All Obituaries

  Craten William Cass Jr., 64, of Mocksville, NC, passed away on July 11, 2020 at his residence.   Craten was born May 20, 1956 in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Craten Sr., and Zadiee (Kane) Cass. In life Craten attended North Iredell High School, served in the United State Marine Corps, and worked as a Millwright for CBI Construction. He was a member of Grassy Knob Church in Union Grove, NC.   Survivors include his companion Myrtle Williams, brothers Edward Sills...

 James Cleo Bauguess Sr., 82 of Statesville, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born March 30, 1938 in Allegheny County, North Carolina to the late Walter Guy Bauguess and Della Nannie Brown Bauguess. He is also preceded by his four brothers, Ralph, Eugene, Bill, and Guy. James enjoyed fishing, fixing cars, and watching wrestling with his family.   Those left to cherish his memory are his son, James Bauguess Jr. of Salisbury, NC, daughters, Amanda Flowers of...

Mary Lila King Montgomery, 94 July 31, 1925 – June 18, 2020   “Our Mother is a shining light. Her light above us reigns. And when we looked into her eyes we knew her love sustained.” Strong, resilient, moral, a person of integrity, and a fierce warrior.  These words describe our Mother.  However there are other words that describe our Mother loving, compassionate, empathetic, kind and sincere.  You might think how could a person be all of those...

Brian Edgar Martin, 61 of Statesville, passed away in his sleep from complications of COPD on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. He was born September 10, 1958 in Gila Bend, Arizona to the late Francis Wayne Martin and Icyle Bolin Martin. He retired in 2015 as a truck driver giving 20 years to Food  Lion. Brian loved to Hunt, Fish, and ride his motorcycle in his spare time. He lived in Idaho, then moved to North Carolina 36 years ago. Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 33...

 Joaquin Alberto Diaz-Flores, 82 of Troutman, left this world Sunday, May 31, 2020. He goes to join his beloved wife Omaira Diaz De Diaz of 35 years in Heaven.   Joaquin was born to the late Joaquin Diaz and Carmen Maria Flores-Diaz. He retired from owning his transportation business Transporte Joaoma C.A in 1990 and his other business Posada La Joaquinera until 2013. He gave his time to volunteering in the community by helping others and spent some time in politics. Those left...

John Hess Noe, 88 of Mooresville, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 10, 2020. John was born in Bluffton, IN to the late Carleton Noe and Geneva J. Hess Noe. He graduated from Indiana University, and retired as a retail sales manager. He was a Sergant in the Marine Corp that was awarded many medals to his service in the Korean War. His hobbies included Gardening, and spending time with his wife, grandson, and family. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Mary Jane...

Elaine Hunter Tharpe Feimster, 92, formerly of Hamptonville, NC, passed away on May 6, 2020 at Brookdale Peachtree Memory Care. She was born in Iredell County on October 30, 1927 to the late Bristol Gilmer Tharpe and Nina Hunter Tharpe. She was a graduate of Harmony High School and attended Mitchell Community College, Mars Hill, and Lenior-Rhyne. She was married 67 years to Augustas Dent Feimster who proceeded her in death in August 2014. Mrs. Feimster taught Health & Physical...

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Christopher Edward Stigall, 32 of Statesville, NC went to be with the Lord April 27, 2020. Christopher was born in Cuyahoga County to Gary Edward Stigall and Sandra Lee Berry Massey. He enjoyed his art including drawing tattoos, reading, music, and poetry.   He is preceded by is step dad Brian Massey.   He leaves behind his Father Gary Edward Stigall, mother, Sandra Lee Massey, 3 children, Kahlan, Jenson, and Edward, brother, Kenneth Stigall (Jeana) of Marysville, OH, Craig...

Tashonda Jean Ferriell, 38 of Statesville, NC went to be with the Lord April 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Tashonda was born in Gaston County to Carson Ervin Malloy and Barbara Jean Aiken Malloy, later graduated in 2000 from Southwest Randolph High School in Asheboro, NC, then retired from JC Penny after 14 years with the company. She enjoyed her hobbies such as crafting and DIY projects. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 12 years Rex “AJ” Adrian Ferriell,...