Area Obituaries

Shirley Little Flowers, 76, of Conover, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her home. Shirley was born October 29, 1947, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Samuel Little and Ethel Teague Little. In her early years, she worked for Holly Farms, and later in textiles. She was of the Baptist faith…

Charles “Allen” Reitzel, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center. Allen was born October 15, 1945, in Catawba County, the son of the late Charles Franklin Reitzel and Mary Eckard Reitzel. Allen worked in the furniture industry for many years and later worked in logging. He was of…

Douglas Reid Hefner, 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Monday, April 22, 1963, to the late Sam Edward “S.E.” Hefner Jr. and Emilie Reid Hefner in Catawba County. Mr. Hefner proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. Douglas attended…

Connie Sue Brammer, 70, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her home. Connie was born March 6, 1953, in Lawrence County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Perry Jefferson Brammer and Freda May Simpson Brammer. Connie attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. She loved to travel, garden, and horses. She loved her furry…

Harold “Dee” Delane Stewart, 88, of Claremont, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 24, 1936, in Catawba County, to the late Grover Eugene Stewart Sr. and Jennie Hunsucker Stewart. Dee was a longtime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Claremont, served on…

, 72, of Newton, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Trinity Ridge Nursing Facility. Karen was born May 13, 1951, in Alexander County, the daughter of Suma Bumgarner Hicks. Mrs. Wike worked for Champion Packing for many years. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved her animals and enjoyed music. In addition…

Justin Nicholas Ray, 17, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Caldwell County. He was born to Nicole Renee Simpson on Saturday, July 15, 2006, in Chatham County, Georgia. Justin was of the Christian faith. He attended Alexander Central High School and was in his third year of masonry. Those left to cherish…

Dr. Jack “Jackie” St. Clair passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center the morning of February 27, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Arlie St. Clair and Rozella Burgess St. Clair on December 1, 1950. He had a long, illustrious career in both local and state government positions dedicated…

Lizzie Mozelle Rowe, 77, of Graham, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 4:17 a.m. A native of Taylorsville, she was the daughter of Harrison J. Rowe and Mabel E. Carlton Rowe, both deceased. She was a retired educator and a member of the Red Hatters. Lizzie was also a member…