Area Obituaries
Tina Marie Lane Hanas
Tina Marie Lane Hanas, 60, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her home in Iredell County. She was born on January 24, 1962, in Watertown, Jefferson County, to John Calvin Lane and the late Patricia Turcott. Ms. Hanas was a baker. Those left to cherish the memories of Tina include her son, Michael Lane;…
Read MoreChester “Scooter” Lee Grinton Jr.
Chester “Scooter” Lee Grinton Jr., 64, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on July 12, 1958, in Alexander County, to the late Chester Lee Grinton Sr. and Ola Sue Rowe Grinton. Mr. Grinton was a member of St. John Baptist Church and was inducted into the…
Read MoreLarry Gene Childress
Larry Gene Childress, 85, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on August 26, 1937, in Wilkes County, to the late Lee Shafter Childress and Annie Ball Childress. Mr. Childress was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Those left to cherish the memories of Larry include his…
Read MoreGladys Irene Baldwin Minton
Gladys Irene Baldwin Minton, 90, passed away December 13, 2022, at Maple Leaf, in Statesville. Gladys was born May 12, 1932, in Wilkes County, to the late Noah Lewis Baldwin and Ettie Dula Baldwin. Gladys was employed at Iredell Memorial Hospital and was a faithful member of Living Word Ministries. Those left to cherish her…
Read MoreHallie Elizabeth Kirby Hefner
Hallie Elizabeth Kirby Hefner, 90, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. She was born on October 31, 1932, in Caldwell County, to the late Horace Pinkney and Esther Deal Kirby. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Hallie formerly sang in the choir and was the church…
Read MoreErnest Eugene Teague
Ernest Eugene Teague was born in Taylorsville on September 9, 1934, to James and Blanche Teague. He went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2022. He retired from his position as a machinist at Jeffrey Mining and Manufacturing in Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church. He leaves…
Read MoreMonica Mae (Cox) Eseltine
Monica Mae (Cox) Eseltine, 89, passed away peacefully Monday evening, December 12, 2022, at Trinity Village Assisted Living, on Springs Road, Hickory. Monica was born on December 15, 1932, in Monkton Ridge, Vermont, to Earl A. and Evah M. (Shepard) Cox. Monica worked in banking in the Burlington, Vermont area. She leaves behind two daughters,…
Read MoreAmy Adele Keever Deal
Amy Adele Keever Deal November 28, 1956 – December 12, 2022 Amy was born in Taylorsville on November 28, 1956, and grew up in Taylorsville. Her parents were James Alan Keever and Lois Millsaps Keever of Taylorsville. Amy is survived by her husband, Glenn P. Deal, Jr., and children, Josh and Courtney Miller, and Jeff,…
Read MoreAndrew “Andy” Lee Chandler Sr.
Brother Andrew “Andy” Lee Chandler Sr., 80, of North Wilkesboro, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 12, 2022. Andy was born on March 12, 1942, in Grayson County, Virginia, to Myrtle Mae Pugh. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church who enjoyed reading the Bible. Andy also enjoyed fishing and…
Read MoreRia Bernadette Braswell Childers
Ria Bernadette Braswell Childers, 74, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, following a short illness. She was born on January 12, 1948, in Alexander County, to the late Owen Augustus and Mary Braswell. She was a retired sewer. Ria was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. Those left to cherish the memories of Ria…
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