Area Obituaries
Gerald Lee Sprinkle
Gerald Lee Sprinkle, 79, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. He was born June 27, 1943, in Alexander County, the son of the late Thomas Lee Sprinkle and Wilmeth Sharpe Sprinkle. He was a graduate of the first graduating class at CVCC, where he was Valedictorian and…
Read MoreEarl Lynn Crouch
Earl Lynn Crouch, 87, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, May 15, 2023. Earl was born March 19, 1936, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ray Crouch and Blanche Dyson Crouch. During his working career, he worked for Ford Motor Company, Champion Paper, and retired from the…
Read MoreRosa Lee Bentley Johnson
Rosa Lee Bentley Johnson, 83, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, in Iredell County. She was born to the late JB Bentley and Matie Mae Moxley Bentley on Sunday, November 12, 1939, in Wilkes County. During her working career, Mrs. Johnson worked in the service industry as the manager of Bonanza Steak House. She enjoyed…
Read MoreBobbie Jean Boston Lipford
Bobbie Jean Boston Lipford, 73, of Willie McLeod Road, Taylorsville, was called home by our Heavenly Father in the early hours on Mother’s Day morning, May 14, 2023, at her residence. She was born May 12, 1950, in Alexander County, to the late Robert Nelson and Mandy Alverta Teague Boston. In addition to her parents,…
Read MoreEric Lee Bentley
Eric Lee Bentley, 45, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Roy Lee Bentley and Debra Jean Harrington Bentley on Sunday, February 26, 1978, in Alexander County. Eric worked as an upholsterer at Broyhill for 18 years. Eric was a member of Pleasant…
Read MoreKaren Hawkins Barnette
Karen Hawkins Barnette, 61, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Karen was born May 11, 1962, in Alexander County, to the late Kenneth Hawkins and Reba Franklin Reed. Karen worked in daycare and was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Jimmie…
Read MoreDorothy Bentley Harrington
Dorothy Bentley Harrington, 75, a lifelong resident of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, surrounded by her husband and family at Catawba Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born March 18, 1948, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Lola Daniels Bentley and Acie Lee Bentley. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist…
Read MoreElizabeth “Liz” Rose (Lederer) Bushatz
Elizabeth “Liz” Rose (Lederer) Bushatz, 35, passed away on May 13, 2023. Liz was born on December 28, 1987, in Hartford, Maryland. Liz is survived by her mother, Debbie Lederer; husband, David Bushatz; children, Conner and Alyssa; step-children, Krystal and Tim; four step-grandchildren; and siblings, Patrick, Kim, Katie, Josh, and Alex. There is no planned…
Read MoreGeorge Washington Wood Jr.
George Washington Wood Jr., 76, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to the late George Washington Wood and Dorothy Wood on Thursday, November 28, 1946, in Catawba County. Mr. Wood was a veteran and proudly served his country in The United States Army.…
Read MoreAllen Kitchener Hunt
Allen Kitchener Hunt, 102, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness. Born January 20, 1921, in Newfoundland, Canada, he was the son of the late Jacob and Alfreda Hunt. Allen was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a carpenter and cabinet…
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