Area Obituaries

Johnny H. Chapman, 76, of Stony Point, passed away after a brief illness on November 5, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Johnny was born April 21, 1947, in Alexander County, to the late Thomas “Bun” Claude Chapman and Mary Lou White Chapman. Johnny worked at Bun Chapman Garage and was a mechanic for…

Clyde Allen “Tom” Millsaps, 94, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home after a brief illness. Tom was born in Alexander County on June 14, 1929, to the late Edward A. Millsaps and Pearlie Parker Millsaps. Tom was a lifetime member of Fairview Baptist Church in Hiddenite where he served…

Steven Lee Echerd, 48, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Mecklenburg County. He was born to the late Roger Lee Echerd and Brenda McAlpin Pierce on Thursday, January 2, 1975, in Alexander County. Steven worked for A & A Construction. Those left to cherish the memories of Steven include a daughter, Jenna Ann…

John Randall Clark, 56, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023, at his home. John was born December 9, 1966, in Ashe County, to the late John Randall Clark and Linda Sue Bare Hood. John worked as a forklift operator. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was…

Rev. Howard Wayne Norton, 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. A 1 p.m. Visitation and 2 p.m. Celebration of Life service will be held at Taylors First Baptist Church Chapel in Taylors, South Carolina, on Friday, November 10. A graveside service will be held at Stony Point Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, November…

Tyrone Irvin Balthrop, 65, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born to the late John and Cynthia Swann Balthrop on Tuesday, April 22, 1958, in the District of Columbia. Tyrone was employed at Tyson for many years until he retired. Mr. Balthrop was a member of…

James Gregory Bolick, 54, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Iredell County. He was born on Wednesday, January 22, 1969, in Alexander County, to the late Carol Gene Bolick and Rita Mitchell Bolick. Mr. Bolick was a supervisor in the furniture industry and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed woodworking and working…

Marie Echerd Atwood, 100 years of age, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a brief illness. Marie was born on August 1, 1923, in Taylorsville, the daughter of Samuel and Cora Linnie Hammer Echerd. She grew up in the Ellendale Community of Alexander County and graduated from Taylorsville High…