Area Obituaries

Charles E. Moore, 33, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Charles was born April 9, 1989, in Lucas County, Ohio, the son of George Rodney Moore and Grace Marie Allen Moore of Taylorsville. He worked for Mid-State Construction for over 10 years and was of the Baptist faith. He loved riding…

Mary Ann Elder Mclelland, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away in Holden Beach on January 4, 2023. She was born May 31, 1949, in Iredell County, to the late Bill and Louise Bentley Elder. Mrs. Mclelland was self-employed, along with her husband, running Mclelland Properties in Alexander County. She loved cooking, the beach, feeding her birds,…

Patricia “Trish” Clark, 57, of Granite Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Trish was born March 28, 1965, in Alexander County, the daughter of Louise Icenhour Blanton and the late Lexo Kerley, Jr. She was a faithful wife, mother, and grandmother, but Jesus was #1 in her life.…

Patricia Overcash Echerd, 86, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Atrium Health Pineville. She was born on February 8, 1936, in Mooresville. Patty is the daughter of the late Joseph Frank and Ninna Collins Overcash. She was a graduate of Mooresville High School and retired after 37 years at BellSouth (AT&T).…

Ted James Deal, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late Chal and Harriet Parlier Deal. Mr. Deal was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. As long as he was able, he sang bass in the…

James Atwell Daniels, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Allegany Center-Genesis. He was born November 18, 1939, in Alexander County, the son of the late Lona Daniels. He had worked for Broyhill Furniture most of his working career and was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He enjoyed…

Ivey Lee “Jim” Lawing, 78, of the Bethlehem Community, passed away on January 1, 2023, at his home. He retired after a long career in the grocery business. He was a member of Community Christian Fellowship. He had been very involved in the prison ministry. He was the son of the late Ernest Lee Lawing…

Margaret Louise (Lou) Pope Rector, 85, of Conover, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton. She was born July 10, 1937, in Catawba County, to the late Lewis Richard and Robbie Carnes Pope. Lou worked at the Catawba County Courthouse and Catawba…

Jimmy Ray Burgess, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Accordius Health at Wilkesboro. Jimmy was born July 31, 1950, in Alexander County, the son of David Max Burgess and Thelma Maxine St. Clair Burgess. He worked for Comm-Scope for over 30 years and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed…