Obituaries

Michael Hennessey

Michael Hennessey

Apr 18, 2022

Michael Hennessey, 62, of Statesville passed away April 18, 2022. He was born October 13, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts the son of Patrick and Anastasia Hennessey. He was preceded in death by brothers Patrick and George Hennessey and a stepson, Matthew Ward. Michael attended Heartsville High School in South Carolina. He loved spending time with his family. He loved collecting...

Cristian Ariel Alvarado Chacon

Cristian Ariel Alvarado Chacon

Apr 18, 2022

Cristian Ariel Alvarado Chacon, 31, of Statesville died Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. He was born in Honduras on January 27, 1991, to Mary Chacon. Cristian was very creative, loved music and playing soccer. He loved God and was a man of faith. More than anything, he loved his family and spending...

Arlene Maynard Burgess

Arlene Maynard Burgess

Apr 18, 2022

Arlene Maynard Burgess, age 76, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022, at her home. Born on March 27, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Sherrell Maynard and Lovie Baisden Maynard. In addition to her parents, Sherrell and Lovie Maynard, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Burgess;...

Mark Alan Campbell

Mark Alan Campbell

Apr 15, 2022

Mark Alan Campbell 6/28/1966 - 4/15/2022 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather. He is preceded in death by his father Ernest Campbell. He is survived by his mother Peggy Campbell, sisters Vickie Gregory, Rita Fitzgerald, brothers Michael Campbell, Craig Campbell, daughters Valirie Meza-Campbell, Chelsea Loftis, sons Mark A....

Ernest Howard "Ernie" Beach

Ernest Howard "Ernie" Beach

Apr 15, 2022

Ernest Howard “Ernie” Beach, age 80, of Statesville, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, April 15, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on March 15, 1942, in Brevard, NC, he was the son of the late Ernest Earl Beach and Elnora Grant Beach Bennett. Ernie was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having received the...

Iris Rebecca Funderburk

Iris Rebecca Funderburk

Apr 15, 2022

Iris Rebecca Funderburk, 69, of Statesville, NC, passed away on April 15th, 2022. She was born on April 4th, 1953, in Dillon, SC, daughter of the late Charlie and Norma Funderburk. Iris lived a life filled with the love of God. She enjoyed reading, crafting, and Bible study. She had a love for all God’s creations, especially the ocean. She...

Joseph Samuel "Sam" Owens

Joseph Samuel "Sam" Owens

Apr 14, 2022

Joseph Samuel "Sam" Owens - 74, of Stokesdale, North Carolina, passed Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born January 17, 1948, in Troy, North Carolina, to the late Joseph Lee Owens and Ozelle (Spake) Owens. Sam is a United States Army Veteran serving from 1967 to 1969 where he earned an Army Commendation Medal and a Purple Heart for Heroism....

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Stevens

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Stevens

Apr 14, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Stevens - 72, of Lexington, North Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 14th, 2022. He was born September 6th, 1949, in Buchanan County, Virginia, to the late Reverend Glen William Stevens and Annie Elizabeth (Cook) Stevens. Kenny was a retired roofer of over 40 years and attended church...

Ellsworth Harold Daunce

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Richard Edgar Perkon

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...

Gena Lucille Loper

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...

Brigida Villa

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...

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