Area Obituaries
Joseph Allen Grant
Joseph Allen Grant, 69, of Archdale, formerly of Taylorsville, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home. He was born November 8, 1955, in High Point, and was the son of the late Coleman L. and Kathleen Childers Grant. He was a retired mail carrier with the United States Postal Service. Joseph was a member…
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David Leonard Norris, Sr., born on May 28, 1938, in Tupelo, Mississippi, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 28, 2025, in Catawba County. A dedicated family man, beloved community member, and proud Marine, David, better known as Pop or Sarge, enjoyed a lifetime of personal and professional accomplishments. He was a faithful member…
Read MoreDillon D. Patterson
Dillon D. Patterson, 93, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury. Dillon was born September 1, 1931, in Alexander County, the son of the late William Allie and Florence Lola Gwaltney Patterson. He lived on the farm with his family and attended Hiddenite High…
Read MoreRicky Dean Denton Sr.
Ricky Dean Denton Sr., 66, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Greens at Hickory in Catawba County. He was born to the late Grover Cleveland Denton and Francis Boatwright Denton on Tuesday, January 13, 1959, in York County, South Carolina. Ricky was of the Christian faith and enjoyed working on cars and…
Read MoreGeorge Ray Willis
George Ray Willis, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Taylorsville House in Alexander County. He was born to Henry A. Willis and Erie Ella Hastings Willis on Monday, January 27, 1930, in Caldwell County, and proudly served in the United States Army. He was a devoted member of Oak Grove…
Read MoreBrittany Lynn Bates
Brittany Lynn Bates, 34, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her home. Brittany was born January 29, 1991, in Glen Burnie, Maryland, the daughter of Harold Gaither Bates, Jr. and the late Susan Hornyak Bates. Brittany had worked for River Oaks Nursing Home in Florida before moving to North Carolina. In…
Read MoreBarbara Barnes Lowrance
Barbara Barnes Lowrance, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Taylorsville House. Barbara was born April 5, 1946, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Jack Barnes and Era Gunnell Barnes. Barbara was an educator for many years and a member of Three Forks Baptist Church. She was an…
Read MoreCathy Dianne West
Cathy Dianne West, 60, of Statesville, passed away on February 25, 2025, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House following a brief illness. Cathy was born to the late James Calvin West Sr. and Martha Jean Cloer in Iredell County on November 22, 1964. Survivors include two daughters, Jeannie West and Misty Redmon, both of Statesville;…
Read MoreSarah “Alice” Gantt White
Sarah “Alice” Gantt White, 75, a cherished member of the Taylorsville community, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Born on Wednesday, February 22, 1950, in Alexander County, Alice devoted her life to her family, firm in her love for them and the joy she found in their presence.…
Read MoreLinda Carol Denny Treadaway
Linda Carol Denny Treadaway, 69, affectionately known as Carol, was born on Saturday, October 1, 1955, in Ashe County to Hobert and Ruth Royal Denny. She passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Mack Treadaway and…
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