Area Obituaries
William Franklin Head
William Franklin Head, 64, of Greensboro, drowned in a tragic accident where his vehicle was struck by a train and knocked into the Yadkin River on Friday, January 14, 2022. He was found on Saturday, February 26, 42 days later. William was born in Statesville and served 17 years (1975-1992) in the United States Army,…
Read MoreClara Lee Moose Sipe
Clara Lee Moose Sipe, 96, passed away after a period of declining health on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Catawba Valley Assisted Living at Rock Barn. She was born to the late Butler and Doll Childers Moose on May 24, 1925. During her working career, she worked in the furniture industry as an inspector at…
Read MoreBilly Lynn Daugherty
Billy Lynn Daugherty, 43, of Statesville, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Billy was born January 28, 1978, in Catawba County, to Timothy Allen Daugherty and Patricia Carswell Daugherty of Statesville. Survivors include a daughter, Chrislynn Daugherty of Concord. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, January 22, 2022,…
Read MoreLois Jean Chapman Lamberth
Lois Jean Chapman Lamberth, 84, from Stony Point, passed away January 13, 2022, at Accordius Heath in Statesville after an extended illness. Jean was born on September 4, 1937, in Alexander County, to the late Dave Chapman and Reba Monzella Chapman. She was a member of Stony Point Tabernacle Church. In addition to her parents,…
Read MoreEdward Crawford Barnes
On January 13, 2022, Edward Crawford Barnes, Navy veteran, radio and television broadcaster, and beloved brother and uncle, passed away. Ed was born on September 9, 1927, in Charlotte, to Betty Bumgarner and Poley Blake Barnes, both originally from Taylorsville. He grew up there with his two brothers and two sisters and worked after school…
Read MoreLoid Silas Johnson
Loid Silas Johnson, 85, of Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center. Silas was born on March 23, 1936, in Wilkes County, to James Ernest and Mattie Benge Johnson. In Silas’ younger days, he was a moonshiner. Later, he logged and cut wood for a living. Those…
Read MoreFrederick Edward Lanning
Frederick Edward Lanning, 78, of Conover, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Trinity Village. Frederick was born on Sunday, June 6, 1943, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Edward McIlvaine Lanning and Ruth Yates Lanning. He was a veteran of the US National Guard. Frederick was retired from IBM as a Senior…
Read MoreBetty Yvonne Stewart Sherrill
Betty Yvonne Stewart Sherrill, 93, of Statesville, passed away January 11, 2022, at the Gardens of Statesville after an extended illness. Betty was born July 24, 1928, in Iredell County, to the late George Washington Stewart and Lucy Mae Rimmer Stewart. She was a faithful member of Western Ave. Baptist Church. After 30 years of…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” Carlyle Fortner
Robert “Bob” Carlyle Fortner, 86, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 11, 2022, after a long period of declining health with Parkinson’s disease. Bob was born on Sunday, April 14, 1935, to the late Howard Boyden Fortner and Lorna Kerley Fortner. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired truck…
Read MoreChristina “Chrissy” Lea Norton Hamby
Christina “Chrissy” Lea Norton Hamby, 42, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2022, at her residence. Chrissy was born September 24, 1979, in Iredell County, to the late Melvin Reece Norton and Janice Lea Bumgarner Norton of Statesville. Chrissy was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include a son, Jace Levi Fox of Statesville,…
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