All Obituaries

Jackie Joe Matney, 65, of Statesville, passed away on June 29, 2019 at his home. Jackie was born May 9, 1954 in Welch County, West Virginia, a son to the late James Matney and Corine Cline Matney. In life, Jackie worked as a coal miner and in his spare time enjoyed tinkering on cars. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his brother Danny Matney and his sister Patty Roberts. He is survived by his son Jason Matney (Wendy Fraley) of Statesville and two grandchildren, Dillon Fraley...

Emma Salkill, 62, passed away on June 28, 2019. She was born April 30, 1957. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 12 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Reavis Funeral Home of Statesville. A graveside service and interment will follow at 3:00 PM at Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville. Reavis Funeral Home of Statesville is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.reavisfhstatesville.com/.

Alice Faye Fulbright, 66, of Statesville, passed away on June 24, 2019 at her home. Alice was born June 3, 1953, a daughter to the late Arthur Ray Dishman and Eva Mae Estes Dishman. She attended North Iredell High School and was a member of the Hillside Baptist Church. Alice was preceded in death by both of her parents, as well as her brother, Ray Dishman. She is survived by a large and loving family, including her daughter Genea Benge (Robert) of Troutman, daughter Terrie Heglar...

Janet Ruth Eldridge, 79, of Mocksville passed away on June 23, 2019 at CMC Charlotte. Janet was born July 3, 1939 in Tazewell, Virginia, a daughter to the late Clayborn H. Jones and Grace Virginia Nunley Jones. She was preceded by both her parents, as well as Lou Juanita Jones, Robert Hanes Jones, John Pyott Jones, Naomi Lockhart and Delilah Farmer. In life, Janet worked for ASMO in Statesville. She was also of the Baptist faith. Janet is survived by a large and loving family, including...

Carter Hicks, infant, of Statesville, passed away on June 20, 2019. Carter was born June 20, 2019, a son to Jeff & Kelly Hicks of Statesville. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Jessie Mickey Mounts and his grandmother Patty Mounts-Grissom. He is survived by a loving family, including his parents Jeff & Kelly, sister Allie Hicks, grandfather Rick Hicks, grandmother Diane Thornton, aunt Jessica Hastings (Ben), aunt Cristy Wagner (Bryan) and cousins Gus & Ethan...

Our beloved Tyler Jose Perrusquia, 22, of Statesville passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 after a long battle with mental illness. He was born April 2, 1997 in Statesville, the son of Angela Dishman of Statesville and Marcos Perrusquia of Mexico. He was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. In life, Tyler loved boxing, working out and walking. He loved reading books and he was always cooking. He loved his volunteer work with his grandmother. He loved his dog Bella. He loved his...

Wanda Eileen Jones, 71, of Statesville passed away on April 24, 2019 while under the care of the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on November 30, 1947 in The Bronx, New York, a daughter to the late Anthony LaBozzetta and Fernanda D’Ottavi. Wanda obtained her Master’s Degree from Northwood College in Florida. She married her husband Robert Lee Jones on April 23, 1985. In life, she worked as a Director for Medical Associates of West Palm Beach and retired in 2009. She was a...

Wanda Mae Welborn, 59, of Statesville, passed away Saturday March 16, 2019, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sampson County NC on October 25, 1959. Wanda attended Statesville High School. She took care of many patients in their homes as a private CNA. One of the things Wanda was gifted at was interior design. She leaves behind a husband, Linden Welborn; two sons, Michael Welborn (Crystal) of Mocksville, Wesley Welborn of Statesville; one sister Maryann Sheasby of Bluff...

Robert Lewis Lippard 90, of Statesville died Wednesday February 27th 2019 at Gordons Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on October 11, 1928 and was the son of the late Robert Guy Lippard and Vernie Speaks Lippard He was retired from Gilliam furniture and a Life Long Member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Macie Dixon Lippard, son Montie Stephen Lippard and great granddaughter Layla Adams. He is survived by...

John Clarence Wooten, 91, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019, at his residence. John was born May 2, 1927 the son of the late John James and Bertha Reynolds Wooten. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha “Allene” Wooten of 69 years, and one son Dwight Wooten.  Mr. Wooten was a lifelong resident of Iredell County, NC. He enjoyed fishing and puzzles, John was a member of Monticello United Methodist Church. He is survived by one son,...