Mr. Leon Matt Ramsey, 66, of 1112 McCollough Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on August 20, 1958, as Leonard Maurice Ramsey to the late George A. Ramsey

Richard Wayne Reavis, who was known as Cheeta, passed away December 12, 2024.  A celebration of life will be held at his home on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 2

James “Paulie” Miller Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on Saturday, March 3, 1951, in Statesville

John Edward Sanders Jr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 6, 2025, at his home. Affectionally called “Peter,”  he was born August 23, 1944, in Rowan County to the

David Anthony Cannon, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. David was born May 24, 1968, to Anthony Overton Cannon and Barbara Ann Shiver, who preceded

Patricia Carswell Daugherty, 70, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away at home in Statesville, N.C., on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Survivors include her husband of 47 years,

Robert E. “Bob” Plyler Jr., 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on February 6. 2025. Bob was born on November 22, 1926, to Robert E. and

Richard James Higby, a dedicated educator and esteemed member of the Agricultural Sciences community, passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Richard (Dick) was born in

David Reid Payne, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, following an extended illness. David was born in Davidson County on March 22,

Clyde “Toe” Chapman, 91, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away February 3, 2025, at Taylorsville House following an extended illness. Clyde was born November 17, 1933, in Alexander County to

Cleatus Smith, 89, of the Bethlehem Community passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home. He was born July 24, 1935, in Caldwell County, the son of the

Herman Spencer Caldwell Jr. completed his life of public service on January 29, 2025, following a brief period of declining health. Born May 6, 1945 in Durham, N.C., to Herman

Michael Eugene Cotton, 60, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 19, 1964, and was the son of Mary Elizabeth Cotton and the late Robert Carl Cotton. He departed

William Smith Watts, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on October 3, 1943, in

Jay “Jack” Forest Bass, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1936, in Iredell County to the late Fletcher and

Denny Ray Woodward, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born August 19, 1951, in Cabarrus County, N.C., he was a son of the late Parnell

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil Kenneth Cumby on January 31, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Virgil was

Fred “Freddie” Glenn Cavin Jr., 82, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his residence. Freddie was born in Iredell County on April 8, 1942, to the

Lisa Idol Swinson, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her residence with her beloved husband of 28 years, Lloyd, and her grandson Thomas, who

Roberto Cardenas Luevanos, 43, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2025, at Atrium Baptist Wake Forest Medical Center. Roberto was born February 26, 1981, in Guanajuato, Mexico,

Dorothy “Dot” Shew, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation in Conover on February 1, 2025, following a period of declining health. Dorothy was born

Kayleen Michelle Rankin, 31, of Stony Point, N,C., passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after a seven-month battle with cancer. She was born on September 13, 1993, to William and

Gary Luckey Sherrill, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., joined his Lord and Savior in heaven on January 31, 2025. He was the youngest of nine children born to the late Wilbur

Jeralean Flores–Pillado, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 3, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Jeralean was born in Iredell County on February 27, 1955,

Emma Pauline Peterson (née Mullis), 102, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on October 23, 2024, after a decade of active life at Sunrise Senior

Vicki Peterson Cordes, 70, of Fairfax, Va., went to rest in the arms of her heavenly Father on January 20, 2025. After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April of

Carlous Joe Stewart, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Carlous was born in Iredell County on March 12, 1938, to the

William Loyd “Billy” Jones, 69, of Statesville, N.C., entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Billy was born

Linda Lytton Lowman, 75, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025. Linda was born November 12, 1949, to the late Roy Milles Lytton and Alice Privette Lytton. She attended Statesville High

Margaret “Peggy” Shumaker Sykes, 97, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025. Peggy was born in Iredell County on September 2, 1927, to the late Charles Fulton Shoemaker

Joshua Matthew Miller passed away at his home on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born April 30, 1977, in Statesville, N.C., to Bill and Amy Keever Miller of Hiddenite,

Tommy L. Parson, 73, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home. Tommy was born March 28, 1951, in Alexander County, the son of the

Janice “Jan” Olivia Isenhour Reavis, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jan was born June 11, 1941, to the late Frank

Amanda Sue Gibson (Wilcox), 45, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 31, 2025. Amanda was born on December 16, 1979, in Jackson County, Mich., to David Wilcox

Brenda Stowe Joyce, 77, of Mooresville, N.C. passed away on Saturday morning, February 1, 2025. Brenda was born June 16, 1947, in Rockingham County to the late Howard and Estelle

Joseph Hobson Norvell III, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on April 18,

Gallant Douglas Miller, 74, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 21, 1950, in Charlotte,

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of James William “Bill” Blake, 76, of Mooresville, N.C. Bill entered into rest on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, surrounded by his

Sandra Gillian Gillispie, 67, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Sandra was born in Beckley, W.Va., on July 10, 1957, to the late Jack Gillian and Emmagene Cales Gillian. Sandra

Darris Lee Hardin Black, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Darris was born December 28, 1930, in Cabarrus County and was the daughter of the late

Barbara Ann Bowman, 75, was born in Etowah County, Ala., on December 12, 1949, to the Hazel Ann Bowman. She passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at her residence.

Evelyn Melzetta Hall Heaggans, 92, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on March 15, 1932, in Iredell County to the

Wanda Sue Johnson Knox, 57, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on May 16, 1967, in Iredell County to Clarence “Sonny” Johnson Sr.

Hannah Lee Eidson, 77, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born on September 12, 1947, in Forsyth County, N.C., to

Julie Anne Pipkin, 65, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Atrium Hospice of Union County, N.C. Julie was born in Orlando, Florida, on March 2, 1959, to the late

Ronald “Jimmy” Gibson Johnson, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a long and fulfilling life. Born

Douglas Lee Rimmer, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 29, 2025, at home surrounded by family following an extended illness. He was born in Alexander County on April

It is with deep sorrow, yet with unshakable hope, that we announce the passing of Janice Dempsey, who went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2025, at

Anna Ball Hemric LeClear, 84, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Anna was born November 20, 1940, in Wilkes County,

Sherry Ann Scott, 55, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Carolina Caring of Newton, N.C. She was born on October 30, 1969, in Philadelphia, Pa., the

Sadie Lois Wagoner Holleman, a beloved member of her community and a cherished family matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home on January 29, 2025. Born on June 11, 1941,

Barbara Rosemary Cranfill Riddle, 78, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Barbara was born in Iredell County on August 2,

Kathleen Small West, 88, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born October 29, 1936, in Tabor City, N.C., youngest daughter of the late Alexander M. Small and Mollie

Mary Mathis Little, 70, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on January 28, 2025, at Pine Acres in Lexington, N.C. Mary was born January 3, 1955, in Catawba County, the daughter

Following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, Roseann “RoRo” Bennett Broy, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was called home by her Lord on January 27, 2025 at the age of

Russell Glenn Myers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend entered into rest on Monday, January 27, 2025. Born on December 19, 1947, in Harnett County, N.C., Russell spent his

Steven Andrew Koontz, 39, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Born on October 13, 1985, in Iredell County, Andrew was the son

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Lou Steele announces her passing at the age of 86, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in

Richard Howard Childers, 78, born on Friday, November 1, 1946, in Alexander County, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Monday, January 27, 2025. He lived

Donald Glenn Reinhardt, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1950, in Delhi, N.Y., to the late Samuel Percy Reinhardt

Linda Lou Holzworth, born on August 22, 1947, in Lebanon, Pa., passed away on January 24, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was a cherished figure to

Patricia Joan Burton, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 22, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. Born on December 26, 1947, in

Linda Faye Cain Reavis, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at her residence. Linda was born in Iredell County on July 1, 1944, to the late

Amy Lynn Adkins, 56, of Troutman, N.C., passed away January 26, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. Amy was born March 8, 1968, in Statesville, N.C. and

Timothy Chadwick Frazier, 52, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Chad was born

Judy Walker Stewart passed away peacefully on Saturday January 25, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a period of declining health. She was born in Iredell County,

William Kelly Wilson, 52, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, with his mother and sister by his side. He fought a brave and courageous battle with cancer.

Martha Ann Wilhelm Duncan, 86, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born January 29, 1938,

Teresa Jane Luke Johns, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at her residence. Born January 22, 1963, in Mecklenburg County, she was a daughter of

Pearlie Ruth McIntosh Chambers, 82, of Statesville, N.C., entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2025. Pearlie was born on September 1, 1942, and was the daughter of the late

Margaret Louise Neal McCauley, 86, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at The Greens of Maple Leaf. She was born on April 8, 1938, in Iredell

Fern Little Walters of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on July 19, 1925, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., she was the

Alice LouAnn Baker Sipe, 71, passed away peacefully at the Gordon Hospice House on Friday, January 24, 2025, with family lovingly by her side. Her memory is being honored by

Amy Boston Shook, 44, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2025. She was born December 7, 1980, in Catawba County to the late Freddie Junior Pike and

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Claudette Meadows Stutts, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., who departed this life on January 23, 2025. Born on December 17,

Michael “Mike” Edward Perry, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2024, at Mooresville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born on April 2, 1943, in Mooresville, he was