Area Obituaries
Gwendolyn Sue Presnell Foster
Gwendolyn Sue Presnell Foster, 47, affectionately known as Gwen, was born on Sunday, March 27, 1977, in Catawba County, and peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. Throughout her life, Gwen was a compassionate soul who dedicated herself to her family, cherishing every moment spent with…
Read MoreGary Gales Johnson
Gary Gales Johnson, 78, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Gary was born August 5, 1946, in Iredell County, the son of the late James Gales Johnson and Pauline Adams Johnson. Gary proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a…
Read MoreTerry A. Cook
Terry A. Cook, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on March 22, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born October 4, 1949, to the late Edward McKinley Cook and Doris Roberta Bowman Cook of Bethlehem. Terry enjoyed retirement after owning his own business, Terry Cook Construction. Those left to cherish and honor his…
Read MoreMarshall Ted Fulbright
Marshall Ted Fulbright, 71, of Taylorsville, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on Friday, March 21, 2025, from his residence. Marshall was born March 16, 1954, in Buncombe County, the son of the late Wilburn Ted Fulbright and Velma Beaver Fulbright. Marshall worked as a professional truck driver for 50 years, driving safely for millions…
Read MoreFrankie Capps Haas
Frankie Capps Haas, 88, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Frankie was born November 2, 1936, in Gastonia, to the late Frank Capps and Virginia Capps. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, John Keith Haas Jr. and Robert Fulton Haas; and a…
Read MoreDon Ray Benfield
Don Ray Benfield, 76, passed away at his home in Alexander County on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born on Thursday, November 11, 1948, in Alexander County, Don was the son of the late Ray and Hester Mays Benfield. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Retha Jewell Benfield; sons, John Brown and David Brown; daughters,…
Read MoreDerrick Anthony Morse
Derrick Anthony Morse, 53, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his home. Derrick was born March 28, 1971, in Longview, Washington, the son of Jack Anthony Morse and Deveny Nelson Morse of Fallon, Nevada. He was a welder and of the Christian faith. In addition to his mother, those left to…
Read MoreJohn Bristol “Bilbo” Poole
John Bristol “Bilbo” Poole, 78, of Hiddenite, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home. John was born January 1, 1947, in Alexander County, the son of the late William Carter Lackey, Sr. and Wilma Poole Stevenson. John proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He spent most…
Read MoreErnest Monroe Webster Sr.
Ernest Monroe Webster Sr., 79, a beloved figure in his community and a dedicated family man, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Friday, May 25, 1945, in Alexander County, where he began a life full of passion, labor, and love. As the…
Read MoreDonald “Donnie” Lee Davis
Donald “Donnie” Lee Davis, 70, of Conover, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. He was born April 2, 1954, in Catawba County, to the late Floyd and Faye Mingus Davis. Donnie was of the Baptist faith and retired from the furniture industry. He spent hours on the…
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