10, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House. Born on September 26, 1929 in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the son to the late Stanley and Sarah Fellers Hamiter Sr. Bill an officer in the US Navy and was a veteran of...
Norma Lucille Henderson Stroud
Sep 6, 2019
Norma Lucille Henderson Stroud, 95, went home to be with her Lord on September 6, 2019 at her home. Born on November 26, 1923 in Iredell County, she was the daughter to the late Jesse Franklin and Nora Hester Rash Henderson. Lucille graduated from Harmony High School. She loved going to the beach and was the co-owner of Bud’s Oil...
Mark Andrew Futrell Jr.
Sep 3, 2019
On September 3, 2019, Mark Andrew Futrell Jr. returned home. He lives on through his wife, Jessica; his children, August and Amy; his parents, Mark (Beverly)Futrell Sr and Suzanne (Hagen) Volke, and his siblings, Christopher and Ryan Futrell, Mary and Gabe Conner, Michele Overcash (Ryan, Ava and Reid) and Sarah Teague (Brandon, Levi & Annie). He was a husband, father,...
Crystal Buchanan
Sep 3, 2019
Crystal Wilson Buchanan, 40, of Statesville, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. Survivors include her husband; Brett Buchanan, her daughter; Haley, and son; Bradley, of the home. Crystal is also survived by her mother; Mrs. Clyde Wilson of Davidson, NC. Crystal was preceded in death by her father; Dr. Jerry Wilson. A private graveside service will...
Mr. Donald Wayne Cooke
Sep 2, 2019
Mr. Donald Wayne Cooke, 66, of Statesville, died Monday, September 2, 2019 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Grayson, Ky. On August 27, 1953, he was a son of the late William Alfred Cooke and Ervene Murphy Cooke. He was a retired HVAC technician and installer and served in the U. S. Army. Survivors include a daughter, Amanda Cooke, a...
Timothy James "TJ" Nicholas
Sep 2, 2019
Timothy James “TJ” Nicholas, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2019. Born on April 17, 1990 in Noblesville, Indiana to Kimberly Nicholas Hodson. TJ was a free spirit, going to the beach, a sweet talker and loved football especially watching the Colts. He truly enjoyed going to music festivals, listening to music and playing his guitar. But most...