May
23

Johnny Ray Rhyne

Johnny Ray Rhyne, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice following a brief illness. Johnny was born in Iredell County on

May
23

Matilyn Campbell Pharr

Matilyn Campbell Pharr, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Matilyn was born June 9, 1939, in Iredell County to the late

May
23

Jerry & Evelyn Robinson

Jerry and Evelyn Robinson were reunited in their Heavenly home on May 21, 2025, when Evelyn passed peacefully after a period of declining health. Jerry preceded Evelyn in death two

May
23

Suzanne Watson Markofski

Suzanne Watson Markofski, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1937, in Orangeburg, S,C,, to

May
23

Phillip Wayne Nevills

Phillip Wayne Nevills, 77, of Catawba, N.C., passed away May 21, 2025. Phillip was a Vietnam Veteran. He served in the 981st Military Police as a K-9 Handler. He worked

May
22

Lacie Danielle Parker

Lacie Danielle Parker (Hall) was born June 13, 1991, in Paonia, Colo. Lacie passed away suddenly on Monday, May 19, 2025, due to heart complications. She is survived by her

May
22

Donald Arthur Paulus

Donald Arthur Paulus, 83, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. He was born on May 7, 1942, in Elkhart, Ind.,

May
21

Thomas “Sidney” Isenhour

Thomas “Sidney” Isenhour, 72, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. Sidney was born September 15, 1952, in Catawba County, the son of

May
21

Andra Arimathea Cowan

Andra Arimathea Cowan, 66, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away unexpectedly following a motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born in Iredell County on July 16, 1958, to

May
21

Michael Anthony Heaggans

Michael Anthony Heaggans, 61, was born in Statesville, N.C., on October 18, 1963. He was the son of the late Charlie “Sam” and Velma Heaggans. He passed away at Iredell

May
21

Latoya Lynette Smith

Latoya Lynette Smith, 37, was born in Iredell County on May 2, 1988, to the late James Lee Smith and Martha McClelland Jones. She departed this life on Wednesday, May

May
21

Cathleen Hansen

Cathleen Curry Hansen, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Cathleen was born May 15, 1956, in Hattiesburg, Miss., to

May
21

Robert Harrison Frey

Robert “Bob” Harrison Frey, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Washington Boro, Pa., passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1957 in Lancaster,

May
20

Chad Clark Renegar

Chad Clark Renegar, 48, of Conover, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2025, after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength and deep love for his

May
20

EJ Johnson

EJ Johnson, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at his residence. EJ was born June 6, 1943, in Alexander County, N.C., and was the son

May
20

Emma Jo Beebe

Emma Jo Beebe, 22, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away and was greeted with open arms, love, and grace in Heaven on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at her home. She was

May
20

Thomas A. “Gus” Bartenfeld Jr.

Thomas Augustus “Gus” Bartenfeld Jr., 95, of Mooresville, N.C., went peacefully to his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2025. Born in Fulton County, Ga., Gus was a longtime resident

May
20

Betty Faye Wyatt

Betty Faye Reeves Wyatt, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Betty was born in Wilkes County on August

May
20

Marinell Little

Marinell Little passed away at the age of 101 after months of declining health on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Brookdale Peachtree Assisted Living. A lifelong resident of Statesville, she

May
19

Betty Elizabeth Murph York

Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Murph York, 87, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from her residence. A native of Woodleaf, N.C., she was born at home

May
19

Rev. Henry C. Cook Jr.

Rev. Henry C. Cook Jr., 85, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Rev. Cook was

May
19

Shigeaki Hattori

Shigeaki Hattori, 61, passed away April 5, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1963, to Hideyasu Hattori and Momoe Hattori. His family includes his sister Hideko Hattori, his partner Ikuko Hattori

May
19

Harry Oliver Curtis

Harry Oliver Curtis, 91, of Statesville, N.C., a devoted family man and esteemed Air Traffic Controller, passed away on May 15, 2025, at Autumn Care, following a lengthy illness. He

May
18

Edward “Eddie” Eugene Lowery III

Eddie Eugene Lowery III, 31, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House surrounded by his loving family and friends. He

May
17

Wesley ONeal Summers

Wesley ONeal Summers, 52, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County, on January 20, 1973, to the late David Wayne and Mildred Sturgeon Sims. He entered into eternal rest

May
17

Roger Dale Meredith

Roger Dale Meredith, 75, of Union Grove, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, on2025, following a brief illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Roger was

May
17

Willis Foster Mills

Willis Foster Mills, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at home after a long illness. He was born on May 30, 1943, in Mooresville to the late James Ames Mills

May
17

Garry Franklin Greer

Garry Franklin Greer, 76, passed away on Wednesday May 14, 2025. Garry was born in Iredell County on November 30, 1948, to the late Thomas Franklin Greer and Vallie Mae

May
16

James Coley

James Coley, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025. James was born on August 15, 1941, to the late James (Jim) and Brownie Coley of Statesville.

May
16

Gary N. Millsaps

Gary N. Millsaps, 75, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home. He was born September 6, 1949, in Iredell County, the son of the late

May
15

Seth Allen Paynter

Seth Allen Paynter, 25, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Seth was born on September 20, 1999, in Iredell County. He was a graduate of

May
15

Juel Deal Brafford

Juel Deal Brafford, 87, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Juel was born September 19, 1937,

May
15

Kenneth W. Faison Sr.

Kenneth W. Faison Sr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at home on Monday May 12, 2025. Born June 17, 1944, in Petersburg, Va., to the late Margaret Virginia Faison,

May
15

Rick Larry Losasso

Rick Larry Losasso, 55, of Statesville, N.C., departed from this life on Friday, May 9 2025, due to a tragic vehicle accident on his route to work. He died at

May
15

Judy Virginia Ann Roseboro

Judy Virginia Ann Roseboro, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. A quiet hour and receiving of friends will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025,

May
15

Carroll Jordan

Glenn Carroll Jordan Sr. departed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He is now released from all the pain

May
15

Janice Brown

Janice Diane Settlemyre Brown, 81, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, N.C. Janice was born on August 7, 1943,

May
13

Nick Kulikowsky

Nicholas Kulikowsky Jr., 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Nick was born on March 25, 1964, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late

May
13

Mary St. Marie Werstine

Mary Cecilia St. Marie Werstine, 82, of Harmony, N.C., a devoted mother, grandmother, and accomplished nurse, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy

May
13

Karen Phyllis Roberts

Karen Phyllis Roberts, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home. Karen was born in McDowell County, W.Va., on September 1, 1962, to

May
13

Marsha Kay Strayer

Marsha Kay Strayer, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., died peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Marsha was born on June 24, 1941,

May
13

Charlotte Inman Hendrickson

Charlotte Inman Hendrickson, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at The Greens at Maple Leaf, following a lengthy illness. Born on September 11, 1954, in

May
13

Erma T. Jordan

Erma T. Jordan, a cherished resident of Iredell County, N.C., passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 10, 2025, just shy of her 93rd birthday. Born on May 15,

May
13

Keith “Doc” Jones

Joseph “Doc” Keith Jones, 62, of Troutman, N.C., left this world on Monday, May 12, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home with his

May
13

Laura Sprinkle

Laura Ann Harris Sprinkle, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Laura was born on February 19, 1947, in Iredell County to

May
12

Caroline Judith Auwater

Caroline Judith Chadwick Auwater, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 9, 1959

May
12

John Herbert Spitzer

John Herbert Spitzer passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He was born on August 22, 1935, in Buffalo, N.Y.,

May
12

Jeannette Morrison

Jeannette Morrison peacefully transitioned from this life on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was lovingly surrounded by her devoted daughter. Born on

May
12

Lemuel Jeffrey Johns

Lemuel “Silvertop” Jeffrey Johns, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a brief illness. Lemuel was born

May
12

Robyn Lynn Hannah-Rivera

Robyn Lynn Hannah-Rivera, 68, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born August 31, 1956, in Clay County, W.Va.,, the

May
11

James “Ken” Kenneth Wood

James “Ken” Kenneth Wood, 79, of Mooresville, the C., passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, Statesville, N.C. He was born on December 5, 1945, in Atlanta,

May
11

Albertus Matthew “Mackie” Brown

Mr. Albertus Matthew “Mackie” Brown, 85, slipped into eternal peace on May 6, 2025. He was a proud son of Statesville, N.C., and a longtime resident of Corona, Queens, N.Y.

May
11

Russell Anderson Johnston

With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Russell Anderson Johnston, who died peacefully on May 9, 2025, at the age of 89. A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, veteran,

May
10

Hayden Kyle McDaniels

Hayden Kyle McDaniels, 30, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 7, 2025. In the grand construction site of life, Hayden Kyle McDaniels, who graced this world with his presence

May
10

Martha Copley Scruggs

Martha Copley Scruggs passed away on May 9, 2025, after a period of declining health. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and love to those she adored. She was

May
09

Aubrey Ogg

Aubrey Marie Ogg was born into the arms of Jesus on May 5, 2025. She was the infant daughter of Shane and Hannah Ogg. In addition to her parents, Aubrey

May
09

Isabelle Smith

Isabelle Dolly Grace Smith was born asleep in Christ on May 5, 2025. She was the infant daughter of Brandon and Cynthia Kiser Smith. In addition to her parents, Isabelle

May
09

Violet Hicks Chapman

Violet Hicks Chapman, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday May, 7, 2025 at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Violet was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., on January

May
09

Nancy Carol Caskaddon Fox

Nancy Carol Caskaddon Fox, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born in Iredell County on July 16, 1943,

May
09

Brenda Livengood Sipes

Brenda Livengood Sipes of Salisbury, N.C., born on July 8, 1959, in Davidson County, departed this world on May 7, 2025, at her residence following a lengthy illness. A cherished

May
09

Joyce Sowers Kunkle

Joyce Sowers Kunkle of Statesville, N.C., a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. Born on November

May
09

Richard Walker

Richard Walker, 94, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1930, in Alexander County, the son of

May
08

Bailey Jayana Constantine Carol Steele

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Baby Bailey J. C. C. Steele, whose brief but treasured presence brought immeasurable joy to all who knew her. Born on October

May
08

Billy Franklin Little Sr.

Billy Franklin Little Sr., 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Billy was born July 14, 1940, in Iredell County, N.C., to

May
08

Mickey Godfrey

Marshall “Mickey” Lee Godfrey, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mickey was born November 7,

May
08

Dr. Deborah Black-Carpenter

Dr. Deborah Black-Carpenter passed peacefully at home on May 6, 2025, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Deborah was born on May 21, 1960, in

May
08

Howard Wayne Jenkins

Howard Wayne Jenkins, better known as “Flip”, 84, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Taylorsville House after years of declining health. He was born

May
08

Jeffrey Adams

Jeffrey Adams, 64, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home. He was born September 12, 1960, in Iredell County, the son of Geraldine Pharr

May
08

Brenda Pope Miller

Brenda Pope Miller, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born August 13, 1950, in

May
08

Norma Jean Neal

Norma Jean Neal, 67, of Polk Street, Taylorsville, N.C., passed away April 24, 2025, at Valley Nursing. She was born July 21, 1957, in Alexander County to the late Roosevelt

May
07

Ray Witherspoon

Ray Witherspoon, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 15, 1931, in Iredell

May
07

Rebecca Ann Kinnard

Rebecca Ann Kinnard, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025. A native of Illinois, Rebecca was born to Vern McCann and Margaret Hoppe. Her

May
07

Teresa Vonne White Rankin

Teresa “TT” or “Resa” Vonne White Rankin, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. A native of Iredell County, she was the

May
07

Judson Orr

Judson Henry Orr, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his residence. Judson was born November 20, 1958, in Ulster, New York. There are no formal

May
07

Richard Ruzewski Sr.

It’s with sadness we announce that Richard Joseph Ruzewski Sr. passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Richard was born to parents Bernard and Victoria

May
06

Linda Harris Byers

Linda Jeane Harris Byers, 83, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born August 24, 1941, in