Samuel Everette Jenkins
Samuel Everette Jenkins, affectionately known as Sam, was born on September 8, 1935, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County at the age of 90. Sam was a man deeply devoted to his family and faith. He cherished the moments spent with loved…
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David William Maupin, known affectionately as Dave or “Papa,” passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones and hospice caregivers at the age of 87 on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born on the Fourth of July in Zanesville, Ohio, Dave’s life was marked by quiet strength, quick wit, and an unending curiosity about the…
Read MoreJerry Mayes
Jerry Mayes, 83, of Taylorsville, departed this life during the early morning hours of Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Jerry was born September 14, 1942, in Alexander County, the son of the late Nellie Mildred Mayes. Jerry was a graduate of Happy Plains High School and…
Read MoreBetty Jean Sprinkle Patterson
Betty Jean Sprinkle Patterson, 98, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Betty was born March 11, 1927, in Alexander County, the daughter of Hugh Paul Sprinkle and Ida Belle Adams Sprinkle. Betty graduated from Hiddenite High School during World War II (1944). After high school, she…
Read MoreKay F. Barker
Kay F. Barker, 81, of Taylorsville, transitioned from this life on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Kay was born on December 2, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Cecil Barker and Hattie Hines Barker. Kay was a 1962 graduate of Happy Plains High School, Taylorsville.…
Read MoreRodney Dale Bentley
Rodney Dale Bentley, 57, formerly of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Rodney was born December 7, 1967, in Alexander County, the son of Harold Bentley and Gaye Jolly Bentley of Taylorsville. Rodney was a self-employed freight broker and a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He loved to go to flea…
Read MoreChristopher Brian Diller
Christopher Brian Diller, 46, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Chris was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on July 11, 1979, to Brian Paul Diller and Syble Oceal (Williams) Diller. Chris left a legacy of a life well-lived for the Lord. He was a teacher at Cornerstone Christian Academy.…
Read MoreSandra Lee Davis Smith
Sandra Lee Davis Smith, 80, was born on Wednesday, June 20, 1945, in the District of Columbia, to the late William Benton Davis and Catherine Royal Davis. She peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. During her working career, Sandra worked for Alexander County Schools in the…
Read MoreShirley Pope Sigmon
Shirley Pope Sigmon, 88, of Statesville, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Autumn Care of Statesville following an extended illness. Shirley was born in Iredell County on December 11, 1936, to the late Olen Ray Pope and Janie Mae Stewart Pope. She attended Broad Street Church of Christ. Survivors…
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