Edward Guy Cornish, 51, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ed was born on January 2, 1971, to the late Norman Stanley Cornish and Susanne Stilner Cornish. Ed was a truck driver. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Chapman Funeral Home. Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Cornish Family.

Larry Hardin Crawford, 72, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Amorem Hospice House in Caldwell County. He was born to the late Ronder and Mildred Cook Crawford on Wednesday, December 27, 1950, in Avery County. During his working career, Larry worked as a diesel truck mechanic and worked at Clark Tire and Waldensian…

Margaret Drum Bell, 72, of Statesville, passed away on November 25, 2023, at Mooresville Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. Margaret was born July 22, 1951, in South Carolina, to the late James Grover Drum and Dorothy Burgess Drum. Margaret worked at the Statesville Auto Auction and was a member of the Western Ave. Baptist…

Allan Edward Sheppard, Jr., of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, after a brief illness. Born September 26, 1953, in Melrose, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Allan Sheppard and Barbara Ruth (Barclay) Sheppard. After working as an electronic engineer, Allan retired to Taylorsville. Allan is survived by his wife, Marna…

Dorothy Ailene Stout Head, 91, of Statesville, passed away on November 24, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. Dorothy was born September 4, 1932, in Iredell County, to the late June Lee Stout and Susie Branton Stout. Dorothy was a furniture worker and of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish her…

Lisa Ray Massagee, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 24, 2023, at her home. She was born January 29, 1969, in McDowell County, the daughter of the late Clyde Ray and Effie Jane Ray. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish and honor memories include her…