Patricia Celina DesJardins, a radiant spirit known for her warmth and vibrancy, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born on November 21, 1940, in Hammond, Ind., to Alfred and
Category: Obituaries
Raymond Francis Spengler, 79, of Statesville, N.C., died April 16, 2026. He was born January 12, 1947, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Raymond received a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from
Carroll Dean Shumaker, 85, passed away on April 17, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a lengthy illness. Carroll was born on March 13,1941, in
Benito Scafidi, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., died April 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Benito was born in Palermo, Sicily, and came to America in his 20s. He loved
Bob Tannehill, 95, of Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Bermuda Commons. Bob was born April 14, 1931, in Alexander County, N.C., the son of Stanley
Charles Coyte Hager Jr., 84, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on April 16, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. Charles was born on March 21, 1942, to the late Charles
Howard Junior Stroud, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home April 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 25, 1938, in Iredell County,
Caleb Pender, 32, passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born in Tucumcari, N.M. He was a graduate of Tucumcari High School in 2011. He was a loving and
Shirley Anne Thurmond (Frid), 82, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on May 15, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Roland and
Jean Settle, 92, of the Cool Spring community, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, while residing in an assisted-living community. She was born in Cool Spring to the late Custus
Johnny Leroy Ford, 90, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life for his heavenly home with Jesus on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born December 15, 1935,
Gerald Conrad Bromstead, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. Gerald was born October 30,1942, in Denver, Colo., to the
Elizabeth “Betty” Lugo Burwell passed away on April 10, 2026, in Statesville, N.C., with her family by her side. She was born on May 22, 1944, in Manhattan, N.Y., to the
Robert “Bob” Joseph Wikander, 85, of the Bethlehem Community, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by his family at home. Born May 5,
Lee Edward Butcher, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2026. He was born in Beverly, Mass., to June Esther Talbot Butcher and Edward
Bryan Valentin Carlos Villicana, 27, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Davie County. He was born August 26, 1998, in Wilson, N.C., the son
Richard Alan Freund, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Born on October 4, 1928, in New Jersey, Richard was the son of Walter Joseph Freund
Richard “Dick” Studley Bennett, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1935, in Riverside, N.J., the second son to Robert
John A. Cirello Jr., 57, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2026. He was born in New Jersey on January 7, 1969, to John A. Cirello Sr.
Gary Wayne Roseboro, 67, was born September 13, 1958, in Statesville, N.C., and passed away April 9, 2026. Gary will be remembered as a beloved, devoted, and proud man whose
Pamela Gray Stevens, 70, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home. She was born April 5, 1956, in Tazewell County, Va., the daughter of the
Joyce Graham Fesperman, 91, of Cleveland, N.C., died Thursday, April 10, 2026, at The Gardens of Statesville, N.C., surrounded by her family. She was born in Rowan County on July
Mr. Richard “Dicky” Dwight Bennett passed away April 10, 2026. Born December 19, 1944, in Statesville, he passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories. He
Mr. Roger Irvin Overholser, a dedicated U.S. Air Force veteran, respected community leader, and successful businessman, passed away on April 7, 2026. He was 87 years old. Born on December
William Earl “Bill” Hodgdon, 72, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Bill was born on
Boyce Andrew “B.A.” Barnette, 87, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. He was
Jewell Eloise Hodges Jordan, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at home after an extended illness on April 5, 2026. Jewell was born on July 7, 1941, in Watauga County,
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of George Clifford Bunch on April 9, 2026, following a brief illness. George was born on March 10, 1954, in Bristol, Tenn., and will be
Greek Summerville, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 3, 1943, in Logan,
Deward Leroy Kennedy, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home. Leroy was born on September 8, 1943, in Iredell County to the late Deward
Chester Paul Middlesworth, civic leader and longtime general manager of The Record & Landmark, died on April 7, 2026, at age 97. He was born in Shamokin, Pa., on February
George Wayne Campbell, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026. Wayne was born on May 12, 1944, to the late Mattie Mae Campbell. He was also
Glindora Motley Smith, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2026. She was born in Salisbury, N.C. Glindora was a woman of deep strength, unwavering love, and
Frank Eugene Skidmore, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, surrounded by his family and the soundtrack of his favorite music playing in
Billie Nelson Compton, 94, passed away on April 4, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on September 9, 1931, in Mecklenburg County to
Steve Stovall, 77, of Landis, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on April 4, 2026. A devoted member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Steve was known by many



