Area Obituaries
David Wayne Bentley
David Wayne Bentley, 61, born on Wednesday, November 20, 1963, to the late Leroy and Lena Belle James Bentley, in Alexander County, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. David dedicated many years of his career as a logistics manager at Yanjan USA in Statesville. He was…
Read MoreLinda Jeane Harris Byers
Linda Jeane Harris Byers, 83, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House. Linda was born August 24, 1941, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late J. C. Harris and Lucille Johnson Harris. Linda graduated from Central School in 1959 and Davis Hospital School of Nursing in 1962.…
Read MoreNancy Carol Caskaddon Fox
Nancy Carol Caskaddon Fox, 81, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Monday, May 5, 2025. Nancy was born in Iredell County on July 16, 1943, to the late John Henry Caskaddon and Edna Alice Bost Caskaddon. She attended Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, John Franklin Caskaddon of Statesville; a…
Read MoreClay Crowson Price
Clay Crowson Price, 88, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 3, 2025. He was born in Alexander County on March 5, 1937, to Ned Crowson Price and Claire Moretz Price. Clay graduated from Taylorsville High School and the North Carolina State School of Agriculture. He worked in banking, construction, and…
Read MoreTobias William Slager “Toby”
Tobias William Slager “Toby” tragically passed away on May 1, 2025, in his home at the age of 20. He was born in Bradenton, Florida, but most recently, called Taylorsville his home. He graduated from Tarheel Challenge Academy of New London, North Carolina, at the age of 16. Toby loved to write songs and sing,…
Read MoreFrances Enlow Petrea
Frances Enlow Petrea, born on Monday, May 10, 1937, in Caldwell County, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was a beloved member of her community and devoted to her family, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will be cherished by those who knew…
Read MoreJeannie Rene Smith Johnson
Jeannie Rene Smith Johnson, 57, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, after an extended sickness at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Jeannie was born February 22, 1968, the daughter of the late Denny Harold Smith, Sr. and Bonita Kay Lane Smith. Jeannie was of the Baptist faith and a former employee…
Read MoreEmo Fox Bebber
Emo Fox Bebber, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Emo was born June 26, 1933, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Jason Andrew Fox and Bessie Bowman Fox. Emo retired from Sherrill Furniture and then enjoyed being a greeter at Wal-Mart for 13 years.…
Read MorePatricia Delamar Vowell (Ridenhour)
Patricia Delamar Vowell (Ridenhour), 80, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Taylorsville House. Patricia was born January 3, 1945, in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone, Panama, the daughter of the late Carl Dawson Delamar and Nora Lee Harrington Delamar. Patricia graduated from Durham High School in 1963, Croft Business School in…
Read MoreFloyd “Mack” Bentley
Floyd “Mack” Bentley, 70, born to Junior William Bentley and Minnie Irene Hubbard Bentley on December 14, 1954, in Alexander County, passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2025. He is survived by his brother, Jerry Bentley, and his sisters, Carol Deal, Gail Herman, and Dana Crabtree. A memorial service to honor Floyd’s…
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