Obituaries
Ellsworth Harold Daunce
Apr 12, 2022
Ellsworth “Sonny” Daunce of Statesville NC and formally from Sanborn NY, took his last ride around the racetrack to the finish line at the age of 82 on April 12, 2022. For many years he raced at Ransomville Speedway in the #15 late model car. He was an avid Bingo and card player. He never met a stranger, and he...
Joe Lynn Adams
Apr 9, 2022
Joe Lynn Adams, 77 of Thomasville passed away on April 9, 2022. Mr. Adams was born September 24, 1944, to Clarence and Bessie Adams in Long Beach, California. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Adams; son, Jeffrey Adams; brothers, Charles Adams of West Plains, Missouri, and Tommy Adams of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Joe...
Joseph Robinson "Jay" Eller
Apr 8, 2022
Joseph Robinson “Jay” Eller, 91, of Statesville and formerly of Ashe County, went to be with the Lord April 8, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born May 22, 1930 to the late William Guy and Bessie Rose Little Eller in Creston, NC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife...
Alice Weicht
Apr 7, 2022
Alice Jacqueline Tracy Weicht, 80, of Statesville, died Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Washington County, Maryland on June 7, 1941, to the late Blane Morris Tracy and Lottie Shifflet Tracy. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Weicht. Alice graduated from North Hagerstown High School. She retired...
David Lee Whiteman
Apr 6, 2022
David L. Whiteman, 75, of Lexington, NC, passed away April 6, 2022. He was born on September 5, 1946, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Rev. Donald and Virginia Whiteman. He graduated from Brick Township High School (NJ) and Eastern Baptist College (PA). He attended seminary, served as a chaplain at Baptist Hospital, and later worked as associate pastor...
Ann Hatcher Mason
Apr 4, 2022
Amelia Ann Hatcher Mason, 72, of Statesville, died Monday, April 4, 2022, at Iredell memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on August 3, 1949, to the late Buford Hatcher and Katie Murdock Hatcher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Wayne Mason, three brothers, Joe Tom Hatcher, Gary Hatcher, Jimmy Hatcher and a sister, Barbara...
Virgil Ray Price
Apr 3, 2022
Virgil Ray Price - 66, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed Sunday, April 3, 2022. He was born in Cook County, Illinois on November 10, 1955, to the late Jack Ray Price and Sylvia Agnes (Alderman) Price. Mr. Price is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jack Price; and sister, Jacqueline Price. Left to cherish his memory are his...
Doris Campbell Rumple
Apr 2, 2022
Doris Campbell Rumple, 91, of Statesville, died Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on February 15, 1931, to the late William Preston Campbell and Maggie Josey Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jay Parks Rumple, and two sisters, Joyce Campbell and Darlene Yates. Doris was a charter...
Catherine "Cathy" Dawn Hannah
Apr 1, 2022
Catherine "Cathy" Dawn Hannah, 51 of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away April 1, 2022. She was born in Asheboro, North Carolina, on August 4, 1970, to Bobby "Steve" Bean and Patricia Ann Bean. Cathy was a mechanic and machine operator for 20 years until health kept her from working. She had a wonderful personality and a great big heart. Cathy...
Gena Lucille Loper
Apr 1, 2022
Gena Lucille Upright Loper, age 60, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Carolina Caring – Hospice & Palliative Care in Newton. Born on March 19, 1962, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Clayton Upright, Sr. and Phyllis Ann Simmons Upright. Mrs. Loper enjoyed reading, coloring, and doing Sudoku, going to the...
Richard Edgar Perkon
Apr 1, 2022
Richard Edgar Perkon, 85, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on April 1, 2022. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on November 16, 1936, the eldest son of the late Edgar and Valle Perkon. He graduated from McDowell High School. He enjoyed living in Erie and worked there for his entire career as an aerospace engineer for the LORD Corporation...
Brigida Villa
Apr 1, 2022
Brigida Villa, age 62, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Nicholson Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Nicholson Funeral Home. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving...
Dena Rae Everhart
Mar 31, 2022
Dena Rae Everhart, 82, of Thomasville North Carolina went peacefully to her heavenly home on March 31, 2022, at the Hinkle Hospice House. Dena was born on April 17, 1939, to the late Herman and Rachel Johnston. She grew up in Thomasville, NC and attended Pilot School. She married her faithful and loving husband James "Jim" Everhart on November 5,...
Mrs. Juanita Cheek Christopher
Mar 31, 2022
Mrs. Juanita Cheek Christopher, 90, of Statesville, died Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Franklin County, Georgia on February 8, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Cheek and Mary Crider Cheek. She retired from Carolina Mills and was a member of Westminster Church Of God. She enjoyed working in her yard and...
Dorothy Lee Chapman Privette
Mar 31, 2022
Dorothy Lee Chapman Privette, age 93, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the Heritage Place. Born on January 27, 1929, in Alexander County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Lee Chapman and Fannie Elizabeth Houston Chapman. Dorothy was a member of Bristol Drive Baptist Church for over 75 years. She was a devoted...
Roger Wayne Crabtree Sr.
Mar 30, 2022
Roger Wayne Crabtree, Sr., age 64, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home. Born on March 25, 1958, in Jackson, Michigan, he was the son of Marjorie Mae Flemming Crabtree and the late Robert Warren Crabtree. Roger was a master machinist until becoming disabled. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served his...
Timothy "Chase" Gatton
Mar 30, 2022
Timothy “Chase” Gatton, 38, of Statesville, died March 30, 2022. Born in Iredell County on September 9, 1983, he was a son of Pam C Potts and Dale R Potts (stepfather). In addition to his parents, he is survived by three daughters, Tara Gatton, Hailie Gatton and Emillie Long-Gatton; a brother, Dusty Gatton and sister, Katie Potts (Daniel Matthews). Also...
Virgil Dean Harmon
Mar 30, 2022
Virgil Dean Harmon, age 83, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on May 31, 1938, in Galax, VA, he was the son of the late Judson Ray Harmon and Effie Lineberry Harmon. Mr. Harmon was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in the 92nd Artillery Unit...
Mr. William Milan McEvilly
Mar 29, 2022
Mr. William (Bill) Milan McEvilly, 91, of Statesville, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his home. Born in Clinton, Massachusetts on July 2, 1930, he was a son of the late Peter McEvilly and Madeline Daughn McEvilly. His working career was in textile management and he was an active member of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church. He was preceded...
Leo Mendez
Mar 29, 2022
Leo Calvario Mendez, 56, of Taylorsville, formally of Mexico, died on March 29, 2022 at Gordon Hospice House. Born on October 2, 1965 in Mexico, he was the son of Espedeo Calvario and Maclovla Mendez. Leo is survived by wife, Berta Mejia; children, Jose Calvario, Alex Calvario (Sabrina Jolly), Alan Calvario and Flora Calvario; brother, Estevan Calvario; sister, Carnacio Calvario...
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