Area Obituaries
Beverly Dokum Fletcher
Beverly Dokum Fletcher, 39, of Hiddenite, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 after a long, courageous battle. Beverly was born September 5, 1981 in Little Current, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Gilbert Dokum and Heneritta Pitawanakwat. She was a homemaker and a member of Hiddenite Baptist Church. In addition to her…
Read MoreHonorable Benjamin William Hines
Honorable Benjamin William Hines, 87, of Taylorsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. A graveside funeral service for Hon. Ben Hines will be conducted at Three Forks Baptist Church in Taylorsville on Friday, November 27, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Phil Chapman, Rev. Jason Payne, and Rev.…
Read MoreHazel Christine Davidson Brown
Hazel Christine Davidson Brown, 78, of Hiddenite, passed away at the Taylorsville House on Monday, November 23, 2020. The family will conduct a private service at a later date. Hazel was born on November 17, 1942, in Alexander County, to the late Noah Parks and Sarah Auton Davidson. She was a member of White Plains…
Read MoreLinda Kay Ingram Barnes
Linda Kay Ingram Barnes, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, November 23, 2020. Linda was born January 9, 1947, in Alexander County, to the late Haskel and Edith Sawyer Ingram. A graveside service for Mrs. Barnes will be conducted at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery on Wednesday, November 25,…
Read MoreTeresa Lee Keller Pilkins
Teresa Lee Keller Pilkins, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 23, 2020. Teresa was born May 17, 1966, in Alexander County, to the late Herman “Hoyle” Keller and Phyllis Teague Kerley. Teresa was of the Baptist faith and had worked in the furniture industry. Those left to cherish the memories…
Read MoreRobert Channing Moose
At the age of seventeen, Robert Channing Moose left this temporary home to reside in Heaven on the night of November 22, 2020 in Hickory, North Carolina. Robert was born into a military family, and became a stellar Army JROTC cadet at Hickory High School, where he led others by honorable example, was a friend…
Read MoreGerald “Jerry” William Van Orden
Gerald “Jerry” William Van Orden, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Jerry was born on August 9, 1958 to the late Catherine Mae Van Orden Venosh in Dover City, New Jersey. Jerry was a member of Jesus Life Worship Center. He enjoyed fishing, working, model cars,…
Read MoreAdam Dale Mecimore
Adam Dale Mecimore, 12 days old of Olin, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. He was born Tuesday, November 10, 2020, in Iredell County, to David Wayne Mecimore and Kelly Dale Lackey. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.…
Read MoreMichael Wayne Crowe
Michael Wayne Crowe, 42, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 15, 1978, in Catawba County, to Monty Wayne and Joyce Greene Crowe. He was preceded in death by a sister, Misty Reames Honeycutt, and his grandparents. Mr. Crowe was a member of…
Read MoreCurtis ‘Wendell’ Wike
Curtis ‘Wendell’ Wike, 80, of Rocky Face Church Road, Taylorsvlle, passed away on November 20, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after experiencing a brief illness. Wendell was born September 8, 1940, in Alexander County, the last of 13 children born to the late Roby Wike and Cora Harrington Wike. Wendell loved the Lord and…
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