Area Obituaries
Naomi Richey Newton
Naomi Richey Newton, 89, of the Bethlehem community in Taylorsville, went peacefully home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was born in Alexander County on October 12, 1933. She was a member of Fellowship Advent Christian Church and a wonderful Christian wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma, and great-grandma. She was…
Read MoreBetty Lou Rector Elliott
Betty Lou Rector Elliott, 76, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Betty was born December 27, 1946, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Edmund Howard Rector and Lois Marie Reese Rector. She had worked for Niemans Industries for over 25 years but last worked for Atlas…
Read MoreCainie Alan Bumgarner
Cainie Alan Bumgarner, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Forsyth County. He was born on Monday, June 14, 1943, in Alexander County, to the late Arthur Atwell Bumgarner and Fannie Barnes Bumgarner. Mr. Bumgarner proudly served in the United States Army. During his working career, he was a supervisor at Taylor King.…
Read MoreLinda Beckham Meredith
Linda Beckham Meredith, 59, of Union Grove, went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2023, at home after a brief illness. Linda was born on July 3, 1963, in Iredell County, to the late James “Buck” Beckham and Mary Lee Beckham. Linda loved her family and pets. She was a member of…
Read MoreKenneth “Kenny” Harley Davis
Kenneth “Kenny” Harley Davis, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away after a period of physical and mental decline on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Kenny was born on February 15, 1952, in Catawba County. He worked in the furniture industry until he retired from Century Furniture in 2018. Kenny dedicated his life to caring for his children…
Read MoreLouise Thelma Mayberry
Louise Thelma Mayberry, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 27, 2023. Louise was a graduate of Grove City High School. She worked for Kroger for 16 years and retired in 1998. After retiring from Kroger, she moved with her husband, George, to North Carolina. While there, she enjoyed working…
Read MoreBobby Joe Bingman
Bobby Joe Bingman, 72, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Bobby was born June 8, 1950, in Surry County, to the late Sherman Bundy Bingman and Annie Margaret “Myrtle” Bowles Bingman. Bobby was a farmer and a member of Friendly Chapel Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his…
Read MoreAnn Carolyn Harris Coggins
Ann Carolyn Harris Coggins, 83, of Newton, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2023, at Catawba Memorial Hospital in Hickory. Ann was born March 24, 1939, in Burke County, to the late Harley Harris and Vera Rae Booker Harris. Ann was a furniture worker and she was a member of Bright Light Tabernacle. Those left…
Read MoreVerla Evalee Hodges Richards
Verla Evalee Hodges Richards, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on March 20, 2023, at her home. Evalee was born April 9, 1933, in Smyth County, Virginia, to the late Howard Finley Hodges and Elsie Pennington Hodges. Evalee was a textile worker and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Granite Falls. In addition to…
Read MoreWilliam Barry “Jabo” Fleming
William Barry “Jabo” Fleming, 71, of Love Valley, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2023, at his home. Jabo was born December 31, 1951, in Iredell County, to the late William Worth Fleming and Inez Nance Fleming. Jabo worked in construction as a carpenter. Those left to cherish his memory include three sons, Daniel Fleming…
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