Area Obituaries
Roger Jenkins, Sr.
Roger Jenkins, Sr., 76, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home. Roger was born July 1, 1946, in Ashe County, the son of the late Conley Jenkins and Effie Darnell Jenkins. He had worked in the furniture industry and was of the Baptist faith. He loved working with his hands,…
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Arthur Junior Keller, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home. Arthur was born October 7, 1938, in Caldwell County, the son of the late Samuel Keller and Ada Kirby Keller. He was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. He owned and operated Keller Frame Shop.…
Read MoreDonald Lynn Patterson
Donald Lynn Patterson, 78, of Morganton, passed away on November 7, 2022, after a period of declining health. Born in Smithfield, he was the son of the late Lynn Clifford Patterson and Beulah Small Patterson of Hiddenite. Don was a long-time resident of Morganton and his larger-than-life personality was well-known and beloved in the community.…
Read MoreKathryn Bowman
Kathryn Bowman is finally at home with her Savior, as of November 6, 2022. She has been preparing for 92 years to take a seat at Heaven’s organ. In her last days, she has been working on a list of songs to play for the heavenly choir. “Well done good and faithful servant.” Kathryn was…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” Drew Kennedy
Robert “Bob” Drew Kennedy, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of November 6, 2022. He was born on November 19, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to the late Frank John and Sherlene Pitra Kennedy. Bob was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church. He owned an auto body shop in…
Read MoreJimmie Lee Scott
Jimmie Lee Scott, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at his home. Jimmie was born March 11, 1955, the son of the late Odell Wellman and Daisy Bell Scott Dula. Jimmie was a self-employed timber cutter and was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish and honor his memory include…
Read MoreJimmie Lee Fox, aka “Boots”
Jimmie Lee Fox, aka “Boots,” 45, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, in Iredell County. He was born on June 23, 1977, in Houston, Texas, to the late Jimmy and Brenda Kay Deaton Fox. Mr. Fox attended Stony Point Methodist Church. He loved hunting fishing, socializing, NASCAR, and spending time with his daughter. Including his…
Read MoreRobert Grey Cummings
Robert Grey Cummings, 72, passed away on November 4, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born on January 5, 1950, in Yadkin County, to the late William Preston and Dorothy Elizabeth Brawley Cummings. Mr. Cummings was a member of St. Paul Methodist of Hamptonville. Those left to cherish the memories of Robert…
Read MoreJames ‘Jim’ Holland Davis
James ‘Jim’ Holland Davis, 92, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at his home in Catawba County. He was born on July 13, 1930, in Alexander County, to the late ‘Lonzo’ Willis and Imo Ruth Pressley Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and Foothill Antiques and Power Association. He was…
Read MoreEdward Jackson Lackey Jr.
Edward Jackson Lackey Jr., 80, of Stony Point, passed away November 3, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on March 25, 1942, in Stony Point, to the late Elizabeth and Edward (Jack) Lackey. Edward was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dixie Eileen Jurney Lackey. Those left to cherish…
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