Joey Alan Absher
Joey Alan Absher, 57, of Olin, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. A native of Wilkes County, N.C., he was the son of the
Douglas Richard Poston
Douglas “Doug” “Tarheel” Richard Poston, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Doug was born March 20, 1961, to the
Shirley Pope Sigmon
Shirley Pope Sigmon, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Autumn Care of Statesville following an extended illness. Shirley was born
Floyd Preston Witherspoon
Floyd Preston Witherspoon, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He was born on March 18, 1935, in Iredell County,
Kathy B. Rankin
Kathy Bruner Rankin, 74, departed this life on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at The Greens at Maple Leaf. She was born in Iredell County on April 11, 1951, to the
Glenda Denise Howard
Glenda Beaver Howard, 68, of Mooresville, N.C. passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1957, in Iredell County, N.C., to Glenn (Fuzzy) and Shirley
James W. Sherrill
James W. Sherrill, 88, affectionately known as “Buddy,” was born in Iredell County on August 3, 1937, to the late Roger Sherrill and Ray Ella Sherrill. He entered into eternal
Connie Newton Lipe
Mrs. Connie Newton Lipe passed Wednesday October 22, 2025, in the kind care of the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Connie was born September 10, 1937, in Mooresville, N.C., to
Peggy Howard Cashion
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Peggy Howard Cashion, who entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on October 22, 2025. Born in Cornelius, N.C., on February
Fannie Mae Willis Moore
Fannie Mae Willis Moore, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. She was born in Georgia on January 1, 1937, to Herchel Willis and Blanche Mills
Mary Louise Sides
Mary Louise Sides, 70, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Louise was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 9, 1955 to the late Thomas Bruce Johnson and Sarah
Judith Irene Martin
Judith Irene Martin (Cook), 75, of Stony Point, N.C. passed away peacefully at her residence on October 17, 2025. Born on March 12, 1950, to the late Joseph Howie and
Harold Thomas Smith
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Harold Thomas Smith, 83, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Beacon Place in Greensboro, N.C. His death
Brenda Gillespie Caldwell
Brenda Gillespie Caldwell, born February 10, 1954, to the late Walker Gillespie and Carrie Gaither Gillespie, transitioned October 14, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an
Joe Louis Steele
Mr. Joe Louis Steele, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on May 12, 1936, in
Gary Paul Butts
Gary Paul Butts, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Gary was born in Houston, Texas on September 17, 1946, to Paul Beverly Butts and Wanda
Kimberly Ann Styles-Fearing
Kimberly Ann Styles-Fearing, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. Kim was born on June 16, 1962, to Nancy Carolynn Styles and James Howard Styles Sr.
Mary Frances Oliphant
Mary Frances Moore Oliphant, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Autumn Care of Statesville. She was born on April 29, 1930, in Troutman, N.C.,
Eddie “Dean” Baker Sr.
Eddie “Dean” Baker Sr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1944, in Iredell County, N.C.,
William Joseph Towe
William Joseph Towe, 63, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. He was born December 20, 1961, in Onondaga County, N.Y.,
Kimberly Michelle Ray
Kimberly Michelle Mathis Ray, 59, of Lowgap, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 16, 2025, following an extended illness. Kim was born in Grand Forks, N.D., on June 22,
Luther “L.T.” Taft Thomas Jr.
Luther “L.T.” Taft Thomas Jr., 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. L.T. was born May 5, 1937, in
Bryant Keith Setzer
Mr. Bryant Keith Setzer, affectionately known to family and friends as “Keefie,” completed his earthly journey on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He
Lisa Cash Davis
Lisa Cash Davis, 58, of Troutman, N.C., peacefully passed away on October 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with inflammatory breast cancer.
Cynthia Harris Johnson
Cynthia Ellen Harris Johnson, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Cynthia was born on April 27, 1949, to the late Clyde
Rita Lawrence Price
Rita Lawrence Price, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. She was born in Rock, W.Va., to Ryan Lawrence Sr. and Ruby Pettrey
Mary Weisner Lewis
Mary Edna Weisner Lewis, 99, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. Mary was born on October 27, 1925, to the late Espy Vance
Marilyn Lee Lackey
Marilyn Lee Parker Lackey, a beloved wife and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on April 16, 1951, in
Christine Cormier Tohn
Christine Cormier Tohn, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C. She was born on December 17, 1946, in Glen
Shonnette Lanise Cannon
Shonnette Lanise Sermons Cannon passed away at her home in Mooresville, N.C., on Monday, October 13, 2025. Shonnette was born October 20, 1969, to Freddy and Sharon Sermons in Tioga,
James “Jim” Feary
Jim Feary, 69, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Washington Court House, Ohio, and proudly from the Bronx, N.Y., passed away on October 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with
Hazelene Bentley Munday
Hazelene Bentley Munday, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. She was born April 7, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late
Linda Mae Campbell
Linda Mae Sturgill-Campbell, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Linda was born November 27, 1949, to the late Cornelius Allison Campbell and
Brandon Lee Kerley
Brandon Lee Kerley, 32, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home. Brandon was born September 7, 1993, in Iredell County, the son of the
Elizabeth Keever Privette
Elizabeth “Peaches” Keever Privette, 77, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Elizabeth was born June 1, 1948, in
Floyd Melmon Rogers
Floyd Melmon Rogers, 82, of Moravian Falls, N.C., passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at Yadkin Nursing in Yadkinville, N.C. Born February 15, 1943, he was the son of the
Sarah LaRita Wilkinson
Sarah “Tink” Casey Wilkinson, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Cadence Mooresville, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 4, 1933, in
Margaret Lynne Miller Davis
Margaret Lynne Miller Davis, 85, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Margaret was born November 13, 1939, in Cumberland County, Ill., to the late
Roger M. Callahan
Roger M. Callahan, 80, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on October 9, 2025. He was born in Taunton, Mass., to the late Josephine B. Callahan and Lawrence T. Callahan. Mr.
Carol Ann Slone
The angels that surrounded our mother, Carol Ann Matney Slone, finally got to carry her home to her Savior on October 14, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.
Sandra Diane Weinel Clements
Sandra Diane Weinel Clements, 80, passed from this life on October 11, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on August 30, 1945, to
Patricia Ann Pelow
Patricia Ann Gastle Pelow, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. She was born July 29, 1943,
David Leroy Stokes
David Leroy Stokes, affectionately known as “Dave” and “Hawkeye,” passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on October 13, 2025, at the Greens of Maple Leaf in Statesville, N.C.
Betty Kerley
Mrs. Betty Kerley, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her home. She was born January 20, 1944, in Wilkes County, the daughter of the late
George Allen Jones
George Allen Jones, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Mountain Valley Hospice House. George was born on September 25, 1945, to the late George
Ruth Dill Calabrese
Ruth Dill Calabrese, 96, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025. Ruth was born in Newark, N.J., to the late John Dill and Helen Sandquist Dill.
Bruce Leon Wilson Sr.
Bruce Leon Wilson Sr., 78, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, in New Orleans, La. Bruce was born November 22, 1946, in St. Lawrence County, N.Y., to the late John
Anna Ruth Painter
Anna Ruth Hanshaw Painter, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on June 14, 1948 in Fayette, W.Va., she
Katie Lee Lytton
Katie Lee Lytton, 52, of Statesville, N.C., born on October 7, 1973, in Yadkin County, N.C., passed away on October 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a period of
Linda Gail Clark
Heaven gained an angel on October 11, 2025, when Linda Gail Clark, lovingly known to all as Mom, went home to be with the Lord. Mom was a devoted mother of
Carol Sue Scott
Carol Sue Scott, 76, of Charlotte, N.C., and formerly of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on October 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, passion, and spirited determination. Born on
Harold Bernard Mette Jr.
Harold B. Mette Jr., 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on October 10, 2025. He was born March 2, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of Marie Theresa Mette and Harold
Jesse Lynn Sprinkle
Jesse Lynn Sprinkle, 4, received her angel wings on Friday, October 10, 2025. She was born April 26, 2021, in Mooresville, N.C., to Colton and Brianna Sprinkle. Jesse smiled at
Gary Wayne Johnson
Gary Wayne Johnson, 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home. He had been in declining health for several years, but his death was
Phyllis Ann Chunn-Duncan
It is with deep love and profound gratitude that we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Phyllis Chunn-Duncan, a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, educator, mentor, and
Harry Franklin Thompson
Harry Franklin “Frankie” Thompson, 74, passed away peacefully early morning, Sunday, October 5, 2025, with his wife and sons in bed with him. He was born on November 28, 1950,
Kelly Brian Houston
Kelly Brian Houston, 55, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Kelly was born February 5, 1970, to Dianne Morrow
Donna Johnson Walls
Donna Frances Johnson Walls, 81, of Statesville, N.C., was reunited with her Heavenly Father on October 1, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on
Keith Hall
Keith Hall, a resident of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 1, 1956, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Frank Handy
Harold Franklin “Frank” Handy, 77, passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Sunday , October 5, 2025. Frank was born on October 21, 1947, in
Melanie Keller Solomon
Melanie Keller Solomon, 61, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her home. She was born July 15, 1964, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late
Michelle Frances Pierce
Michelle “Miki” Frances Pierce, 80, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, in Wilkesboro, N.C. Miki was born on November 13, 1944, in Gulfport, Miss., to James A. Baccus and
Dorothy Cline Vinson
Dorothy Cline Vinson, 94, a cherished member of Statesville, N.C., passed away on October 4, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following a period of declining health. Born on June
Joyce R. McLeod
Joyce R. McLeod, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 14, 1942, in Erie, Pa., Joyce was the
Carol Sells Morris
Carol Sells Morris, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 6, 2025. She was born October 4, 1936, to the late
Donna Gail Moose
Donna Gail Moose, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Donna was born on December 22, 1947, in Iredell County to the
Roy Landon Pharr
Roy Landon Pharr, 89, of Statesville, N.C., a truly wise and steadfast man, passed away on October 3, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. A native of Iredell County, Roy
Alice Marie Klosowski Courtney
Alice Marie Klosowski Courtney, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 78. She
Jessica Caroline Brown
Jessica Caroline Brown, 31, of Woodleaf, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on April 15, 1994, in Iredell County,
Ricky Wayne Reitzel
Ricky Wayne Reitzel, 78, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born April 23, 1947, in Catawba County, the son of
Leo Herbert Mayberry
Mr. Leo Herbert Mayberry, 84, of Taylorsville, N.C., a beloved family man, entered into his heavenly home on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born
David Carl Laney
David Carl Laney, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. David was born June 12, 1962, in Columbia, S.C., to
Vaughn Paul Mitchell II
Vaughn Paul “VP” Mitchell II, 58, of Claremont, N.C., arrived at the gates of heaven on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Catawba Memorial Hospital. He was the widower of Annette
Stanley Joseph Brzozowski Jr.
Stanley Joseph Brzozowski Jr., 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. There will be no services held at this time. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving
Dominik Scharding
Dominik David Scharding, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at approximately 7 a.m. He was born on June 11, 1970, in Santa Monica, Calif., to
Robert Craven Cashion
On October 4, 2025, Robert “Bob” Craven Cashion, a beloved and respected member of the Mooresville, N.C., community, passed away at the age of 95. Many friendships were made while





