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
Category: Obituaries
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
Jean Millsaps Harpe, a woman of steadfast faith and deep community roots, passed away peacefully at Davie Nursing and Rehab on April 6, 2026, following a brief illness. Born in
Virgil Keith King, 66, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 25, 1959, to the late Benjamin King and Gracy Hill King. He entered into eternal life
Vivian Jane Willis Taylor, 86, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her home. Vivian was born on January 2, 1940, in Gaithersburg, Md., to the late John
James “Jim” Lee Lentz, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Jim was born September 10, 1937, in
Sarah Ann Readling Bivens, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on June 20,
Sylvia “Jean” Honeycutt Estes, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1940, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Bobbie Hall Cox, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1945 in Fayetteville, N.C., to the late Johnny Hall and
Alice A. Brown, 101, passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her home. She was born November 17, 1924, in Alexander County, N.C., the daughter of
Linda Sweet, 68, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Faith Assisted Living in Taylorsville, N.C. Linda was born February 11, 1958, in Iredell County. Linda
Kenneth Fredrick Kaiser, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was
Sharon Ann Wing, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. She was born on August 11, 1949, and raised in Grand Rapids, Mich., where her lifelong
Immaculata (Verdi) Whalen, lovingly known as “Macky,” passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026 at the age of 88. Born and raised in Netcong, N.J., Macky carried her vibrant spirit
Marilynne Bellengi, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026. Born on June 30, 1933, she was a longtime resident of Harwich, Mass., before relocating to North
James “Jim” Dalton Brendle, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on June 1, 1929, in Forsyth County, he was the
Clarence R. Steele, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Clarence was born on July 8, 1939, in English, W.Va., to the late
Gene Lester Gordon, 97, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on August 29, 1928, in Kinston, N.C., Gene was
Florence “Franki” Elizabeth Pearson Hucke, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born December 7, 1941, in Missoula, Mont., she was the daughter of the late Iver Fridolf Pearson
Rosemary Elaine Eury Hebbard, 84, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She spent her final weeks at Gordon Hospice House, where the staff cared
“Foot to the floor till he met God or the checkered flag,” James Larry Sharpe, known as Larry or Grease Monkey, has taken the checkered flag and has won his race.
Elmer Gaither Allen, 84, of Little River, S.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Nellie Looper Sharpe, 95, of Hiddenite, N.C., went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born June 27, 1930, in



