Obituaries
Mary Lou Rutten
Oct 12, 2022
Mary Lou Rutten, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Carroll, Iowa on January 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Josephine and Lawrence Siepker. Mary was always family first, very thoughtful of others, and had a smile that would light up a room. Growing up in rural Iowa, she...
Mrs. Linda Vinson
Oct 11, 2022
Linda Frances Vinson, 76, of Statesville, passed away on October 11, 2022. Mrs. Vinson was born November 12, 1945, to Mr. Francis Guigou and Mrs. Ruby Black Guigou. She married Mr. Kerry Dane Vinson on April 8, 1967, they were together for 52 years before his passing in 2019. Linda enjoyed being creative and like to spend her time painting...
Lora Belle Kurfees
Oct 11, 2022
Lora Belle Kurfees, 92, of Statesville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11, 2022. Mrs. Kurfees was born November 3, 1929, to Mr. Charlie R. Rash and Mrs. Minnie Owens Rash. Lora went to school through the 8th grade but years later went back and earned her GED through Mitchell Community College and graduated February 28, 1983. Mrs....
James Francis Maurer Sr.
Oct 11, 2022
James Francis Maurer, Sr., age 90, of Earlton, New York, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center. No services will be held at this time. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Louis Phillip Hazel Jr.
Oct 10, 2022
Louis Phillip Hazel, Jr., 79, of Statesville, slipped the surly bonds of earth on October 10, 2022, in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on December 1, 1942, in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of the late Martha Alexander Hazel and Louis Phillip Hazel. Phil was a graduate of Myers Park High School and Davidson College. He learned to fly...
Phyllis Frances Nanney Hardwick
Oct 10, 2022
Phyllis Nanney Hardwick, 82 of Kernersville, formerly of Statesville, died Monday, October 10, 2022, at Yadkin Nursing Care in Yadkinville. She was born in Iredell County on April 8, 1940, to the late Thomas Nanney and Pauline Dingler Nanney. Phyllis was a bookkeeper for many years. She loved reading, gardening, traveling, dogs, and especially giving hugs and kisses to everyone...
Mrs. Martha Jane Simmerman
Oct 10, 2022
Martha Jane Simmerman, 82, died October 10, 2022 at Autumn Care of Marion, N.C. Born in Guilford County, N.C. on June 3, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Lester Barnes and Rozetta Moore Barnes and the widow of the late John Simmerman, formerly of Statesville. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Mickey Simmerman (Carolyn). Graveside services will be held...
Melvin Wilson Sr.
Oct 7, 2022
Melvin Wilson, 70, of Charlotte NC, was called home on Oct. 7, 2022, at Hospice of Monroe NC. His battle is won. Mel was born on Jan. 4, 1952, in Charlotte NC, the son of Samuel Wilson II & Eunice Wilson. He was raised in Charlotte NC, in Biddleville, and graduated from West Charlotte High School. After graduating, Mel went...
Hazel Guy Waugh
Oct 6, 2022
Hazel Guy Waugh, age 97, of North Kelly Street, Statesville, passed away on October 6, 2022 with her devoted sons at her side. Born September 8, 1925 in the Scotts community of Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Hooper Guy and Cora Harris Guy. Evidence of a life well-lived, Hazel enjoyed spending time with and caring...
Mr. Arnold Joel Anderson
Oct 5, 2022
Arnold “Arnie” Joel Anderson, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC. Born on January 20, 1944, in De Moines, Iowa, he was the son of the late Richard and Gladys Anderson. Arnie retired from ADT in August 2011 as a Service Tech. During retirement his time was spent traveling, spending...
Joseph Pashko
Oct 5, 2022
Joseph Pashko, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in Statesville. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
Miss Janie Mae DePugh
Oct 4, 2022
Miss Janie Mae DePugh was born in Darlington County, South Carolina on July 31, 1942. A daughter of the late Dan DePugh and Pearl Benton DePugh. Janie gained her wings on Tuesday evening, October 4, 2022, while a patient at Atrium Health Wake Forest High Point Medical Center. She received her formal education in the Darlington County Public Schools. Later...
Michael Howard Coffey
Oct 1, 2022
Michael Howard Coffey, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Michael was born, in February of 1957, in Iredell County to the late Mary Ruth and Howard Coffey. Michael, known to most as “Mike,” graduated from West Iredell High School in 1975. Mike enjoyed playing pickle ball, working on his project truck, and anything sports...
Nada Carlene Guthier
Sep 30, 2022
Nada Carlene Guthier, 92, passed away on September 30, 2022. Mrs. Guthier was born June 12, 1930, to Mr. Carlos Sledge and Mrs. Eula Mealer Sledge. Carlene enjoyed sewing, playing piano, lifting her voice in song and spending time with her family. Carlene spent her free time studying the family's genealogy. Carlene was a devoted member of Broad Street Church...
Patricia Gail Pitts Thompson
Sep 30, 2022
Patricia Gail Pitts Thompson, age 76, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Hinkle Hospice House. She was born on September 16, 1946, in Virginia Mines, AL and was the adopted daughter of the late Willie W. Pitts and Maybell K. Pitts. Patricia was a devoted Christian woman who was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Jacquelin Danielle Ferrell York
Sep 27, 2022
Jacquelin Danielle Ferrell York, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Danielle was born to Wesley Ferrell and Teresa Williams on January 6,1986 in Ocala, Florida. She moved to Statesville with her family as a child and attended West Iredell High School. Danielle spent most of her time doing what she loved- spending time with her two children & her...
Johnny Ralph Garrett
Sep 27, 2022
Johnny Ralph Garrett, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Thomasville. Born on April 6, 1964, in Columbus, GA, he was raised in Miami, FL and the son of Nancy Garrett of Athens, TN and the late Lewis Garrett. Johnny was a huge Miami Dolphins fan, had a love for gambling, and was a truck driver. In...
Sandra "Sandy" Overcash
Sep 27, 2022
Sandy Overcash, better known as “The Bolt Lady”, passed away at her residence on September 27, 2022. Daughter of the late Willard and Margaret Overcash, she was a proud graduate of the Celeste Henkel Class of ’65. She proudly worked with her Dad at Overcash Machine Shop for 28 years. She worked for Elmer’s and Piedmont Fasteners but has worked...
Lethia "Lea" Myers Marlow
Sep 26, 2022
PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE!!!!!!!!! Lethia “Lea” Myers Marlow, 49, of Statesville died Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Richard Myers and Cathy Grant Myers. Lea was a hostess at Applebee’s Restaurant. She was always a hard worker and enjoyed the beach, puzzle books, and Marilyn Monroe. More than anything she cherished her family,...
Tony Dale Hendley
Sep 25, 2022
Tony Dale Hendley, age 57, passed away on September 25, 2022. No services will be held. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.
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