Area Obituaries
Lorei Hodges Carson
Lorei Hodges Carson passed away in her sleep in the early morning of March 14, 2024. Lorei was the first born of Joan and Lamont Hodges on September 1, 1959, in Bozeman, Montana. She married in 1981 and soon had a son, Steven Carson, in 1984, and in 1990, a daughter, Kasey Carson Caldwell. She…
Read MoreIlease Seagle Elmore
Ilease Seagle Elmore, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late Tom and Eunice Seagle on Friday, September 9, 1938, in Catawba County. Ilease was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her…
Read MoreManfred Miethe
Manfred Miethe, 77, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Duke University Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1947, in Luneburg, Germany, the son of the late Horst Miethe and Lesalotta Elbeck Miethe. Manfred was an electric motor repairman for most of his working career. He attended First Wesleyan Church in…
Read MoreChristine Barnes St. Clair
Christine Barnes St. Clair, 80, of Taylorsville, passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Trinity Ridge in Hickory. Christine was born October 13, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Paul Barnes and Leah White Barnes. Christine began her working career with Harris Teeter as a front-end manager…
Read MoreRegina Dawn Hodges Waller
Regina Dawn Hodges Waller, 42, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at her home. She was born May 3, 1981, in Rowan County, the daughter of Vicky Poole Hodges and the late Thomas Hodges. She worked for Wells Fargo as a manager for 14 years and, later, as a manager for First…
Read MoreArthur Mason Kerley
Arthur Mason Kerley, 54, of Statesville, passed away on March 9, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1969, to the late Everette Kerley and Reba Honaker Kerley. Survivors include two sons, Justin Crisp of Hickory, and Ryan Troutman of Statesville; long-time significant other, Tabitha Holdren; and bonus children, Xavier Oliver, Cameron…
Read MoreJohn Gilbert Pardue
John Gilbert Pardue, 91, of Statesville, passed away on March 8, 2024, at the Salisbury Veterans State Home. He was born August 10, 1932, to the late Sherman Pardue and Ina Pardue. He was a Front Street Baptist Church Statesville member and served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife,…
Read MoreNancy Joann Sturgis Riffey
Nancy Joann Sturgis Riffey, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2024, in Hiddenite. She was born to the late Woodrow Wilson and Mary Joe Scarboro Sturgis on January 12, 1945, in Havre de Grace, Maryland. During her working career, she was a cook at McDonald’s for over 30 years. Mrs. Riffey…
Read MoreMelissa Marie Hartness Owings
Melissa Marie Hartness Owings, 55, of Statesville, passed away on March 7, 2024, at home, peacefully surrounded by loved ones, after battling an illness. She was born August 26, 1968, in Iredell County, to Gerald Conway Hartness of the home and the late Mary Ann Stout Hartness. Survivors include her father, Gerald Conway Hartness of…
Read MoreTerry Delbert Cavin
Terry Delbert Cavin, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Terry was born October 6, 1932, in Alexander County, the son of the late Elmer J. Cavin and Bonnie Robinette Cavin. Terry was a United States Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1957. He…
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