Area Obituaries

Michael Steve Fox, 74, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born to the late Carl James Fox and Hattie Bell Bentley Fox on June 29, 1949. Michael retired from Duke Power after many years of service. Those left to cherish the memories of Michael include…

Kirt Donald Millsaps, 87, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Kirt was born on February 14, 1937, in Alexander County, to the late James Otto Millsaps and Ella Harrington Millsaps. Kirt graduated from Hiddenite High School and on October 25, 1958, he married his wife of 61…

Richard Dale Smith, 68, of Taylorsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Richard was born August 20, 1955, in Alexander County, the son of the late Harold Junior Smith and Mary Ann Mayberry Smith McAlpin. His employment in life was varied, from driving a…

Kevin Thomas Bentley, 48, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Forsyth County. He was born on Wednesday, June 18, 1975, to Lanie Starnes Bentley and the late Stephen Thomas Bentley in Catawba County. Mr. Bentley was the owner/operator of K/B Heating & Air and he loved his…

Larry Dean Walker, 80, passed away peacefully with his children and grandchildren by his bedside on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. He was born to the late Elbert and Emily Crater Walker in Iredell County on Friday, December 31, 1943. During his working career, he worked for Flav-O-Rich as…

Peggy Joyce Benfield Davis, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at her residence. Born in Catawba County on August 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Fred William and Grace Glenn Benfield. She had a love for people and enjoyed doing for others. Family was very important to…