Area Obituaries

Albert William Flowers, 79, of Taylorsville, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Valley Nursing Center. He was born March 12, 1943, in Hickory, the son of the late Clifford Frank and Alice Whittington Flowers. He had worked in concrete, furniture, and janitorial. He was a lifelong member of Liberty…

Rachel Miller Shook, 89, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Rachel Miller Shook was born on September 7, 1933, to Earl and Elsie Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Debbie Shook; her sisters, Mary Lee Hope and Colleen Hammer; and…

Jake Carlton Cooke III, 72, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir. He was born May 23, 1950, in Martin County, to the late Jake Carlton Cooke Jr. and Elan Bland Cooke. Carlton was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Conover where he was a Deacon.…

Edward Flewellen, 52, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 19, 1970, in Onondaga County, New York, the son of the late Eddie Flewellen and Anna Mae Flewellen. Those left to cherish and honor Edward’s memories include his daughters, Mya Flewellen and Amour Chesna of the…

Senator James Thomas Broyhill was born August 19, 1927, in Lenoir, and passed away February 18, 2023. He served in the United States Congress for 24 years, both in the House of Representatives and Senate. He began his career in his family’s company, Broyhill Furniture Industries, which his father founded. He entered public service early.…

Phillip Anthony Hartis, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 17, 2023. Phil was the son of the late Albert and Bobbye Hartis. He graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1967 and Appalachian State University in 1971. He taught school for two years at Ellendale Elementary and then went on to become plant…