Freeda Nicewander Brookman, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was born December 21, 1937, in Bland County, Virginia, to the late Andrew and Leah Thompson Nicewander. Freeda was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in Taylorsville and retired from the healthcare industry. She enjoyed quilting,…

John Howard Teague, 84, of Lake Mary, Florida, lost his long battle with cancer on Sunday, October 24, 2021, under the compassionate care of Hospice. He was born on January 14, 1937, in Taylorsville, a son to the late John Hayden and Alma Brookshire Teague. After high school, he served in the United States Air…

Billie Lee McKenzie Carswell, 93, of Scotts, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 21, 1928, in Prestonburg, Kentucky, to the late William McKenzie and Dolly George McKenzie. She was married to the late Coy Robert Carswell on October 17, 1946. Billie was a…

Doris M. Pempkowski, 99, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at her home. Doris was born August 5, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Charles Moore and Ruth Woerner. She worked for the US Navy as an accountant for 31 years. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran…

Judy Ellen Benfield Moose, 66, of Taylorsville, passed away on October 22, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Judy was born on January 20, 1955, in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, to the late Milas “Jack” Benfield and Mary Ellen Morris Benfield. Judy was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church where she taught Sunday…

Pauline Bebber Smith, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Pauline was born September 7, 1933, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Carl Ransom Cline and Mary Lou Lail Cline. She worked for the Taylorsville Fish Camp for 25 years and previously was employed with…

Rudolph “Rudy” Alfonso Lail, 88, passed away on October 22, 2021, at his home in Taylorsville. He was born on January 21, 1933, in Caldwell County, to the late Ralph Isbel Lail and Lettie Martin Lail. During his working career, he was involved in many different business ventures. Rudy was the owner of Star Furniture…

Kathy Ann Barker, 64, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her home. Kathy was born August 18, 1957, in Alexander County, the daughter of Mada Poole Jones (Joe) and the late Watisel Jones. She was of the Baptist faith and she loved and enjoyed her family, especially the…

Russell James Lederer, born August 26, 1949, left his earthly body and gained his angel wings on October 21, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Lederer; nine children; five children-in-law; 23 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Russell loved his family and the Lord. He will be forever loved and missed. FLY HIGH, OUR HERO!!…