All Obituaries

Mrs. Beverly Marie Howard Bailey was born on November 6, 1960 to the late James William Howard and Dovie Houston Howard. Beverly, affectionately known as Bev, was the youngest of three daughters who were all born in Mooresville, NC and raised in Davidson, NC. Beverly accepted Christ at an early age at Davidson Presbyterian Church. In 1966, 6-year-old Beverly moved to Covington, GA to attend 1st grade at RL Cousins Elementary School along with her first cousin Deborah (Houston) McCall.  ...

Mr. David Tedman Caldwell, Ted, son of the late Inez Caldwell Carr and Willie Waddell, was born February 27, 1970. Following the marriage of Inez and Garfield Carr, Ted was reared in the loving environment of their family home. Ted gained his angel wings on June 29, 2026. Ted was a man of immense talent, dedication, and heart. A proud 1988 graduate of North Mecklenburg Senior High School, Ted was known from an early age as someone who was exceptionally smart and full of endless ...

Vera Hardin Holmes, a Gastonia, NC native, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 26, 2026, surrounded by the family she so dearly loved. Born on August 15, 1940, to the late Lola Mae Webb Hardin and Roger Hardin, Vera spent most of her life in Gastonia. She was also blessed to spend 20 wonderful years in the Davidson, NC community before returning home two years ago. She leaves behind a rich legacy built on a foundation of profound love, dedicated service, and unwavering ...

Kevin Alexander Ferrell, age 63, transitioned from this life into eternity on Sunday, July 5, 2026. He was born on May 29, 1963 in Halifax County, Virginia to Carrie Nickens and the late Fletcher Ferrell II.  Kevin was a loving person with a big heart, cherished by his family and many friends. He had a special gift for making people laugh and lending a helpful hand, especially when it comes to fixing cars . His kindness and generosity touched everyone who knew him and presence brought ...

Mr. Cornell Hunsucker was born on November 11, 1965, to Floyd Smith and Hollis Hunsucker Moore. He peacefully departed this life on June 26, 2026. Cornell was a fun-loving man whose warm personality and sense of humor brought joy to those around him. He graduated from North Mecklenburg High School and was a dedicated, hardworking individual. Throughout his career, he was employed for many years as a butcher and later as a forklift driver, where he was known for his strong work ...

Mr. Tarik Omari Ruffin, age 46, was born in Queens, New York, on December 28, 1979, to Timothy Ruffin and Hallie Ritchie Ruffin. Tarik departed this life on May 28, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. He is survived by his loving parents, Timothy Ruffin and Hallie Ruffin of Concord, North Carolina; his devoted sister, Zakia Ruffin of Charlotte, North Carolina; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives, friends, and loved ones ...

John Henry Gabriel was born on October 13, 1936, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was one of twenty-one children born to Henry Gabriel and Nora Bell Gabriel. Following in the footsteps of his brother Hollis, who left North Carolina at the age of 12, John made his way to New York City. Hollis established himself in New York, and helped pave the way for his younger siblings to follow. First came Sally, and then young John Henry.  An entrepreneur at heart, John moved to New York City and ...

Dante Jarod Maurice Morris was born on May 13, 1996, to Monica Morris and Gregory Lindsey, both of whom preceded him in death. On November 11, 1996, Veronica Mundy was blessed by God to become his adoptive mother. Dante was reared primarily in Charlotte, North Carolina. At the age of 10, he and his mother moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where they lived until he was 16. Dante graduated from West Charlotte Senior High School in 2014 and continued his education at Winston-Salem State ...

Mr. William Arthur Reid, age 84, was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, on January 8, 1942, to the late Lee Reid and Hattie Reid Moore. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in his home where he and his niece Kathy Griffin lived. In addition to his parents Lee Reid and Hattie Reid Moore, he was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Cobb and his nephew Ernest Robinson. Those left to cherish his memories, his niece Kathy Griffin of the home, his brother James Reid (Pattie) ...

John Edward Derwort, 79, of Mooresville, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born in Akron, Ohio, on August 2, 1946, John was the eldest of seven children of Bernard J. Derwort, PhD (Mathematics), and Jessie (Powell) Derwort. He was preceded in death by his parents, his five brothers—James, Joe, Jerry, Jeffery, and Mike Derwort—and his sister, Jan Derwort. John is survived by his wife, Gail (Cooley) Derwort; his son, ...

Brenda was born on June 16, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Anna Lucinda Johnson and Bennie Johnson Jr. She was a woman of strength and resilience, known for being fierce, caring, and having a wonderful sense of humor. Earlier in life, Brenda briefly served in the United States Army in 1980, demonstrating her willingness to serve her country. On March 5, 1981, Brenda married Mervyn Moore Jr., and from that union, she became the proud mother of her beloved daughter, Bianca ...

Eliza Beatrice Walker, lovingly known as “Snook,” departed this life on April 17, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on March 1, 1947, in Concord, North Carolina, and later made her home in District Heights, Maryland. Eliza was a devoted mother to four children, a proud grandmother to ten grandchildren, and a cherished great-grandmother to thirteen great-grandchildren. Her family was the center of her world, and she poured her love, wisdom, and strength into each ...

Mr. Floyd William Mayhew, 86, son of the late Johnnie E. Mayhew and Minnie Torrence Mayhew, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Hunter Village in Huntersville, NC. Services will be held Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2:30 p.m., at Davidson Presbyterian Church, Davidson, NC, with visitation, 2-2:30 p.m. Interment will be in the Christian Aid Society Cemetery, Davidson, NC. W.H .Bryant, A.E. Grier & Sons Funeral Home, Mooresville is serving the Mayhew Family.

Richard Eugene Graham Sr. affectionately known as “Gene”. The sunset on April 17th, 2026 in Huntersville NC at Novant hospital, after battling a long illness. Gene was born in Mecklenburg county on April 12th, 1949, to the lat Ms. Violet Graham. Gene received his education through the Mecklenburg county school system. He served in the U.S. Army for a number of years. He was a faithful member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church his entire life, where he served as a Trustee and ...

 Warren Allen Phifer, 76, son of the late Harry Sr and Lucille Phifer, was born May 15, 1949 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He entered into eternity Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He attended Iredell Public Schools and was a graduate of Dunbar High School Mooresville, NC, class of 1967. Warren was a beloved member of his community. He worked for Earth Grain Bakery for many years before retiring. His favorite team was none other ...

Sherman Waddell Burton, Jr., was born February 28, 2950 and departed this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at home.     Sherman Waddell Burton, Jr., devoted husband, father, brother, and friend loved life and lived it fully. He loved God, gardening, family, friends, fishing, football and good food. He had a fun-loving, strong outgoing spirit that we all loved and will miss.     Sherman Waddell Burton, Jr., a 1968 graduate of North Mecklenburg High School, was ...

Matthew Lamont Morrison passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Matthew had an outgoing personality which was a joy to everyone he met. His smile and laughter would light up a room. Matthew was a brother, father, uncle and a friend who will be greatly missed. His nieces and nephews called him "Uncle Matt." Matthew is survived by his son Brynnon Parker, sisters Vickie Campbell and Barbara Johnson (Tollis Johnson jr), nieces Jalanna Bell, Shirley Johnson, Jayda ...

Mrs. Rachel Parker Smith, formerly of Catonsville, MD, daughter of the late Edward Parker and Hattie Ross Parker, she was married to the late George Smith, Survivors includes, 1 Daughter, Mrs. Mary B. McPherson (Lloyd) of Mooresville, NC, Two Sons, Ulysses Smith (Shirley) of Mooresville, NC, and  Frank Smith of Newark, NJ, other relatives and friends.   A Memorial Service and Interment will be held at a later date.  

James Dosey Mayfield Jr. formally of 372 Medlin St. Statesville, NC, entered eternal rest on March 4, 2026, at Wilkes Medical Center, Wilkesboro, NC. James an only child was born on August 10, 1952 to James Dosey Mayfield and Ada Bratcher Mayfield who preceded him in death. James was raised in Statesville in the home of his maternal grandparents John and Lizzy Bratcher and the home of his maternal aunt Rosie Bratcher after the early death of his mother.  James also ...