Area Obituaries

Modean Icenhour Burgess, 80, of Hiddenite, began her eternal life with Jesus on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Modean was born February 4, 1945, in Taylorsville, the daughter of the late Vela and Newell Icenhour. Modean was a retired hairdresser who devoted 40 years to her profession, serving her clients with care and dedication. She was…

Roger Eugene Braswell, 73, born on April 17, 1952, in Caldwell County, to the late Owen and Mary Braswell, departed from this life on December 17, 2025, at his residence. He worked for many years in the furniture industry before retiring. Survivors include his devoted spouse of 40 years, Beth Braswell; his children: son, Matthew…

James R. Ferguson, of Taylorsville, passed away on December 14, 2025, with family around him. Jim lived his early life in Liledoun and later in Wittenburg on Lake Hickory. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Stanley Ferguson and Sue Ramsey Johnston Ferguson of Liledoun. Survivors include his wife, Dottie Warren Ferguson, and…

Jimmie David Sherrill, Sr., 91, known fondly as Jim, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at Trinity Ridge in Catawba County. Born on July 13, 1934, in Caldwell County, Jim lived a life dedicated to his family, his career, and his community. Jim enjoyed a successful career as an engineer at CommScope, where he…

Diane Georgia Diedrich Myers, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home. Diane was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on August 20, 1936, to parents George Jacob and Diane Rebecca Diedrich, but grew up in Richmond, Virginia. She was nearly six feet tall in high school and was a 1st…

Agnes Martin Harrington, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the home of her daughter. Agnes was born September 17, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late John James Martin and S. P. Dagenhart Martin. Agnes worked for Hardee’s in Taylorsville for over 20 years and was of the…