All Obituaries

Alan Palmer Johnson, 82, passed away in Myrtle Beach, SC on April 29th 2024. He was born November 17th 1941 in Asheville, NC to Hoyt and Louise Johnson. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by wife, Elaine; children, Jeff (Mary) and Jennifer (John); grandchildren, Cole, Jillian and Genevieve, and step children Kathryn and David (Anna and Sophie).  Alan was born and raised in Asheville, NC and attended Western Carolina University graduating in 1962. He served...

Marshall Lyndon Knight, 94, of Statesville passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 24, 1929, in Iredell County to the late Millard Davis "M.D." Knight and the late Olene Campbell Knight. Marshall graduated from Union Grove High School and worked as a foreman at J.C. Penny Distribution Center for over 40 years and was known as “Cowboy”. He married his wife of 73 years, Hazel Barkley Knight in September of 1950. He was also a member...

Dalton Pierce Campbell Sr., 88, of Statesville, passed away on Friday April 26, 2024. Dalton was born on December 16, 1935, in Iredell County to the late William Francis Campbell and Thelma Alexander Campbell of Harmony. Dalton graduated from Harmony High School. He worked in construction and enjoyed fishing, football, and racing. Dalton most of all, dearly loved his family and his dog, Nova. In addition to his parents, Dalton was preceded in death by his son, Darrell Lynn Campbell; his...

Margaret Etta Hanks Wilson, 89, of Statesville passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Wilson was born March 5, 1935 in Alleghany County, NC and was the daughter of the late Arthur Hanks and Ruth McKnight Hanks. She was a graduate of Scotts High School and was married to the late Donald Wilson. She was a mother, raising two children and also worked for Rowan Medical Supply. She is survived by two children, Mike Griffin (Cindy) of Cornelius, Lisa Brown (Leon)...

Clyde Nelson Reavis, 85, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Clyde was born on September 15, 1938, to the late Jessie Allen Reavis and Buelah Davidson Reavis. Clyde was a graduate of Statesville Senior High School, class of 1956. Clyde loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and being on the river. He also enjoyed NASCAR. He was retired from Printcrafters, following many years as a pressman. In addition to his parents, Clyde was preceded in...

Shirley Jean Harrington Lyalls, 68, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Shirley was born on February 6, 1956, in Alexander Co., NC to the late Claude Walter Harrington and Ada Lois Tedder Harrington. She was a graduate of Alexander Central High School. Shirley was a member of Command Baptist Church and worked as a customer service operator for Answer Phone of America. She enjoyed reading, her church family and her grandbabies. In addition to her parents, Shirley was...

Aileen Grant Waugh joined her beloved husband Gene in heaven on the morning of April 20, 2024, with her younger daughter by her side. She was born in Statesville September 5, 1928, to Louis Hill Grant and Annie Mae Adams Grant. She graduated from Scotts High-twice. In 1944 she graduated from the 11th grade as salutatorian. The 12th grade was added the following year and she decided to stay and take additional classes and graduated in 1945, again as salutatorian. At least that’s the...

William Gene Bradford, 89, of Mooresville, passed away on April 19, 2024. Gene was born on March 4, 1935, in Iredell County, to the late William L. Bradford and Willie Adams Bradford. He graduated Scotts High School in 1953 and worked for Thomasville Furniture as plant manager for over 40 years. Gene loved playing the guitar, woodworking and painting and was in a softball and bowling league. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by the mother of his child, Barbara Hartline...

Robert "Bobby" Miller Griffith, age 59, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Miller Griffith Sr and Mary Jane Griffith of Charlotte, NC. Bobby was born on June 29, 1964, in Charlotte, NC. He was a graduate of Olympic High School and studied at UNC Charlotte. Bobby worked for Trane for many years as a plant supervisor, and after retirement, he opened Bankers Raw Oyster Bar, which contributed to multiple charity...

Alexander Joseph “Alex” Lyon, age 32, of Browns Summit, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1991, and was the son of Keith and Teresa Wilmers Lyon of Troutman, NC. He was employed as a mechanic in the automotive industry. He enjoyed electronics, cars, and motorcycles. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date and will be published as soon as it becomes available.