Category: Obituaries

Terry Michael Kerley, 75, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C. Terry was born August 23, 1950,

Miss Alexis Zakenya Wright was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt and friend. Cookie, as she was affectionately known, passed away on April 25, 2026. She was born on

Susan Ladd Hartness, 73, of Statesville, N.C., a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home on April 28, 2026, following a

Erma Pauline Chambers, RN, 96, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully passed away on April 26, 2026 at The Greens at Maple Leaf. Erma was born November 7, 1929, in Mitchell, S.D.,

Cherry Lynn Moore, 66, passed away on April 25, 2026. She was born in Guilford County, N.C., on December 9, 1959, to the late Cleo Haley and Dorothy Lee Wilson.

Pamela Vivienne Duffus, lovingly known as “Pam” or “Saulas,” didn’t just walk through life, she made sure life felt her. Surrounded by love, she passed on leaving behind a legacy

Alma Gene Scott Williams was born in Royston, Ga., on January 2, 1923, to Hubert Lee Scott and Gwender McWhorter Scott. The family moved to Statesville, N.C., when she was two

Rose Tambini Rheaume, 101, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. She was born on January 24, 1925, in New York City, N.Y. Mass will be held at 12 p.m.

Thor Eugene Weisner, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1942, in Arcadia, N.C., to the late James and Lottie

Harold William “Bill” Heyer, 93, was born on February 9, 1933, and passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2026. Bill grew up in Indiana, and although he lived

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we share the passing of Bette Ann Forsythe, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., who passed away on April 24, 2026, at

David Sigmon Williams passed away on April 25, 2026, in Vero Beach, Fla.. He was born in Statesville, N.C., on November 6, 1951. He was a 1970 graduate of Statesville High

Roderick “Leon” Marlowe, 80, of Traphill, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Leon was born June 15, 1945, to the late

Joan Marie Browning Adams passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 28, 2026, in Troutman, N.C. Born April 15, 1947, in Mershon, Ky., to Asa Edward Browning and Virgie Marie Moore

Gayle Eugene Speaks, 87, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. Born July 23, 1938, in Statesville, N.C., Gayle was the son of Isom Turner Speaks and Olivia Louise Plyler

Fielding Gibson Deaton, 76, died on April 25, 2026. He was born December 5, 1949, in Statesville, N.C., to Evelyn Gibson Goode Deaton and Paul McNeely Deaton Sr., MD. As

Martha Lucille Estes passed away April 23, 2026. She was born in Statesville, N.C., on March 13, 1935, to the late George Stanley Lambert and Artie Fox. Martha will be remembered

Rebecca Tulbert White Poplin of Statesville, N.C., died at her home on April 28, 2026, at the age of 87 following a long decline in her health. Energetic and always on

Jeanette Singletary, 62, of Durham, N.C., and originally from Philadelphia, Pa., passed away on April 28, 2026. She was a strong, funny, and loving woman whose presence could light up

Diane Runco Burke, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cavin-Cook

Cora Lee Bowman, 89, of Conover, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by her children. Her husband passed away on the same date 18 years earlier.

Todd Hemric, 60, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home. Todd was born September 27, 1965, in Genesee County, Mich., to the late

Mary Elizabeth Mix Hailey, 87, was born in Iredell County, N.C., to the late William Mix and Mary Phifer Mix on April 16, 1939. She was married to Louis Edward

William “Billy” Claude Myers, 65, was born in Iredell County on December 7, 1960, and was the son of the late Johnny Ray Myers and Laura Jo Hall Myers. He

Richard Franklin “Frank” Lewis, 82, of Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 26, 1943,

Landon Makhi “Khi” Alexander Barker, 20, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Alexander County. Khi was born August 20, 2005, in Iredell County, the

Ronald Frank Moracco, 73, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home. Ronald was born on July 3, 1952, in Utica, N.Y., to the late Joseph

John James “Jack” Sears, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Freeville, N.Y., passed away on April 23, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1942, to Carl and Margaret

Ella Grace Ayers, 19, was born on December 14, 2006, in Pinehurst, N.C., to Dan and Denise Ayers. She went to be with Jesus on April 17, 2026. Ella is

Emma Louise Gurley Foster, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully in her home on April 25, 2026. Emma was born on July 18, 1946, in Statesville, where she lived

Erica Shantae Long Price, 53, of Riverside Drive, Greensboro, N.C., entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by the love

Charlie Monroe Weatherman Jr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Born on January 8, 1946, in

Mr. Thomas Wayne Webb Jr., 46, of 526 Bond Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Allegheny County, Va., on October 10, 1979. He was the son of the late Thomas

Tamarie Laine Turner, 36, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 14, 2026. Born on October 3, 1989, in Springville, Calif., Tami will be remembered for bright blue eyes, her

Harold “Wayne” Dagenhart, 86, peacefully passed away on April 17, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Born December 23,1939, Wayne was a true family man and highly respected by his family

Sylvia Irene Yurich Shumake, 83, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at her home. Sylvia was born on April 11, 1943, in Rockingham County, N.C., to