Area Obituaries

Nick Andrew Johnson, 50, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Alexander County. He was born on Saturday, April 14, 1973, in Catawba County, to the late Jimmy Andrew Johnson and Kathy Bowman Johnson. Mr. Johnson was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish the memories of Nick include his…

Bonnie Gay Cremen Carpenter, 72, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Forsyth County. She was born on Saturday, April 14, 1951, in Blackwood, New Jersey, to the late Frank Cremen and Eleaner Irvin Cremen. During her working career, Ms. Carpenter worked as a ceramist. Bonnie was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed doing…

Barbara Wilson, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home. She was born April 20, 1956, in Watauga County, the daughter of the late Hugh Wilson and Bess Moody Wilson. Barbara worked in the furniture industry for most of her working career. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist…

Marlow Basil Mitchell, 99, of Taylorsville, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born in Alexander County on October 21, 1923, to the late Arrie and Melar Fox Mitchell. Marlow proudly served in the United States Navy. During his working career, he worked in furniture, at the hosiery mill, and…

Judy Rogers Deal, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at The Greens of Hickory. Judy was born June 24, 1946, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Cliff Rogers and Alma Fortner Rogers. She was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church where she enjoyed serving food at the church.…

David Scott Odom, 52, of Taylorsville, joined the church triumphant on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born on April 29, 1970, in Iredell County, son of the late Harold M. Odom Sr. and Linda Price Odom of Taylorsville. David served as Town Manager for the Town of Taylorsville for twenty years, was a former…

Shirley Ann Williams Chapman, 87, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born on Sunday, September 29, 1935, in Sanford, to the late Jesse Lee Williams and Mozelle Wicker Williams. She worked for Hunt Manufacturing for 48 years in quality control. Shirley was a member of Lebanon…