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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pamela Jean Morrison
Pamela Jean Morrison, 74, danced her way into heaven, probably to a Jimmy Buffett song, early on May 1, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1951, to Winston Morrison,
Sonja Faye Beaver
Sonja Faye Anderson Beaver of Ostwalt Amity Road, Troutman, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in
Deana Denette Heaggans
Deana Denette Heaggans, 65, of 306 Garfield Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, N.C., on Thursday, May 1, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born
Steven Anthony Benezue
Steven Anthony Benezue, a man of profound creativity and gentle wisdom, passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 2, 2025, at the age of 65 in Brevard, N.C. Born on September
Josephine Tevepaugh Powers
Josephine Tevepaugh Powers, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born on August 29, 1933, in Mooresville to the late Harvey and Leona Benfield
Gail Lucas Batchelor
Gail Lucas Batchelor, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on May 1, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a brief illness. Gail was born in Wilson,
Robin McCoy Hanes Castorina
Robin Elizabeth McCoy Hanes Castorina, 67, of Indian Trail, N.C., passed from this life into eternal life on Monday, April 28, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was
Norma Lee Metz
Norma Lee Metz, 76, of Statesville, N.C., lost her battle with ovarian cancer on April 29, 2025. She was born April 5, 1949, to Frank and Norma Stinson. She was
Laranda Ann “Wanny” Johnson
Laranda Ann Johnson, born on July 25, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C., gracefully departed this world on April 29, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 74. Her passing
Eugene Randall Harmon
Eugene Randall Harmon, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. Born on December 11, 1963, in Williamson, W.Va., Eugene was
Pamela Graham Warren
Pamela Graham Warren passed away on Wednesday April 30, 2025. She was the only child of Hugh Jackson Graham and Louise McBride Graham, born on July 25, 1941, in Winston-Salem,
Timothy Dean McRorie
Sometimes, if you’re lucky enough, you’ll have the honor of knowing someone whose light shines brighter than most. Timothy Dean McRorie was that light for many people. Tim passed away
Bob Davidson
Henry Paul “Bob” Davidson, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born in Iredell County on July 19, 1931, Bob was the
Jeannie Rene Johnson
Jeannie Rene Smith Johnson, 57, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after an extended sickness at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. She was born
Sparkle Deon Sharpe
Sparkle Deon Sharpe, 46, was born in Iredell County, on August 23, 1978, to Franklin Antonio “Tony” Long and Mary Lois Sharpe. She entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April
Richard Sherman Summers
Richard Sherman Summers, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. A receiving of friends for Richard will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:30 to
Emo Fox Bebber
Emo Fox Bebber, 91, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. Emo was born June 26, 1933, in Alexander County, the
Elizabeth Ledbetter White
Elizabeth “Betzie” Ledbetter White entered eternal life with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was surrounded by her family as she passed peacefully at her home in Statesville,
Wanda Holton Underwood
Wanda Holton Underwood passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on April 23, 2025 in Wilmington, N.C. Wanda was 73 years old, just one day shy of her 74th birthday.
Wanda Norris Bryan
Wanda Norris Bryan, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her residence on April 27, 2025, surrounded by her family after a battle with colon cancer. She was born
Patricia Vowell (Ridenhour)
Patricia Delamar Vowell (Ridenhour), 80, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Taylorsville House. She was born January 3, 1945, in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone,
Mary Ruth Owens
Mary Ruth Karriker Owens, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at her home on Monday, April 28, 2025. Mary Ruth was born December 31, 1932, to the late Ervin Alexander
Margaret White Tucker
Margaret Virginia White Tucker, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born on February 27, 1937, in Iredell County to Tom
Brian Alan Sherrill
Brian Alan Sherrill, 57, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Brian was born on September 25, 1968, to parents Troy (Jeep)
Dora Frances Francis
Frances “Fran” Peeples Francis, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at TerraBella Lake Norman. She was born on August 5, 1939, in Tennessee, She grew
Kay Sherrill
Martha Kay Sherrill, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Kay was born on April 20,
Barbara Gilbert
Barbara Moore Gilbert, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born on November 30, 1949, in Iredell County to the late
Mary Louise Houston
Mary Louise Swingler Houston, born on June 21, 1942, in Albemarle County, Va., passed away peacefully at her home in Statesville, N.C., on April 26, 2025, at the age of
James “Jim” Garreau Sr.
James “Jim” Richard Garreau Sr.,75, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. James was born in Chicago, Ill., on August 13 1949, and was raised in Villa Park, Ill. He
George Huie Brown
George Huie Brown, 85, of Union Grove, N.C., passed out of this existence and into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Statesville, N.C.
Ruth Ann Kohnen
Ruth Ann Kohnen, known as Ruthie and Sissy (née Pitsenbarger), 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born on March 18, 1951, in Bellburn, W.Va., Ruth grew up
Rhonda Annette Thompson
Rhonda Annette Thompson, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by love. Born on February 20, 1962, in Lexington, N.C., Rhonda
Charles Ray Dorton
Charles Ray Dorton, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 20, 1945, in
Mary Joyce Souther
Mary Joyce Rogers Souther, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., gained her angel’s wings on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on
Kathleen Kitchens
Kathleen Moffat Kitchens, affectionately known as Kathie, passed away on April 24, 2025, following a brave and relentless four-year journey with metastatic recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and
Douglas Peet
Douglas Milton Peet, 68, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 31, 1956, to the late Walker Robert Peet and Mildred Viola Turner Peet. He entered into eternal rest
Larry Reid Morgan
Larry Reid Morgan of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 23, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital. Reid was born September 13,1933, in Rowan County, the fourth child of
Miriam Belle Rose
Miriam “Mimi” Belle Rose, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House after a brief illness. She was Born on
Frederick Mohrmann Hibbert Jr.
Frederick Mohrmann Hibbert Jr., a beloved member of the Mooresville community, passed away on April 20, 2025, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He was born on September 5, 1931,
Francis Marion Bell Jr.
Francis Marion Bell Jr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home. Marion was born on October 18, 1946, in Iredell County to the late
George Thomas McLeod
George Thomas McLeod passed into his heavenly home on April 22, 2025, at the age of 96. The world has lost a great man—one who always put God, family, and
Willie James Alexander Jr.
Willie James Alexander Jr. passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 54. Willie was born on July 16, 1970, to Willie James Alexander
Robert Edward Terry
Robert Edward Terry, known lovingly as “Bunk,” “Dadaddy,” or “Grandaddy,” titles that reflect the roles he held closest, passed peacefully at the age of 96 on April 22, 2025. Born
Ella Chafin Sutherland
Ella Chafin Sutherland, 68, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home. She was born October 5, 1956, in Lebanon, Va., the daughter of the late
Brent Mason Alexander Sr.
Brent Mason Alexander Sr. of Harmony, N.C., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 65 in Iredell County,
Alisa Dawn Chambers Kimbrough
Alisa Dawn Chambers Kimbrough, 59, affectionately known as “Lisa,” entered eternal rest on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Willie Otis Thomas Chambers and
Jerry Wilkins
Mr. Jerry Dale Wilkins, 73, of 1319 7th Street, Statesville, N.C., passed away at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville on Saturday, April 19, 2025, following an extended illness. He
Evelyn Summers
Evelyn Lee Keever Summers, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at her residence. Evelyn was born on March 29, 1944, in Catawba County to the late
Carlton “Pete” McClelland
Carlton Parker “Pete” McClelland was born in Iredell County on September 14, 1942, to Carlton Parker McClelland Sr. and Elizabeth Laura Gray McClelland. He entered into eternal life on Saturday,
Doris Shaw Cook
Doris Shaw Cook, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 4, 1932, in Lexington, N.C., to
Edith Harris
Edith Faye McHargue Harris, 83, of Statesville, N.C., entered Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 21, 2025, after passing peacefully at the Gordon
Carol Johnson
Carol Wayne Johnson, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the Gordon Hospice House on April 19, 2025. Born March 7, 1949, to the late
James Richard Maier
James Richard Maier, known to friends and family as Jim, was born on October 13, 1949, in the Bronx, N.Y. Jim passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at
Bob Sharpe
Robert “Bob” Lester Sharpe, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. Bob was born on July 13,
Willie Arthur Hayes
Mr. Willie Arthur Hayes, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Salisbury Rehab and Nursing Home in Salisbury, N.C. Visitation is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April
Helen Norman Neely
Helen Norman Neely, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away April 17, 2025, at Summit Place of Mooresville. Helen was born November 27, 1941, in Morganton, N.C., to the late Ray
Mary Ann Stewart
On Saturday, February 21, 1959, a beautiful sweet delicate flower was born in Iredell County, N.C., to Keith Stewart and Mary Elizabeth Jordan Stewart. Mary Ann Stewart was educated and graduated
Martha Jane Graham
Martha Jane Anderson Graham, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born on July 5, 1933, in
Linda Louise Freeze
Linda Lambert Freeze, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born on April 10, 1941, in Mooresville to the late James Franklin Lambert and