Area Obituaries
Margaret Ann Connolly “Granny”
Margaret Ann Connolly “Granny,” 79, of Hiddenite, passed away following an extended illness on August 31, 2025, at home. Margaret was born in Iredell County on July 13, 1946, to the late George Anderson Duke and Naomi Benfield Duke. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with family and…
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Jacob Elijah Huffman, 17, of Hiddenite, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Jacob was born January 25, 2008, to Carmen Johnson Huffman and David Bryan Huffman. He was a senior at North Iredell High School and was very active and a Captain in the JROTC. He played varsity football (#72) and was a member…
Read MoreKyler Cole Bebber
Kyler Cole Bebber, 17, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Kyler was born April 17, 2008, in Iredell County, the son of Shaun Bebber and Alisha Payne Bebber. Kyler worked as a landscaper for N-Cline Landscaping and was a senior in high school. He was a…
Read MoreTimothy “Bucky” Wade Miller
Timothy “Bucky” Wade Miller, 62, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born on Sunday, November 4, 1962, in Alexander County, to the late Ned “Mink” and Leona Schroder Miller. Bucky was a water facility operator at Aqua America. Bucky attended Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his…
Read MoreNaomi Rae Lail Sweet
Naomi Rae Lail Sweet, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at her home in Alexander County. She was born on Friday, April 10, 1942, in Catawba County, to the late William Marvin Lail and Mary Jane Cox Lail. She is survived by her children, Mary Lou Keller, Rebecca Keller, and Joey Sweet; her…
Read MoreRex Steve Childers
Rex Steve Childers, 81, of Taylorsville, went home to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born May 3, 1944, in Alexander County, the son of the late Roby Childers and Cleo Hammer Childers. Rex dearly loved his family and enjoyed spending time and taking trips with them. He…
Read MoreJaShawn Shaterrian Chavez Howell
JaShawn Shaterrian Chavez Howell, 35, born on Sunday, April 1, 1990, in Caldwell County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. He was called as a minister and ordained by Pastor Shannon Wright. He was also an entrepreneur of herbal tea out of Atlanta, Georgia. He…
Read MoreEthel Marie Richey Teague
Ethel Marie Richey Teague, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She was born on Thursday, December 25, 1930, in Alexander County, to the late Plumer L. and Ida Yount Richey. For over 70 years, Ethel worked diligently as a sewer in the furniture industry. Survivors include…
Read MoreVickie Diana Reavis Hinson
Vickie Diana Reavis Hinson, 70, of Statesville, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, following a brief illness. Vickie was born in Iredell County on February 23, 1955, to the late William Dwight Reavis and Shirley Mae Mowbray. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was…
Read MorePauline Imogene Barker Evans
Pauline Imogene Barker Evans, 92, a cherished member of her family, was born on Tuesday, July 25, 1933, in Swain County. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Trinity Ridge in Catawba County. Pauline was known for the love she had for her family, always treasuring moments spent in their company. She…
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