Area Obituaries
Della Jane Milam Burrow
Della Jane Milam Burrow, 76, of Hiddenite, passed away on November 23, 2023, at her home after an extended illness. Della was born April 10, 1947, in Wilkes County, to the late PJ Milam and Carrie Wyatt Milam. Della was a textile worker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreMisty Ann Lackey
Misty Ann Lackey, 46, of Hiddenite, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Taylorsville. Misty was born August 14, 1977, the daughter of Linda Crane Sweet and the late Charles “Butch” Wilkes. She worked for Kincaid Furniture and was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. She loved the beach and her family.…
Read MoreKaitlyn McDermott Bills
Kaitlyn McDermott Bills, 30, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2023, in Rowan County. Kaitlyn was born July 5, 1993, to the late Jim McDermott and Carolyn Rickerd. Kaitlyn was a housewife. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, David Bills of Statesville; a son, David Bills Jr. (DJ) of Statesville;…
Read MoreRobert C. Kerley
Robert C. Kerley, 73, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born March 11, 1950, in Catawba County, the son of the late Cecil Bernard Kerley and Lillian McGwyn Alvey. Robert was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. He worked in the furniture…
Read MoreMichael Homer James
Michael Homer James, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at his home. He was born December 18, 1949, in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Homer W. James and Marie Claywell James. Michael was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. He was of the Christian…
Read MoreKatheryn Marie Shanley
Katheryn Marie Shanley, 58, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born May 22, 1965, in Arcade, New York, the daughter of the late Howard Shanley and Joan Leaver. She was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish and honor her memory include her daughter,…
Read MoreAllene Grace Cline Starnes
Allene Grace Cline Starnes, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born to the late Perry Cline and Pearl Johnson Cline on Thursday, March 19, 1931, in Alexander County. During her working career, she worked for Alexander County Schools in the cafeteria. Allene was a member…
Read MoreTommy Joe Harold Keen
Tommy Joe Harold Keen, 60, of Hiddenite, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023, with his family by his side. Born June 7, 1963, in Richlands, Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles Amos and Judie Ann Coleman Keen. Tommy was a retired painter from General Dynamics Corp. in…
Read MoreMary Lou Fox Hollar
Mary Lou Fox Hollar, 74, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. She was born to the late Everette Clarence and Cecil Pennell Fox on Friday, September 23, 1949, in Alexander County. During her working career, she worked for Parker Pie Factory. Mary Lou was a member of Oakwood…
Read MoreWilliam Roger Miller
William Roger Miller, 73, of Statesville, passed away on November 12, 2023, at High Point Medical Center after a brief illness. Roger was born December 12, 1949, in West Virginia, to the late Willard Marvin Miller and Reba Hazel Roark Miller. Roger worked in construction. He was in the US Army during Vietnam and was…
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