Area Obituaries

Joseph Calvin “J.C.” Barnes, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home after a courageous battle of one year and three days with AML cancer. He was born to the late Rhoyd Barnes and Lois Marshall Barnes on February 26, 1951. He was the youngest of eight siblings. He was…

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, beloved tattoo artist, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Roger “RC” Craig Foster, of Taylorsville, passed away at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Roger was in good spirits and kept everyone who visited laughing, despite the circumstances. Thanks to the hospitality of Gordon staff, Roger was able to share one…

David Michael “Mike” Pennell, 71, of Taylorsville, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was born on October 17, 1951, the son of the late Willard James and Hattie “Pat” Harris Pennell. Mike was a member of Little River Baptist Church. He retired from a career in furniture and enjoyed…

Louise Barnes Adams, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on February 23, 2023, at Ridge Valley Nursing in Wilkesboro. Louise was born April 17, 1933, in Alexander County, to the late Nellie Edna Barnes. Louise was a retired owner-operator of a daycare center. Louise was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taylorsville.…

Joyce Romania Lowe St. Clair, 92, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. She was born to the late William Roosevelt Lowe and Blanche Deal Lowe on Tuesday, February 25, 1930, in Alexander County. During her working career, Ms. St. Clair worked at Carolina Glove Mill. Joyce was a member…

Delois Johnson, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her home. Delois was born January 18, 1946, in Caldwell County, the daughter of the late Roby Starnes and Bessie Monday Starnes. She was of the Christian faith and loved sewing, was an avid gardener and enjoyed her flowers. She loved to…

Elizabeth “Libby” Goodin Hedrick, 91, loving mother and grandmother, passed peacefully at Valley Nursing Center on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1931, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Edward Goodin and Blanche Ford Goodin. She was the heart of her family and loved everyone she met. Her smile…

Carl D. Bunton, 72, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born on Monday, February 19, 1951, in Iredell County, to the late Claude Franklin Bunton and Mary Poole Bunton. Mr. Bunton was the co-owner and founder of Bunton Surveying and Mapping. He was a member of Millersville…

Patricia Smith Stine, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep and joined her husband, Connie Gilmore “Pop” Stine, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born June 16, 1939, in Blacksburg, Virginia, the daughter of the late Opie R. Smith and Mary Elsie Sarver Smith. She had worked as a waitress…