Area Obituaries
Benny Conoly Bebber
Benny Conoly Bebber, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Benny was born May 31, 1930, in Alexander County, the son of the late Charlie Ray Bebber and Beatrice Watts Bebber. Benny proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Sherrill’s…
Read MoreRoger Dale Stikeleather
Roger Dale Stikeleather, 74, of Stony Point, unexpectedly went to his eternal home on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born May 1, 1949, in Iredell County, the son of the late Wade and Lucy Stikeleather. Dale was a faithful member of Unity Christian Church in Stony Point. He loved the…
Read MoreReva Frances Hopkins Arnett
Reva Frances Hopkins Arnett, 82, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late Fred Dewey Hopkins and Hannah Mae Patrick Hopkins on Saturday, September 27, 1941, in Ashe County. During her working career, Mrs. Arnett worked as a fiber cutter for Hickory Springs.…
Read MoreClint Carlton Hoke
Clint Carlton Hoke, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Alexander County. He was born on Friday, October 20, 1961, in Alexander County, to the late Ernie Lee and Evelyn Brown Hoke. Mr. Hoke worked as an upholsterer for Mitchell Gold and was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish the…
Read MoreGary Belcher
Gary Belcher, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly in his home on February 1, 2024. He was born to the late Sandra R. Lane on May 2, 1975. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Angel Belcher; adoring daughter, Lydia Belcher; his stepsons, Donovan Treadway and Jonathan Treadway; his father,…
Read MoreChery Jean Anderson
Chery Jean Anderson, 72, of Statesville, passed away on January 30, 2024, at her home after an extended illness. Chery was born February 21, 1951, in Catawba County, to the late Robert Eugene Shook and Letha Cochran Shook. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Gary Anderson of Statesville, and Steven Anderson…
Read MoreDover Cecil Lackey
Dover Cecil Lackey, 95, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born Tuesday, May 29, 1928, in Alexander County, to the late George Howard Lackey and Lois Head Lackey. Mr. Lackey attended Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. He enjoyed driving a truck, fox hunting, and trading dogs,…
Read MoreLinda Paulette Coffey Sipe
Linda Paulette Coffey Sipe, 77, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on January 29, 2024, at Novant Health Winston-Salem. Linda was born May 4, 1946, in Watauga County, to the late William Glen Coffey and Annie Rivers Coffey. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. Linda’s life was full of loving God…
Read MoreJames “Jimmy” Odom Barlow
James “Jimmy” Odom Barlow, 72, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, after a brief illness at Atrium Health in Lincolnton. Jimmy moved to Denver in 2021 but spent the majority of his life as an educator all over Alabama. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Debbie Barlow of Denver; daughters, Jami Sikes and Ashley…
Read MoreMicheal Wayne Williams
Micheal Wayne Williams, 48, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his home. Micheal was born on September 18, 1975, in Iredell County, to Robert Williams of Statesville and the late Betty Taylor Williams. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Jackie Johnson; maternal…
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