Area Obituaries
Linda B. Loggins
Linda B. Loggins, 58, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born to William Bumgarner and the late Frances Mildred Bumgarner on August 5, 1966, in Hickory. In addition to her father, she is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Joe Loggins; her brother, Bill…
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Felicia Jane Bowman, 68, born on Saturday, April 6, 1957, in Catawba County, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, Felicia’s life was characterized by her deep love for her family and her cherished moments spent with them. Felicia graduated…
Read MoreSheryl Jean Sargent Nicholson
Sheryl Jean Sargent Nicholson, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Sheryl was born May 10, 1963, in Wood County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Daryl Edward Sargent and Dolores Jean Smith Sargent. Sheryl was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church in Hiddenite.…
Read MoreNer Hostetler
Ner Hostetler, 70, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home. Ner was born December 14, 1954, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Samuel S. Hostetler and Lydia B. King Hostetler. Ner worked as a delivery driver and was a member of Dayspring Christian Fellowship Church. When Ner was…
Read MoreMary Louise Davis
Mary Louise Davis, 78, of Union Grove, passed away following an extended illness on Friday, July 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Wilkes County on July 19, 1946, to the late Llyod Queen and Ethel Queen. She worked at Kewaunee Scientific for twenty years. Survivors include three daughters, Penny…
Read MoreHailey Marie Matney
Hailey Marie Matney, affectionately known as “Tink,” passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2025, in Claremont, at the young age of 17. She was born on October 11, 2007, in Winston-Salem, Hailey. She worked at Hardee’s. Hailey is survived by her loving parents, Jeremy Lee Matney and Mamie Marie Eller; her sisters, Realynn David and…
Read MoreJames Pressley Hoover
James Pressley Hoover, 80, of Conover, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 8, 1944, in Alexander County, James was the son of the late William Glenn Hoover and Mildred Evelyn Sherrill. James was a loving husband,…
Read MoreBarbara Mae Buehner
Barbara Mae Buehner, 89, of Stony Point, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home. Barbara was born July 29, 1935, in Medina County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence Huff and Betty Zenk Huff. Barbara was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Those left to cherish and honor Barbara’s memories…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Burns
Barbara Ann Burns, 86, of Claremont, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at her home. Barbara was born August 25, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Orland Johnson and Francis Johnson. Barbara was a bookkeeper for the City of Hickory for a number of years and a member of Millersville Baptist…
Read MoreFrances Head Patrick
Frances Head Patrick, 82, of North Wilkesboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House. Frances was born August 18, 1942, in Iredell County, to the late John David Head and Mildred Mayberry Head. She was a graduate of Central High School and a member of Pisgah Methodist Church. She…
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