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

Mrs. Ruthie Lucille Brown Bennett, 67, was born in Iredell County on December 5, 1958, to the late Samuel June Brown Jr. and Alberta Dunlap Brown. She departed this life

Joe Caroll Lane, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at Lake Park Nursing Center in Indian Trail, N.C., after a courageous battle with illness on February 6, 2026. Joe

Bernice Lee Eidson, born on July 20, 1932, in Wilkes County, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 93. Bernice was known

Mrs. Glenda Lou Vanhoy, 83, of Harmony, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026. Glenda was born on November 4, 1942, to the late James

Harold Drake Doty, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, following kidney failure. He was born on December 11, 1936, in St. Petersburg, Fla., to William

Farris Ervin entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on February 7, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. He was born on July 23, 1931, in Rowan County, N.C. A long-time resident

Sara “Nell” Lancaster Bowles, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on September 7,

Archie Gabriel, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1942, in Statesville, N.C., to the late Jim and Elaine Gabriel. Archie was

Virginia “Joy” Elder, 77, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born June 20, 1948, in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the

Harry Jefferson Beard, 93, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Harry was born on July 5, 1932, in Staunton, Va., to Anna Ruth Aldhizer Beard and Edward

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.

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