Category: Obituaries

Paul Grey Mills, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020, at

Mrs. Josephine Hartsell Gibson Billings, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Billings was born November 2, 1935, in

James Lilley, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born on July 13, 1923, in Wynn, Pa., to the late

Mrs. Nancy Lee Burch Robinson Daye, 76, of 1705 Susce Court, Statesville, N.C., was born in Hartwell, Ga., on July 30, 1944. She departed this life on September 3, 2020,

Qy’Ren Jhalil Howell-Blackmon, the precious gift from Heaven, returned to God’s care just a short time after he arrived on September 2, 2020. Those left to cherish his memory are

Stephen “Steve” McHugh Sherrill, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was born on January 30, 1940, in Mooresville to the late Hugh McLean Sherrill

Malinda Lipe Current, 89, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born on December 16, 1930,

Roger Lee Johnson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Surry County on July 14, 1950, to

Michael Henry Watkins, 62, of Statesville, N.C., formally of Wilkesboro, N.C., passed away on September 3, 2020. He was born to Henry and Era T. Watkins on Sunday, June 29,

Michael Edward Watkins, 20, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away on September 3, 2020. Michael was born to Elizabeth (Libby) Singh and Michael Henry Watkins on

Ms. Jennifer Lynette Leach, 51, of 1816 Simonton Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on October 28, 1968. She was the daughter of Lewis Bailey and Patricia Ann

Shirley Corrine Morrison-Tabor, daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Morrison, was born in Iredell County on August 8, 1934. She departed this life on Sunday, September 6, 2020, in

Mr. Elvis Pressley Imes, 64, of 1020 Absher Lane, Statesville, N.C., passed on September 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Iredell County on July 6, 1956, and

With great sadness, the family of Maxine Middlesworth mourns her death on September 4, 2020. Her 89 years were filled with a unique sense of optimism and service to others.

Larry Wilson Summers, 74, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2020, at his home. He was born March 28, 1946, in North Carolina the son of the late William Monroe

Edwin Dwight Burks, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 3, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born June 24, 1954, in Welch, W.Va., the son

Nettie Bonnie Mae Hazel Engram, 92, of Statesville, N.C.., died peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born in Griffin, Ga., on June 30,

Leonard Roy LaForgia, who was born on May 9, 1957, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Friday, September 4, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy (Banta)

Chadwick Harlon West, “Qwest Freely,” 40, of Asheville lost his life to mental illness and substance abuse on August 25, 2020, at his home. Chad was born on June 8,

Francis Prience “F.P.” Wright Jr. passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, after a period of declining health. Born to Francis Prience Wright and Roberta Bynum Wright on May 29,

Murray C. Walker, 59 of Stony Point, N.C., was set free from his earthly body and walked through the gates of heaven on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was an

Brenna Hulings, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born on December 17, 1955, in Pineville, W.Va., to the late Algie and Lillian Hess

Alice Louise Lee, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 2, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born September 9, 1944 in Iaeger, W.Va., the daughter of the late

Marjorie Francis Brewer Feimster, 95, of Statesville, N.C., entered her eternal home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on June 16,

Robert “Bobby” Marshall Christie, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at his residence following a courageous battle with acute leukemia. He was born on February

Mrs. Pauline Mills Colvert, daughter of the late James Edward Mills Sr. and Lillian Farrar Mills, was born in Iredell County on June 1, 1953. She departed this life on

Sgt. Charles Anthony Luckey of 334 Talley Street, Troutman, N.C., died Monday, August 31, 2020, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County on March

Tommy Alvin Johnson Jr., 49 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Tommy was born April 6, 1971, in Iredell County and was the

Ronald Craig “Craig” Abernathy Sr., 73, passed away on September 2, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was the loving husband of Barbara York Abernathy, his wife

Okky VanderGoot Deters, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. She was born on March 31, 1933, in the Netherlands to the late Tice and Ann

Charles “Tony” Anthony Tudor, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. Born March 5, 1948, in Webb City,

Naomi “Sissy” Marie Watts Gray, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Naomi was born January 10, 1944, to the late

Ima Moore was born in Blount Creek, N.C., on February 22, 1919, to proud parents Kelly and Elizabeth Moore. She was the second oldest of nine children and attended Ware

Larry Stephen Hedrick, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, with his family by his side following a battle with Acute Leukemia. Larry was born December 12,

John Joseph Zdanowitz, 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2020. He died peacefully at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., with his wife Carole by

Horace E. Huie of Olin, N.C., passed away on August 29, 2020. He lived a life that was defined by his jovial nature, a deep-seated belief in usefulness, and a