Obituaries

Barbara Byrd Pharr

Barbara Byrd Pharr

Jan 14, 2020

Barbara Byrd Pharr, 85, of Statesville, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with husband on January 14, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on January 8, 1935 to the late Odell and Cora Bell Byrd. Barbara was a graduate of Statesville Senior High in 1953. She married her beloved husband, Rev. William...

Doris Hines Martin

Doris Hines Martin

Jan 13, 2020

Mrs. Doris Hines Martin, 94, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House on January 13, 2020. Born on October 20, 1925 in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Derr Lynn and Grace White Hines. Mrs. Martin was an active member of Concord Presbyterian Church and was a retired Legal Administrative Assistant. Left to cherish...

Charles F Colley

Charles F Colley

Jan 13, 2020

Charles F. Colley, age 98 born April 6, 1921, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Navy WWII Veteran. Beloved Father and friend. We will miss you Dad.

Gary Donald Rutten

Gary Donald Rutten

Jan 12, 2020

Gary Donald Rutten, 77, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home in Statesville with his family by his side. Born in Carroll, Iowa on September 29, 1942, he was a son of the late Henry Rutten and Varina Ocken Rutten. Since grade school, Gary’s goal was to perform on Broadway and sang at every opportunity, even while driving...

Vivian Elaine Whitmire

Vivian Elaine Whitmire

Jan 12, 2020

Vivian Barnhardt Whitmire passed away peacefully on January 12, 2020 surrounded by her family after a lingering illness. Funeral service will be held at 2pm Saturday January 18, 2020 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 13200 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte NC with Pastor Jeff Whitmire officiating. The family will receive friends from 1pm -2pm, prior to the funeral service at the...

Gracie Josephine Stroud

Gracie Josephine Stroud

Jan 12, 2020

Mrs. Gracie Josephine Tucker Stroud, 83, of Statesville, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Yadkin County on August 21, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Noah William Tucker and Mary Elizabeth Tucker. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and retired from food service management. She is survived by...

Harold Sylvester Rimmer

Harold Sylvester Rimmer

Jan 11, 2020

Mr. Harold Sylvester Rimmer, 98, of Statesville, died Saturday January 11, 2020 at his home. Born in Iredell County on November 25, 1921, he was a son of the late Fred Rimmer and Viola Campbell Rimmer. Mr. Rimmer was a retired building inspector for Iredell County and was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church. He also served his country in...

Gail Bullard Lambert

Gail Bullard Lambert

Jan 11, 2020

Mrs. Gail B. Lambert, 74, of Harmony, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2020. She was born October 24, 1945 in Iredell County to the late John Lewis Bullard and Cloyce Renegar Bullard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Chris McNeil. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Robert Lambert, one...

Kevin Mark Sigmon

Kevin Mark Sigmon

Jan 10, 2020

Kevin Mark Sigmon, 59, of Statesville, passed away peacefully at Accordius of Statesville. Born on October 21, 1960 in Catawba County, he was the son to the late Buddy Joe and Shirley Pauline Abernathy Sigmon. Kevin was self-employed. Left to cherish his memory are his two brothers, Tim (Tina) Sigmon and Randy (Kim) Sigmon; one nephew, Taylor Sigmon; three nieces,...

Charlcie Benfield Lackey

Charlcie Benfield Lackey

Jan 9, 2020

Charlcie Brooks Benfield Lackey, 93, of Statesville, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was born on March 16, 1926 to the late Harvey Sylvanus Benfield, Sr. and Tressie Timms Benfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Robert Clay Lackey, a daughter; Lorene Billings, 2 sons-in-law; Steve Billings and William Long, sisters; Helen...

Zana Susan Frazier

Zana Susan Frazier

Jan 9, 2020

Zana Susan Frazier passed away Thursday Jan. 9, 2020 at Hospice Home at High Point, following several years of declining health. Zana was born April 29, 1953 to Jefferson Davis Barbara Smith Frazier. Prior to her retirement she worked in the Real Estate business in the High Point/Archdale/Thomasville area. In addition to her parents, Zana was preceded in death by...

Joe Wilson Laymon

Joe Wilson Laymon

Jan 9, 2020

Joe Wilson Laymon, 88, of Statesville, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home. He was born October 30, 1931 in Davie County to the late Arleth B. Laymon and Evelyn Rollins Laymon. He was also preceded in death by a sister; Gelaine Bell and a brother; Wayne Laymon. Joe was retired from Lilly Company in sales and service and...

Robbie Nell Burris

Robbie Nell Burris

Jan 7, 2020

Thomasville, Robbie Nell Burris, 88, passed away Jan. 7, 2020. She was born Oct. 18, 1931 to Robert Thelma Yokley. Mrs. Burris enjoyed life as a homemaker, time with family friends and will be remembered by her strong will and the ability to add sass to life. She is survived by her children, Johnny Musser, Remona Harris, Robert Kim Burris;...

Geneva Nanninga Featherston

Geneva Nanninga Featherston

Jan 7, 2020

Geneva Pearl Nanninga Featherston, 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at The Gardens of Statesville. Mrs. Featherston was born on June 16, 1923, in Wakefield, KS to the late Walter Nanninga and the late Essie Kneper Nanninga. She was first married to Maurice Leslie Featherston, who passed away in 1975 and later married Phillip M. Miller, who passed...

Leatha Mae Hedrick

Leatha Mae Hedrick

Jan 6, 2020

Leatha Mae Hedrick, 82 of Thomasville, passed away January 6, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Hedrick spent her life as a homemaker, enjoying time with her family, crocheting, sewing and making beautiful quilts. Leatha was born February 24, 1937 to E. C. Bertie Johnson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hedrick is preceded in death by her children, Charles, Franklin,...

Dr. William (Bill) Wortman

Dr. William (Bill) Wortman

Jan 6, 2020

On 6 January 2020 Dr. William Wortman, a passionate and dedicated traveler, departed on his last and longest trip to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns. Bill was born 2 August 1934 in Morganton, N.C. to W.J. “Buck” Wortman and Roberta Royster Wortman. Despite a Dutch surname he was proud of his predominantly Scotch-Irish heritage. Moving to...

William Newton Head

William Newton Head

Jan 5, 2020

RURAL HALL Mr. William Newton Head,76, of Rural Hall, NC passed awayJanuary 5,2020athis home in Rural Hall, NC.The son of the late Henry and Treva White Head, William Bill was an Environmental Engineer and was the owner/operator of Tech Sys for 15 years before retiring. Mr. Head proudly served in the United States Air Force and is a member of...

Charles Stephen Merrill

Charles Stephen Merrill

Jan 5, 2020

Mr. Charles Charlie Stephen Merrill, 31, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 in Statesville, NC. Charlie was a resident of Liberty, North Carolina. He was a beloved father, husband, brother, son, and friend that loved his job and co-workers, spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors, and making everyone laugh. Charlie was predeceased in death by his biological...

Carolyn Loyd Alexander

Carolyn Loyd Alexander

Jan 5, 2020

Carolyn Loyd Alexander 84, of Harmony, died on January 5, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on February 26, 1935 to the late John Loyd and Dottie Bowers Loyd. Carolyn was a homemaker and a poultry farmer. She served as a volunteer for many years at Matthew 25 Ministries. She served in the Ruritan and...

Lucille Grant Jenkins

Lucille Grant Jenkins

Jan 1, 2020

Lucille Grant Jenkins, 77, of Statesville, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on February 6, 1942 to the late John Bristol Grant and Lena Dishmon Grant. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Albert Jenkins, 2 sons; David Wayne Jenkins and Mike Jenkins, a sister; Mildred Jenkins,...

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