With family beside her in her residence, Adelaide (Bette) Van Deventer Gibson peacefully passed away at midnight, as we began December 17, 2025. She was 89 years old and lived at The
Category: Obituaries
Donald Richard Sherrill, 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Salisbury VA Hospital. Donald was born on April 12, 1947, to the late Hollis
Allen Ray Martin, 66, of Yadkinville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Allen was born on October 3, 1959, to Ada Marie Christie Martin
Claude LaVon Mitchell, 64, passed away on December 15, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. LaVon was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 24, 1961, to the late Claude
Clarence “Chuck” Vernon Comer Jr., 62, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vicky Stroud Comer, grandson Damien Briceno, daughter Samantha
Zi’Mire Iquizy Kincannon was born on December 18, 2025, and passed peacefully on December 21, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Though Zi’Mire’s time on this earth was brief, his life was
Homer Lee Bustle, 75, of Statesville, N.C., a quiet man known for his dedication and perseverance, was born on May 6, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C. He peacefully departed this
Joan McDonald Davis, born on October 16, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, following a period of declining health. She leaves
Julia Beverly Wood Farr, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 18, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Susquehanna County, Pa., Julia was the daughter of the late
Christina Marie Walkup, 48, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 11, 1977, in the same city she called home throughout her life.
Clara Louise Smoak, known as “Granny” to all, died at 101½ years old peacefully at home on December 22, 2025, with her loved ones. The family is deeply grateful to
Gene Franklin Willis, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at his home on Friday, December 19, 2025. Born on November 13, 1937, in Lincolnton, N.C., Gene was the son of
David Trent Smith — a teacher to thousands, a coach to so many, and a friend to all — died December 17, 2025, at his home in Mooresville, N.C., surround by
Margaret Walker “Maggie” Jones, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Mooresville, N.C., on December 16, 2025. Maggie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her husband of more
Lois Barkley Miller, 91, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Lois was born on December 12, 1934, to Irvin Tennette Barkley and Betty Lou Bass Barkley.
Abner Lamar Inscoe, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, December 5, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Lamar was born in Oxford, N.C., on July 29, 1941,
It is with great sadness that the family of Elecia Lynn Galloway Dobbins announces her passing at the age of 58 on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Salisbury,
Deborah “Debbie” Mayhew Fouts, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 20, 2025. Debbie was born on June 30, 1960, to the late James Taylor Mayhew and Coleene Woodie
Hubert Nantz Kistler, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 22, 1938 in Iredell County, N.C., to the
Scott Raymond Wetherbee, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. He was born on May 18, 1946, in Bayonne, N.J., to
Okie Keen Pettry, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on January 26, 1937, in Buchanan,
Hugh Harris Ervin, 99, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on December 17, 2025. Hugh was born on April 9, 1926, in Statesville to Earl McLelland Ervin
Mrs. Sarah Ruth Dalton Ramseur, 95, of 190 E. Meadowview Drive, Statesville, N.C., gained her wings on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, quietly in her sleep. She was born on November
Jack Lavon Gray Sr., 66, of Lincolnton, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home. She was born February 6, 1959, in Mecklenburg County, the son of the
Modean Icenhour Burgess, 80, of Hiddenite, N.C., began her eternal life with Jesus on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born February 4, 1945, in Taylorsville, N.C., the daughter of the
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Cook, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., who departed this life on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the love and warmth
Anthony Wayne Krieger, 62, fondly known as Tony, departed this life on December 14, 2025, at his residence following a brief illness. Born on March 25, 1963, in Fort Campbell,
Dan Graham Wiles Sr., 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dan was born on June 10, 1936, in Alleghany
Rosa Louise Gaines Nicholson, 89, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her cherished “girls” at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born to J.O.
Mary Ruth Morrison Lipe, 93, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. She had a gentle and loving spirit, and lived a life marked by kindness, patience, and humility. Mary
Mary Elizabeth Ballard Mayfield, 91, was born Rowan County, N.C., on April 26, 1934, to the late Haskell Ballard and Jessie Mae Kraft. She was married to Robert Lewis Mayfield,
Archie Lee Miller, 89, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Iredell County on May
June “Cookie” Messick, 69, of Statesville, N.C., born on November 3, 1956, in Iredell County, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy
Barbara Jean Horst (Throop), 95, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. Barbara was born on August 9, 1930, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Orletta Throop (Baylor) and Niles
Robert Wayne Austin, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1946, in Southport, N.C., to the late
Neil Richard Martin, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Medical Center in Forsyth County, N.C., surrounded by his loving family. Neil