Area Obituaries
Margaret Viola Spencer Richey
Margaret Viola Spencer Richey, 99, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. She was born to the late Sidney Manuel Spencer and Ethel Bowman Spencer on Sunday, June 29, 1924, in Alexander County. Mrs. Richey was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church. Margaret retired from the furniture…
Read MoreDarryl James “Jim” Easterday
Darryl James “Jim” Easterday, 70, of Statesville, passed away on January 3, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. Jim was born March 6, 1953, in Broward County, Florida, to the late James Carl Easterday and Mary Madge Ott Easterday. Jim was a Customs Broker and of the Methodist faith. Those left to…
Read MoreJames Ray Wood
James Ray Wood, 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late George Washington Wood and Dorothy Reed Wood on Wednesday, March 31, 1948, in Catawba County. During his working career, Mr. Wood was a truck driver for MDI. Those left to cherish the…
Read MoreRobert Colely Conner
Robert Colely Conner, 34, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his home. Colely was born September 26, 1989, in Catawba County, the son of the late James Robert Conner and Susan Bentley Meade. He worked in furniture for most of his working career. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist…
Read MorePatricia “Pat” Ann McCurdy Patterson
In remembrance of Patricia “Pat” Ann McCurdy Patterson born December 20, 1940, in Cabarrus County. She peacefully departed from this world on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by those who loved her dearly. Known affectionately as Bess, by some, she was the cherished wife of Thomas Lee Patterson who survives. She was…
Read MoreKenneth Wayne Morrow
Kenneth Wayne Morrow, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born to the late Richard Graham and Margaret Charlene Bolick Morrow on Sunday, November 23, 1941, in Catawba County. During his working career, he was a Hydrotech at Duke Energy. Kenneth was a member of Smyrna Baptist…
Read MoreChester Edwin Stanley Jr.
Chester Edwin Stanley Jr., 87, of Mooresville, passed away on January 1, 2024, at Lake Norman Medical Center after a brief illness. Chester was born February 24, 1936, in Monroe, Pennsylvania, to the late Chester Merrit Stanley Sr. and Flora Jane Stanley. Chester was a Chief Engineer who worked at HVAC. Those left to cherish…
Read MoreDavid Eugene Warren
David Eugene Warren, 81, of Harmony, passed away on January 1, 2024, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital after an extended illness. David was born June 28, 1942, in Alexander County, to the late Willie Adams Warren and Melvina Thompson White. David worked for Keever Heating and Air and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in…
Read MoreShirley Ann Brown (Crider)
Shirley Ann Brown (Crider), 79, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a long battle. Shirley was born May 7, 1944, in Wilkes County, to the late Clyde W. Brown and Anna Owens Brown. She prided herself on being a Christian and loving mother. The love for her…
Read MoreDaniel James Hignight
Daniel James Hignight, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away at his home on December 30, 2023. He was born in Littleton, Illinois, on January 4, 1942, to the late Mary Katherine and Daniel Phillip Hignight. Dan dedicated his early life to serving his country in the United States Marine Corps where he attained the rank of…
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