Area Obituaries
Braxton Owen Herriman
Braxton Owen Herriman, age 1½, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home. Braxton was born November 21, 2022, in Iredell County, the son of Dalton Mckae Herriman and Destiny Saige Barnes. He enjoyed his family, especially his grandparents and great-grandparents. He loved to watch Bluey, Paw Patrol, and…
Read MoreDavid Scott Massagee
David Scott Massagee, 58, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his home. David was born November 28, 1965, in Catawba County, the son of Elizabeth Corpening Day and the late Eric Von Massagee. David was a member of Millersville Baptist Church, loved to fish, and was a good Samaritan for everyone.…
Read MoreJason Melvin Williams
Jason Melvin Williams, 40, of Conover, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2024, in Taylorsville. He was born November 5, 1984, in Wise County, to Ruby Rose of Taylorsville. Survivors include two brothers, Thomas Mitchell Williams and Jacoby Gene Hodge; and a sister, Stephanie Marie Williams. Services will be announced at a later date. Chapman…
Read MoreSean Darrel Vardell
Sean Darrel Vardell, 38, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Catawba County. He was born on Tuesday, February 4, 1986, in Wood County, Wisconsin. Sean was known for his passion for engineering and mechanical skills, his love for racing outlaw carts and sprint cars, his enjoyment of riding motorcycles, and being a farmer…
Read MoreRickie Ricardo Mayes
Rickie Ricardo Mayes, 68, of Newton, formerly of Asheville, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Charles George VA Medical Center of Asheville. Rickie was born November 16, 1955, the son of the late Junor Beatrice Poole Allison. He was a member of Harvest Temple Church of God in Christ. He attended North…
Read MoreBarbara “Bob” Diane Bowman Hollar
Barbara “Bob” Diane Bowman Hollar, 78, of Taylorsville, known for her dedication to her family and her quick wit and honesty, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on May 10, 2024. Born on September 7, 1945, to the late Prater Lee and Dora Walker Bowman, Barbara lived a fulfilling life surrounded by…
Read MoreDavid Corns
David Corns, 72, of Stony Point, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. David was born December 30, 1951, in Logan County, West Virginia, the son of the late William Bernard Corns and Mercedes Faye Bailey Corns. David was a member of Claypool United Methodist Church in West Virginia.…
Read MoreBeulah Garland Moss
Beulah Garland Moss, 76, of Hickory, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Wellstar Tranquility in Marietta, Georgia. Beulah was born October 3, 1947, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Wade Parker, Sr. and Sarah Mayes Parker. Beulah proudly served in the United States Air…
Read MoreMelinda Daniels Chapman
Melinda Daniels Chapman, a Proverbs 31 woman, peacefully passed away on May 3, 2024, at the age of 74 in Statesville. She was born on November 19, 1949, to the late Lary Finley and Betsy Ross Walker Daniels. Melinda led a fulfilling life as a homemaker, wife, Christian, and caregiver for her parents. Melinda was…
Read MoreDanny Ray Benfield
Danny Ray Benfield, 70, passed away in Catawba County at Catawba Valley Medical Center on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born on Friday, October 2, 1953, in Catawba County, to the late Leroy and Ollie Mae Lackey Benfield. Danny was a compassionate soul known for his kind-hearted nature and willingness to help others. Throughout…
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