Area Obituaries

Danny Lee Meadlock, 78, a devoted family man, respected businessman, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Born on August 14, 1947, in Caldwell County, Danny embodied a life rich in service, passion, and commitment. As an owner of Huntington House Furniture in Bethlehem, Danny’s dedication…

Kevin Michael Wyatt, 47, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 14, 1978, in Alexander County, Kevin’s career in furniture as a frame builder spanned more than 20 years. Survivors include his parents, William Michael “Mike” Wyatt and Rita Gail Bumgarner; his daughter, Elixa Wyatt; and…

Gilbert Ray Sharpe, 96, of Hiddenite, went to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House. Gilbert was born May 16, 1930, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ray Ivy Sharpe and Eva Sprinkle Sharpe. Gilbert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community friend to everyone.…

Bobby Gene Bentley, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory after a short period of declining health. Bobby was also known as “the walking man” to passers-by traveling along Vashti Road and Black Oak Ridge Road in the Sugar Loaf area of Alexander County. As…

Toney Calvin Keller, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his home. Toney was born May 10, 1933, in Caldwell County, the son of the late Samuel Monroe Keller and Ada Louann Hice Keller. For most of his working career, Toney worked in the furniture industry for Clayton Marcus and Ideal…

Mark “Doc” Leo Charlesworth, 62, of Moravian Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home. Mark was born January 21, 1964, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Lewis Charles Charlesworth and Beatrice Sara Byrd Charlesworth. He worked for Shur-Tape in Stony Point for over 35 years and was of…

Cynthia Hill shook off her mortal coil and transitioned to join The Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Atrium-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Cynthia was born in Alexander County on January 27, 1959, the daughter of Betty Teague McCurdy and the late Dwight McCurdy. Cynthia enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and she…

Mary Johnson was born on April 9, 1945, in Lakeland, Florida, to the late Lannie Alfonzo Hall and Bertha Davis. She was raised by Juston O. and Bertha Davis. Mary went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2026. Mary was a dedicated member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She sang in…

Teresa Ann Hartley, of the Little River Community in Alexander County, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 9, 1950, to the late Jay Lawrence Warren and Gay Gilreath Warren. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Rick…

Asa “Bruce” Kerley, 78, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on May 13, 2026. He was born August 4, 1947, in Taylorsville, the only son of the late Rev. Asa and Billie Davis Kerley. Bruce served his country in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam War. Upon returning…