Area Obituaries
Rodney Dale Bentley
Rodney Dale Bentley, 57, formerly of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Rodney was born December 7, 1967, in Alexander County, the son of Harold Bentley and Gaye Jolly Bentley of Taylorsville. Rodney was a self-employed freight broker and a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He loved to go to flea…
Read MoreChristopher Brian Diller
Christopher Brian Diller, 46, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Chris was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on July 11, 1979, to Brian Paul Diller and Syble Oceal (Williams) Diller. Chris left a legacy of a life well-lived for the Lord. He was a teacher at Cornerstone Christian Academy.…
Read MoreSandra Lee Davis Smith
Sandra Lee Davis Smith, 80, was born on Wednesday, June 20, 1945, in the District of Columbia, to the late William Benton Davis and Catherine Royal Davis. She peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. During her working career, Sandra worked for Alexander County Schools in the…
Read MoreShirley Pope Sigmon
Shirley Pope Sigmon, 88, of Statesville, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Autumn Care of Statesville following an extended illness. Shirley was born in Iredell County on December 11, 1936, to the late Olen Ray Pope and Janie Mae Stewart Pope. She attended Broad Street Church of Christ. Survivors…
Read MoreVerna Mae McDevitt Cutshall
Verna Mae McDevitt Cutshall, 89, born on Monday, August 17, 1936, in Madison County, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. She was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Nancy Cutshall Lingerfelt, Stephen Cutshall, Edward Cutshall, Kenneth Cutshall, and Dean Cutshall.…
Read MoreRobert Lee Jolly
Robert Lee Jolly, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born on Tuesday, December 7, 1948, in Catawba County, to the late Roland and Kathleen Cline Jolly, Robert was a member of Oxford Baptist Church. Robert is remembered lovingly by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Hedrick…
Read MoreRaymond Foy Harrington
Raymond Foy Harrington, 86, a cherished member of his family and community, went home to be with Jesus on October 20, 2025, in Smithfield, after a period of declining health. Born on February 7, 1939, in Alexander County, Raymond’s life was marked by devotion to his family, a passion for farming, and a love of…
Read MoreEva Maude Fulbright Echerd
Eva Maude Fulbright Echerd, affectionately known as Maude, age 83, was born on June 5, 1942, in Catawba County. She passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Maude was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church, where her faith…
Read MoreKimberly Michelle Mathis Ray
Kimberly Michelle Mathis Ray, 59, of Lowgap, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 16, 2025, following an extended illness. Kim was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on June 22, 1966, to the late Ernest Gene Mathis and Louise Marie Ellman Rosser. She is survived by her devoted husband of 23 years, Luther Kidd Ray;…
Read MoreHazelene Bentley Munday
Hazelene Bentley Munday, 88, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. Hazelene was born April 7, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Ambrose Thorton Bentley and Ruby Jane Daniels Bentley. She worked for Zimmers Inc. for 11 years and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in…
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