Area Obituaries

Wilma Marshall Bentley, 95, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Wilma was born September 29, 1928, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Marshall and Margaret Emily Gwaltney Marshall. She had worked in the furniture industry during her working…

Grace Moore, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Grace was born April 2, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of the late Elizabeth Allen. Grace was of the German Lutheran faith and loved working in her flower garden. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She…

Dickie Michael Beal, 74, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, after battling Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. He was born to the late Clifton Pete Beal and Vertie Beal of Maiden. Dickie enjoyed car racing and working outside. He loved his family and grandchildren, and he cherished spending time with…

As Long As Life and Memory Last, We Will Remember You! Dale Millsaps was born in Alexander County on March 13, 1956, to Baxter Leroy Millsaps and Elizabeth Morrison Millsaps. He departed this life on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Dale attended North Iredell High School. After being employed by several factories, he became self-employed as…

Jean Hartsoe Crouse Sigmon, 87, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. Jean was born in Catawba County to the late Theodore Olin Hartsoe and Moena Gilend Hartsoe. Jean was retired from Carolina Glovemill and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. In addition to…

Marve B. Henderson, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Lake Norman Medical Center. Marve was born August 13, 1954, in Texas, the son of the late Clifford Henderson and Iva Jean Woody Henderson. He was a truck driver for most of his working career and enjoyed being with his granddaughter.…

Judy Faye Deal Sweet, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at The Greens in Hickory. Judy was born August 25, 1945, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Thomas Paul Deal and Nell Rimmer Deal. She had worked in the furniture industry and was a member of Millersville Baptist Church.…

On Monday, February 12, 2024, Harold Woodroe Mecimore, 84, passed away at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. As a charter member of the Foothills Corvette Club, he took his last ride here on earth and he is now riding the streets of Gold in Heaven. He was born on Sunday morning, April 2, 1939, and…