Area Obituaries

Susan DeHeart Ollis, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Susan was born June 27, 1957, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late JC and Edna DeHeart. She was a loyal and dedicated employee of Shuford Mills for over 36 years. In her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with…

Darrell Lee Bolton, 78, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. Born to the late Ural Edward and Virginia Caroll Bolton on March 7, 1948, in Lincoln County, Darrell proudly served his country in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Doris Starnes Bolton; his daughter,…

Chris Michael Williams, 73, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home. Chris was born on August 30, 1952, in Alexander County, the son of the late Clifford Williams and Gena Keever Williams. He was a graduate of Hiddenite High School and was a self-employed contractor. He was a member of…

Mary Ellen Warren Herman, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 7, 1944, in Alexander County to the late Royd Warren and Gaynell Icenhour Warren Elder, Mary Ellen was a proud 1963 graduate of Taylorsville High School. The late Lonnie…

Roy Lee Smith, 73, of RE Johnson Lane, Hiddenite, departed this life at 2:30 p.m., March 13, 2026, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born in Alexander County to the late Dewey Commodore and Mary Lou Davis Smith of Hiddenite. He was formerly employed with the DOT State Department, a…

Kathleen Goodman Karriker, 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Born on March 3, 1931, in Rowan County, Kathleen’s life was marked by deep devotion to her family, her faith, and the simple joys that brought warmth to those around her.…

Kim Rogers Fox, 67, of Taylorsville, went to be with her Lord on March 12, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with gallbladder cancer. A woman of profound and unwavering faith, she walked daily with the Lord. Her commitment to her Christian beliefs and her family were the cornerstones of her life. She was…

Bobby “Robert” Lewis Arnett, 87, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Alexander County. He was born to the late William “Chester” Arnett and Hazel Watson Arnett on April 12, 1938, in Caldwell County. Bobby was a proud veteran who honorably served in the Army. Throughout his working career, he was a carpenter and a…

Angela “Angie” Pennell Bolick, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Angie was born May 1, 1971, in Iredell County, the daughter of Ann Adkins Furstenberg and the late Mike Pennell. For most of her working career, she worked in the furniture industry, but most recently, she…