All Obituaries

Brian Keith Jordan, 51, of Statesville went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2019.  He was born in Iredell County on September 11, 1968 to E. Lamar and Flora G. Jordan. Brian graduated from North Iredell High School in 1986 and attended Mitchell Community College where he received an associate’s degree in accounting. In life, he enjoyed watching his Duke basketball, Panthers football and NASCAR racing. He is survived by his mother Flora G. Jordan, sister Marie Jordan...

Louis Thomas Hamel, 66, of Statesville, passed away on October 17, 2019 at Accordus Health in Salisbury. He was born May 27, 1953 in Claremont, New Hampshire, a son to the late Hector Urban Hamel and Margaret Allaine Chisolm. In life, Louis worked in a pharmaceutical factory and attended South River Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father. Louis is survived by his loving mother Allaine McGee (Dan), sons Bruce Lee Hamel, Thomas Levon Hamel and David Oliver Hamel, his brother...

Nancy Ellen Faulk (Johnson), 65, of Statesville, passed away on October 2, 2019 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Nancy was born August 11, 1954 in Iredell County, a daughter to the late Bobby Lewis Johnson and Betty Rose Crawford. In November 1995, Nancy married Donald Everette Faulk. In life, Nancy worked as a caregiver and was a member of the Mount Vernon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, as well as two of her brothers, Vance Stephen “Skipper”...

Mrs. Emma Rudd Hiott, age 95, passed away peacefully August 21, 2019 due to natural causes. Emma was born September 27, 1923 in Casswell County to Mallie Cleveland (King) and Felix Rudd. She married the love of her life, Millard Tate Hiott, after a short courtship, on September 9, 1946. Millard preceded her in death in 1978 after 32 years of loving marriage. Emma never remarried and her beloved “Ikie” remained close to her heart through her final moments. Emma was a woman of...

Michael Eugene Meadows, 66, of Conover passed away on July 19, 2019 at his home. Michael was born October 21, 1952 in Iredell County, a son to the late William Edgar Meadows and Magie Louise Thomas. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, as well as his siblings Sandra, Shirley, Linda, Jimmy and Billy Ray and his granddaughter Xena. In life, he worked in textiles for Tradewinds Furniture. He is survived by a loving family including his daughter Tammy Michelle Young (Chris) of...

Dorothy Ann Glasscock Taylor, 89, of Olin passed away on July 17, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Dorothy was born October 21, 1929 in Mocksville, a daughter to the late Marshall Glasscock and Ellen Rollins Glasscock. Dorothy grew up in Davie County, attended local schools and graduated high school. She was one of 7 children. She was married to James Edward Taylor who passed away in 1995. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her husband. During WWII, she...

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...