Obituaries
Mildred Jane (Gaither) Yelton
Jun 14, 2018
Mildred Jane Gaither Yelton, 80, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on September 24, 1937 in Iredell County to the late Sam C. and Mary Wetmore Gaither. Jane was a graduate of Scotts High School, Erskine College, and received her Master’s in Education from UNC-Charlotte. She taught 2nd grade at...
Mary Lou (Hamby) Haynes
Jun 12, 2018
Mrs. Mary Lou Hamby Haynes, 89, of Statesville, died Monday, June 11, 2018 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Wilkes County on January 14, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Cletus Hamby and Sadie Spears Hamby. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Roy Haynes and a daughter, Betty England....
Julia Elizabeth (Gibbs) Morrison
Jun 12, 2018
Julia Elizabeth Gibbs Morrison, 87, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Gordon Hospice House. Julia was born December 22, 1930 to the late Nelle McCurry Gibbs and Avery Benjamin Gibbs in Statesville, NC. She was married on December 4, 1954 at First Baptist Church of Statesville and was the wife of William Gaston Morrison for...
Debra Ann (Jurney) Souther
Jun 10, 2018
Debra Ann Jurney Souther, 62, of Olin went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2018 after fighting a long battle in declining health. Debra was born October 22, 1955 in Iredell County to the late C.R. “Buck” and Ann Jurney. She was a graduate of North Iredell High School and was retired from the Iredell County...
Edwin Phillip Seefeldt
Jun 9, 2018
Mr. Edwin Phillip Seefeldt, 79, of Cleveland, NC passed away, Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. Mr. Seefeldt was born September 8, 1938 in Woodstock, IL and was the son of the late Philip Gordon and Geraldine Clark Seefeldt. He attended schools in Grayslake, IL and served in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed...
Frank Hardee Eller
Jun 9, 2018
Mr. Frank Hardee Eller, 78, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday evening, June 9, 2018 at the Gordon Hospice House. Frank was born in Statesville on July 25, 1939 and was the son of the late Kyle Clifton Eller, Sr. and Arabel Besselieu Eller. He was a graduate of Statesville High School Class of 1957, attended the University of North...
Alfredo Enrique Maulini
Jun 7, 2018
Mr. Alfredo Enrique Maulini, 82, of Statesville, died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Havana, Cuba on February 18, 1936, he was a son of he late Alfredo Clemente Maulini and Caridad Maulini Codina. On October 24, 1964, he married Andrea Schmidt Maulini who survives. Mr. Maulini was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church...
Dr. Charles Evan Parkin
Jun 6, 2018
Dr. Charles Evan Parkin, MD, 84, of Statesville, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Dr. Parkin was born in Lake City, AR on April 2, 1934 and was the son of the late Claude Parkins and Jewel Bowman Parkins. He graduated high school in Memphis, TN, attended the University of Tennessee before graduating from Memphis State University. ...
Joseph Patrick (Joe) Hughes, Jr
Jun 5, 2018
Mr. Joseph Patrick Hughes, Jr, 79, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the Gordon Hospice House. Joe was born on March 25, 1939 in Monongahela, PA and was the son of the late Joseph Patrick Hughes, Sr. and Kathryn Fyan Hughes. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 39 years with AC Nielson where he worked...
Thomas Steven Young
Jun 5, 2018
Mr. Thomas Steven Young, 71, of Statesville, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Olin Village. Born in Iredell County on September 24, 1946, he was a son of the late Charlie Bale Young and Sarah Jane Keller Young. He was a retired welder and a U.S. Navy veteran. Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 Friday at the National Cemetery in...
Ramona Faye (Chapman) Davidson
Jun 4, 2018
Ramona Faye Chapman Davidson, 87, of Statesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 4, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Davidson, affectionally known as Nookie, was born in Alexander County on August 18, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Arthur Lee Chapman and Fannie Elizabeth Houston Chapman. On July 10, 1948 she was married to Ralph...
Mavis Frances (Jones) High
May 31, 2018
Mrs. Mavis Frances Jones High, 85, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. High was born in Gaston County on April 5, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Elmer Jones and Daisy Groves Jones. She was a graduate of Gastonia High School. On November 4, 1951 she married Alvin...
Donald Ray Estes
May 30, 2018
Mr. Donald Ray Estes, 77, of Statesville, died Wednesday May 30, 2018 at his home. Born in Iredell County on May 23, 1941, he was a son of the late Grady Jackson Estes and Pearlie Mae Sipes Estes. He was a member of South River Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing and fishing tournaments, hunting and time with his family. He...
Luther Gillespie Hunter
May 30, 2018
Dr. Luther Gillespie Hunter, 74, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home. Dr. Hunter was born February 2, 1944 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Luther Gillespie Hunter, Sr. and Carmie Rhyne Hunter. He was a graduate of Statesville High School, class of 1962, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,...
Helen (Knall) Royer
May 29, 2018
Helen Royer, 81, of Statesville, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at home surrounded by family. Helen is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ron, daughter Rhonda Douglas and fiance Eric Burnette, and two grandsons, Ryan Douglas and Michael Seville. She is also survived by a sister, Johanna Geiger. Helen was born July 25, 1936, in Irwin, PA. ...
David Lynn Campbell
May 29, 2018
Mr. David Lynn Campbell, 59, of Statesville, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his home. Born in Iredell County on February 8, 1959, he was a son of the late Frank Campbell and Wanda Speece Campbell. He was an employee of Engineered Sintered Components in Troutman and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and shooting his guns. In addition to his parents,...
Kasie Eileen (Westmoreland) Robinson
May 27, 2018
Kasie Eileen Westmoreland Robinson, 34, of Statesville, passed away, Sunday, May 27, 2018. Kasie was born August 23, 1983 in Charleston, WV to Kathleen Johnston Westmoreland of Statesville and the late Calvin Taylor “Kip” Westmoreland. She was a graduate of North Iredell High School, class of 2001 and also Appalachian State University with a degree in Environmental Geology. In addition...
Brenda Gail (Goodwin) Pierce
May 26, 2018
Brenda Gail Goodwin Pierce, 77, of Statesville passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born on April 14, 1941 in Iredell County to the late Marshall W. Goodwin, Sr. and Ethel Hunter Goodwin. Brenda was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and Mitchell Community College. She married Thomas H. Pierce on June 4, 1960 and...
Rosa Tomlin (Phillips) McLelland
May 26, 2018
Rosa Phillips Tomlin McLelland, 94, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Maryland on April 17, 1924 to the late Lawrence B. and Carrie Hoover Phillips. Rosa was a graduate of Troutman High School, Mitchell College, and the Davis Hospital School of Nursing. She was first married to John Perry...
Gearldyne (Morrow) Burnette
May 24, 2018
Mrs. Gearldyne Morrow Burnette, 98, of Statesville, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Gordon Hospice House on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Mrs. Burnette was born in Iredell County, March 23, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Tipton Pressley Morrow and Martha (Mattie) Nash Morrow. She was a graduate of Celeste Henkel School. After graduation, she...