All Obituaries

Ella Jane Tomlin Burris, 86, of Statesville, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Burris was born May 24, 1935, in Iredell County and was the oldest daughter of the late James Alexander Tomlin and Beulah Campbell Tomlin. She was married on May 31, 1980, to Roy Felton Burris, who proceeded her in death. Ella Jane was a 1953 graduate of Cool Spring High School, a 1961 graduate from Palmer Business College in Columbia, SC and retired from...

Donald “Don” Lee Shea, 84, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House after an 11-month battle with cancer. He is now united in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, treasured wife, Myrna, and his loving brothers and sister.  Don was born on November 30, 1937, in Beech Grove, IN to the late Frank Michael Shea and Martha Beyer Shea. Donald graduated from Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio where he was a basketball, football, baseball, and...

Marie Stevenson Stevenson, 88, of Statesville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her home under the care of Hospice of Iredell County. Mrs. Stevenson was born in Iredell County, August 5, 1933, the daughter of John Harvey Stevenson, Sr. and Sallie Martin Stevenson.  Marie graduated from Scotts High School and Mitchell College.  She married Charles Stevenson, on April 15, 1956, and together they shared 66 years of marriage.  Marie was the Financial Officer for...

Lisa Campbell Yountz, 57, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her home. Lisa was born on December 27, 1964, in Iredell County and was the daughter of Charles F. Campbell and the late Elaine Morrison Campbell. In addition to her father, Lisa is survived by her husband, Raymond “Andy” Yountz, three daughters, Megan Ladd (Travis), Sarah Hutchins (Matthew), Molly Moore (Nicholas), grandchildren, Andrew and Austin Ladd, Maddox and Saylor Hutchins and Brantlee...

Laura Lou Henkel Byers, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony following a stroke. Known for an infectious smile that lit up every room and a soaring soprano voice that filled every sanctuary, Laura received many awards and honors throughout her life. But family and friends know that she took special delight in these three: serving as valedictorian of the Class of 1949 at Statesville High School; winning the Miss Statesville pageant in 1951; and...

Veldon Grant Carrigan, 93, of Statesville passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Carrigan was born in Alexander County, March 16, 1929, the son of the late Odell Carrigan and Maggie Carrigan.  Veldon honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy, he worked in engineering at Davis Regional Medical for over 30 years. Upon moving to Southport, NC, he continued his career with Dosher Medical Center for an additional 20 years.  Mr. Carrigan was a member of Masonic...

Frank Miller Flory, 91, of Statesville passed away at his home, Sunday May 15, 2022.  Frank was born December 14, 1930 in Lancaster PA and was the son of the late Roy and Mary Miller Flory.  He graduated from Lancaster PA High Schools and served honorably in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War.  On October 8, 1983 he married Cuma Poe Flory who survives.  He was retired Johnsons Food Equipment and was a member of Bright light Baptist Church.  In...

Thomas (Tom) Louis Oddo, 77 of Statesville, NC passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, May 8th, 2022, at his home.  Tom was born in Manhattan, New York on February 4th, 1945, to the late Ignatious Oddo and Elizabeth Anzalone.  After graduating from high school, Tom joined the United States Army, served as a Hercules Missile Crewman, received the National Service Defense Medal (during the Vietnam War Era), the Sharpshooter Rifle Badge, and was honorably discharged in September 1971....

Alice Estelle Hunsucker, 88, of Newton, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 27, 1933, in Salinas, CA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Clara Little Hunsucker. She grew up in San Francisco and went to San Jose State University, where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority.  She was the Vice President of the Wells Fargo Library until her retirement.  She loved to travel; her trip to Europe by train was one of her all-time...

John Watson “J.W.” Massey, 91, beloved husband, father and pawpaw went to his heavenly home Monday, May 2, 2022, at his son’s home in Emerald Isle. J.W. was born in Statesville, NC and was the son of the late David Watson Massey and Nellie Wilson Massey. He was a graduate of Statesville Senior High School, Mitchell College and Lenoir Rhyne University. An Army veteran, he was stationed with the fifth army headquarters in Chicago, IL. Upon return to Statesville, J.W. joined...