Area Obituaries
Jessica Dagenhart
Jessica Dagenhart, 39, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home following an extended illness. Jess was born in Pennsylvania on August 30, 1985, to Patricia Graham. She was a member of VFW Post 2031. Survivors include her husband of four years, Christopher Dagenhart of the home; a son, Mason…
Read MoreMarie R. Price
Marie R. Price, 100, of Church Road, Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at her home. She was born in Alexander County, on June 3, 1924, the daughter of the late Walter Zeb and Lucy Sipe Price. She graduated from Taylorsville High School (1941) and Clevenger Business College. For more than 50 years,…
Read MoreLillie Ellen Hining
Lillie Ellen Hining was born on March 27, 2006. After graduating from Watauga High School, Lillie had just begun to flourish with her newfound independence as a freshman at UNC Charlotte when she died in a car accident on September 14, 2024. Lillie is survived by her parents, Kevin and Staci Hining, and brother, Miller,…
Read MoreMark Alan Krasnisky
Mark Alan Krasnisky, 55, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Thursday, May 8, 1969, in Jefferson County, Colorado, to Linda Stuckey Krasnisky and the late Algrid Krasnisky. Mark was employed as a diesel mechanic at Gallaher Fleet Solutions in Statesville. He was…
Read MoreRev. Michael Dennis “Denny” Costner
Rev. Michael Dennis “Denny” Costner, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted pastor, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 68 years old. Denny was born and raised in Hiddenite, to Charles “Shorty” Costner and Marie Costner. Growing up alongside his siblings, Wanda Moore, Steve Costner, Sherry Ingram,…
Read MoreMaybell T. Price
Maybell T. Price, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Taylorsville. Maybell was born August 12, 1948, in Burke County, the daughter of the late Ralph Thorne and Ellie Marie Helton Thorne. She worked in the furniture industry for most of her working career and was a member of Victory Baptist…
Read MoreJoey “Joe” Allen Dula
Joey “Joe” Allen Dula, 66, born on Friday, February 28, 1958, in Caldwell County, departed this life on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He is survived by his daughter, Kellie Dula Handoo; the mother of his child, Elizabeth Dula; brothers, Bryon Dula and Eric Dula; and sisters, Cindy Minton, Deborah…
Read MoreJoseph Driesse
Joseph Driesse, 78, of Stony Point, passed away on September 12, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Joe was born November 23, 1945, in Bergen County, New Jersey, to the late John Driesse and Louise Mae Holt Driesse. He worked for the union and was a member of Stony Point ARP. There…
Read MoreWayne Floyd Lytton
Wayne Floyd Lytton, 74, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County to the late Floyd Lytton and Nina Privette Lytton. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer and Christie Lytton. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at…
Read MoreChristopher Allen Tester
Christopher Allen Tester, 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home. Christopher was born May 17, 1960, in Franklin County, Ohio, the son of Rose Franklin-Booth of Taylorsville and the late William Ray Tester. He was a woodworker by trade and of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother,…
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