Clara Louise Smoak, known as “Granny” to all, died at 101½ years old peacefully at home on December 22, 2025, with her loved ones. The family is deeply grateful to

Gene Franklin Willis, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at his home on Friday, December 19, 2025. Born on November 13, 1937, in Lincolnton, N.C., Gene was the son of

David Trent Smith — a teacher to thousands, a coach to so many, and a friend to all — died December 17, 2025, at his home in Mooresville, N.C., surround by

Margaret Walker “Maggie” Jones, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Mooresville, N.C., on December 16, 2025. Maggie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her husband of more

Lois Barkley Miller, 91, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Lois was born on December 12, 1934, to Irvin Tennette Barkley and Betty Lou Bass Barkley.

Abner Lamar Inscoe, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, December 5, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Lamar was born in Oxford, N.C., on July 29, 1941,

It is with great sadness that the family of Elecia Lynn Galloway Dobbins announces her passing at the age of 58 on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Salisbury,

Deborah “Debbie” Mayhew Fouts, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 20, 2025. Debbie was born on June 30, 1960, to the late James Taylor Mayhew and Coleene Woodie

Hubert Nantz Kistler, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 22, 1938 in Iredell County, N.C., to the

Scott Raymond Wetherbee, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. He was born on May 18, 1946, in Bayonne, N.J., to

Okie Keen Pettry, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on January 26, 1937, in Buchanan,

Hugh Harris Ervin, 99, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at his home on December 17, 2025. Hugh was born on April 9, 1926, in Statesville to Earl McLelland Ervin

Mrs. Sarah Ruth Dalton Ramseur, 95, of 190 E. Meadowview Drive, Statesville, N.C., gained her wings on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, quietly in her sleep. She was born on November

Jack Lavon Gray Sr., 66, of Lincolnton, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home. She was born February 6, 1959, in Mecklenburg County, the son of the

Modean Icenhour Burgess, 80, of Hiddenite, N.C., began her eternal life with Jesus on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born February 4, 1945, in Taylorsville, N.C., the daughter of the

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sally Cook, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., who departed this life on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the love and warmth

Anthony Wayne Krieger, 62, fondly known as Tony, departed this life on December 14, 2025, at his residence following a brief illness. Born on March 25, 1963, in Fort Campbell,

Dan Graham Wiles Sr., 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Dan was born on June 10, 1936, in Alleghany

Rosa Louise Gaines Nicholson, 89, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her cherished “girls” at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born to J.O.

Mary Ruth Morrison Lipe, 93, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. She had a gentle and loving spirit, and lived a life marked by kindness, patience, and humility. Mary

Mary Elizabeth Ballard Mayfield, 91, was born Rowan County, N.C., on April 26, 1934, to the late Haskell Ballard and Jessie Mae Kraft. She was married to Robert Lewis Mayfield,

Archie Lee Miller, 89, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Iredell County on May

June “Cookie” Messick, 69, of Statesville, N.C., born on November 3, 1956, in Iredell County, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy

Barbara Jean Horst (Throop), 95, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. Barbara was born on August 9, 1930, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Orletta Throop (Baylor) and Niles

Robert Wayne Austin, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 2, 1946, in Southport, N.C., to the late

Neil Richard Martin, 57, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Medical Center in Forsyth County, N.C., surrounded by his loving family. Neil

Bruce Gerald Aasen Sr., 91, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on December 9, 2025. Bruce was born on June 20, 1934, in Arnegard, N.D., as Bruce

Nancy Gerilyn Kennedy Smithson, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her home along side her husband. She was born on August 19, 1956,

Sylvia Levan Lackey, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Sylvia was born February 12, 1950, in Iredell County to the late Floyd

Jose Nelson Cisneros, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, beloved brother, and dear friend, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2025. Surrounded by

Loretta Jane Minton Anders, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, in her hometown of Statesville, N.C. She was 70 years old. Born on

James R. Ferguson of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away December 14, 2025, with family around him. Jim lived his early life in Liledoun and later in Wittenburg on Lake Hickory. He was

Robert Allen “Bobby” Benfield, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 9, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. A native of Iredell County, Bobby

Robert Earl Byrd, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Robert was born December 17, 1934, in Union Mills to

David Sherrill Horton of Statesville, N.C., born February 26, 1949, in Rowan County, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, in Statesville at the age of 76. David was the

Imogene Miller, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away after a life marked by hard work, perseverance, and deep love for her family. She

Peggy Joyce Smith Stafford, 92, passed away on December 13, 2025, after a brief illness. Peggy was born on October 29, 1933, and raised in Mooresville, N.C. She graduated from

Robert David Hahn was born on May 24, 1942, in Holyoke, Mass. His childhood was not ideal, but he and his siblings persevered. His trials made him stronger, and as an

Nilan James Puckett, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 9, 2025, at Duke Lake Norman Medical Center. A native of Christian County, Ill., he was the son of

Diane Georgia Diedrich Myers, 89, of Bethlehem, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home. She was born in Huntington, W.Va., on August 20, 1936, to parents George

Mary Catherine Fortner Moore, affectionately known as “Mama Cathy,” entered her eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on June 11,

Vickie Sue Lackey, 74, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1951, in Buncombe County, the daughter

Joseph Dewayne Seamone, 58, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1967, in Cabarrus County,

It is with much sorrow and sadness that we announce the death of our dear Mother, Nana, Aunt, wife and friend to many. Teresa Ferrell Menscer Lambert Trivette was born on January

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina Lynn Loftis Sherrill, 68, of Statesville, N.C. She entered her heavenly home at the Gordon Hospice House on Monday,

Linda Kay Beard Wingler, 78, of Statesville, N.C., put up an amazing, good fight and received her crown of righteousness peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice

Grady Lester Mayhew, 86, born December 3, 1939, and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 9, 2025. He struggled with some disabilities for the

James Monroe Parker, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1948, in Mooresville to the late David and Nellie Blackwelder

Linda “Sharon” Parker Wilson peacefully went to her eternal home on December 8, 2025, after a brief, courageous, and aggressive battle with illness. Surrounded by her loving family, she left this

Roberta Rich Brookshire, 66, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 6, 2025, following a short illness. Roberta was born on May 1, 1959, in Watauga County, N.C., to

June Marie Walker, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. June was born in Iredell County on August 3, 1957, to the late

Mrs. Blanche Mary Hamill Clark Parker, 92, entered her eternal rest with the Lord on December 5, 2025, embraced by the peace promised in Psalm 23. She was born on

Agnes Martin Harrington, 85, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the home of her daughter. She was born September 17, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter

David Parham Hartness, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville, N.C. He was born April 5, 1938, in Iredell County to

Evelyn Selena Wilkinson Kirkman, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Selena was born January 10, 1943, in Iredell County to the late

Patsy Ruth Dison, beloved mother, grandmother, “mamaw” and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1932, in Statesville, N.C.,

Glenda Faye Thomas Miller, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on December 6, 2025. She was born in Iredell County on June 11, 1938, and was the wife of Archie

Harold Dean Henderson, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 8, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of love and service. Born on

Brandon Taylor Ward, 35, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville. He was born on May 28, 1990, in

Louis Carreira Mello, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 19, 1932, in Cambridge, Mass., to the late

Thomas Blair Ellis, 71, of Statesville, N.C., died on December 2, 2025 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born on November 9, 1954, he was the

Doris Laws Pardue, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House with her daughter and son by her side. Doris was born in

Mr. Cothe Booker, affectionately called “CP,” was born to the late Cleve and Bertha Wall Booker in Madison, N.C., on October 30, 1927. Mr. Booker departed this life and went

William “Bill” Horace Stewart, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Bill was born January 2, 1946, in Mobile, Ala., to

Louisa Troutman Fleming, a resident of Iredell County, N.C., died peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Maple Leaf nursing home in Statesville, N.C. She was born on December 3,

Richard Michael Arone, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Richard was born August 1, 1939, in White Plains, N.Y.,

Marjorie Bradley Coleman, born on October 23, 1947, in Syracuse, N.Y., passed away peacefully from natural causes on December 3, 2025, in Saluda, S.C., at the age of 78. A

Stephanie Paige Little, 42, a beloved daughter, sister, auntie, and friend, went to her heavenly home on December 6, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1982, in Catawba County,

Stephanie Kerr Baron, 72, passed away on December 5, 2025. She was born in Iredell County to the late Stephen and Anne Kerr. Stephanie graduated from Mooresville High School and

Brenda Alexander Waugh, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, at The Greens at Maple Leaf in Statesville, N.C. She was born October 1943, in Statesville,

Joyce Marie Isenhour Josey, 88, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Joyce was born on July 29, 1937, in Statesville. Joyce was

Hoyte Edward “Eddie” Elliott, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Eddie was born March 20, 1954, to the late Hoyte

Emma Jean Wellman Rankin, 74, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home. She was born February 25, 1951, in Alexander County, the daughter of the

Ernest “Allan” Stafford of Mooresville and Troutman, N.C., and formerly of Sarasota, Fla., peacefully went to be with his Heavenly Father and family on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, two days

Edgar “Tuck” Lazenby, 89, of Statesville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on December 3, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born on February 20, 1936, in Statesville

Vera Lopresti, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Middlesex, N.J., peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at home. She was born in Cologne, Germany on October 26,