Mrs. Ruthie Lucille Brown Bennett, 67, was born in Iredell County on December 5, 1958, to the late Samuel June Brown Jr. and Alberta Dunlap Brown. She departed this life

Joe Caroll Lane, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at Lake Park Nursing Center in Indian Trail, N.C., after a courageous battle with illness on February 6, 2026. Joe

Bernice Lee Eidson, born on July 20, 1932, in Wilkes County, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 93. Bernice was known

Mrs. Glenda Lou Vanhoy, 83, of Harmony, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026. Glenda was born on November 4, 1942, to the late James

Harold Drake Doty, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, following kidney failure. He was born on December 11, 1936, in St. Petersburg, Fla., to William

Farris Ervin entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on February 7, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. He was born on July 23, 1931, in Rowan County, N.C. A long-time resident

Sara “Nell” Lancaster Bowles, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on September 7,

Archie Gabriel, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1942, in Statesville, N.C., to the late Jim and Elaine Gabriel. Archie was

Virginia “Joy” Elder, 77, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born June 20, 1948, in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the

Harry Jefferson Beard, 93, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Harry was born on July 5, 1932, in Staunton, Va., to Anna Ruth Aldhizer Beard and Edward

Virgil David Whitener, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1961, to Brenda Warren Whitener and the late Robert Whitener.

Norma Jean Branton Rupard, 81, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, after battling cancer. She was born June 11, 1944, in Iredell County to the late Robert

Mr. Robert Lee White, affectionately known to many as Bobby, was born on July 23, 1957, in Davie County, N.C., to the late Robert Lewis White and Mary L. Bines.

James Franklin Carlisle Jr., 64, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on February 5, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. James endured many health challenges over the years,

Mrs. Mary Lee Brandon Heaggans, affectionately known to her family as “Sue,” was born on March 30, 1939, in Davidson, N.C., to the late John and Fannie Brandon. She was

Dorothy Godfrey Herb, 92, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away at home after an extended illness on February 6, 2026. Dot was born on January 23, 1934, to the late Allie

Vera Whisnant Bowman, 77, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 29, 1948, Vera was a devoted wife,

Diana Barter, 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on February 2, 2026. Born in Bethpage, N.Y., Diana grew up in Centereach and carried her love for family and community throughout

Blair Galt Baldwin, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Blair was born on January 9, 1938,

Sonja Lafree (Smith) Jenkins, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in her hometown, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on November 15, 1947, in

Larry Wayne Hinson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 4, 2026. He was born in Iredell County on June 14, 1955, to the late Robert Wayne Hinson and

Ellis London Cauble, 94, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1931, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Elmer and Carrie

Jeffry “Jeff” Lynn Nussman of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1956, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the

Allen Lee Lapish, 74, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, after a courageous

Nancy Ann Shaffer Paff, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 13, 1933, in Johnstown, Pa., to the

James “Smilin’ Jim” Edward Myers, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Jim fought hard against

Timothy Steven Wade, affectionately known as Uncle Timmy to his family and Tim to others, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 62. Tim was born on

John Michael Raley, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House after a brief fight with cancer. He was born

Patricia “Tinnie” Ann Josey, 77, passed away on February 1, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1948, to David Sidney Josey and Nellie Mae Westmoreland Josey. Patricia dedicated many

Dewey Douglas Lafayette Waters Sr., born on September 5, 1941, in East LaPorte, N.C., passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 84, in Statesville, N.C. He pursued

Juanita Kaye Benge passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. She was preceded in death by her father, George Wesley Haire, and mother, Nola Mae

Shirley Anne Ward Byrd, 90, of Statesville, N.C., has entered the Kingdom, triumphant. She passed peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House, six and a half weeks

Phyllis Billings Frye, 90, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born December 24, 1935, the daughter

Angeleta “Angie” Suzette Moore, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital. Angie was born March 3, 1961, in Morehead City, N.C., to

Myrtle Ostwalt Freeze, 95, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly home on January 31, 2026. Mrs. Freeze was born October 15, 1930, to Gray Bynum Ostwalt and Jessie Mae Lippard

John Walker Piet, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Md., on May 12, 1949, to the late Francis and Anna

Nadine Irene Rogers, born on November 21, 1955, in Iredell County, N.C., passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 31, 2026, at the age of 70. Her final moments

Pastor Grover Ray Crosswhite entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2026. Grover lived a life marked by deep faith, generous love, and sincere gratitude. He saw

Paul “Fate” Hefner, 91, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 24, 1934, in Alexander County, the son of

Frances Holmes Ewell Tharpe, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Jurney’s Assisted Living. Fran was born February 4, 1941, in Danville, Va., to the

Wesley Clay Elliott Sr. went home to his reward on Friday, January 30, 2026. He passed peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a lengthy illness. Clay was

Judy Carswell McKinney, 84, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born March 11, 1941, in Catawba County, the daughter of the

Robert Lee (“Bob” and “BobbyLee”) McAllister, 71, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Atrium Pineville Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Bob was born on October 4, 1954, in Anderson (Madison

Sylvia Sue Everidge, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at The Greens at Maple Leaf. Born on July 17, 1940, in Statesville, N.C., she

Ernest Randolph Hosch, 51, of Iredell County, N.C., went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He suffered a heart attack

Kay Shook, 72, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. (II Timothy 4:7 – I have

Dennis Gale “Rocket Man” Rockette, 70, of Claremont, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. He was born January 15, 1956, in Catawba County, the son

Thomas Overton “Tod” Deal, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born May 11, 1951, in Wilkes County, N.C., to the late

Susan Pond, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House. She was born in Boston, Mass., on September 22, 1947,

Judith Golden Turner, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by the family she loved so deeply at

Sabrina Rose Voltmer, 32, passed away on January 25, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on December 2, 1993, Sabrina lived a life defined by strength,

William Charles Bryant Jr., 78, was called on January 29, 2026, to leave his earthly life and join with his Lord and Savior to continue his spiritual journey. He had

David Lloyd Shaffer, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, after a lengthy battle with respiratory illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born

Richard Delane Day, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2026. Born on October 26, 1940, in Iredell County to the late Robert and Evelyn Day, Richard

Rebecca Anne Collier, 75, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Summit Place of Mooresville, N.C., where the awesome staff took excellent care of her. Born on August 14,

Brenda Gail Karriker, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, nurturing family member, and cherished friend. She passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, after

Nell Dean Pennell Dyson Goodman, born November 8, 1938, went home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, following a lengthy illness. She was of the Baptist

Daniel Christopher Preiss, 28, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 20, 2026. Born on October 12, 1997, he was the beloved son of Daniel E. Preiss and Rita D.

Clifton Ray Campbell, 79, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born in Iredell County on May 25, 1946, to the late Espy Campbell and Beulah Cloer Campbell. Clifton

Timothy Wayne Greer, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home. He was born May 2, 1965, in Iredell County to David Len Greer

Dorothy Sue Sloan Campbell, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dorothy was born December 1, 1938, in Iredell County

Beatrice Ann Coffey, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House following a brief, unexpected illness on January 26, 2026. Ann was born on February

Evelyn Mae Loveless Stroud, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. Evelyn was born on July 19, 1943, in Elizabethton,

Jocelyn Bartholomew Sugimoto, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. Jocelyn was born on May 27, 1945, in Pottstown, Pa., to the late Rev. Dr. Alfred

Cornelia Masse Howard, lovingly known as Connie, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 86, having resided in Cadence Assisted Living in Mooresville for four years. Born

Mr. Henry Benjamin Steele of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born September 27, 1934, in Iredell County and was the

David Lee Campbell, born on December 26, 1953, in Salisbury, N.C., passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 72. David was a resident of Harmony, N.C. He

Marion Jay Barnes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on January 23, 2026, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville,

Ralph Lionel Holmes Jr., affectionately known as “Junebug” and “Hotdog,” entered eternal rest on January 24, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1950, and was

Mrs. Joan White Dunlap, 84, of 199 Grier Farm Road, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born in

Cecilia Denise Winstead, 42, of North Oakland Avenue, Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on April 9, 1983,

Sara Bervoets Tripiciano passed away at the age of 90 on January 23, 2026, in Mooresville, N.C. She was born Sara Ann Bervoets on January 19, 1936, in Nashville, Tenn., to

Arthur Francis Schinaman, affectionately known as Art, shuffled off this mortal coil on January 23, 2026, at the ripe young age of 86. Dropping his anchor at Iredell Memorial Hospital,

Richard Henry McConville, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on March 31, 1952, in New York. A memorial service will be held

Robert Lewis Caramenico, 88, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on January 22, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N,C. Born on February 8, 1937, in Pottstown, Pa., Robert

Faye “Nan-Nan” Johnson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., an abundantly beloved member of her family and community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 21, 2026, at