Area Obituaries

Veronica “Roni” Bottali Davis, 75, of Hickory, entered her heavenly home on September 24, 2025. Roni was born on January 18, 1950, in Avonmore, Pennsylvania, to the late Pete Paul Bottali and Ida Sabo Bottali. From the very beginning, she lived life with a radiant spirit; charismatic, charming, daring, witty, and always on trend. Her…

Lisa Eaker Lemons, 60, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at her home. Lisa was born on December 31, 1964, in Cleveland County, to parents, Shirley Heafner Eaker of Lawndale and the late Paul Mitchell Eaker. Lisa was a retired regional truck driver and was a member of New Life Church in…

Dr. Stanley Alan Frye, most commonly and lovingly referred to as “Pastor Stan,” made his heavenly journey from the Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House, surrounded by his loving wife of 60 years (September 25, 1965), children, and grandchildren on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, after a brief period of declining health. The family will receive…

Douglas Wayne Paige, born on May 12, 1962, in Catawba County, left this world peacefully at his home in Valdese on September 23, 2025. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives of many with his kindness and passion for life. Douglas dedicated much of his career…

Charles Larry Jones, Sr., 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Charles was born May 2, 1948, in Putnam County, Florida, the son of the late Margaret Jones Dowling and step-dad, Lonnie Dowling. Charles proudly served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam Era. He was…

Rev. Lewis Wetzel Beckett Jr., 75, a loved family man and dedicated community member, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Born on Wednesday, January 11, 1950, in Logan County, West Virginia, Lewis was raised in a nurturing environment that instilled in him the values of love, faith,…

Mrs. Lona Belle Poole Lackey, 103, of Hiddenite, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Born on September 29, 1921, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Poole and Bertha Irean (Irene) Watts Poole. In her early years, Mrs. Lackey worked in…

Bera Lucille Dagenhart Stevenson, 98, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born on Friday, June 3, 1927, in Iredell County, Bera lived a life filled with love, laughter, and creativity, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of…

Laura Eaton, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home. Laura was born March 4, 1948, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Pervie Otis Burgess and Mozelle Harrington Burgess. Laura had worked for Southern Devices until her retirement and was of the Lutheran faith. She enjoyed reading, listening…