Area Obituaries
Joseph Dewayne Seamone
Joseph Dewayne Seamone, 58, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1967, in Cabarrus County, the son of Tom Seamone and the late Betty Griffin Seamone. He worked for Statesville Brick Company for several years and was of the Baptist faith. He…
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Doris Laws Pardue, 92, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House with her daughter and son by her side. Doris was born in Iredell County on September 16, 1933, to the late Mastan Laws and Janie Bell Laws. She was a lifelong member of Front Street Baptist Church. Survivors…
Read MoreStephanie Paige Little
Stephanie Paige Little, 42, 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 joined St. John Baptist Church at an early age and was an active member. She later moved her membership to Liberty Grove Missionary Baptist Church,…
Read MoreDennis Ernest Bumgarner
Dennis Ernest Bumgarner, 84, passed away on December 5, 2025, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice Home in Mooresville. Born on December 8, 1940, in Alexander County, Dennis lived a life marked by dedication to family, service, and a deep love for his community. For 32 years, Dennis worked as a clerk for the United States…
Read MoreDarlene Lackey Hall
Darlene Lackey Hall, 63, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at home. Darlene was born in Alexander County on April 29, 1962, to the late Donald Lackey and Dessie Sellers Lackey. She was of the Christian faith. Survivors include two daughters, April Waugh and Diane Clark, both of Statesville; a…
Read MoreBud James Reed
Bud James Reed, born on December 8, 1946, in Alexander County, passed away on December 3, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem at the age of 78. He is remembered as a dedicated truck driver who took great pride in his work, exemplified by his receipt of perfect attendance certificates and safety…
Read MoreJudy Bowman Connolly
Judy Bowman Connolly, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at her home. Judy was born April 29, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late James Vernon Baker and Nellie Childers Baker. Judy graduated from Hiddenite High School in 1961; she worked in the furniture industry for most of her…
Read MoreEmma Jean Wellman Rankin
Emma Jean Wellman Rankin, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home. Emma was born February 25, 1951, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Roland Wellman and Mary Lou Miller Wellman. Emma had worked as a nurse at Bells View Rest Home and was of the Christian faith.…
Read MoreDonny Smith
Donny Smith, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, November 28, 1958, at his home. Donny was born on March 28, 1958, in Catawba County, the son of the late Mildred Smith Glenn. Donny worked in furniture most of his working career. Those left to cherish and honor his memories include his sister, Teresa Glenn…
Read MoreDana Crystal Munday Threatte
Dana Crystal Munday Threatte, 63, of Stony Point, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Dana was born August 12, 1962, in Iredell County, the daughter of James J. Munday and Hazelene Bentley Munday. Dana was a self-employed upholster for most of her working career and was of the Baptist faith.…
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