Faithful to the end, James Michael Campbell passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1947, in Harmony,

Samuel O’Brien Ostwalt, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. O’Brien was born August 28, 1949, in Iredell County to the

Susan Raymer Fanjoy, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. Susan was born August 20, 1956, in Statesville

Ollie Elizabeth Martin, 89, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026. Ollie was born in Morganton, N.C., to Mr. and Mrs. Smith on June 12, 1936. Ollie married Mr. Edward Martin,

Steven Walter Morgan Sr., 78, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born in Trenton, N.J., but spent

Nancy Gaye Campbell, 71, of Harmony, N.C., passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a brief illness on February 26, 2026. Nancy was born on October 21st, 1954, in

Kelli Lynn McFarland of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Sandy, Utah, peacefully passed away February 25, 2025. She was born October 5, 1968 in Sacramento, Calif., daughter of Curtis and Hazel

Ann Mancuso, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at The Greens at Maple Leaf in Statesville, N.C. Born February 2, 1940, in Scranton, Pa., she

Steven Hendry, or as we affectionately called him “Bubba,” was a man who could simply be described as “memorable”, and that would be putting it lightly. One of Bubba’s most

Teresa Ann Peak, 56, born on April 3,1969, in Union County, S.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on February 24, 2026, following a period of declining health. She was

Olin “Brian” Isenhour, 68, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 14, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born June 19, 1957, to the Rev. Olin B. Isenhour

Mrs. Catherine Bailey Patterson, affectionately known as Cat, was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She transitioned to her eternal home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born

Linda Kay Arnett McDaniel, 77, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1948 in Elizabethton, Tenn.,

Kelly A. Setzer, 62, of Hickory, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1963, in California, the daughter of

Kenneth Lee Clark Jr., 51, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2026. Ken lived life on his own terms — fully, freely, and with a spirit that

James Earl Bell, 83, of Statesville, N.C. was born September 11, 1942, in Bertie County to the late Joseph Holley Sr. and Maggie Elizabeth Bell Leary. “Bud” or “Bell” as

Robert Owen Sneed, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. Robert was born January 28, 1935, in Charlotte, N.C., the son of

Myrtis Beatrice Greene was born in Augusta, Ga., on April 14, 1936, and lived large segments of her life in Charlotte, N.C., Cabarrus County, N.C., and Troutman, N.C. She passed away

Leon John Clem Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully at his home in Statesville, N.C., on February 21, 2026. He was 91

Wayne Delbert Campbell, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at the Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Wayne was born on March 27, 1958,

Robin Miller Turbeville, 70, of Claremont, N.C., went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Robin was born on September 4,

Dornetta Newland, 79, of Taylorsville, N.C., went home to her heavenly father on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. She was born on January

Billy Ray Johnson, husband of Jeanette Huitt Johnson and father of William Craig Johnson (Fabio), passed away peacefully in his Taylorsville, N.C., home on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born to

Judy Godsell, 84, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Oklahoma City, Okla., went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 16, 2026. According to her family,

Steven Russell Ramseur, 75, of Statesville, N.C., died on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Meadowbrook Health and Rehabilitation of Salisbury after a long illness. Steven was born on April 15,

Barry Ronald Vinson, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a brief illness on February 19, 2026. He was born on August

Douglas Michael “Mike” Benfield Sr., 74, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home. He was born May 13, 1951, in Caldwell County, the son

With immeasurable love and heartbreak, we announce the passing of a woman who was not just loved, not just admired — but rare. Anna Maria Shaw, born on October 4, 1986,

Daniel Ray Morrison, 78, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on August 25, 1947, in Washington, D.C., Daniel lived a life marked by service,

James Allen Calloway, 62, passed away on February 18, 2026. James was born February 14, 1964, in Yadkin County, N.C., to Allen Gray Calloway and Shirley Ann Mitchem Calloway. He

Mr. Eddie Junior Burch was the baby of seven children and was born in Hartwell, Ga., on October 22, 1933, and was the son of the late George Albert Burch and

Michael Wayne Thomasson, 83, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026. He was preceded in death by Phillip A. Thomasson, Berdie M. Thomasson and Phillip M. Thomasson. Mike was born

Charles Nelson Williams, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Statesville, N.C. Visitation will be held at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville on Wednesday, February

Deborah Clark Remmel, fondly known as Debbie, graced the world with her spirit and nurturing heart on August 11 1937, in the picturesque city of Denver, Colo., until her departure

Doris Lee Houpe Jordan, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Born on June 30, 1936, in Iredell County, Doris was the

Ronald Paul Murray was born on July 18, 1939, in San Francisco, Calif., to Rev. Raymond and Ferne Murray, both ordained ministers and evangelists. As a preacher’s son, his faith became

Jason Gilbert Morris, lovingly known by many as “J‑Rock,” passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 45, in Statesville, N.C. Born in Salisbury, N.C. (Rowan County), Jason

Mrs. Joyce Bowden Richardson, 76, of Troutman, N.C., was born March 21, 1949, in Durham, N.C., and passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in

Travis Grant Hodges, 47, of Lenoir, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Caldwell County, N.C. He was born on December 15, 1978, in Watauga County, the son

Ronnie Lee Kimmer Sr., born on July 14, 1953, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 72. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who was

Joann Roberta Williams Williams, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville after a period of declining health. Born March 22, 1940,

Dr. Thomas Brevard Templeton, 97, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He will join his beloved wife Betty with whom he shared a loving and memorable

Chelsey LeAnn Lippard Ingle, 30, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend, passed away on February 19, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County, N.C., leaving behind a

Anna Claudine Carpenter Avery, 90, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Trinity Village. She was born September 26, 1935, in Rowan County, the daughter of

Loletta King Howard, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home. Loletta was born August 26, 1939, in Swain County, N.C., to the late Samuel

Born November 22, 1926, to Archibald Alexander Hoover and Mary Ida Benfield Hoover, Sadie Pauline Hoover Mills was the ninth of ten children growing up on a farm near what is now

Rachael Elizabeth Barnette Boone, lovingly known as “Liz,” passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. She was 77. Liz was

Crystal (Chris) Dawn Hernandez of Mooresville passed away surrounded by love and her family on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after a brief yet brave battle with cancer. She was born on May

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Anthony “Tony” Francis Curcio Jr., 80, went home to the Lord on February 11, 2026 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.,

Jerry Jonothan Benfield, 52, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness on February 13, 2026. Jerry was born on May 6, 1973, in Iredell

Mr. Thomas Keith Summers, 67, who was affectionately known as “Buddy” and “Sput,” entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorsville,

Mark Allen Norris, 65, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home. He was born August 3, 1960, in Alexander County, the son of the late

Maria J. Gomez, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. Born in Santiago, Cuba, she came to the United States in the early 1970s in search

R. Medford Holland, 91, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Baptist Hospital. He was the son of the late Clifford “RC” Holland and Delia Mae Mitchell. He was

Nancy Rappe Troutman, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home. Born on November 24, 1940, she was the wife of Jim Troutman and

Donald L. Truedson, “Don” to most of us, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, February 15, 2026. Originally from Rock Falls, Ill., he raised his family in Scotch Plains, N.J.,

Allen Wayne Sherrill, 74, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. He was born January 27, 1952 in Mooresville, N.C., to the late

Viola “Tootie” Goforth Robertson, known as the Mother of Cool Spring Township, passed away on February 15, 2026, following an extended decline. She was born on February 26, 1934, in

Bessie Lee Black, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born June 1, 1945, in Iredell County, the

Ruby Bronda Johnson Mayberry, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at her home in Harmony, N.C., at the age of 81.

Helen Hart Barber, 99, of Salisbury, N.C., was called home on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1926, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Fannie and

Jose “Te” Soares Rodrigues, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Purchase, N.Y., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Autumn Care of Cornelius, N.C.

Jeffery Jerome Gray, 65, transitioned peacefully on February 9, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1961, to the late Fred England and Saundra Louise Gray, who survives. Jeffery was

Brenda Hendren Elliott, 86, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on October 26, 1939, in Statesville, N.C., Brenda lived a life centered on family, faith,

Amy Jean McCall, 55, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born July 23, 1970, in Carthage, Mo. She was the wife of Cliff McCall

Jerome “Buster” Larosa Carson was born on November 16, 1953, in Statesville, N.C., to James “Jimmy” Holmes and Rosa Ann Carson. Buster attended grade school in Statesville and graduated from

Cody Constance Lyons Jr., 83, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at home after an extended illness on February 11, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1942, in Marfrance, W.Va.,

Ronald “Duck” Norman Wyatt, 60, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born on January 13, 1966, to the late Everette Eugene Wyatt and Sandra

Sidney Earl Pestlin, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Autumn Care of Statesville after an extended illness on February 12, 2026. He was born on May 4, 1952, in

Joyce M. Sharpe, 93, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born June 9, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of

John Calvin Rettburg, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 11, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on April 3, 1935, in Altoona, Pa., to the

Ruth Melchor Goodrum, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on August 16, 1951,

Lorene P. Barnes, 95, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was born February 28, 1930, in Alexander County, the daughter of

Linda Mae Sikorski, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. She was born on March 15, 1955, in Trenton, N.J. Linda graduated from Trenton High School

Don Grover Hatton, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born February 20, 1943, in Alexander County, the son of the late

Shaane Arthur Smiley, 61, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home. He was born June 30, 1964, in New Castle, Ind., to Kaye Smiley and