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Recent Obituaries (Updated Daily)
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Terry Wayne Fox
Alice Faye Chapman Moose
Gertrude "Gertie" Mae Hollar
Joseph Shirl Johnson
Camila Adeline Dyson Rogers
Nettie Kathryn Stikeleather
Jettie Lucille Branton
Nellie Arcola Jolly Fox
Herbert Hoover "Hub" Frye
Linda Sue Roop
John David Sasser, Sr.
Edsel Vance Dacons
Robin Elaine Transeau Nunnery
Terry Wayne Fox, 58, of Alley Road, Catawba, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Adams Funeral and Cremation Service of Taylorsville.
Alice Faye Chapman Moose, 69, of Old Wilkesboro Rd. Ext., Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at her home.
She was born December 2, 1943, daughter of the late Ray Chapman and Maxine Davis Chapman Handy of Taylorsville. She was a retired, self-employed cosmetologist and owner of various rental properties.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Chapman; and a long-time special friend, Kent Rhodes.
Survivors include her mother, Maxine Davis Chapman Handy of Taylorsville; a daughter, Nicole Moose Scism and husband Marcus of Taylorsville; former husband and the father of her daughter, Mearil Moose of Taylorsville; two brothers, Steve Chapman and wife Kathryn of Taylorsville, and Mickey Chapman and wife Shelly of Taylorsville; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Scenic Memorial Gardens in Moravian Falls, at 3 p.m., with Rev. James Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Condolences may be made to www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Taylorsville is assisting the Moose Family.
Gertrude "Gertie" Mae Hollar, 64, formerly of Howard Street, Mocksville, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at Autumn Care of Mocksville, after an extended illness.
She was born June 23, 1948, in Yadkin County, daughter of the late Roy Sanford Hollar and Esther Faye Hollar. She was a homemaker and a member of Barkers Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.
She is survived by three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Barkers Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Talmadge Hollar and Rev. Keith Stanley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the Hollar Family by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.
Chapman Funeral Home of Stony Point assisted the family of "Gertie" Hollar.
Joseph Shirl Johnson, 76, of County Home Road, Taylorsville, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at his home.
He was born March 18, 1937, in Wilkes County, son of the late Robey Franklin Johnson and Sarah Myer Johnson. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a U. S. Army veteran. He was a retired truck driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Grace Williams, Ruth Coffey, and Mae Johnson; six brothers, Granville Johnson, Paul Johnson, Issac Johnson, John Johnson, Ralph Johnson, and David Johnson; and a grandson, Thomas Rees.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Hamilton Johnson of the home; three daughters, Pat Herman, Sherry Rees, and Karen Johnson, all of Taylorsville; three sons, Ronald Johnson of Holden Beach, Ralph Johnson of Pleasant Garden, and James Johnson of Taylorsville; a brother, Robey S. Johnson of Maryland; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 20, 2013, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Foster officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be given to Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 48 Old Highway 16 Extension, Taylorsville, NC 28681; or Hospice of Alexander County, 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to the Johnson Family at www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Taylorsville was in charge of arrangements.
Camila Adeline Dyson Rogers, 90, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2013, at her residence.
Born April 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Otto and Martha Emma Smith Dyson. She was retired from Carolina Glove where she had worked for over 25 years.
She was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church and was a Sunday School Teacher for over 40 years. She loved to help out with the church's VBS, Discipleship Training and being a youth leader. She also enjoyed gardening, quilting, cooking, and especially loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Howard Rogers; an infant son, Rollins Dean Rogers; brothers, Flake, Dewey, Owen, Denny and Redge Dyson; sisters, Omelia Bowman, Wilma Martin, and Betty Keever; and great-granddaughters, Kayla Newton and Dallas Miller.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Ed Rogers (Debbie), and Donnie Rogers (Vickie), both of Taylorsville; daughters, Kay Wright (Buddy) of Taylorsville, Joye Spencer (Ed) of Durham, and Mary Jo Stewart (Gary) of Kings Mountain; brothers, Roger and Clyde Dyson; sisters, Naomi Butler and Jean Payne; grandchildren, Doris Maltba (Philip), Leigh Anne Newton (Steve), Julie Scroggs (Max), Ashli Elder (Matthew), Dee Stewart (Lori), Angela Gettler (Greg), Rebecca Miller (Troy), Heather Smith (Matt), David Rogers (Kate), and Meredith and Adrianne Rogers; great-granddaughters, Caroline, Hannah and Emma Maltba, Kady and Kinsey Elder, Maura Scroggs, Alissa Newton, and Alex Stewart; great-grandsons, Noah, Nathan and Neil Miller, Paul Scroggs, Nicholas Stewart, and Micah and Joel Gettler; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Three Forks Baptist Church with Dr. Carson Moseley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Faith Fund of Three Forks Baptist, 4685 Three Forks Church Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681; or to Hospice of Alexander County @ 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral andCremation Service of Taylorsville.
Nettie Kathryn Stikeleather, 88, of Farm House Road, Statesville, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville, after an extended illness.
She was born, March 24, 1925, in Iredell County, daughter of the late Walter Hager and Flora Jenkins Hager. She was a graduate of Central High School in 1943. She was a cafeteria worker at Central School, a homemaker, and enjoyed gardening, sewing, and quilting. She was also a charter member of Yadkin Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William "Bill" Hager; and a sister, Melinda Hager Robertson.
She is survived by her husband, Ben Stikeleather of the home, whom she married seventy years ago on May 1, 1943; two daughters, Elaine London, and Kathy Lindley and husband John; two sons, David Stikeleather, and Paul Stikeleather and wife Lisa; a brother, Frank Hager and wife Deleta; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Yadkin Baptist Church with Rev. J.B. Parker and Rev. Tony Bunton officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the Stikeleather Family by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.
Chapman Funeral Home of Stony Point assisted the family of Nettie Stikeleather.
Jettie Lucille Branton, 101, of Hiddenite, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at The Taylorsville House.
She was born November 11, 1911, in Alexander County, daughter of the late William Thomas and Mary Alice Bunton Miller. She attended Alexander County schools and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she was the oldest member.
In her earlier years of life, she worked for Cannon Mills in Kannapolis, but spent the rest of her years working with her husband on their family farm.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Robert Branton; three brothers, William, Pleas and John Roy Miller; and four sisters, Flora M. Bunton, Dorothy M. Elliott, Mildred M. Jolly, and Maggie M. Mason.
She is survived by two daughters, Kay B. Cook (Henry), and Norma B. Rupard (Jim), both of Hiddenite; four grandchildren, Mark Cook, Stephen Cook, Allison C. Bolick, and Michael Head; two sisters, Myrtle M. Ford (Leroy), and Mary Frances Millsaps, both of Statesville; seven nieces; four nephews; four great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Jordan and Meleah Cook, and Ty Bolick; and four step-great-grandchildren, Megan, Michelle, Mikhayla, and Nathan.
Funeral services celebrating Jettie's life were conducted on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Stony Point with Rev. Mark Robinette, Rev. Henry Cook and Rev. Charles Cook officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mark Cook, Stephen Cook, Jonathan Cook, Jordan Cook, Michael Head, Toby Bolick, and Ty Bolick. Honorary Pallbearers were Dick Keyes, Tom Keyes, Harold Sprinkle, Ronnie Miller, Terry Millsaps, Newell Johnson, Bryce Privette, and Clifford LeVan.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Building Fund or to Hospice of Alexander County, 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
The family would like to give special thanks to all the family and friends for their prayers, along with a special thanks to the Taylorsville House staff and Hospice of Alexander County.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service of Taylorsville.
Nellie Arcola Jolly Fox, 91, a resident of Valley Nursing Center, died May 15, 2013, at Valley Nursing Center, after an extended illness.
She was born July 28, 1921, in Alexander County, daughter of the late Shields Herbert Jolly and Amanda Fox Jolly. She was retired from Clayton Marcus as a sewer, and was a member of Friendship Lutheran Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy
Sawyer Fox; a son, J. C. Fox; a granddaughter, Angie Alexander; two sisters, Leota White and Ruth Pennell; and three brothers, Rayford Jolly, Shields Jolly Jr., and Hoover Jolly.
Survivors include two sons, Fred Fox and wife Madeline, and Ricky Fox and wife, Carol; two daughters, Sylvia Melton, and Patricia Watson and husband Alan of Taylorsville; two sisters, Polly Edwards of Sherrills Ford and Lou Eva Fox and husband Everett of Conover; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted on Friday, May 17, 2013, at Friendship Lutheran Church with Rev. Phil Thorsen officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Friendship Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 5300 Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681; or Hospice of Alexander County, 50 Lucy Echerd Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to the Fox Family at www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Taylorsville was in charge of arrangements.
Herbert Hoover "Hub" Frye, 84, of Bruce Farm Rd., Statesville, passed away May 15, 2013, at the Taylorsville House, after a period of declining health.
He was born December 1, 1928, in Iredell County, son of the late Henry Frye and Zella Drum Frye. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Friendly Chapel Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mae Queen Frye; a daughter, Linda Faye Frye; a grandson, Alex Mason; five brothers, Frank, Woodrow, Slim, A.P. and Glen Frye; two sisters, Thelma Johnson and Maggie Poole; and a son-in-law, James Dale Johnson.
He is survived by a son, Skip and wife Mary Jo of Statesville; four daughters, Bonnie Millsaps and husband King, Diana Hartness and husband Dennis, Wanda Johnson, and Lee Mason and husband Mike, all of Statesville; a sister, Trillis Queen of Statesville; twelve grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Friendly Chapel Baptist Church. Rev. James McLain and Rev Otis Johnson officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Friendly Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 634 Damascus Church Rd, Statesville, NC 28625.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the Frye Family by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.
Chapman Funeral Home of Stony Point assisted the family of Herbert H. Frye.
Linda Sue Roop, 57, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born September 22, 1955, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Madeline Miller Roop and the late Warren Roop. Linda was of the Baptist faith and had worked at Sherrill’s Furniture as a bandsaw operator. She attended Millersville Baptist Church and enjoyed camping, swimming, working in the flowers, and riding "her" motorcycle.
Including her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Warren Roop; and a sister, Freda McAlpin.
Along with her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her fiancé of 21 years, Terry Fox of the home; a son, Ricky Joe Bebber, Jr. and wife Michelle of Taylorsville; brothers, Paul Roop and wife Evelyn, Larry Roop and wife Ruthie, and Ronnie Roop, all of Taylorsville; sisters, Joyce Reavis and husband Jimmy of Harmony, Rita Eldreth and husband Bill of Taylorsville, and Martha Pruitt and husband Allen of Wilkesboro; a granddaughter, Ashley Bebber of Wilkesboro; and four step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Millersville Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Jolly officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Millersville Baptist Church, 130 Millersville Church Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service of Taylorsville.
John David Sasser, Sr., 70, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Monday, May 13, 2013.
Born February 18, 1943, in Wayne County, son of the late David Nathan and Mary Adell Sasser, John was a do-it-yourself guy, always staying busy outside. He was retired from the NC Department of Corrections.
John and his wife rescued a Great Dane from the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue and fell so in love with the breed that they started "Triple J - Great Dane Rescue" here in the county.
He was a lifelong Tar Heel fan. His greatest love was family. After every email he would write, "I love my family."
Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia A. Smith Luckey.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 33 years, Diana Sasser of the home; sons, John David Sasser, Jr. of Rougemont, Jeffrey Lee Sasser of Greensboro, and Jonathan Michael Sasser of Highland Village, Texas; a brother, Charles Sasser of Wake Forest; sisters, Geri Keffer of Sandston, Virginia, Barbara Walters of Patrick, South Carolina, Joyce Batts of Hartsville, South Carolina, and Glenda Smith of Battleboro; grandsons, Adam and Daniel Sasser of Greensboro, Austin Sasser of Rougemont, and Jackson Sasser of Highland Village, Texas; his mother-in-law, Anne Amy Routt; a brother-in-law, Richard Nelson Routt, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Terri Ann Koe; and a number of nieces, nephews, and a great niece.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 16, 2013, in the chapel at Alexander Funeral Service, with Rev. Wayne Whitley officiating.
Memorials may be sent to Great Dane Alliance of the Carolinas @ 10425 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078; or to any animal rescue or shelter of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service of Taylorsville.
Edsel Vance Dacons, 91, was born October 15, 1921, in Hiddenite, son of the late Dewey and Florence Linney Dacons. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Dacons was a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, from which he received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He remained a loyal supporter of his alma mater, showing "Aggie Pride" through faithful attendance at all of the home football games and homecoming activities his health would allow.
Mr. Dacons was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. He taught science and math at Unity High School in Statesville before becoming a principal of Lincoln Heights High School in Wilkesboro. When Lincoln Heights transitioned into becoming a career education center, he became the first Director of Vocational Education for Wilkes County. He remained there until his retirement in 1985.
In addition to Aggie football, Mr. Dacons enjoyed being outdoors in the woods where he engaged in one of his favorite pastimes, hunting for rabbits, squirrels, and deer with family members and friends.
Another cherished hobby was gardening. Many friends and neighbors were often recipients of Edsel's home grown corn, green beans, okra, greens, squash, cucumbers, and juicy tomatoes.
Mr. Dacons was an avid student of life. He could talk for hours on any subject and was known for enticing any adventurous soul into spirited conversation about politics, education, philosophy, the Bible, space exploration, science, auto mechanics, gardening, home repairs, and the list goes on and on.
He loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren, taking trips, and making family videos. He also loved to travel and his "bucket list" included seeing all of the national parks across the United States.
Mr. Dacons' favorite time of the year was Christmas for which he started the family tradition of the "Mystery Tree." This mystery gift-giving activity allowed him to renew his role as "Santa" for "The Gang" (i.e., his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren), which his family dearly loved.
He was a life-long member and a deacon of Smith Grove Baptist Church where he continued to attend services until his health failed. He was also a life member of the NAACP, a member of IMPACT, Inc., and was a past Worshipful Master of the Masons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mr. Thomas F. Dacons.
Mr. Dacons leaves to cherish his memory his adoring wife of 65 years, Edith Carter Dacons; four children, Eddyce Dacons Hobson (Arthur, III), Vann F. Dacons (Bernice), Karen Dacons-Brock (Michael, Sr.), and Pierre W. Dacons (Gwendolyn); seven grandchildren, Nichole Hobson Thompson (Empsy, Jr.), Sahnia Hobson-Oates (Miguel), Donovan P. Dacons, Dion J. Dacons, Alison M. Brock, Michael Brock, Jr., and Camille P. Brock; three great-grandchildren, Mason B. Oates, Pierce C. Oates, and Brynn M. Thompson; two sisters-in-law, Clara C. Fields (Harold), and Marie C. Isley; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends.
Celebration of Life services for Mr. Dacons were conducted Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Clark's Chapel Baptist Church, 806 Eufola Road, Statesville, with Rev. Valerie L. Noble officiating, and Rev. William Little as eulogist. Interment followed at Iredell Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in honor of Mr. Dacons to Smith Grove Baptist Church, 160 Smith Grove Church Road, Hiddenite, NC 28636.
Notes of sympathy may be emailed to rutledgeinc@bellsouth.net or visit his book of memories at www.rutledgeandbigham.com.
Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Robin Elaine Transeau Nunnery, 51, of Lenoir, passed away at Carolinas Medical Center, in Charlotte, on Thursday, May 9, 2013.
Born February 17, 1962, daughter of the late Stonewall Jackson and Doris Elaine Bullock Transeau, she had previously worked as a certified nursing assistant and spent her spare time watching the Western Channel, which she absolutely loved.
Besides her parents, she had a daughter, Nicole Elaine Nunnery, who preceded her in death.
Those remaining to cherish her memories are two sons, Travis Transeau and Darren Nunnery; two step-sons, Paul Edward Seeds Jr. and Weldon Allen Seeds; a step-daughter, Angel Dee Hamby and her fiancé Paul Seeds, Sr.; two brothers, Steve and Johnny Transeau; and four sisters, Emily Blankenship, Tammy Harmon, Lilly Victoria Lovette, and Nancy Nunnery.
A Memorial Service was held in the chapel of Alexander Funeral Service on Friday, May 17, 2013, with Rev. Sam Vallini officiating.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service of Taylorsville.
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