Area Obituaries
Robert “Darrell” Shook
Robert “Darrell” Shook, 71, of Conover, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Darrell was born May 8, 1952, in Catawba County, the son of the late Marvin Junior Shook and Faye Killian Shook. Darrell was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. He was self-employed with his own business,…
Read MoreJacqueline “Jackie” Payne Deal
Jacqueline “Jackie” Payne Deal, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home. Jackie was born June 16, 1930, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Ransom Vance Payne and Pearlie Mae Warren Payne. She worked for the Hiddenite Center for over 20 years and was a lifetime member of…
Read MoreBrenda I. Childers
Brenda I. Childers, 71, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Brenda was born February 8, 1953, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Francis Icenhour and Fleta Warren Icenhour. Brenda was the owner and operator of Childers Poultry Farms, which she retired from.…
Read MoreVirginia Lou Bentley
Virginia Lou Bentley, 76, was born to the late Robey C. Green and Dorothy Ritch Green on Thursday, March 11, 1948, and peacefully passed away in Caldwell County on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. During her career, she served in housekeeping at Valley Nursing Center and as a sewer in the furniture industry. Virginia was a…
Read MoreShirley Starnes Crews
Shirley Starnes Crews, 87, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Shirley was born June 3, 1936, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Earl Starnes and Mamie Bentley Starnes. Shirley worked in the hosiery and furniture industries. She was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. She…
Read MoreRev. Simeon Devon Treadway
Rev. Simeon Devon Treadway, 51, passed away suddenly at his home in Woodlawn, Tennessee, on Thursday, April 16, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1972, in Taylorsville, the son of Mildred White Treadway and the late James Nickey Treadway. After graduating from Alexander Central High School, Simeon served his country in the Army at…
Read MoreAlbertina Sanchez Ramos
Albertina Sanchez Ramos, 59, of Claremont, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Albertina was born November 1, 1964, in Michoacán, Mexico, the daughter of the late Jesus Ramos and Francisca Rafael Guardian. Her legacy of love: a wife, a mother, a grandma too. This is the legacy we have…
Read MoreGeraldine Brotherton Ball
Geraldine Brotherton Ball, 94, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Geraldine was born June 2, 1929, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late John Edward Brotherton and Cleo Sprinkle Brotherton. Geraldine worked in the textile industry and retail sales. She was a member of Cherry Grove Baptist…
Read MoreSilas David Benfield
Silas David Benfield, 76, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. David was born May 7, 1947, in Iredell County, to the late Nevada and Pete Benfield. David was a member of Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church. He was a mechanic at Fiber in Salisbury and later worked for Iredell…
Read MoreRickie Jay Burgess
Rickie Jay Burgess, 70, a beloved member of the Hiddenite community, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Atrium Health Pineville in Mecklenburg County. He was born in Iredell County on Sunday, March 28, 1954, to his proud parents, Lillie Blankenship Burgess and the late J.C. Burgess. Throughout his life, Rickie cultivated a deep…
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