Stella Clarice Kerley Combs
Stella Clarice Kerley Combs, 98, of Stony Point, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. She was born Friday, December 30, 1921, in Alexander County, to the late Raleigh Virgil Kerley and Ada Arabell Chapman Kerley. Stella is survived by a sister, Frances K. Chapman, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside…
Read MoreBradley Allen Ball
Bradley Allen Ball, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Orange County, California. He was born October 16, 1987, in Wilkes County, to Richard Ball and Tracy Fox. Brad was recently honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He was a highly decorated soldier, receiving the level of Staff Sergeant, including Air Assault…
Read MoreCOVID update: 23 in hospital
(edited 11/3/2020, 3:46 pm) The Alexander County Health Department reported Monday night, Nov. 2, that 154 people are in quarantine with COVID-19, with a cumulative total of 973 confirmed cases. The number in quarantine includes 58 inmates at the Alexander Correctional Institution. Twenty-three people are in the hospital. There have been 10 deaths associated with…
Read MorePhyllis June Hull Stafford
Phyllis June Hull Stafford, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Phyllis was born August 3, 1936, in Saline County, Illinois, the daughter of the late Adrian Hull and Arlie Lane Hull. She was a homemaker and a member of Taylorsville Church of God, where she attended…
Read MoreRev. James Reginald Lockee
Rev. James Reginald Lockee, 90, of Taylorsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 2, 2020. Funeral Service for Rev. Lockee will be conducted at Liledoun Baptist Church on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Tony Finney, Rev. Jason Payne, and Rev. Phil Chapman will officiate. A burial…
Read MoreEthel Ophelia Wellman Bennett
Ethel Ophelia Wellman Bennett, 99, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home. Ophelia finished her life as she lived it, full of grace, dignity, and a positive attitude. She was admired and her legacy will live on in all who knew her. She was loved by many friends she worked…
Read MoreMartha Nell Herman
Martha Nell Herman, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 1, 2020 after a long period of declining health. Martha Nell was born July 15, 1929 to Homer and Ruby Artimissy Childers Daniels. During her working career, she worked for The National Enquirer, Schneider Mills, and as a grower for Holly…
Read MoreWilliam “Darrell” Robertson
William “Darrell” Robertson, 72, of Stony Point, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Darrell was born April 19, 1948, in Iredell County, to the late Allie Franklin and Evelyn Waugh Robertson. Darrell was a graduate of N. C. State University, with a B. S. in Civil Engineering.…
Read MoreGeorgia Fern Brookshire
Georgia Fern Brookshire, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away at Catawba Medical Center on Saturday, October 31, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born to George and Fern Amanda Wonnatott Mosier, Georgia was of the Mormon faith. A graveside service for Georgia will be conducted in the Eagle Point National Cemetery in Eagle Point, Oregon.…
Read MoreRobert Britt Davis
Robert Britt Davis, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield. He was born December 17, 1946, in Randolph County, a son of the late Bill and Frances Davis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Davis. Robert spent his career in law enforcement as a highway…
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