Area Obituaries
Debra “Full” Grant Treadway
Debra “Full” Grant Treadway, 71, of Stony Point, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born April 29, 1953, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Willard Grant and Estleene Fulbright Grant Smith. She was a quilter. Those left to cherish and honor her memories include her daughters,…
Read MoreFred Wilson Bumgarner
Fred Wilson Bumgarner, at the age of 92, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born November 14, 1932, in Alexander County, he was the son of the late Frank Osborne Bumgarner and Thelma Louise Watts Bumgarner Deal. Early on, Fred was employed by Sipe’s Lumber Company as…
Read MoreTerra Joanna Preslar
Terra Joanna Preslar, 31, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born in Catawba County on September 19, 1993, she was the daughter of Terrell and Wanda Quick Preslar. She is survived by her son, Carter Galle of the home; fiancé, Robert Galle of the home; her…
Read MoreDonald “Don” Walters
Donald “Don” Walters, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Don was born on August 31, 1947, in Fremont, Ohio, the son of the late Willard Wayne Walters and Norma Gene Twiss Walters. Don proudly served in the United States Army and was of the Lutheran faith.…
Read MoreCharles Montgomery Beall
Charles Montgomery Beall, 77, born on Tuesday, January 7, 1947, in Montgomery, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home in Iredell County on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was surrounded by the love of his family and cherished friends in his final moments. A devoted husband for 54 years, Charles is survived by his beloved…
Read MoreShirley Mae Huffman Dagenhart
Shirley Mae Huffman Dagenhart, 88, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her community, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. Born on Sunday, August 9, 1936, in Catawba County, Shirley touched the lives of many throughout her 88 years, leaving behind a…
Read MoreCharles Culp McGinnis Jr.
Charles Culp McGinnis Jr., born on February 7, 1945, peacefully passed away on December 19, 2024, in Catawba County. He lived a life filled with family, passion, and a genuine love for those around him. A proud graduate of Statesville High, Charles dedicated many years of his life to a career at Elmer’s-Hunt Bienfang in…
Read MoreMary Jean Horne Ellis
Mary Jean Horne Ellis, age 45, born on Tuesday, January 16, 1979, in South Carolina, to James Horne and the late Nair Caroleen Prather, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Alexander County. Mary is survived by her daughter, Caroleen Ellis; her granddaughter, Isa Xiong; and her father, James Horne. No services are planned…
Read MoreGlenda Claudette Byrd Whitson
Glenda Claudette Byrd Whitson, 79, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was born on Tuesday, January 9, 1945, in Yancey County, and gained her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. Glenda left behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering thoughtfulness that touched the lives of…
Read MoreRosetta Faye Wike Bumgarner
Rosetta Faye Wike Bumgarner, 75, a cherished soul in our lives, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her home in Alexander County. Born on Wednesday, December 29, 1948, she graced the Earth for 75 years with her unwavering love for family and an indomitable spirit that touched everyone she met.…
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