Area Obituaries

Kenneth Lee Samples, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 18, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus due to complications of a stroke from two years earlier. He was born November 14, 1946, in Staunton, Virginia, to the late William Henry Samples and Margaret Slaven Samples. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mark…

Sarah “Juel” Little, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 18, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born June 8, 1934, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Johnson and Ida “Louise” Watts Johnson. Juel was a member of the First Baptist Church of Taylorsville and the Flagler Beach Red…

Nellie Jo Houston Teague, 88, born on Thursday, November 26, 1936, in Catawba County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. She was a cherished member of her community, remembered for her dedication to both her family and her work. Throughout her professional life, Nellie…

Jeannine Lucille Dessert, 86, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. A visitation to honor Jeannine will take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson Funeral Home, located at 135 E Front St, Statesville, NC 28677. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at…

Sandra Rose Fox Redman, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on Tuesday, May 4, 1948, in Catawba County, her life was one filled with love, warmth, and cherished memories. Sandra’s career as a hostess…

Keith Allen Bebber, Sr., 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surrounded by family at his home. Keith was born December 13, 1960, in Iredell County, the son of the late Bennie Joe Bebber and Pauline Barbara Cline Bebber. Keith worked for Taylorsville Glass for many years and was of the Baptist…

Barbara Estelle Clanton Miller, 76, born on Wednesday, March 31, 1948, in Catawba County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was a cherished member of her community and a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Barbara embraced her role as a Tupperware dealer beginning in…

Charles Hubert Oxentine, 77, born on Friday, August 1, 1947, in Wilkes County, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose presence enriched the lives of those around him. During his working career, he was a truck driver…

Margie Laney “Cha-Chi,” 60, of Stony Point, passed away on January 12, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Alexander County on January 25, 1964, to the late Randall Jackson and Patricia Parks Jackson. Survivors include a son, David Laney and wife Tiffany of Salisbury; two daughters, Kala Laney…