Area Obituaries
Robert Lee Brown
Robert Lee Brown, 65, of Moravian Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at his home following a brief illness. Robert was born August 17, 1956, in Wilkes County, the son of the late Paul Brown and Edna Watts Brown. He had worked for Tyson Foods and was of the Baptist faith. He loved…
Read MoreJanet Gay Miller Ciccone
Janet Gay Miller Ciccone, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born February 10, 1946, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Thomas David Miller and Gaynell Icenhour Darnstadt. She was of the Christian faith and loved to serve the Lord. Including her…
Read MoreFrankie Crumpler Drum
Frankie Crumpler Drum, 68, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Frankie was born January 18, 1954, in Samson County, the daughter of Houston Victor Crumpler and Mary Francis Hilderbran Elmore. Mrs. Drum was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed riding horses, fishing, and growing flowers. Including her father,…
Read MoreBrian Austin Price
Brian Austin Price, 22, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Alexander County. Brian was born on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, to William Lee and Sonja Moore Price. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, and listening to music. Brian was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Deborah Moore, and his paternal grandfather,…
Read MoreMargaret “Peggy” Pamela Meyer
Margaret “Peggy” Pamela Meyer, March 7, 1947 – April 18, 2022, of Taylorsville, died peacefully the day after Easter, surrounded by the love and care of close friends following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Charlotte to George M. Meyer, Jr. and Margaret Hoover Meyer. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreVincent McKaye Blalock
Vincent McKaye Blalock, 44, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Gordon’s Hospice House in Statesville. Vincent was born and raised in Alexander County. He attended A.C.H.S. where he excelled in the Naval ROTC program. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and North Carolina National Guard and obtained…
Read MoreGerald “Dean” Jarrett
Gerald “Dean” Jarrett, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away at Carolina Caring in Catawba County on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Dean was born on Sunday, June 30, 1946, to the late David Jeston and Viola Mamie Presnell Jarrett. Mr. Jarrett was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. Those left to cherish the memory of Dean include…
Read MoreGaither Ray Stikeleather
Gaither Ray Stikeleather, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at his home. Gaither was born April 23, 1938, in Alexander County, the son of the late Mack McKinley Stikeleather and Vitus Blankenship Stikeleather. He retired from Gulf State with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Berea Baptist…
Read MoreHelen Martin
Helen Martin, 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at her home. Helen was born July 24, 1946, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harry Moore and Francis Kukta Moore. She retired from Tyson Foods and was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish and honor her memory include her…
Read MoreTony Lee Meadows
Tony Lee Meadows, 70, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at his home, under Hospice care. Tony was born August 17, 1951, in Alexander County, the son of the late Walter Parks Meadows and Annie Blondell Childers Meadows. During his working career, he was employed in the furniture industry. He attended Hiddenite…
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