Obituaries

Lois Vermillion Coonfield

Lois Vermillion Coonfield

Nov 2, 2021

Lois Ann Vermillion Coonfield, 79, of Statesville, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Hulbert, Oklahoma, on May 21, 1942, to the late Elton Jack Vermillion and Anna Daniels Vermillion. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Edward Coonfield in 2012, a sister, Marjorie Sydebotham and a brother, Elton J. Vermillion,...

Garry Blackwood

Garry Blackwood

Nov 2, 2021

Garry Blackwood, age 63, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on December 13, 1957 in Iredell County, he was the son of the late William Turner Blackwood and Annie Mae Gallmon Blackwood. Mr. Blackwood was a member of Jesus Saved Ministries where he served in the Audio and Visual Department for over...

Beth Ann Underwood

Beth Ann Underwood

Nov 1, 2021

Beth Ann Underwood, 45, of Statesville, died Monday, November 1, 2021, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Gaston County, NC on July 30, 1976. Beth was a graduate of Lakeland High School in Lagrange, Indiana. She was a huge fan of Notre Dame and The Fighting Irish. She loved coloring and cooking. Beth was a...

Krystal Lynette Brown

Krystal Lynette Brown

Nov 1, 2021

Krystal Lynette Brown, age 36, of Statesville, passed away on November 1, 2021 at The Oaks at Sweetin Creek in Arden, NC. At the request of the family, no services will be held. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.

Roy Peter Little Jr.

Roy Peter Little Jr.

Oct 29, 2021

Mr. Roy Peter Little, Jr, 93, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, Oct 29, 2021 at his home. Mr. Little was born in Iredell County on Dec 30, 1927 and was the son of the late Roy Peter Little, Sr and Brita Moose Little. Mr. Little was retired from Fluro Daniel of Greenville, SC where he worked 40 plus years...

Ava Grey Fails

Ava Grey Fails

Oct 28, 2021

LEXINGTON - Ava Gray Fails of Lexington, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on October 28, 2021, after a long fight with complications from a stroke and cancer. Ava was born on February 8, 1942, to Ray Franks and Virginia Gray Franks in Kinston, North Carolina. Her greatest joys came from being a homemaker and active member of...

Mary Sue Toney

Mary Sue Toney

Oct 27, 2021

Mary Sue Toney, age 87, of Harmony passed away peacefully October 27, 2021 at Rosewood Assisted Living. She was born June 7, 1934 in Polk County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Garner Skipper and Bernice Wilson Skipper. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herman Harrison Toney. Mary grew up on a farm, had old...

Mrs. Sadie Ann Wilcox

Mrs. Sadie Ann Wilcox

Oct 27, 2021

Sadie Ann McCormick Wilcox, 93, passed peacefully Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was born October 7, 1928 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Sadie Anthony McCormick and Harry Fetters McCormick. She married Jesse B. Wilcox, Jr. of Morrisville, PA on January 2, 1946 and together they settled in Hamilton Township, NJ raising three children, Linda Woodhead (Charles), Beverley Woodard...

Kathie Mae Parker

Kathie Mae Parker

Oct 27, 2021

Kathie Mae Parker, 71, of Mooresville, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Kathie was born in Alleghany Co. VA on March 7, 1950 and was the daughter of the late Lewis Roy and Bessie Austin Parker, both of which preceded her in death. Kathie was a graduate of Alleghany County High School and...

Linda Sue Goodwin Austin

Linda Sue Goodwin Austin

Oct 26, 2021

Linda Sue Goodwin Austin, age 75, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on February 1, 1946 in Iredell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Boyd Goodwin and Bondelia Smith Goodwin. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an avid...

Doris Crater Moore

Doris Crater Moore

Oct 26, 2021

THOMASVILLE-Mrs. Doris Jane Crater Moore, 82, of Thomasville, NC passed away at her home on October 26, 2021. The daughter of the late Coy Shaffner and Ruth Lashmit Crater, Mrs. Moore was born in Forsyth County on April 6, 1939 and was known as a loving, giving woman with a strong faith. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Moore is...

Carolyn Dawn Inman

Carolyn Dawn Inman

Oct 25, 2021

Ms. Carolyn Dawn Inman, 63, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at her home. Carolyn was born in the District of Columbia on April 24, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Rufus Edgar and Julia Ellen Swann Inman. Carolyn was a graduate of Oakton High School in Vianna, VA. She was an avid animal...

Howard Micheal "Mike" Taylor

Howard Micheal "Mike" Taylor

Oct 25, 2021

Howard Micheal “Mike” Taylor, 63 yrs., of Statesville, was welcomed unexpectedly into the Gates of Heaven by his loving mother and brother on Monday, October 25, 2021. Born on April 7, 1958 in Scotland County, NC, he was the son of Howard Taylor and the late Addie White Taylor. Mike was loved by many. He was known for his “big...

Vera Brown Jarvis

Vera Brown Jarvis

Oct 25, 2021

Vera Brown Jarvis, age 90, of Statesville went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2021 at MapleLeaf Healthcare for whom we would like to express our thanks to their doctors and staff for their friendship and care given to our Mom over the last 6 years. She was born December 10, 1930 in Troutman, North Carolina the daughter...

Dorothy Ann Robinson Westmoreland

Dorothy Ann Robinson Westmoreland

Oct 24, 2021

Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Robinson Westmoreland, age 80, of Statesville passed away peacefully October 24, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born September 6, 1941 in Big Spring, Texas the daughter of the late William Henry Robinson and Madrid Luene Anderson Robinson. She is also preceded in death by her brother, F. Neil Robinson. Dottie owned and...

Ted Odom

Ted Odom

Oct 22, 2021

Theodore Horace “Ted” Odom, 87, of Statesville died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in McDowell County on May 23, 1934, to the late Horace Odom and Lucy Presnell Gregory. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Allen Odom and a sister, Rosa O. Proctor. Ted enjoyed playing cards, fishing, woodworking, and antiques....

Chuck Leroy Danyels

Chuck Leroy Danyels

Oct 22, 2021

Chuck Leroy Danyels, 72, of Statesville, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 22,2021. He was born in Chester, South Carolina on August 1, 1949, to the late Ophelia Danyels and was raised by his late grandfather, Harland H. Danyels.. He was also preceded in death by a son, Chuck M. Danyels in 2012, a brother, Melvin Danyels and a brother-in-law, Larry...

Jack “Cody” Markle Jr.

Jack “Cody” Markle Jr.

Oct 22, 2021

Jack Lawrence “Cody” Markle, Jr., 45, of Harmony, died October 22, 2021 at his home. Born in Toledo, Ohio on June 4, 1976, he was a son of the late Jack Lawrence Markle, Sr. and Charlott Hanzley Hannaford who survives. Cody was employed by Allied Universal Security and was a member of the North Iredell Rescue Squad. He was an...

Phyllis Simmons Upright

Phyllis Simmons Upright

Oct 20, 2021

Phyllis Simmons Upright, age 80, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Brookdale – East Broad in Statesville. Born on October 23, 1940 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Haskel Simmons and Blanche Naomi Moose Simmons. Phyllis was full of life; always having a great sense of humor that could place a...

Benny Benfield

Benny Benfield

Oct 20, 2021

Harvey S. “Benny” Benfield, Jr., 85, of Statesville, NC died Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born in Iredell County, NC on August 10, 1936, to the late Harvey S. Benfield, Sr. and Tressie Timms Benfield. Benny was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann Gregory Benfield on September 11, 2020, and 11 siblings. Benny was an...