Area Obituaries

Hal Luke Rogers, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Luke was born June 16, 1931, in Alexander County, the son of the late D. Roy Rogers and Gussie Chapman Rogers. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Estelle Jenkins Rogers, and siblings,…

Peggy S. Shook, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Peggy was born July 31, 1954, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Ross Jensis Shook and Willie Mae Shook. She worked in the furniture industry most of her working career and was a member of Shining…

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the world lost a bright light. Alicia Dawn Hines Mackin passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three daughters and other loved ones. Alicia is remembered for bringing light to any room she entered and was affectionately known as the “Dulles Debutante” at the Dulles Health and Rehab Center where she…

Frederick Jay Osmer, at the age of 90, passed in his sleep on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born December 9, 1933, in Owosso, Michigan. Fred was a unique individual with incredible humor. He spent his youth in Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University, with a Master’s Degree in Arts and a Minor…

Larry Dale Sheets, 63, born on Tuesday, June 28, 1960, in Audrain County, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. Those left to cherish and honor Larry’s memory include his wife of 24 years, Pamela “Denise” Sheets; his children, April Smith, Logan Sheets, and Josh…

Terry Lee Harrington, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2024. Terry was born on April 14, 1953, in Alexander County, to Crafton and Genieve Harrington. He worked at Clayton-Marcus Furniture for many years and was retired from Paladin Furniture. Terry was a member of the Katie Mullis Sunday School class at Little River…

Mabel Clorene Bowles Grant, 92, born on Sunday, March 27, 1932, in Alexander County, was a beloved soul who touched the lives of many with her kindness and devotion. She passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. Mabel’s life was a tapestry of love and togetherness. She excelled…

Richard “Bug” Estes, 52, of Olin, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born July 26, 1971, in Iredell County, the son of Darlene Lee Inscoe Estes and the late Fred Lee Estes, Sr. His working career consisted of landscaping and poultry farming. He was a member…

Lynn Doris Dyson, who was the oldest child of the late Luther and Ruby Grant Dyson, died on June 16, 2024. He was married to the late Dorcas Brookshire, who passed away on February 23, 2021. Surviving are their children, Gerald and wife Jeanette of Statesville and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Gigi D. Johnston and…