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Betty Pearl Payne Starnes, also known as “Mim” age 88 of Taylorsville passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Born to the late George Washington and Emma Sue Flowers Payne of Rowan county, she was a member of Concord Baptist Church, a home maker, a mother of nine children, enjoyed flowers, growing and canning vegetables from her...
Reba Houser Yarborough, age 58 of Summerville, S.C., went home to be with her Lord on November 7, 2019. She was born to Ford and Edna Houser of Lincoln County. She earned the Doctor of Education degree from Appalachian State University. Reba was a life-long learner and a teacher of teachers. Her passion was focused primarily on first generation college...
Edna Marie McPeters Davis, age 82, passed away November 6, 2019 in Lenoir Health Care. Born December 13, 1936, to the late Alvin and Faye Raye McPeters in Yancey County, she was of the Baptist faith. She was an employee of Brian Center, before retirement. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Inez Fox...
Maggie Sue Bumgarner Dagenhart, age 71 of Taylorsville passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born on Tuesday, June 29, 1948 in Alexander County, the daughter of Elijah Augustus and Ola Mae Childers Bumgarner. Maggie was employed at Walmart of Taylorsville. Maggie enjoyed cooking, gardening, and raising her beloved labs as family pets. Maggie was...
Carlotta Grimes, age 77 of Hiddenite passed away on November 3, 2019 at Iredell Health Systems, she was the daughter of the late Brant and Viola Blevins, Sr. of Wilkes county. Carlotta embraced her family as a homemaker and loving mother. She was a member of the Wilkesboro Presbyterian Chapel, enjoyed doing crafts, painting, scrap booking and was very interested...
Chad Ray Hefner, age 46 of Taylorsville passed away on November 1, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Hal and Victoria Sipe Hefner. Chad was the owner of Southern Ways Trucking, LLC, was of the Christian faith, enjoyed the outdoors, off-road vehicles, old trucks, and anything with an engine. One of his greatest...
Julie Anne Eason Jenkins, age 47, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 31, 2019 after an automobile accident. She was born in Union County on June 8, 1972, the daughter of Grace “Anne” Eason of Hiddenite and the late Clyde Kenneth Eason. Julie had her master’s degree and worked as a program director for the Department of Public...
Ralph Cary Warren, age 92 of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born in February of 1927 to the late Ralph and Pauline Page Warren. Ralph served in the US Navy, worked as an insurance adjuster, was an active member at Antioch Baptist Church and served the Lord there as a deacon....
Dorthey “Dot” Susie May Bentley Connell, age 86 and a half went to be with the Lord, whom she loved so dearly on October 27th, 2019 after a period of declining health over the past few years. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Valley Nursing Center where she had been a resident for less than a week. She was...
Dustin Allen Hollis age 26 of Hiddenite passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 as a result of a tragic accident. Born to Charles and Donna Hughes Hollis on November 11, 1992. Dustin served with the US Marine Corp, was a driver for Zenith Furniture and attended Freedom Baptist Church. Dustin’s interest included motorcycles and anything automotive, He enjoyed hunting...
Howard Shoemaker, age 86, of Taylorsville passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his residence. Born March 17th, 1933 in Taylorsville to the late Henry Howard and Elsie Elder Shoemaker. He graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1951. Howard was drafted and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from Kewaunee Scientific Corporation after 27...
Eddie Thomas Williams, age 63 of Union Grove began his eternal walk with Jesus on October 20, 2019. Born in Iredell County to the late Thomas Clyde and Hilda Jean Harmon Williams. Eddie was self-employed and ran Deal-Rite Feeds in Union Grove. Along with his parents Eddie was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Lee Williams, a niece Rebecca...
Andrew “Dean” Maye, age 89, of the Ellendale Community, Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 22, 1930 in Watauga County, the son of the late Mac and Ida Maye. During his career, Dean was a bus driver for 29 years for the county schools. He was a hard worker, always...
Larry Daniels of Hiddenite passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born to the late Carl Daniels and Ruey Belle Bradshaw. In addition to his parents Larry is preceded in death by one sister Patsy Daniels Simmons. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Evelyn Lambert Daniels. Also survived by...
Howard Clinton “Sonny” Moretz, age 72 of Hickory passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Born March 3, 1947 to the late Howard and Francis Hill Moretz. Howard was a cloth cutter in the furniture industry, was an avid fisherman, also enjoyed hunting and frying fish for family gatherings. In addition to his parents Sonny was preceded...
Catina Rae Joines, age 43, passed away October 11, 2019 in Forsyth Medical Center. Born September 7, 1976 to Roy Lee and Marion Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell Joines, in Alexander County, she was of the Baptist faith. Her life was wrapped up in her children and grandchildren. She loved kayaking and biking. Summer was for sun flowers and hula hoops. She...
Grady Aldean “Al” Crouse – age 66 of Hickory, NC Al Crouse was born January 17, 1953 in Wilkes County to the late Mitchel and Annie Crouse and died October 5th surrounded by his loving family. He was the youngest child of a family of 12. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Charlie, Kenneth,...
Mary Louella Smith Williams age 92 of Granite Falls passed away on October 5, 2019 at Trinity Ridge in Hickory after a period of declining health. Born on January 12, 1928 in Caldwell County to the late John Wallace and Virgie Bolick Smith. Mary was a member at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church, enjoyed working in her flower beds and vegetable...
Charles Edward Wilson age 58 of Hiddenite passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his residence after a period of declining health. Born on Saturday, February 11, 1961 to the late Hugh and Bess Moody Wilson in Watauga County. Charles was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, enjoyed watching westerns on TV especially John Wayne movies and Bonanza...
Larry Richard Bowman, age 83 passed away on Monday, October 1, 2019 at Carolina Caring in Newton after a period of declining health. Born on February 24, 1936 to the late Maurice and Gurldean Hunt Bowman in Catawba County. Larry was a member at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church and attended Winkler Grove Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing and in his latter...