It is with profound sorrow that we announce the transition of David Benfield, 30 of Hickory, who passed away on Wednesday September 7, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

Born August 14, 1992 in Newton, NC, he was the son of David Lee Benfield and Mandy Michelle Cress.  Left to cherish his loving memory is his precious wife Dannielle Benfield of the home; parents David Benfield (Dawn) of Hickory and Mandy Cress of Newton; stepdad Robbie Wallace of Cherryville, special Bruce & Andrea Valentine of Hickory; children Rawlin, Gabrielle, and Paisley; siblings Page Wallace of Cherryville, Dawson Wallace of Newton, LJ Wallace of Cherryville, Marlea Benfield of Catawba, Mya Benfield of Catawba, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The Benfield and connected families ask that we would continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers as they face this difficult time.