On January 10, 2026, Donna Heafner Millsaps was delivered into the presence of our great Savior. She was born on May 13, 1959, to Lander Heafner Jr. and Polly Heafner in Lincolnton,

Henry Allen Johnson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., a beloved member of his community and family, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House, following a period of

Pamela Joy Sigmon Wooten, 67, passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness on January 10, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1958,

Janet Harris Buie, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on February 27, 1948,

Deborah Ruth Sturm, 69, of Troutman, N.C., silently and peacefully became an angel of heaven on Friday, January 9, 2026, in the company of family at her side. She was

Chanda Kutteh Sturghill, 64, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2026, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, N.Y., and was the daughter of Louvenia Sturghill Summers and Edward Johnson.

Mr. Jack Donald Lunsford, 90, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. Funeral services will be held

Mr. Ronald Lewis Clanton Jr., age 65, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born in Iredell County, N.C., on September 1, 1960, to the late Ronald Lewis Clanton

Tony William Perkins “Jr.,” 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House following a period of declining health. Born December 2, 1954,

Miss Jessie Lee Turner, beloved daughter of the late Rosevelt Turner and Susie Lazenby Turner, was born in Iredell County on July 10, 1945. She departed this life on Wednesday,

Melissa “Moe” Daniels Byrd, 60, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born January 28, 1965, in Alexander County, the daughter

Elmer “Boady” Cheyenne Kiser, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Boady was born August 15, 1960, in Tazwell County, Va., to the

Gary Thomas Barker died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born on December 21, 1941, in Iredell County, Gary was the son of the late Dwight and Ruby Grose Barker. He was

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bobby) Emery, who departed this life on January 8, 2026, at the age of 63 due to Parkinson’s. A lifelong

Earlene Cribb Horne, born on November 3, 1935, in Columbus County, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2026, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 90.

Wayne Eugene Elder, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born in Alexander County on

Carolyn Vaughn Cornelius Johnson passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on June 13, 1939, in North Carolina, Carolyn was known for her hard-working nature and

Stephen Dewayne Imes, 64, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 22, 1961, to his late parents, James Edward Murdock,Jr. and Beulah Mae Imes. He entered into eternal life

Michael Duane Parker, 60, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at home on January 7, 2026. Michael was born on March 3, 1965, in Statesville, N.C. He loved the

Ila Virginia Bryant Munday, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home. Ila was born July 28, 1933, in Darlington, S.C., and was the daughter

Gary Edwin Colborne, 81, of Stony Point, N.C., unexpectedly passed away at home on January 3, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1944, in Bridgeport, Conn., to the late

Linda Lou Queen, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born December 14, 1947, in Iredell County, the daughter of

Lena Carter Kilgo, 79, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1946, in Sullivan County, Tenn., and was the daughter of

Carolyn Levan Lamberth, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home. Carolyn was born in Iredell County on May 19, 1939, and was the daughter

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Nathan Scott Hawkins, 20, on January 3, 2026, in Mooresville, N.C. Nate was born in Bakersfield, Calif.,

David “DJ” Johnson Jr., 16, of Stony Point, N.C., was born on October 2, 2009, in Iredell County. He departed this world on January 5, 2026, at Atrium Health in

RD Gatton, 85, a cherished figure in his Harmony community, was born on December 30, 1940, in Cabarrus County, N.C. He passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 4,

Bobbie “Louise” Testerman, born on September 10, 1939, a beloved mother, grandmother and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at her home with her children by her side

Kristin Michelle DaSilva (Kulakowski) beloved mother, daughter, sister, and teacher, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, after a hard fought battle with breast cancer. She was the cherished daughter of

It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to our Mama and Granny, Gretna Jurney Feimster, after 93 wonderful years on this earth. But we rejoice that she is now

Mr. Clifford Ray Mayfield, son of the late Jesse and Sadie Bell Mayfield, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 4, 1944. He departed this life on January 2,

James “Jimmy” Bumgarner, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. He was born June 2, 1944, in Alexander County, the son

Mrs. Patricia Ann Long Henley, 79, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte, N.C., following a lengthy illness. She was

Larry Dean Benge, 71, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family, after his

Candice Robin Bowles, born on December 6, 1955, in Iredell County, N.C., passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on January 4, 2026, in Huntersville, N.C. Her departure was

Frances Coralee Lazenby Houpe, 81, of Statesville, N.C., transitioned Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born November 22, 1944, in Iredell County to the late Arthur

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,