James “Jimmy” Bumgarner
James “Jimmy” Bumgarner, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Jimmy was born June 2, 1944, in Alexander County, the son of the late Edgar Bumgarner and Wave Swaney Bumgarner. Jimmy proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was a sawmiller and…
Read MoreAnita Combs Lafferty
Anita Combs Lafferty, 65, of Taylorsville, passed away at Grace Hospital after an extended illness on January 4, 2026. She was born on October 7, 1960, in Raleigh County, West Virginia, to the late Arvel and Shelby Cook Combs. Anita was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker during her life. Anita is survived…
Read MorePeggy Benfield Pennell
Peggy Benfield Pennell, 72, born on August 16, 1953, to the late John Benfield and Helen Caldwell Benfield, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2026, after an extended illness. She was a dedicated mail carrier, having retired from the United States Postal Service. Peggy was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in…
Read MoreVincent Thomas “Tom” Remcho, Jr.
Vincent Thomas “Tom” Remcho, Jr., 82, husband of Betty Kay “Kate” Remcho of Fishersville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Shenandoah Hospice House in Fishersville, Virginia. Tom was born on November 21, 1943, to Vincent Thomas Remcho, Sr. and Katherine Simon Remcho of Delaware. Tom was a loving husband, devoted father,…
Read MoreMary Carolyn Combs Cook
Mary Carolyn Combs Cook, 82, of Stony Point, passed away at Autumn Care of Statesville after an extended illness on Thursday, January 1, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1943, in Iredell County, to the late James and Lucille Deal Combs. Carolyn was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and worked as an…
Read MoreJames Elbert Harmon
James Elbert Harmon, 62, of Stony Point, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1963, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Troy Allen Kessinger and Margaret Harmon Kessinger. James was of the Baptist faith and was a furniture worker during his career. He is survived by…
Read MoreShirley Coffee Willard
Shirley Coffee Willard, 84, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on December 31, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House. Shirley was born on May 5, 1941, in Caldwell County to the late William Glenn Coffee and Annie Rivers Coffee. Shirley was full of life, and she was a remarkable woman. She loved God and her…
Read MoreMitchell Claude Pharr “Pop”
Mitchell Claude Pharr “Pop,” 93, of Stony Point, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Faith Assisted Living following an extended illness. Mitchell was born on March 21, 1932, in Iredell County to the late Claude Hopkins Pharr and Willie Bruce Pharr. He was of the Christian faith. In addition to his parents, he…
Read MoreThelma Caroline Carson Johnson
Thelma Caroline Carson Johnson, born on May 5, 1931, and a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 30, 2025. Throughout her life, Thelma exemplified warmth and kindness, enriching the lives of those around her. A devoted mother, she is survived by her cherished children, Connie Johnson, Margaret Suarez…
Read MoreBillie DeHart Moore
Billie DeHart Moore, 75, of Taylorsville, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, surrounded by love. Born August 29, 1950, to Arthur and Lexie McMahan DeHart, Billie lived a life rooted in care, kindness, and quiet strength. She worked for Hancock & Moore, volunteered generously with Alexander County Rescue…
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