Linda Kay Beekley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and servant of Christ, passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County in North Carolina. She

Judy Owens Benfield, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mooresville on September 1, 1948, to the

Janet Mary Muzia, beloved wife and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on

Martha Hoke Drye, 84, passed away on January 3, 2026, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. Martha was the daughter of Clyde and Mary Salome Shoemaker Hoke. She was born

Bonzie Cook Cline, 91, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Bonzie was born on November 25, 1934, to the late Edward Jay

It is with great sadness that we announce that Kathleen Mary O’Cianain, 73, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, peacefully in her room at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylorsville,

William Molloy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born September 15, 1952, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to William J. Molloy and

John Thomas Stritch, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 10, 1952,

Gretchen Manternach Gibson, 87, affectionately known as Gret, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Decembrer 28, 2025. A resident of Mooresville, N.C., Gret previously spent many wonderful

James Richard Cardwell, 87, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on January 1, 2026, at his home. James was born on September 10, 1938, to the late John Calvin Cardwell

Katie Lou Fox, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her daughter and son-in-law’s home, in Elkin, N.C., on January 1, 2026. She was born in Iredell County to

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Arthur Quinn, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of West Windsor, N.J., who went to be with the Lord

Loretta Spears Vaden, born on September 8, 1952, in Iredell County, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 73. Loretta dedicated her life

Mary Carolyn Combs Cook, 82, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at Autumn Care of Statesville after an extended illness on Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born on August

James Elbert Harmon, 62, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1963, in Aurora, Ill., to the

Shirley Horton Parker, 89, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home. She was born in Troutman on October 20, 1936, and was the daughter of

Barney Lawrence Brookshire, 69, passed away on December 24, 2025, at his home in Ponce Inlet, Fla. Barney was born in Taylorsville, N.C., on December 13th, 1956, to Samuel and

Billie DeHart Moore, 75, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by love. Born August 29, 1950, to Arthur

Mitchell Claude “Pop” Pharr, 93 of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Faith Assisted Living following an extended illness. Mitchell was born on March 21, 1932,

Gloria Waldron Fine, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away December 28, 2025, at The Greens at Maple Leaf following an extended illness. Gloria was born on October 11, 1943, to

Sharon “Sherry” Sue Schutt, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, December 25, 2025, of natural causes. Sherry was born on June 3, 1946, and raised in

David Ronaldo Chavez-Chicas, 14, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 29,2025. David was a quiet, friendly soul, known by all as a “super sweet,” quirky, and loving young man.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Brianna Nicole Brown, 19, was unexpectedly called to Heaven to be with the Lord she so dearly loved and spent her life singing about. Brianna was

Michael “Mikie” Lloyd Johnson, 47, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Atrium Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He

God called Jay Walter Ernst home on December 29, 2025. He was born on April 14,1943 in Lancaster, Pa. His proud parents were Ralph and Mary Jane Ernst of East Petersburg, Pa.

Walter Harry Fosbenner, 91, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2025. He lived a long and meaningful life. Born on February 27, 1934, in King of Prussia, Pa.,

Brian O’Neal Waddell, the beloved son of the late Elder Kenneth and Elder Yvonne D. Waddell, was born in Iredell County on August 25, 1972. He peacefully departed this life

Ella Rena Boggs Dahl, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 26, 2025, at Novant HealthCare Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Iredell County, she was the daughter

Sylvia Jean Corrales Estrada, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Tampa, Fla., she was the daughter

Thomas Marshall White was born in Cleveland, N.C. on June 6, 1946, to John “Dick” White and Grace Shue White. He died on December 28, 2025. He is survived by his

Letha Elizabeth Coyle Jackson, 97, was born on February 7, 1928, in Lexington, Ky., to Tilford James Coyle and Lucinda Isaacs Coyle. She was raised in Jackson County, Ky., and

Dale Brevard Morrow, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dale was born on August 16, 1950, in Iredell County

Judy Carrigan Treadway, 78, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1947, in Alexander County, the daughter of

James Ray “Jimmy” Crawford, 77, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., after a period of declining health. Jimmy was born on

Calvin Brucke, 71, of Conover, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 1, 1954, in Dade County, Fla., the

Michael Wayne Warren, 79, of Statesville, N.C., was born on August 20, 1946, and peacefully went to be with our Lord on December 24, 2025, Christmas Eve, surrounded by his

Gerald Ray Burch, a compassionate soul and dedicated caregiver, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Statesville, N,C,, at the age of 61. Born on November 22, 1964, in

William Lynn Griffin, born on May 8, 1962, in Iredell County, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at his home in Olin, N.C., at the age of 63.

J.Q. Norman Jr. was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 3,1942, to the late J.Q. Norman Sr. and Flora Bratton Norman. He entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 27,

Larry Glenn Ludwig, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 25, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. Born on February 22, 1943, in Rowan County,

Samantha Persaud, lovingly known as “Sammy,” 39, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Born on March 14, 1986, in

Evangelist Mother Linda Faye Carr, 77, of 1112 Caldwell Street, Statesville, N.C., peacefully passed away at her residence on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born to the late Marshall

Judith “Judy” Ann Dachtler Stallings, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully under hospice care on December 23, 2025, surrounded by love. Those who knew Judy will remember her for

Jeretta Ann “Teenie” Millsaps, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Teenie was born on May 13, 1946, in Iredell County

Elmer M. Huie, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 26, 2025, at Jurney’s of Statesville, following a period of declining health. Born on November 6, 1939, in Iredell

Anna Taravella, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late

On December 25, 2025, David Andrew “Andy” Bumgarner Sr. was called home to be with the Lord at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Andy was born on March 21, 1951,

Paul Lee Davidson, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by

Edward “Jr” Wright, 72, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1953, in Alexander County, the son of

Donnie Ray Flowers, 68, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. Donnie was born January 18, 1957, in

Fred “David” Sherrill, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House surrounded by his family. David was born on September 29,

Julia Moore Pittman was born on August 11, 1947, and died on December 24, 2025. She had one brother and three sisters. She married my dad in 1964 and had my

Janet Frances Rodgers Barnette, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on December 23, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in

Michael Wayne Terry, 43, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 17, 1982, to David Wayne Terry and

Irene Moose Earp, 88, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home. She was born September 26, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late

Mr. Colbert Spann, beloved son of the late John Gerald Sr. and Bertha Spain Gerald, was born in Conway, S.C., on May 23, 1950. He departed this life on Monday,

Mrs. Emma Jean Morrison Huggins, 93, was born in Iredell County, on June 2, 1932, to the late Blake Morrison Sr. and Gracie Bell Watts. She entered into eternal life

Cristina Ann Grossu Biffle, 35, and Ryder Jack Biffle, 5, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 18, 2025. Cristina was born in London, England, on January 10, 1990, to

Gregory Jack Biffle, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 18, 2025. Greg was born in Portland, Ore., on December 23, 1969, to Garland Jack and Sally Biffle. He

With family beside her in her residence, Adelaide (Bette) Van Deventer Gibson peacefully passed away at midnight, as we began December 17, 2025. She was 89 years old and lived at The

Donald Richard Sherrill, 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Salisbury VA Hospital. Donald was born on April 12, 1947, to the late Hollis

Allen Ray Martin, 66, of Yadkinville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Allen was born on October 3, 1959, to Ada Marie Christie Martin

Claude LaVon Mitchell, 64, passed away on December 15, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. LaVon was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 24, 1961, to the late Claude

Clarence “Chuck” Vernon Comer Jr., 62, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vicky Stroud Comer, grandson Damien Briceno, daughter Samantha

Zi’Mire Iquizy Kincannon was born on December 18, 2025, and passed peacefully on December 21, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Though Zi’Mire’s time on this earth was brief, his life was

Homer Lee Bustle, 75, of Statesville, N.C., a quiet man known for his dedication and perseverance, was born on May 6, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C. He peacefully departed this

Joan McDonald Davis, born on October 16, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, following a period of declining health. She leaves

Julia Beverly Wood Farr, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 18, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Susquehanna County, Pa., Julia was the daughter of the late

Christina Marie Walkup, 48, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 11, 1977, in the same city she called home throughout her life.

Clara Louise Smoak, known as “Granny” to all, died at 101½ years old peacefully at home on December 22, 2025, with her loved ones. The family is deeply grateful to

Gene Franklin Willis, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at his home on Friday, December 19, 2025. Born on November 13, 1937, in Lincolnton, N.C., Gene was the son of

David Trent Smith — a teacher to thousands, a coach to so many, and a friend to all — died December 17, 2025, at his home in Mooresville, N.C., surround by

Margaret Walker “Maggie” Jones, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Mooresville, N.C., on December 16, 2025. Maggie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her husband of more

Lois Barkley Miller, 91, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Lois was born on December 12, 1934, to Irvin Tennette Barkley and Betty Lou Bass Barkley.

Abner Lamar Inscoe, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, December 5, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Lamar was born in Oxford, N.C., on July 29, 1941,

It is with great sadness that the family of Elecia Lynn Galloway Dobbins announces her passing at the age of 58 on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Salisbury,