Obituaries

Dena Rae Everhart

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

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

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.

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...

Virgil Dean Harmon

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...

Timothy "Chase" Gatton

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...

Mr. William Milan McEvilly

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

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...

Minnie Jean Fincham

Minnie Jean Fincham

Mar 28, 2022

Minnie Jean (Windon) Fincham - 78, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, March 28, 2022. She was born in Dille, West Virginia, on April 6, 1943, to the late Mary Glendine (Lewis) Windon and Coleman Lester Windon. She married Leslie "Jim" Fincham on November 21, 1961, in Burnside, West Virginia. Minnie was a homemaker, and...

Edmond Linton Banister

Edmond Linton Banister

Mar 27, 2022

Edmond Linton Banister, age 70 of Statesville, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on October 18, 1951, in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Emory Laumont Banister and Edith Virginia Murdaugh Banister. Edmond was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal,...

Roland Cook

Roland Cook

Mar 27, 2022

Roland Cook, 74, of Statesville died Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Bill Hefner VA Center in Salisbury, NC. He was born in Essex County, Massachusetts on November 21, 1947, to the late William E. Cook and Adrienne Charest Cook. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Laurie Williams. Roland enjoyed old cars, working on lawnmowers, and helping...

Rebecca Pritchard

Rebecca Pritchard

Mar 26, 2022

Rebecca Pritchard, 72, of Statesville, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton. She was born in Union County, NC on July 7, 1949, to the late John Pritchard and Eloise Driggers Aldridge. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Odom. Rebecca was retired from WalMart where she worked for many years...

Robert Joseph Harrison Jr.

Robert Joseph Harrison Jr.

Mar 25, 2022

Robert Joseph Harrison, Jr., age 64, of Temple, TX, passed away on March 25, 2022, at his home. Born on November 26, 1957, in Suffolk County, MA, he was the son of Robert Joseph Harrison Sr. and Dorothea Marie Horgan. No services will be held at this this. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.

Mary Mayberry Hamm

Mary Mayberry Hamm

Mar 23, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Frye Mayberry Hamm, 76, of Statesville, died, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on April 3, 1945, to the late Avery P. Frye and Audrey Crews Frye. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Silas (Buddy) Mayberry and Larry C. Hamm. Mary enjoyed reading, watching tv, and going out...

Joseph Edwin Mowbray

Joseph Edwin Mowbray

Mar 22, 2022

Joseph Edwin Mowbray, age 50, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his home. Born on November 26, 1971, in Rowan County, NC, he was the son of the late James Edwin Mowbray and Phyllis Ann Rogers Mowbray. Joe was the owner of his successful, self-owned business Joe Mowbray Flooring, Inc. He enjoyed golfing when he was...

Joann Page Barnes

Joann Page Barnes

Mar 21, 2022

She was born June 26, 1936, to Kirus and Lettie Mae Page. She retired from Owen-Illinois Glass Company. In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her husband Ralph C. Barnes. She is survived by her son Bobby G. Smith (wife Mary Beth); daughter Cheryl Jefferies; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held...

Bobby Dale Johnson

Bobby Dale Johnson

Mar 21, 2022

Bobby Dale Johnson, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. A private memorial service will be held. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.

Cheryl Jeanne (Davis) Wittenbrook

Cheryl Jeanne (Davis) Wittenbrook

Mar 18, 2022

Cheryl Jeanne (Davis) Wittenbrook - 74, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed peacefully Friday, March 18, 2022. She was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, to the late Harry Edward Davis and Bessie Mae (McConnell) Davis. Services will be held privately by family at a later date. Condolences may be expressed with family online at www.bandbfcs.com or in person at Nicholson Funerals...

Mildred Smith Ostwalt

Mildred Smith Ostwalt

Mar 18, 2022

Mildred Smith Ostwalt, age 95, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Brekenridge Retirement Center in Rocky Mount, NC. She was the last of six children surviving, born to Harvey and Elsie Cherry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Eugene Smith; her second husband, Jesse Ostwalt; son, Larry...

Sandra York Gantt

Sandra York Gantt

Mar 18, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” York Gantt, 61, of Statesville, passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2022. Sandy was born March 24, 1960 in Iredell County and is the daughter of Joe Anderson York and Irene Dishmond York. She was a graduate of North Iredell High School, Forsyth Technical Community College and Rowan Community College. She married the love of...

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