Category: Obituaries

Sheila Guffey Brown, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on August 5, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1948, in Rutherfordton, N.C., to the late John and Wilma Street

Charles Cotesworth Randall Jr., 93, of Mooresville, N.C., died on August 3, 2021, at the Veterans Administration Hospice in Salisbury, N.C., following declining health. Charlie was born in Christiana, Tenn.,

Mr. Walter Franklin Kelly, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away suddenly at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on August 5, 2021. Walt was born May 21, 1946, in Robinson, Pa.,

Michael Alan “Mike” Cooper, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on July 27, 1950, in Greenville, S.C.,

Porfirio Louis Garcia-Alicea, 65, who was lovingly known as “Shorty,” passed away August 3, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born March 24, 1956, in Manhattan, N.Y., the son

Wayne Leroy Owens II, who was affectionately known as “Big Wayne,” “Daddy Wayne” and “Pappaw,” passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Born on April 29, 1960 in Wayne County, Ind., he

William Daniel “Dan” Poole, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 3, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born in Statesville on November 3, 1932, Dan

Michael “Mike” Patrick Biglin, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., formerly of Lilly, Pa., passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 31, 2021. He was born on March 8, 1966 in Altoona, Pa.,

Mrs. Kathy Adams Vanderburg, 67, of 426 N. Academy Street, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Iredell County on December

Erika Felice Summers- Sylla, 50, from Bronx, N.Y., passed away July 12,2021. Erika iss survived by her parents, Clifford (Mary Summers) Mayfield; two brothers, Eric Summers of Statesville, and William

Debra Jenne Burdette, 66, of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully on Friday July 30, 2021, in her home. She was born in Newport, Vt., on April 2, 1955, the daughter of

Patricia “Trish” Jones Woods, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with her family by her side. Trish was

Harold Levi Bumgarner, 92, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., He was born September 12, 1928, in Iredell County to the

Donald Arthur Davis, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Born April 17, 1931, in Scranton, Pa., he was the son of the late

William “Billy” Joseph Martz Jr. was born after spaghetti night on October 20, 1985, to William “Bill” Joseph and Judith “Judy” Martz. He left this world on July 31, 2021.

Mr. Anthony Eugene Holmes, 64, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 22, 1957, and was the son of the late Louise Holmes. He departed this life on Wednesday,

Donna Renee Rudisill Russell, 52, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Monday, August 2, 2021. Donna was born September 4, 1968, in Catawba County, N.C., and is the daughter of Paul

Donnie Ray Wall, 65, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born in Iredell County on December 27, 1955, to the late Raymond N. Wall and Rowena

Shirley Byrd McRee, 83, died at home under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County on Thursday, July 29, 2021. In the words of her husband of

Linda Sue Christenbury Hager, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 10, 1948, in

Martha Ann Mills Moose, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. A native of Iredell County, she was born on October 19, 1936,

Jennie Rebecca Brooks Blackwelder, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 29, 2021. She was born June 13, 1928, in Union County, N.C., to the

Jerry Allen Arthurs, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Serenity House. Jerry was born on January 26, 1946, in Troutman and was the son

Helen Aleen McLaughlin, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on July 30, 2021. She was born on September 14, 1929, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Joseph and Mary

This is the story of Millard “Sal” Charles Wood. Millard was a wonderful man who was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Millard’s story starts on October 19,

Patricia “Pat” Willard Lyle, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2021. Born in Massachusetts in October of 1936, she was the daughter of the

Wilma Hope Hegler Price, 73, of Mooresville, N.C, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, after a 20-year fight with cancer. Wilma was born on May 15, 1948, in Charlotte,

Mark Hunter Gragg, 53, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home. Mark was born March 1, 1968, in Ronceverte,

Stacey Elaine Grindstaff, 49, of Mooresville, N.C. passed away July 26, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born May 18, 1972, in Gaston County to the late Billy Ray

Mrs. Lillie Campbell, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Lillie was a teacher by profession, and always by example. She was a loving aunt, sister,

Mr. Eddie Renard Sadler, 63, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on June 22, 1958, and was the son of the late Effie Bennett Sadler. He departed this

Katherine Shirley Flowers Martin, 83, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away at the home of her daughter in Las Vegas, Nev., on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 surrounded by family. “Shirley,”

Mr. Ameen Abdullah Rasool, 68, of Statesville, N.C. — his given name at birth was Aaron Emanuel Davis — passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House.

Ms. Janice Delorse Ellison was born in Iredell County on July 9, 1961, and was the daughter of the late Rosa Chambers Ellison and Fred Ellison. She departed this life

Sandra “Sandy” Hinze Newman — a loving wife, mother, and grandmother — passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the age of 84. Sandy is survived by her