All Obituaries

   Bobby Lee Hefner, age 73 of Statesville, NC entered his heavenly home surrounded by his family on October 27, 2022, at his home in Iredell County.    Bobby was born on May 3, 1949, in Iredell County. He was the son of the late Carl Hugh Hefner and Nellree (Stout) Hefner. In addition to his mother and father, Bobby was preceded in death by his brother William Hefner and his beloved dog Dorothy.    In life, Bobby honored our country and served in the United...

   Florence “Estelle” Allen Renegar of Harmony, NC, treasured mother, grandmother, and great grandmother went to heaven on October 22, 2022, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jarvis Renegar, father, and mother, Furches and Mittie Allen, sisters Maye Wallace and Leota Padgett, brother Fred Allen and infant daughter.  Estelle passed away after a brief illness.    Left to cherish her memory are her children Kent Renegar (Peggy),...

   Mildred Davidson Shelton, age 95 of Statesville, NC passed away on September 19, 2022.    Mildred was born on May 14, 1927, in Iredell County.  She was the daughter of the late Clarence Davidson and Goldie Heath Davidson.  In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her son Dr. Sherman Shelton Jr., one granddaughter Imani, and several brothers and sisters.    In life, Mildred attended college at Winston-Salem University. ...

      JoAnne Anderson Hager, age 69, of Statesville, NC departed this world on September 9, 2022, at her home in Iredell County.    JoAnne was born on August 1, 1953, in Iredell County.  She was the daughter of the late James Russell Anderson and Dorothy Jean Frye.  In addition to her parents, JoAnne was preceded in death by her brother Jimmy Anderson.    In life, JoAnne was a homemaker.  She had two daughters, Teresa...

   Patricia Beveley (Overton) Brown, age 72 of Troutman, NC passed away on August 28, 2022, at her home in Iredell County.    Pat, as she was so lovingly known as, was born on January 25, 1950, in Mercer, WV.  She was the daughter of the late Eugene Beveley Overton and Elizabeth Mildred (Cecil) Overton.  In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her loving husband Wallace Russell Brown, a daughter Deanna Brown, four brothers, and seven...

   Rebecca Mae (Brown) Robinette, age 71, of Harmony, NC departed this world on August 23, 2022.    Becky, as she was so lovingly known as, was born on August 8, 1951, in Iredell County, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Allen Burt Brown and Mary Melvina (Meadows) Brown.  In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her sons, Hoyt Bruce Jr. and Thomas Bruce, also her sisters, Allene Johnson Harrold and Patricia McCoy Douglas.    In...

   Casey Marie Hickey, age 18, of Stony Point, NC, departed this world unexpectedly on August 19, 2022.    Casey was born on December 25, 2003, in Gloucester County, NJ.  She was the daughter of Stephen Solano Hickey and Jennifer Anne (Lemelledo) Hickey.    In life, Casey graduated with high honors from West Iredell High School. She was a very talented artist and athlete. She was incredibly intelligent, kind, and had a witty sense of humor. Casey enriched...

      Carl Raymond Bell, age 81, of Statesville, NC passed away on July 29, 2022, at his home in Iredell County.    Raymond, as he was so lovingly known as, was born on April 15, 1941, in Wilkes County, NC.  He was the son of the late Coy Bell and Cora (Souther) Bell.  In addition to his mother and father, Raymond was preceded in death by his five brothers, Kyle, Alvin, Seavon, Stevie, and James Bell, and a sister, Virgie Jarvis.    In...