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
Category: Obituaries
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,
Irvin Saunders Walls Sr., 82, of, Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born April 26, 1943,
Bridgette Danielle Cooper (“Baby B”), 31, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Victor, W.Va., gained her wings on November 30, 2025, leaving her family and friends heartbroken and far too
Nanci Moreau Meyer, 47, of Mocksville, N.C., a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, following a
Fred “Tootie” Boyd Houston, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. A native of Iredell County, he was born on January 31, 1936, to Fred Dwight
Barbara Catherine Williams Lee, 87, of Statesville, N.C., received the fullness of her reward in the world to come on December 3, 2025. Barbara was born on April 28, 1938,
Robert Anderson Reid, 55, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on January 8, 1970, the same date as Elvis,
Patricia “Patsy” Greene Smith, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Formerly of Ellerbe, N.C., she was born on April 10, 1951 in Hampton, Va.,
Judy Bowman Connolly, 82, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home. She was born April 29, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late
Timothy Wood Reid, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice
Harry Guy Loftin Jr., 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Harry was born February 15, 1944, in Iredell County
Orville Jan “Bo” Burwell passed away on December 2, 2025, in Statesville, N.C., with his wife by his side. He was born on February 14, 1943, to the late Orville Ray
Ned Thompson Jr., 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. He was born in Rowland, N.C., on January 30,
June H. Souther, born Ha Jung Hee, passed away on December 1, 2025. She lived her life in service — service to her family, her church and, most importantly, to
Lonnie Gaither Mayberry, the son of late Ernest and Juanita (Wellman) Mayberry, departed this life on November 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Lonnie retired from the United States
Annette Riggs Freeland, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was born in Mt. Airy, N.C., on March 24, 1958, to the late Issac Frederick
Lowndes Bush Grier Jr., 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born January 27, 1960, in Iredell County to the late Lowndes
Opal Porter White, 105, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and friends. Opal was born on February 3, 1920,
Linda Ayers Taylor, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on August 13, 1950, in Newport News, Va., Linda was
Ervin Keaton Sr., 90, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 9, 1935, the beloved son of
Donny Smith, 67, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 28, 1958, at his home. He was born March 28, 1958, in Catawba County, the son of the late Mildred
John Henry Henderson, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 26, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. A native of Iredell County, he was born on March 10, 1947,
Dr. Timothy Roy Watson, 66, of Newton, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Dr. Watson was born on March 5, 1959,
Dana Crystal Munday Threatte, 63, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born August 12, 1962, in Iredell County, the daughter
David Bennett Gaddy, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born on May 30, 1938, in
David Marlin Gandy entered Glory peacefully at home, held and surrounded by his family, on November 27, 2025, his most favorite holiday, Thanksgiving Day. He was born January 12, 1949, in
John Daniel Herron Sr., 70, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Born January 24, 1955, in Iredell County, he
Kenneth Grady Blackwelder, 91, of Clemmons, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington N.C. He was born on January 31, 1934, in
Irena Dlouhy, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Irena was born on May 11,
Benita Delores Rucker Imes, daughter of the late Nellie Campbell and Frank Caldwell Rucker, was born in Statesville, N.C., on November 6, 1965. She unexpectedly departed this life on November
Barbara “Bobby” Lentz, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born April 6, 1943, in Iredell County to the late Ted Ray
Roy Clifford Crouch Jr. (“Dunner”), 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1951, in Statesville to
Jeffrey Lynn Rockette, 61, of Conover, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1964, in Catawba County, the son of



