Area Obituaries
Barbara Ann Johnson Gilbert
Barbara Ann Johnson Gilbert, 76, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Caldwell County. She was born November 8, 1945, in Caldwell County, to the late Clyde James Johnson and Bertha Mae Norris Griffin. Barbara was a member of Oxford Memorial Baptist Church in Taylorsville. Ms. Gilbert enjoyed the beach and camping but, most of…
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Phyllis Marie Hayes, 74, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at her home. Phyllis was born April 28, 1948, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Robert Seely Palmer and Le Vonne Loretta Herrick Gear. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Those left to cherish and honor her…
Read MoreRichard Eugene Stanley
Richard Eugene Stanley, 82, of Harmony, passed away on August 12, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. Richard was born December 10, 1939, in Forsyth County, to the late Edward Stanley and Annie Goad Stanley. Richard worked as a molding operator and was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish his memory…
Read MoreIsrael Lynn Campbell
Israel Lynn Campbell, 42, of Stony Point, passed away on August 11, 2022, at his home. Israel was born March 17, 1980, in Alexander County, to the late Johnny Allen Campbell and Kathryn Heafner Campbell of the home. Israel was a member of The Living Water Community Church. He was a 1998 graduate of ACHS…
Read MoreFrankie Overstreet Sweet
Frankie Overstreet Sweet, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was born September 6, 1939, in Floyd County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Henry Overstreet and Lillian Branscome Overstreet. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from the furniture industry after many…
Read MoreDorothy McGowan Bartlett
Dorothy McGowan Bartlett, 89, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her home. Dorothy was born on August 5, 1933, in Wayne County, the daughter of the late Raymond McGowan and Mary Hill McGowan. She retired from the textile industry after many years of employment. She was a member of Calvary Baptist…
Read MoreArnold R. Crouch
Arnold R. Crouch, 84, passed away on August 8, 2022, at his home in Caldwell County. Mr. Crouch was born on May 21, 1938, in Caldwell County, to the late Raymond S. Crouch and Lona Bowman Crouch. During his working career, Arnold was a postal clerk for USPS. Mr. Crouch proudly served his country and…
Read MoreMabel Fox Waugh
Mabel Fox Waugh, 82, of Stony Point, went home to be with her Lord on August 8, 2022. She was born November 27, 1939, in Alexander County, to the late James Fox and Anna Sherrill Fox. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Mabel graduated from Stony Point High School. She worked for…
Read MoreMargie I. Spry
Margie I. Spry, 100, of Taylorsville, passed away on August 8, 2022, at Catawba Valley Assisted Living at Rock Barn in Claremont. Margie was born October 13, 1921, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Willis Dwight Icenhour and Minnie Warren Icenhour. Margie retired from Cannon Mills after 40-plus years of employment. She was…
Read MoreDorothy “Dot” Hayes Millsaps
Dorothy “Dot” Hayes Millsaps, 81, passed away at her home in Iredell County on August 8, 2022. Ms. Millsaps was born on April 7, 1941, in Alexander County, to the late Walter Hayes and Mary Eloise Lackey Hayes. Dot worked for Alexander Hospice as a nursing assistant. She was a lifetime member of Linney’s Grove…
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