Area Obituaries
John Edward (Eddie) Wellman Sr.
John Edward (Eddie) Wellman Sr., 69, passed away on January 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville after an extended illness. Eddie was born March 17, 1953, in Alexander County, to the late Howard Leslie Wellman Sr. and Hattie Mays Wellman. After working at Hickory Springs, where he was employed for 30 years, he…
Read MoreWilliam David Harris
William David Harris, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the VA Home in Salisbury. William was born January 17, 1947, in Logan County, West Virginia, the son of the late David V. Harris and Gloria Irene Hayes Harris. He was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Era…
Read MoreJohnny Keith Blair
Johnny Keith Blair, Keith as he was commonly called, was born February 24, 1961, in Sawmills, to Joe Keith Blair and Edna Mae Stamey Blair. Keith went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 21, 2023, after a brief but brave fight against cancer. He is survived by his…
Read MoreGwenda Marie Williams
Gwenda Marie Williams, 50, of Statesville, passed away on January 21, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Gwenda was born on August 24, 1972, in Petosky, Michigan, to the late Robert Lee Washburn and Kathleen Poirier Washburn. Gwenda loved her family and dogs. She would take in every single one if she was able.…
Read MoreWilliam Fred Watkins, Sr., “Fred”
William Fred Watkins, Sr., “Fred,” of Liledoun Road, Taylorsville, passed away at his home on Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 84. Fred was born on August 2, 1938, to the late Elbert Franklin Watkins and Polly Victoria Mitchell Watkins. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Cavle “Kay;”…
Read MoreTommie Jean Stephens
Tommie Jean Stephens, 80, of Alexander County, passed away on January 19, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Tommie was born March 5, 1942, to Thomas Franklin Stephens and California (Callie) Tallent Stephens. Tommie was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Callie Stephens, and sister, Mary Diane Stephens Craig.…
Read MoreBarry Alan Mohon
Barry Alan Mohon, 60, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born on Monday, June 4, 1962, in Riverside, California, to the late Barry Norman Mohon and Patsy Hale Mohon. Mr. Mohon played college football at Mt. San Jacinto. He was a member of Community Christian Fellowship Church.…
Read MoreCarroll Everette Baker
Carroll Everette Baker, 84, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born December 10, 1938, in Hickory, he was the son of the late John D. and Mary Ellen Baker. Mr. Baker proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for six years. He was already in the…
Read MoreBeth Ann Ozment Taylor
Beth Ann Ozment Taylor, 61, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, in Iredell County. Ms. Taylor was born on Tuesday, December 5, 1961, in Howard County, Indiana, to the late Thomas Lynn Ozment and Loreda White Ozment. Beth worked for United Chemi-Con. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish the memories of Beth…
Read MoreLois Mayrene Cline Hand
Lois Mayrene Cline Hand, 84, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, in Catawba County. She was born on Friday, October 21, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late Hayden Earl Cline and Mary Lou Fox Cline. Mrs. Hand was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and was very involved with her church. She helped her…
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