Marie Colvard Stafford, 94, of Rougemont, NC, formerly of Statesville, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 26, 2021. Born in Watauga County, NC on October 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Hardy Lee Colvard and Nettie Hodges Colvard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Helen Gill and one son, Lloyd Garris. Mrs. Stafford was a former member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church and retired from J.P. Stevens as a seamstress. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joseph Arville Stafford; children, Mary High (Tim), Louise Millsaps (Curtis), Sylvia Fox (John), Danny Garris (Vickie), Barbara Neese (Richard) and Melissa...

Mrs. Evelyn Miller Hiatt, 95, of Statesville, entered into rest on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Autumn Care of Statesville. A native of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Edna Pennel Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Albert Hiatt, Sr.; by her sisters, Jackie Justice, Selene Holton and Rebecca Lackey; and by a grandson, Brantley Bryan. She was a teacher and guidance counselor for the Iredell-Statesville School System for many years. She was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Statesville. Mrs. Hiatt is survived by her son, Al Hiatt and his wife Lenell of Statesville; by a...

Mrs. Janette Sane Combs, 81, of Mt. Ulla, NC, passed away on September 7, 2020 at Heritage Place in Statesville. A native of Chase City, Virginia, she was the daughter of Hugh Edward and Mary Greenwood Sane. She was a graduate of Statesville Senior High School and a graduate of the CNA Course at Mitchell Community College. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Mooresville, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Vivian Sane Pharr. Mrs. Combs is survived by her husband, Jack Thomas Combs of Mt. Ulla. Also surviving her is her brother, Larry Sane and his wife Sandra of Concord, NC; her sister Linda Sane Stamper and husband James of Statesville,...

Josephine Mae Hogarth Tinker Starr, Sunrise - February 25, 1935 Sunset- July 26, 2020. Known as "Joan" and born in Lancaster PA. to parents John N. and Elva L Hogarth. Joan married and relocated to NC in 1956 where she lived most of her life. She was a retired nurse and an amazing homemaker. Joan enjoyed reading , find a word puzzles, coloring, cooking , sewing , and spoiling her beloved Shih Tzu, Olivia. She got the most enjoyment spending time with and loved more than anything her family. Survived by daughters, Kathy Tinker Alexander (Richard ) and Sharon Tinker Passaly; son, William Michael Tinker; grandchildren, Ricky, Misty (Lance), Tosha, Wendy (Will), Tara (Daniel );...

Rose Previllon, 80, of Statesville, passed away on July 18, 2020 at Autumn Care of Statesville. A native of Haiti, she was the daughter of Boivert Previllon and Idora Fenelus. She was a Homemaker and a member of the First Haitian Church of Grace in Charlotte. She is survived by her significant other, Joachim Yacinthe; by a daughter, Nadia Pretit-Frere; bu sons and their wives, Eli Yacinthe (Maryna) and Gerard Jacques (Ketty Jacques); by Denise Daniel; Cassandra Daniel; Haranise Daniel; Emmanuel Jean; Shirley Darland; and Araline Daniel, all of Statesville. Her grandchildren, Eli Jr., Elizabeth, Ellie, and Elias Yacinthe; Lorvensky, Elton, and Elton Pretit-Frere, Jr.; Jamima Jacques,...

Fredrick Darris Holbrook passed from this life to his eternal life with Jesus on July 4, 2020. Arrangements are being handled by Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville, NC. Further information will be shared prior to a planned Memorial Service.

Carol Marie Brown Hosseini, 58, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Fayetteville on September 16, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Reverend James Collins Parker Brown and Charlotte Edith Churchill Brown. Carol worked as a Pedorthist in Cornelius. She was also a talented stained glass artist and choral soprano. She is survived by her son, Bryce Hosseini; brothers, Wesley F. Brown and James R. Brown; sister, Ginger Gray; and her former husband, Farhad Hosseini. The family will hold a private graveside service Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Heifer International. Online condolences may...

Patricia Little Messick, of Cary, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, William J. and Jacine H. Little of Albermarle, NC. Surviving her are her husband, J. Kent Messick and her children, Sherri Sutton and husband Doug of Candler, NC, along with Chris Haire and wife, Maria of Apex, NC. Patricia is also survived by her grandchildren, David (and wife Allysa) Sutton of Greenville, SC; Jonathan Haire of Apex, NC; Michael Sutton of Candler, NC and Elisa Haire of Raleigh, NC. She additionally leaves a surviving brother-in-law, Steve Messick (and wife Jean) of Mooresville, NC and nephew, Will Messick of Raleigh, NC. Patricia was born...

Marianne Cicchino Chickene, 82, of Lake Norman, NC and formerly of Brick, NJ, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at her residence. A native of Essex County, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Lee Vacca Cicchino. In addition to her parents, two sisters, Joan Hamilton and Carmyn Marozzi, preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville. She was also a member of the Mooresville Golden Girls. Formerly, she was a member of the Point Pleasant Elks Lodge #1698. She retired from Phillips Lighting Company in Somerset, NJ where she was the Executive Secretary to the Executive Vice President and to the Vice President of Product...