All Obituaries

   Mr. Stuart Rodney Campbell, age 66, of Statesville, NC, entered his heavenly home on May 18, 2022.    Stuart was born on December 9, 1955, in Iredell County. He was the son of the late Lauren Allen Campbell and Margaret Alice (Stewart) Campbell. In addition to his parents, Stuart was preceded in death by his stepson Dan Holden and his brother Kelly Campbell.     In life, Stuart graduated from high school then pursued a career in farming. He married the...

   Jimmy “J.R.” Ray McDaniel, age 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 6, 2022, at his home in Iredell County.    J.R., as he was so lovingly known as, was born on July 2, 1953, in Moncks Corner, SC.  He was the son of the late Samuel Roland McDaniel and Rosa Christine (Ikner) McDaniel.  In addition to his parents, J.R. was preceded in death by his brother Alton McDaniel.    In life, J.R. attended school in Iredell County. ...

   Steven Joseph Dewey, age 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 6, 2022, at his home in Iredell County.     Steve, as he was known by his friends and family, was born on July 6, 1962, in Akron, O.H.  He was the son of Toni Jean Dewey and the late Robin Francis Dewey.  In addition to his father, Steve was preceded in death by his grandparents.     In life, Steve chose a career in the military.  He honored our country and served...

   Deborah (Lackey) Jordan, age 65, of Olin, N.C., passed away on May 5, 2022, at her home in Iredell County.    Debbie or Deb, as she was affectionately known as, was born on January 17, 1957, in Statesville, N.C.  She was the daughter of the late Edward Eugene Lackey and Hazel (Ayers) Lackey.  In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Mack Jordan.    In life Debbie Graduated from Statesville High School. ...

   Virginia R. Christopher, age 95, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, during her time at Maple Leaf Health Care in Iredell County.    Virginia was born on February 18, 1927, in Mercer County, W.V.  In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Monroe Christopher, several siblings and one granddaughter, Jamie Christopher.    In life, Virginia worked in the textile industry for...

   Pauline Viola (Lambert) Allen, age 84, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Gordon’s Hospice House in Statesville.    Pauline (Meme) was born on June 4, 1937, in Iredell Co., N.C.   She was the daughter of the late David Lambert and Eva Mae (Dishman) Lambert.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Paul Allen, a brother and five sisters.  In life, Pauline chose a career in...

   Antoinette Rita (Yecco) Bost, age 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem.    Antoinette was born on August 2, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA.  She was the daughter of the late John Yecco and Florence Sarah (Dolcin) Yecco.  In addition to her parents, Antoinette was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roger (Dale) Bost.    In life, Antoinette attended schools in...

   Magdalene Carol (Campbell) Gonzales, age 59, of Olin, N.C., passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at her home after a period of declining health issues.  She was a resident of Iredell County.     Magdalene was born October 21, 1962, to the late James and Mary Campbell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn McGuire, and her niece, Jackie Maria Parsons.    Mrs. Gonzalez worked many jobs which included...

   Eula Marie (Dishman) Benge, age 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on March 1, 2022.    Eula was born on January 27, 1937, in Iredell, N.C.  She was the daughter of the late Johnny Moss Dishman and Notie Leigh (McDaniels) Dishman.  In addition to her parents, Eula was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clay Marshall Benge, and several siblings.    In life, Eula chose a career in healthcare and worked as a...

   Janice Carol (Purkey) McDaniel, age 67, of Hamptonville, NC, departed this world from Davis Regional Hospital on February 27, 2022.    Janice was born on June 22, 1954, in Jefferson City Tennessee.  She was the daughter of the late Della (Long) Purkey and Clinton Purkey.  In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her son, Charlie Wayne McDaniel who passed unexpectedly in 2011.    Janice was a one of a kind, she was a...