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06/19/2026

Jake McCrackin, born May 11, 1968, in Alexander County, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
Jake spent most of his life working in the furniture industry including Paladin and Craftmaster.
He was preceded in death by the woman who raised him Icey McCrackin; father, Judge McCrackin and four aunts Linda, Ruth, Shirley, and Lona Mae.
Jake was loved by many family members and friends. He cherished his reconnected ex-wife, Vivian B. McCrackin; daughter, Jennifer White (Michael); grandchildren, Jordan, Vivian Reid; great-granddaughter, Evelyn and four dogs.
A family led Celebration of Life Service, will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at 1044 Sloan Road, Statesville, NC 28625.
Memorials may be made to Dog Rescue or to Nationals Parks.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Jake McCrackin.

06/15/2026

Linda Lou Bennett, age 83, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House.
Linda was born January 31, 1943, in Middletown, Ohio; she was the daughter of the late James Highley and Gladys Back Moore.
Linda was a devoted homemaker, and a faithful member of New Bethany Baptist Church. Blessed with a beautifully pitched alto voice, she joyfully sang in the choir, lifting her praise to the Lord and inspiring those who worshipped alongside her. Linda embraced her faith with steady devotion, and it remained a guiding light throughout her life. Her deep spiritual commitment shaped her character, providing a steady source of strength, peace, and comfort through every season of life.
Including her parents, Linda was preceded in death by a brother, James Highley.
Linda married her teenage sweetheart, Tommy Bennett, on October 28, 1961. Together they shared nearly 65 wonderful years of marriage, building a loving home rooted in faith, laughter, cherished traditions, and enduring memories that will be treasured for generations. Family was the center of Linda’s universe; she loved her family more than anything. Linda was a proud and loving mother to her four children: Mylinda Bennett Jones (husband, George) of Statesville, Tommy M. Bennett (wife, Missy) of Harmony, Jonie Bennett Callison (husband, Jon) of Statesville and Richard W. Bennett (wife, Melanie) of Statesville; nine grandchildren: Jordan Boone, Hannah Callison Feimster (husband, Will), Noah Jones, Haylee Callison Sherrill (husband, Allen), Osiah Bennett (wife, Cali), Samantha Sharp, Kelsey Lou Bennett (fiancé Mitch), Adelin Bennett Kerns (husband, Skyler) and Chloe Jones; plus a number of great-grandchildren; her sisters: Ruth Lovelace of Ohio, Debbie Bryant (husband, George) of Florida; her brother, Doug Highley (wife, Karen) of Ohio; as well as her aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Linda was a loving wife, cherished mother, and beloved grandmother whose boundless love, gentle wisdom, and unwavering faith touched countless lives and left a lasting impression on all who were fortunate enough to know her. She created a home that was a haven of love, comfort, and understanding, a beautiful reflection of her gentle spirit and caring heart.
Linda’s passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of her loved ones, but her memory endures—a testament to a life well-lived and a soul deeply loved. Linda Lou Bennett will be remembered with profound respect and affection by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
The family sincerely thanks everyone for their prayers, support, and expressions of sympathy during this time of loss. Your kindness and compassion have been deeply appreciated.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at New Bethany Baptist Church, 106 Eufola Road, Statesville, NC. Pastor Bill Mason will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM prior to the service.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Linda Lou Bennett.

06/12/2026

Michael Eugene Teague, age 70, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at UNC Health in Wayne County.
Michael was born August 21, 1955, in Alexander County, the son of the late Herman Eugene Teague and Mary Inez Baker Teague.
Michael worked in the furniture industry for most of his working career and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He loved playing cards and shooting pool.
Family members left to cherish and honor Michael’s memories include: his wife, Cathy Dagenhart Teague, who he married September 26, 1986; his daughter, Shana Teague of Taylorsville; his sons, Corey Teague (Beth) of California, Josh Teague of Hickory, David Hedrick of Hickory; his grandchildren, Ethan, Anthony, Taelyn, Lucy, and Chase Teague; his brother, Terry Lee Teague of Taylorsville; special aunt, Debra Passmore; special niece, Amy Ballard.
The funeral service will be held at 5 pm, Monday, June 15, 2026 in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Liledoun Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Michael Eugene Teague.

06/12/2026

Mark Eric Rogers, age 65, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Mark was born June 24, 1960, in Catawba County, the son of Earl Rogers and the late Marilyn Little Rogers.
Mark was a truck driver for over 46 years and of the Christian faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley.
Including his mother, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Polly Heafner.
Including his father, those left to cherish and honor Mark’s memories include: his wife of 18 years, Carole Heafner Rogers of the home; his children, Jessica Rogers (Chet), Dustin Rogers, Josh Rufty (Shell), Landa Tevepaugh (Lynn), Victoria Rufty (Jon); his grandchildren, Tristan, Kaden, Maddy, Levi, Kira, Cheyanne, Colton; his siblings, Rick Rogers (Lisa), Jim Rogers; his father-in-law, Lander Heafner; his sister-in-law, Shellie Elder; his brother-in-law, Jesse Heafner; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Adams Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Big Hearts Outdoors-Braxton Smith Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Mark Eric Rogers.

06/12/2026

Betty Faye Hamby Teague, age 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Betty was born September 20, 1956, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Hamby, Sr. and Dorothy Lucille Hager.
Betty was a waitress and cook for Tiny Diner, a cook for Shubob’s, and also worked in the furniture industry. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved arranging flowers and building bird houses.
Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Teague.
Those left to cherish and honor Betty’s memories include: her daughter, Tammy Bowman (Ritchie) of Taylorsville; her grandchildren, Haley Benfield (Dalton), Jennifer Tipton (Shelbe’a Smith); her great-grandchildren, Kayzley, Blayden, Kenzley, Brayden; her siblings, Barbara Hall (Terry) of Wilkes County, Robert Hamby, Jr. of Taylorsville, Billy Hamby (Ann) of Statesville, Janet Hager of Catawba County; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
No services are planned at this time. Betty’s wishes were to donate her body to science.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Betty Faye Hamby Teague.

06/06/2026

James Edward Mecimore, age 82, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home. James was born January 13, 1944, in Alexander County, the son of the late Roby C. Mecimore and Zora Walker Mecimore.
James worked as a truck driver and also a sawmiller. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed fishing and anything outdoors. He had numerous bird houses, that he enjoyed.
Including his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Martha Mecimore.
Those left to cherish and honor James’s memories include: his wife of 61 years, Dianne Francis Mecimore of the home; his son, James Scott Mecimore and wife, Linda, of Virginia; his granddaughter, Grace Leanna Mecimore; his sister, Betty Hollifield; his brothers, Tommy Mecimore, Howard Mecimore and wife, Rachel, Conley Mecimore all of Taylorsville; special friends, Clyde, Anita, and Andrew Herman, Bobby and Ann Johnson, Kiristie Elder, Justin and Josh Fortner, Margie Sipe; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2026, at Three Forks Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of James Edward Mecimore.

06/03/2026

Nancy Louise Hines Sherrill, age 89, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 in Iredell Memorial’s ICU Unit.
She was born on March 6, 1937 to parents Asa and Vada Campbell Hines of Hiddenite. She was the baby of two. Her brother Austin was 3 years older and would go on to serve in the Korean Conflict.
Nancy was a social butterfly. Her earliest friend - whom she called weekly up until her death - was Fairey Stallings of Statesville. They met in first grade. As a kid, she loved dancing and talking and taking rides with her daddy. She always talked with fondness about having him wrapped around her finger.
As a teen, she loved hanging around Chatty’s Cafe on highway 90, where Austin worked. That’s where she met her husband of 65 years, Troy “Jeep” Sherrill. He pulled up, ordered a burger and a milkshake, and she caught his eye instead. They married when Nancy was 18 and freshly graduated from Hiddenite High School. Jeep was 19 and enlisted in the U.S. Army.
Nancy worked as a typist in Baltimore, a seamstress on the side, and a line worker at Southern Devices and E.R. Carpenter. She was a mom to six boys. Her first, Gary, died as a newborn. Her second, Terry, died at age 4 of leukemia. They adopted her third, Monte, and her fourth, Brian, was mentally handicapped at age 2 due to the measles vaccine. In 1970 and ‘72, she had their last two boys, Scott and Kevin. She was their rock. Her house was always full of her boys and their friends and the smell of her homemade biscuits in the oven.
Nancy was an avid reader, Braves fan, and member of Elk Shoals Presbyterian Church. She was sharp as a tack and loved a good joke - and any Elvis song.
Including her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Troy Sherrill, her three sons, Gary Sherrill, Terry Sherrill, Brian Sherrill; grandson, Aaron Sherrill; brother, Austin Hines.
Those left to cherish and honor her memory include: sons, Monte Sherrill and wife, Becky, Scott Sherrill and wife, Michele, Kevin Sherrill and wife, Shirley; grandchildren, Katie Sherrill, Bailey Sherrill, Vada Sherrill, Evan Sherrill, Darby Sherrill; great-granddaughters Torryn Puckett and Elloree Sherrill; grandson Bridger Sherrill; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Nancy will lie in-state from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home on Thursday, June 4, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Dan Hazen will officiate.
Memorials may be made to: Millersville Christian Academy or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Nancy Louise Hines Sherrill.

05/30/2026

Randy Mitchell, age 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on May 29, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Randy was born January 17, 1951, the son of the late Dewey Mitchell and Edith Webster Mitchell.
During his working career he worked as an upholster in the furniture industry. He was a life-long member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was dedicated to Camp Meeting and Vacation Bible School.
He loved his country, and prayed everyday for our service men and women. He also enjoyed antiquing. He is known for his servant’s heart and willingness to help others; exemplified by building his family home 35 years ago with the help of Jerry Lackey, Gary Elder and others.
Including his parents he was preceded in death by: a sister, Teresa Hoke; a niece, Tanya Hoke; and a cousin who was like a sister, Rachel Hagar.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory include: his loving wife of 57 years, Shelby James Mitchell; his son, Scott Mitchell (Monica) of Taylorsville; his daughter, Dana Harris (Jason) of Hiddenite; his grandchildren, Landon Mitchell, Grant Mitchell, Lanna Holt (Gerald), Lexi Warren (Joshua); his sister, Shelia Lackey (Jerry); a number of special friends and relatives also survive.
The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Stephen Dagenhart and Pastor Taylor Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hiddenite Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 p.m. until 4: 00 p.m. prior to the service.
Pallbearers include: Landon Mitchell, Grant Mitchell, Gerald Holt, Justin Hoke, Graham Hoke and Nolan Hoke.
Memorials may be made to: Taylorsville Baptist Camp Meeting or Calvary Baptist Church building fund.
Condolences can be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Randy Mitchell.

05/22/2026

Gilbert Ray Sharpe, age 96, of Hiddenite, went to be with his heavenly father on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House.
Gilbert was born May 16, 1930, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ray Ivy Sharpe and Eva Sprinkle Sharpe.
Gilbert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community friend to everyone. He was a devoted and long-time avid member of South River Methodist Church in Hiddenite, where he taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. He retired from FCX (later Southern States), and farmed to***co with his dad during his employment time with FCX. Growing vegetables was also a love of his for family and friends. He loved life and his family.
Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife of almost 78 years, Nellie Looper Sharpe; his son, Monte Dale Sharpe; and a sister, Dorothy S. Gatton.
Family members left to cherish and honor Gilbert’s memories include: his daughter, Sharon S. Sipe (William Earl); his grandchildren, Kimberly S. Lancaster (Charlie), Kristen S. Maristany (Carlos), Aaron B. Sharpe (Angela); his great-grandchildren, Addison Palmer, Aiden Palmer, Carleigh Lancaster, Kai Maristany, Andrew Sharpe, Joseph Hawk, Joshua Hawk; and a number of other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at South River Methodist Church with the funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. Pastor Doug Hochmuth and Pastor Joseph Conley will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers include: Joseph Hawk, Aiden Palmer, Aaron Sharpe, Carlos Maristany, Charlie Lancaster, and Andrew Sharpe.
Memorials may be made to: Iredell County Hospice, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Gilbert Ray Sharpe.

05/21/2026

Bobby Gene Bentley
April 7, 1937 - May 20, 2026

Bobby Gene Bentley, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory after a short period of declining health.
Bobby was also known as “the walking man” to passers-by traveling along Vashti Road and Black Oak Ridge Road in the Sugar Loaf area of Alexander County. As he neared his retirement from Gulf States Paper Corporation in Conover, Bobby began walking three to six miles a day along the roads near his home. For every three miles, he made a notch in the stick he carried on his adventures. When asked how far he’d walked, he would say something like, “I’ve made it to California about three times. I'm now heading back home.” With a collection of 9 walking sticks, the notches added up to over 21,000 miles that he had walked around the 10-Acre Rock area where he was born and still lived.
Bobby was the last living child of Ambrose T. Bentley and Ruby Daniels Bentley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Johnson Bentley, and siblings, Julia McCurdy, Belva Bentley, and Hazelene Munday (his twin).
Survivors include his son, Marvin Bentley of Hiddenite, and Monica Bentley Wise and husband, Mark Wise, of Vale. He proudly loved his two teenage grandchildren, Megan and MJ Wise of Vale.
Bobby’s large family circle includes his in-laws, Jeanette and Robert St. Clair of Taylorsville, Lucie and Terry Whisnant of Granite Falls, Patsy Bentley of Taylorsville, and James Munday of Statesville. He had a large number of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Bobby’s final few years included daily visits from his niece, Susan McCurdy Curry and husband Terry. He also relied on his neighboring nephew, John McCurdy and wife, Carol, and nephew Philp McCurdy and family. His retirement years were filled with joyful memories of spending time with his church family at Hiddenite Baptist Church and of his close friends, Gerald and Odessa Treadway, who “adopted” him into their own family.
Bobby’s funeral service will be held at Hiddenite Baptist Church on Sunday, May 24, at 4pm followed by burial at the Hiddenite Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour before the service (3-4 pm). Pastor Zach Deal will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hiddenite Community Helpers (HiddeniteHelpers.org).
Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Bobby Gene Bentley.

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