Statesville, NC Obituaries

Mabel Agnes Wyer Schmalzl, 94, was born February 6, 1932, in The Bronx, New York, and died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. In the lives she touched, Mabel will be remembered as deeply cherished—someo...

Foy “Gene” Eugene Kurley, 80, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. Born June 12, 1946, Gene was born and grew up in Olin, North Carolina, and carried the steady values of home with him for the r...

In Loving Memory of Peggy Ruth (Wood) Trimble February 7, 1934 – September 27, 2026 Peggy Ruth (Wood) Trimble, 92, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on September 27, 2026. A mother, grandmo...

Yvonne Marjorie LaBonte Cloer, 83, was born July 27, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, and died on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, North Carolina. Yvonne spent years w...

Dorothy Louise Cabisca Burdick, born August 28, 1957, in Corning, New York, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the age of 69. Dorothy’s life was rooted in the quiet, steady devotion that...

John Philip Crawford Sr., 64, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. Born November 1, 1961, in Statesville, North Carolina, John carried a steady pride in where he...

Gary Alan Hawks, 80, was born March 20, 1946, in Gaston County, North Carolina, and passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. From the beginning, Gary carried himself with a steady kind of wisdom—...

Cynthia Mendaloff Benton, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her home, on September 14, 2026. She was born on August 11, 1945 in Statesville, North Carolina. The daughter of the late Alexan...

Clarence David Stroud, simply known as David, 69, was born November 13, 1956, in Statesville, North Carolina, and passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026. David was a graduate of North Iredell High ...

David Rolston Miles, 86, of Statesville, North Carolina, died on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born in Mount Kisco, New York, on June 6, 1940 to the late Irving Beardsley Miles and Alice Elizabe...

Evans Earl Lowery Jr., 82, was born July 23, 1944, in Florence, South Carolina, and passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. A 1964 graduate of William Penn High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, ...

Jessie Mae Bass St. John of Ronda, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Jessie was born in Olin on June 18, 1937 to Arthur “Burt” and Marie Redmond Bass. After retiring from Lo...

Carolyn Faye Minor Stevens, 78, of York, South Carolina, was born on October 13, 1947, in Iredell County, North Carolina, and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Rock Hill, South...

Charlene Burrow Liechty departed her earthly home and entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on August 17, 2026. In addition to her parents, George Russell Burrow and Lurlene Weathers Burro...

Daniel Stephen Zika, 32, was born May 9, 1994, in Person County, North Carolina, and died Friday, August 14, 2026. For much of his public working career, Daniel drove contract routes across the cou...

James Preston Ladd Jr., 96, was born August 4, 1930, in Yadkin County, North Carolina, and died August 12, 2026. He was a man deeply cherished by those who knew him—steady in his presence, generous wi...

Rachel Ruth Coleman Campbell, 92, was born October 7, 1933, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and died August 11, 2026. A graduate of Union Grove High School, Class of 1953, Rachel carried forward a ...

Emily Jacqueline Canessa Blevins, 95, was born April 9, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, and died Monday, August 10, 2026. Emily was preceded in death by her father, Grazio John Canessa; her mother, Anna...

Carolyn Hortense Campbell Ferguson, 76, was born December 25, 1949, in Iredell County, North Carolina, and passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Carolyn was a graduate of North Iredell High School, ...

Ronald Dee Larkin was born in Norwalk, CA on January 4, 1941, to Harvey and Nancie Mae (Nannie) Larkin. Ron passed away at his home in Mooresville, NC on August 9, 2026 after a long illness from Pulmo...

Ethel Louise Stevenson Morrison, 96, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on August 6, 2026. Born July 25, 1930, in the Loray community of Statesville, Ethel lived a long full life defined by f...

Maurice Nicholas Comerford Jr., 91, was born November 21, 1934, in Genessee County, Michigan, and died August 1, 2026 in Statesville, North Carolina. Maurice retired from DuPont, where he worked as a...

Mary Lois Warren Starnes, 85, of Harmony, passed peacefully from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem. Born in Iredell Cou...

Joycelyn Parks Dalton, 81, of Harmony, North Carolina, departed this life Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home. She was born in Iredell County on February 7, 1945 to the late Rayford and Mary Dollie Cowa...

Barbara Alyn King Kusick, 94, was born June 2, 1932, in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, and died July 25, 2026. She was a resident of Statesville, North Carolina. She is survived by her son and daughter...

Bobby Ray Abernathy, 87, was born December 23, 1938, in Iredell County, North Carolina, and passed away July 23, 2026. Those who knew Bobby knew a man who measured his days by what he could give—thro...

Franklin Howard Tevepaugh, 86, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2026, in Statesville, North Carolina. A native of Iredell County, he was born on January 21, 1940, to the late Dock Tevepaugh and Ducie ...

On July 21, 2026, surrounded by family, Jerry Dean Yockey, Sr., age 90, passed peacefully from this life to meet his Savior and to be welcomed to his eternal home by the many relatives and friends who...

Dorothy Elizabeth Turner Summers, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, at her home in Harmony, North Carolina. Born on September...

Joseph Francis Ray, 63, of Statesville, North Carolina passed away on July 18, 2026 in Statesville, North Carolina. There are no formal services scheduled for Mr. Ray at this time. Condolences m...

Miss Carla Denise Allison was born on July 2, 1960, to the late James and Mary Lee Allison in Statesville, North Carolina. On Friday, July 17, 2026, Carla peacefully received her heavenly wings and en...

In Loving Memory of Deacon Herman Reid A Life Well Lived. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing from this life of the patriarch of our family,  Mr. Herman...

Michael (Mike) Phillip McCabe, 64, lived life exactly the way he wanted, with hard work, quiet devotion, and an unwavering love for his family. Those who knew him best will remember a man whose kindne...

Esther Belle Austin Galliher Crosby, 92, was born in Iredell County, North Carolina on March 27, 1934, to Carl Bagby Austin and Annie Eagle Austin. She was the only girl to seven older brothers. A...

Korene Scully Maynard, 66, of Statesville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was born in Polk County, Minnesota on February 25, 1960 to the late Roy Rudolph Scully and Mertle ...

Desmond Jude O'Connor, 68, of Statesville, North Carolina passed away on July 11, 2026. No formal services have been scheduled for Mr. O'Connor at this time. Condolences may be shared with the famil...

Mary Ann Holland Milstead, 88, was born July 19, 1937, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, and died July 10, 2026. Mary Ann’s life was marked by devotion expressed in steady, everyday ways—through ...

Betty Jean Whitley Hudson, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and devoted servant of God was welcomed into heaven on July 6, 2026. Betty Jean was born March 30, 1938 to Claud...

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth "Lib" Cartner Stroud went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by her family. Lib was born to the late Percy Lee Cartner and Sar...

Deacon James “Dick” Richard Strominger, 74, passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House on June 21, 2026. Born in Shelby County, Ohio, on July 10, 1951, Dick was the son of the late Richard Gilbert...

D. R. Cartner Jr., 69, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on June 20, 2026. Born October 25, 1956, in Iredell County, D. R. was the son of the late D. R. Cartner, Sr. and the late Alice Chris...

Alice Lynn Dowell Jolly of Olin passed peacefully at her home Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the age of 93 with her son present. She was born February 16, 1933 to Dewey Frederick Dowell and Velta Redmond ...

Thomas Arthur Wilson III, lovingly known as Tommy, passed away on June 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer that spanned nearly two years. Throughout his journey, Tommy faced each day with...

John “Nookie” David Bell, 72, born December 16, 1953, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, passed away on June 2, 2026 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. "Nookie" moved through life with a steady,...

Gladys Bliss Head Hager, 83, of Troutman, North Carolina, passed away on June 1, 2026. Born April 14, 1943, in Troutman, North Carolina, Gladys will be remembered with deep respect and gratitude by al...

Martha Ann Baker Rucker, 84, was born September 8, 1941, in Iredell County, North Carolina, and passed away June 1, 2026 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Martha was deeply cherished—a gentle, c...

Edward Dann Jr., 67, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on April 24, 1959, in Warren, Ohio to the late Edward Dann, Sr. and Norm...

Elizabeth “Libby” Ann Stroud Johnson, 78, passed away on May 23, 2026. Born June 3, 1947, Libby lived a life marked by steady devotion—to her family, her work, her church, and the people who were fort...

Marie Anna " Mary" Wolan Kozar, 104, was born July 13, 1921, in Newark, New Jersey, and died May 18, 2026. In the long arc of her life, Mary carried herself with a quiet steadiness and a deeply person...

Carolyn Mattie Robinson McDaniel, 78, was born December 30, 1947 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Mose Paul Robinson and Pauline Proffitt Robinson, and passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026 at her home ...