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Dickie Michael Beal, age 74, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 17, 2024, after battling Parkinson’s disease for over 15 years. He was born to the late Clifton Pete Beal and Vertie Beal of Maiden. Dickie enjoyed car racing and working outside. He loved his family and grandchildren, and he cherished spending time with them.
Including his parents, he...
Stephen Michael Smolko, 89, of Dunn, North Carolina died February 12, 2024. He was born January 30, 1935, in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. One of ten children in a coal mining family, Stephen took up the promise of a better life through service to his country, enlisting in the US Air Force at 19. He saw the Pacific as a radio...
On Monday, February 12, 2024, Harold Woodroe Mecimore, age 84, passed away at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. As a charter member of the Foothills Corvette Club, he took his last ride here on earth and he is now riding the streets of Gold in Heaven. He was born on Sunday morning, April 2, 1939, and was the only child...
James “Jim” Lee Rupard, age 80 of Hiddenite, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center after courageously battling cancer for almost three years. He was born Tuesday, February 23, 1943, in Rowan County to the late General Lee and Grace Jarvis Rupard. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army. During his working career he...
Ellen Agnes Cowan Conklin, age 89, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late A. Stuart Cowan and Catherine Tobin Cowan on Thursday, June 7, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY. She enjoyed arts, crafts, scrapbooking, baking, and cooking. Ellen was an avid card maker. She loved her family dearly and...
Julie Michelle Fox, age 49, of Moravian Falls, NC passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence. Ms. Fox was born Sunday, May 26, 1974, in Iredell County to the late Van C. Fox and Joy D. Fox of Moravian Falls, NC. During her working career, Ms. Fox worked in the retail industry. Julie was of the Baptist faith.
Including...
Janice Lee Ledford Williams, age 60, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. She was born to the late David and Betty Riddle Ledford on Monday, February 25, 1963, in Flag Pond, TN. Ms. Williams was of the Christian faith. Janice loved diamond art painting and would share her love for it with anyone...
Armin Elaine Tally Chapman, age 83, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She was born to the late Lyle Erskin Tally and Mildred Inez Porter Tally on Wednesday, August 21, 1940, in Bexar County. During her working career, Mrs. Chapman worked as a teacher assistant at Sugar Loaf Elementary School. Armin was a member of...
Dennis Alvin White, age 78, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born to the late Roy Richard White and Lena Delora Sharpe White in Caldwell County on Sunday, October 21, 1945. Mr. White proudly served his country in the United States Army. During his working career, Dennis worked for the United...
Herman Edgar Hammer, age 79, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Arthur Richard Hammer and Opal Dearman Hammer on Sunday, December 31, 1944, in Alexander County. Herman was a 1963 graduate of Stony Point High School. During his working career, Herman worked for Statesville Concrete, Unicon, and Southeastern...
Richard Lynn Teague, age 69, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to Ethel Marie Richey Teague and the late Richard Teague on Sunday, July 4. 1954 in Catawba County. During his working career, Mr. Teague worked as a building inspector for Alexander County. He was a member of Fellowship...
Reva Frances Hopkins Arnett, age 82, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late Fred Dewey Hopkins and Hannah Mae Patrick Hopkins on Saturday, September 27, 1941, in Ashe County. During her working career, Mrs. Arnett worked as a fiber cutter for Hickory Springs. Reva was a member of...
Clint Carlton Hoke, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Alexander County. He was born on Friday, October 20, 1961, in Alexander County to the late Ernie Lee and Evelyn Brown Hoke. Mr. Hoke worked as an upholsterer for Mitchell Gold and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and liked to fix everything....
Gary Belcher, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend passed away unexpectedly in his home February 1, 2024. Born to the late Sandra R. Lane, he was also preceded in death by his stepfather, R. Alvin Lane, grandmother, Thelma Robinette, his sister, Lovelia Graham, his uncle, Walter Harmon, and many more beloved family members.
Gary’s passion for life was...
Dover Cecil Lackey, age 95, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born Tuesday, May 29, 1928, in Alexander County to the late George Howard Lackey and Lois Head Lackey. Mr. Lackey attended Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. He enjoyed driving a truck, fox hunting, trading dogs, horses, and mules. Dover loved his...
Harold Lovvorn, age 75, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born in Coweta County, Georgia to the late Frances Neill on Saturday, March 27, 1948. Harold drove a truck most of his life and was a member of North Catawba Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, race cars, and joking around with people....
Dorothy Jean Johnson Childers, age 91, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late Foy Johnson and Fallie Goodin Johnson on Sunday, October 2, 1932, in Alexander County. During her working career, she worked as an operator for Southern Bell/BellSouth. Mrs. Childers was a member of Northside Baptist Church...
Clyde Wayne Roberts, age 82, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born to the late Clyde Walker Roberts and Elsie Davis Roberts in Cherokee County on Tuesday, April 15, 1941. Mr. Roberts was of the Christian faith and enjoyed helping people. He also enjoyed traveling, square dancing, flying airplanes, and building...
Ronald “Ron” Evans Turner, age 59, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to Karin Angelika Turner and the late Jack Louis Turner on Friday, August 7, 1964, in Furth, Germany. He was a teacher and football coach for South Caldwell, Alexander Central, Bunker Hill, Hickory, R.L. Patton, high schools,...
Albert Price Pennell, age 95, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born to the late Gus and Alice Pennell on Friday, April 20, 1928, in Alexander County. Mr. Pennell retired from the furniture industry. He was the owner/operator of a sawmill and enjoyed hauling logs. Albert was a member of Mt. Ridge...