Area Obituaries
Jeryl “Jeri” Marilyn Killian
Jeryl “Jeri” Marilyn Killian, 78, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, in Catawba County. Ms. Killian was born on September 23, 1943, in McDowell County, to the late John Harrison Cuthrell and Bonnie Behealer Hogan. Jeri was a photographer and enjoyed taking pictures. She was a member of Friendship Lutheran Church. Jeri loved crafting and…
Read MoreLeRoy Babcock Sr.
LeRoy Babcock Sr., 89, of Stony Point, passed on August 21, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. LeRoy was born in Stony Point, New York, on August 18, 1933, to the late Claude Babcock and Della Conklin Babcock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Jean…
Read MoreTony Roger Head
Tony Roger Head, 71, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. Mr. Head was born on October 28, 1950, in Iredell County, to the late David Head and Mildred Mayberry Head. Tony was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church in Hiddenite. He proudly served in the United States…
Read MoreJohnny Jolly
Johnny Jolly, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 25, 1943, in Alexander County, the son of the late Hackett and Pearl Teague Jolly. Johnny worked for the NCDOT as a heavy equipment operator for 43 years. He loved…
Read MoreElva C. Fox
Elva C. Fox, 95, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Alexander County. Ms. Fox was born on January 23, 1927, in Alexander County, to the late Waitsel Ed Chapman and Iona Oliver Chapman. Elva had worked as a waitress at Captain’s Galley. She was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist…
Read MoreMary Rogers
Mary Rogers, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born on May 18, 1934, in Elkview, West Virginia, to the late Pharaoh and Tressie Shafer. She graduated from Elkview High School in 1952 and from Garfield Memorial Hospital, Training School for Nurses, Washington D.C,…
Read MoreSylva Parsons Hutchens
Sylva Parsons Hutchens, 91, of Statesville, passed away on August 17, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Sylva was born September 21, 1930, in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Walter Hampton Parsons and Louis Teague Parsons. Sylva was a member of Redemption Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband…
Read MoreBetty Ruth Morrison
Betty Ruth Morrison, 86, of Jefferson Street, Statesville, formerly of College Rd. Ext., Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 12, 1936, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Luceal Smith and Jobey Millsaps. Betty was a furniture worker.…
Read MoreDennis Eugene Tedder
Dennis Eugene Tedder, 66, of Taylorsville, passed away on August 16, 2022, at his home. Dennis was born on July 16, 1956, in Alexander County, to Bobby Tedder of Taylorsville and the late Pauline Tedder. He was of the Baptist faith. After high school, he joined the Navy and, after the Navy, he was a…
Read MoreRickey Calvin Ham
Rickey Calvin Ham, 62, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at his home in Alexander County. He was born April 19, 1960, in Alexander County, to the late Calvin Coolidge Herman and Ruth Marie Daniels Ham. Rickey was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed walking, listening to music, and deer watching but,…
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