Statesville, NC Obituaries

Thomas Arthur Wilson III, lovingly known as Tommy, passed away on June 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer that spanned nearly two years. Throughout his journey, Tommy faced each day with...

John “Nookie” David Bell, 72, born December 16, 1953, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, passed away on June 2, 2026 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. "Nookie" moved through life with a steady,...

Gladys Bliss Head Hager, 83, of Troutman, North Carolina, passed away on June 1, 2026. Born April 14, 1943, in Troutman, North Carolina, Gladys will be remembered with deep respect and gratitude by al...

Martha Ann Baker Rucker, 84, was born September 8, 1941, in Iredell County, North Carolina, and passed away June 1, 2026 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Martha was deeply cherished—a gentle, c...

Edward Dann Jr., 67, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on April 24, 1959, in Warren, Ohio to the late Edward Dann, Sr. and Norm...

Elizabeth “Libby” Ann Stroud Johnson, 78, passed away on May 23, 2026. Born June 3, 1947, Libby lived a life marked by steady devotion—to her family, her work, her church, and the people who were fort...

Marie Anna " Mary" Wolan Kozar, 104, was born July 13, 1921, in Newark, New Jersey, and died May 18, 2026. In the long arc of her life, Mary carried herself with a quiet steadiness and a deeply person...

Carolyn Mattie Robinson McDaniel, 78, was born December 30, 1947 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to Mose Paul Robinson and Pauline Proffitt Robinson, and passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026 at her home ...

Joyce Lafay Thompson Lipe, 89, was born December 4, 1936, and passed away May 11, 2026. Joyce retired from Wayside School, where she served as the Cafeteria Manager. Through years of steady work and ...

Patricia Ann Stikeleather Thorneburg, 87, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Saturday May 09, 2026. Pat was born in Statesville, North Carolina on April 26, 1939, to the late Kenn...

Catherine Jean Osburn, 63, of Mooresville, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness ...

Michael Alan Gandy, 56, of Statesville went home to the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026. He was born in Mecklenburg County on November 10, 1969, to James Elven Gandy and Vickie Elaine Roberts Gandy. He i...

Sherman Schofield Byers passed away peacefully, held by the same hands that had held him since they were children. Theirs was the truest love story this family will ever tell. It began in the eigh...

David Sigmon Williams passed away on April 25, 2026, in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born in Statesville, North Carolina on November 6, 1951. He was a 1970 graduate of Statesville High School and recei...

Trevor Roman, 24, of Statesville, NC, passed away on April 18, 2026. Born in Syracuse, NY, on February 4, 2002, Trevor was a loving son and a vibrant soul who brought a unique light and infectious en...

William “Bill” Ralph Pardue, 96, passed away on April 21, 2026. Born August 6, 1929, Bill lived a long life marked by steady devotion to family, faithful service to his country, and a work ethic that ...

Raymond Francis Spengler, 79, of Statesville, North Carolina, died April 16, 2026. He was born January 12, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York. Raymond received a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineer...

Gary Wayne Roseboro, 67, was born September 13, 1958, in Statesville, North Carolina, and passed away April 9, 2026. Gary will be remembered as a beloved, devoted, and proud man whose presence felt pe...

Joyce Graham Fesperman, 91, of Cleveland, died Thursday, April 10, 2026, at The Gardens of Statesville, NC, surrounded by her family. She was born in Rowan County on July 21, 1934, to the late Mary Br...

Florence “Franki” Elizabeth Pearson Hucke, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born December 7, 1941, in Missoula, Montana, she was the daughter of the late Iver Fridolf Pearson and the late Flo...

Bobbie Geraldine (Hambright) Huffman, born on December 7, 1932, peacefully passed away on March 27, 2026, surrounded by her family in love and tranquility. Her 93 years were spent in quiet strength, w...

Selma “Selly” Lucy Summers, 62, was born October 7, 1963, in Trinidad and Tobago, and passed away March 25, 2026. After first meeting her, it didn’t take long to understand why she was so beloved—hard...

Norman Dewitt Summers, 65, was born February 22, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away March 23, 2026, at 9:21 a.m. Norman will be remembered as a spiritual, honest, family-oriented, and uplift...

Lori Ann Thorne Sutton, 61, of Iredell County, North Carolina, was born on April 10, 1964, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Lori will be...

Susan Christine Newton Sexton, 67, of Woodleaf, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was born on October 16, 1958, in Rowan County to the late Arnold Joe Newton, Sr. and Jewel G...

Floyd Arnold Rollf, age 84, of Statesville, passed away on March 10, 2026. Born November 30, 1941 in Michigan, Floyd lived a life marked by hard-working determination, loyal commitment, patient streng...

Inez Harris Elkins, 82, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on March 14, 2026. Born February 28, 1944, in Iredell County, North Carolina, Inez was the devoted and faithful daughter of Charles ...

Gloria Jean Bazar Smith, 81, was born November 23, 1944, in Victoria, Texas, and passed away March 12, 2026. She lived in Olin, North Carolina. Those who knew her best simply knew her as Gloria—a kind...

Laura Jane Lambert Davidson, 87, of North Carolina, passed away on March 11, 2026. Born August 7, 1938, in Iredell County, North Carolina, Laura was the daughter of the late Casey Eugene Lambert and t...

Wesley Brent Stepp, 72, of Statesville, North Carolina, was born August 8, 1953, in Statesville, North Carolina, and passed away March 10, 2026. Brent was preceded in death by his father, Archie Ste...

Robert “Bob” Lewis Waters II, 78, died on March 8, 2026, at 10:20 p.m. Bob was born in Sylva, North Carolina, on September 15, 1947, to Evelyn Alice Moss Waters and Robert Lewis Waters, Sr. Bob gra...

Amy Hodges Snoddy, 91, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at her home. Mrs. Snoddy was born April 25, 1934 in Watauga County, North Carolina to the late Conrad Denverd Hodges and Mary Lillian Green...

Teresa Lee Ritchie, 62, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Born on January 22, 1964, in New York, Teresa’s life was marked by a Godly, bold, and kind spirit—so...

Xee Moua, 65, was called home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2026. Born on December 31, 1960, she lived a life marked by faith, strength, and deep devotion to her family. In 1982, she married Va...

Carolyn Sue Queen Dalke, 84, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Carolyn was born on September 6, 1941, in McDowell County...

Steven Walter Morgan Sr., 78, of Cleveland, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born in Trenton, NJ, but spent most of his life in New Egypt, N...

Angelyn Alice Bryan passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 73. At this time, no public services are scheduled. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Ms. Br...

Philip Morris Malone, beloved son of Eugene and Oma Lee Malone, was born on November 4, 1940 in Alexander County, North Carolina. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 1...

Steven Hendry, or as we affectionately called him “Bubba”, was a man who could simply be described as “memorable”, and that would be putting it lightly. One of Bubba’s most admirable qualities was tha...

Wanda Gail Cook, 53, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born on January 1, 1973 in Iredell County to Edwin Jerry Cook and Annabelle Patterson Cook. Wanda ...

Charles Nelson Williams, 76, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Statesville, North Carolina. He was born on April 30, 1949, in Lexington, North Carolina, to Lathan Eugene...

Steven Russell Ramseur, 75, of Statesville, died on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Meadowbrook Health and Rehabilitation of Salisbury after a long illness. Steven was born on April 15, 1950, in State...

Ronnie Lee Kimmer Sr., born on July 14, 1953, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 72. Ronnie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who was not just "Dad," but also a friend and m...

Mr. Thomas Keith Summers, 67, affectionately known as "Buddy" and "Sput" entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorsville NC. He was...

Brenda Hendren Elliott, 86, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 surrounded by family. Born on October 26, 1939, in Statesville, North Carolina, Brenda lived a life centered on family, faith, ...

John Calvin Rettburg, 90, of Statesville, North Carolina, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on April 3, 1935, in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late John Albert Rett...

Bernice Lee Eidson, born on July 20, 1932, in Wilkes County, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Statesville, at the age of 93. Bernice was known for her kind soul and her ...

Patricia "Tinnie" Ann Josey, age 77, passed away on February 1, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1948, to David Sidney Josey and Nellie Mae Westmoreland Josey. Patricia dedicated many years of her w...

Sabrina Rose Voltmer, 32, passed away on January 25, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on December 2, 1993, Sabrina lived a life defined by strength, compassion, intell...

Dewey Douglas Waters Sr., born on September 5, 1941, in East LaPorte, North Carolina, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 84, in Statesville. He pursued higher education with an undergradu...