Category: Obituaries

Erin Leigh Harris Allison, 42, of Blowing Rock, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Erin was born February 14, 1979, in Iredell

Katharine E. (Free) Smith, 87, of Limerick, Pa., passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Paoli Hospital on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born in Norristown,

Brian Thomas Beikirch, 63, of Statesville, N.C., entered heaven on July 11, 2021, ready for his last greatest adventure, believing in the Lord, who is the creator and giver of

Mr. Jeffrey Keith Graham, 53, of 136 Greylin Loop, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on September 21, 1967, and was the son of the late Clarence Graham and

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thompson Pickens, 87, of 1008 Cass Street in Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on October 18, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Isaac

Ralph Morrison Brawley III, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on July 10, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1939, in Mooresville to the late Nellie Brawley Wrenn and

Banks Osborne Moose, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Banks was born on March 13, 1937, in Rowan County to the

Catherine Cornelia Eagle, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on July 8, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1936, in Mooresville to the late Fred and Maddie Russ Sherrill.

Sharon Kaye Chambers, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on June 12, 1944, in Visalia, Calif., and was preceded in death by

John Lewis Simmerman, 78, of Marion, N.C. and formerly of Statesville, N.C., died July 7, 2021, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. Born in Iredell County on September 22, 1942,

Mr. James Harold “Jim” Thewlis, 67, of Statesville, N.C., died in a motorcycle accident in Union County on July 1, 2021. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 14, 1953, he

Mrs. Mary Lillian Wilhite Wasson was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 5, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Fred Wilhite and Mayo McWhorter Scott. She departed

Dale Trivette, 51, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2021. He was born October 15, 1969, in Caldwell County, N.C., to the late Jones Trivette and Judy Kincaid. He was the

Robert Thomas Hoyt Jr., 29, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Rob was born on July 10, 1991, in Rowan County, N.C., to Robert T. Hoyt

Ellie Irvin Bryant, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on October 21, 1927, in Concord,

Donna Lynn Younger Stull, 59, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 25, 1961, to the late Larry Joe Younger

Craig McNall “Bud” Bramley of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021. He was a beloved husband and father and was an active in his community. He loved

Katherine Elaine “Kitty” Menscer Kennedy, 71, of Love Valley, N.C., died Monday, July 5. 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 10, 1950, in Iredell County, she

Sarah Luecree Huie Nicholson, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Maple Leaf HealthCare. Born on November 20, 1940, in Iredell County, she was

Nancy Duncan Hartness, 82, our beautiful mother and grandmother, crossed over on Saturday, July 3, 2021, after an extended illness from Alzheimer’s. She was born August 19 , 1938, to

Ronald Lee Munday, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. Born in Iredell County on February 25, 1946, he was the son of the late James Richard Munday

Mr. Kenneth Darrell Matney, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Novant Presbyterian-Main in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, July 2, 2021. A native of Buchanan County, Va., he was the

Mr. Eric Leslie Tifverman, 46, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on June 25, 2021, at his residence. A native of Suffolk, N.Y., he was the son of William Sulzer

Our dear friend, Harish Rajan peacefully left us on Monday, July 5, 2021. He was a wonderful husband to Aruna and a fabulous father to Akhil and Ananya. Please join

Verla Mae Barrier Oliver, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Maple Leaf Health Care in Statesville, N.C. Born March 27, 1932, in Watauga County,

Pastor Bobby Henderson, 62, a minister of the gospel for 34 years, died on July 3, 2021, at the Gordan Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He is survived by his

Carrie Jo Wood, 72, of Raleigh, N.C., died Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born in Iredell County on September 10, 1948, to the late Milton Wood and Mary Smith

Ricky Jack Holt, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Ricky was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on February 19, 1958, and was the son of

Mr. Jimmy Holland, 75, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 5, 1946, and was the son of the late Louis Henry Holland and Elizabeth Gertrude Alexander. He departed

Ah’Miyahh Anyae Marie Howell, 8, beloved daughter of Tiatana Lenshay (Michael Gavin) Howell and Devin (Ta’Shombe Smith) Emanuel Rankin, was born in Iredell County on December 22, 2012. She departed

Pamela Lorrain Moore, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was born on July 19, 1954, in Mooresville to the late Janet Moore Williams and

Joe Gerry Johnson, 75, of Statesville, N.C, died Tuesday, June 28, 2021. He was born in Morgan County, Ala., on October 12, 1945, to the late Roy B. Johnson and

The Homegoing Services Celebrating and Honoring the life of Bernard Leak, 66, of Enid, Okla., are pending under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. Bernard was born on March 18,

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Lee Pharr, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Maple Leaf Healthcare. Mr. Pharr was born in Iredell County on July 14,

Mary Lou Dishman, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Mary was born on March 3, 1938, in Statesville and was the daughter

Coleen Cartner Peacock, 76, of Statesville, N.C., beloved wife of Gilbert “Gil” Peacock, passed away at the home on Sunday, June 27, 2021, following several years of declining health. She