Category: Obituaries

Maria Ruth Rogers Taylor, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Maria was born in Iredell County on January 29, 1964, to Martha

Caroline McInnis Bramley of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. Caroline was a resident of Statesville for more than 28 years. She was a beloved wife and

Barbara Ann Bost Key, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 3, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. Born on March 13, 1937, in the

Sonia Guadalupe Cesar Ponce, 50, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. Sonia was born in Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico, on April 30, 1974, to Pablo Cesar Alba and Maria De Jesus Ponce

Jonathan Lee Gregory, a beloved member of our community, was born on October 5, 1977, in Iredell County, N.C. He passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial

Fannie Mae Rucker, a beloved and cherished soul, departed this world peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., just shy of her 55th birthday. Born on March 16, 1970,

Maureen Kateri Jennings, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at

Margaret Robbins Henderson, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 6, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1927, in Iredell County, N.C.

Marion Catherine Stephenson Weber passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 5, 2025, in Cary, N.C., at the age of 92. Born on March 29, 1932, in Franklin Square,

Larry Edward Beam, 76, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1949, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Paul

Eva Millsaps Coley, 94, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on January 2, 1931, in Alexander

Dorothy Rose Dalton Bennett, 73, peacefully passed away surrounded by her closest family on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on April 3, 1951, in Statesville

Howard Michael Rich, 64, died the evening of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C., after an aggressive battle with cancer. Michael is

Brenda Coley of Statesville, N.C., peacefully went home to be with Jesus on March 6, 2025, at age 84. Brenda was born on December 14, 1940, to the late Walter

Wavel Vanessa Heaggans Crenshaw, 69, of 306 Ardmore Circle, NW, Unit D108, Atlanta, Ga., passed away at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital on March 3, 2025, following an extended illness. She was

Patricia Jane Stradley Wooten, born on July 7, 1933, in Iredell County, N.C., peacefully departed this life on February 16, 2025, at Ashley River Health Care in Charleston, S.C. Pat

Mrs. Meldra Chetham Green, a beloved mother, passed away at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorsville, N.C., on Monday morning, March 3, 2025, following an extended illness. “Cookie,” as

Boyd “Bill” William Mullis Jr., 77, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on April 30, 1947, in Mecklenburg County to Boyd William Mullis

German Rodriguez Jr., born on September 2, 1954, in the vibrant streets of the Bronx, N.Y., has decided to take his talents to the great beyond as of March 4,

William Harrison Keene Jr., a beloved son, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and joy.

On January 31, 2025, William “Bill” Ford McLaury was peacefully lifted away from this earth, whistling his way into the arms of Jesus. No doubt, he was reciting his favorite

Jean Alice Pearson of Hiddenite, N.C., formerly of Canisteo, N.Y. passed away surrounded by her family at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The daughter of the late Bert

The Reverend James Ray Millsaps, 89, entered into eternal rest at his home in Alexander County on Monday, March 3, 2025. Born on Friday, January 31, 1936, in Alexander County,

Mallion Louise Erwin, 80, of 1271 Elizabeth Avenue, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on July 28, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Erwin and

Michael Joseph Williams, a resident of Mooresville N.C., passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the age of 82. Michael was born on February 7, 1942, as the son

Norman “Willie” Elmer Wilson Jr., 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Wilson was born on March 26, 1939, in Mooresville to

Joann Rautenberg passed away on March 2, 2025. She was born on May 7, 1930. After residing in Schnectady, N.Y., for fifty years, where Joann became a well-known pianist and

Richard “Rick” Craig Yokeley, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on March 1, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on February 14, 1945, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to

David “Dave” Harold Schroen, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Brighton, Mich., went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025, at home with his loving wife

Brenda Jeanne Ice Fugett, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 27, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1964, a daughter of the late Richard Raymond and Shirley

James Carson Burris passed away recently at his home. He was born February 23, 1972, in Douglas, Ga., and moved to North Carolina the following year. James was 53 years

Jason Keistler, 47, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 24, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Jason was born September 12, 1977, in Mecklenburg County to

Clara Veree Arrington Welborn, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Iredell County on March 18, 1930, to the

Dr. Robert Douglas Finley, born on November 24, 1970, in Huntington, N.Y., passed away on February 28, 2025, following a brief illness. He lived a life dedicated to service, having

Earl P. Tucker Jr. walked into glory and the presence of his Savior on February 26, 2025, at the age of 87. A native of Statesville, N.C., Earl was the