Area Obituaries
Robert Norris Gwaltney
Robert Norris Gwaltney, 97, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home. Robert was born June 24, 1925, in Iredell County, the son of the late Robert Fred Gwaltney and Violet Hazel Lackey. He was a US Navy veteran who served in WWII. He graduated from Hiddenite High School and earned…
Read MoreWalter Jackson Adams
Walter Jackson Adams, 85, of Stony Point, passed away on October 18, 2022, at Autumn Care in Statesville after a brief illness. Jack was born March 5, 1937, in Iredell County, to the late George Russell Adams and Artie Levan Adams. Jack worked as a farmer and he was of the Baptist faith. Jack was…
Read MoreWanda Jean Moretz Staley
Wanda Jean Moretz Staley, 73, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, in Catawba County. Ms. Staley was born on February 20, 1949, in Catawba County, to the late Howard Webster Moretz and Francis Deloris Hill Moretz. Wanda was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish the memories of Wanda include her daughter, Amberley Punch;…
Read MoreSadie Nance Porter
Sadie Nance Porter, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Atrium Health CMC in Charlotte. Born on March 24, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Litha Marlowe Nance. Sadie was a much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was always there when anyone needed her help,…
Read MoreElmeta B. Adams
Elmeta B. Adams, 95, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Elmeta was born May 30, 1927, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Thirlin G. Bennett and Mary James Bennett. She had worked at Holly Farms, in Hiddenite, and Bassett Furniture. Later in her career, she worked…
Read MoreRev. Jerry Lee Gwaltney
Rev. Jerry Lee Gwaltney, 82, went to his heavenly home on October 15, 2022, at his residence. He was born to the late Jay P. Gwaltney and Edith Evelyn McLain Gwaltney on August 5, 1940. After graduating from Fruitland Bible College, Jerry was a pastor for 48 years serving at several churches including Bethany Baptist…
Read MoreHeather Elizabeth Ratliff
Heather Elizabeth Ratliff, 39, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at her home. Heather was born May 1, 1983, in Orange County, the daughter of Deborah Hazzard Gilbert and Duane Gilbert. Including her parents, those left to cherish and honor her memories include her grandfather, Walter Wesley Hazzard; her sister, Amber…
Read MoreLarry Mitchell Queen
Larry Mitchell Queen, 81, of Statesville, passed away on October 12, 2022. He was in the US Navy. Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Queen Family.
Read MoreWiley Henderson
Wiley Henderson, 89, of Statesville, passed away on October 11, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. Wiley was born February 17, 1933, in Iredell County, to the late Houston Henderson and Mae Bennett Henderson. Wiley retired from Builtright Chair Company and was a member of Clear Vision Baptist Church. Those left to…
Read MoreEdd Will McLain
Edd Will McLain, 86, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Mr. McLain was born on September 23, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late William D. and Pearl Munday McLain. Edd was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. During his working career, he was an officer supervisor for…
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