Virgil David Whitener, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1961, to Brenda Warren Whitener and the late Robert Whitener.
Category: Obituaries
Norma Jean Branton Rupard, 81, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, after battling cancer. She was born June 11, 1944, in Iredell County to the late Robert
Mr. Robert Lee White, affectionately known to many as Bobby, was born on July 23, 1957, in Davie County, N.C., to the late Robert Lewis White and Mary L. Bines.
James Franklin Carlisle Jr., 64, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on February 5, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. James endured many health challenges over the years,
Mrs. Mary Lee Brandon Heaggans, affectionately known to her family as “Sue,” was born on March 30, 1939, in Davidson, N.C., to the late John and Fannie Brandon. She was
Dorothy Godfrey Herb, 92, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away at home after an extended illness on February 6, 2026. Dot was born on January 23, 1934, to the late Allie
Vera Whisnant Bowman, 77, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 29, 1948, Vera was a devoted wife,
Diana Barter, 66, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on February 2, 2026. Born in Bethpage, N.Y., Diana grew up in Centereach and carried her love for family and community throughout
Blair Galt Baldwin, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Blair was born on January 9, 1938,
Sonja Lafree (Smith) Jenkins, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in her hometown, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on November 15, 1947, in
Larry Wayne Hinson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 4, 2026. He was born in Iredell County on June 14, 1955, to the late Robert Wayne Hinson and
Ellis London Cauble, 94, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1931, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Elmer and Carrie
Jeffry “Jeff” Lynn Nussman of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1956, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the
Allen Lee Lapish, 74, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, after a courageous
Nancy Ann Shaffer Paff, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 13, 1933, in Johnstown, Pa., to the
James “Smilin’ Jim” Edward Myers, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Jim fought hard against
Timothy Steven Wade, affectionately known as Uncle Timmy to his family and Tim to others, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 62. Tim was born on
John Michael Raley, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House after a brief fight with cancer. He was born
Patricia “Tinnie” Ann Josey, 77, passed away on February 1, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1948, to David Sidney Josey and Nellie Mae Westmoreland Josey. Patricia dedicated many
Dewey Douglas Lafayette Waters Sr., born on September 5, 1941, in East LaPorte, N.C., passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 84, in Statesville, N.C. He pursued
Juanita Kaye Benge passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. She was preceded in death by her father, George Wesley Haire, and mother, Nola Mae
Shirley Anne Ward Byrd, 90, of Statesville, N.C., has entered the Kingdom, triumphant. She passed peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House, six and a half weeks
Phyllis Billings Frye, 90, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born December 24, 1935, the daughter
Angeleta “Angie” Suzette Moore, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital. Angie was born March 3, 1961, in Morehead City, N.C., to
Myrtle Ostwalt Freeze, 95, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly home on January 31, 2026. Mrs. Freeze was born October 15, 1930, to Gray Bynum Ostwalt and Jessie Mae Lippard
John Walker Piet, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Md., on May 12, 1949, to the late Francis and Anna
Nadine Irene Rogers, born on November 21, 1955, in Iredell County, N.C., passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 31, 2026, at the age of 70. Her final moments
Pastor Grover Ray Crosswhite entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2026. Grover lived a life marked by deep faith, generous love, and sincere gratitude. He saw
Paul “Fate” Hefner, 91, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 24, 1934, in Alexander County, the son of
Frances Holmes Ewell Tharpe, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Jurney’s Assisted Living. Fran was born February 4, 1941, in Danville, Va., to the
Wesley Clay Elliott Sr. went home to his reward on Friday, January 30, 2026. He passed peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a lengthy illness. Clay was
Judy Carswell McKinney, 84, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born March 11, 1941, in Catawba County, the daughter of the
Robert Lee (“Bob” and “BobbyLee”) McAllister, 71, passed away on February 2, 2026, at Atrium Pineville Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Bob was born on October 4, 1954, in Anderson (Madison
Sylvia Sue Everidge, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at The Greens at Maple Leaf. Born on July 17, 1940, in Statesville, N.C., she
Ernest Randolph Hosch, 51, of Iredell County, N.C., went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He suffered a heart attack
Kay Shook, 72, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her home surrounded by family following a lengthy illness. (II Timothy 4:7 – I have