Area Obituaries
Brenda Austin Childers
Brenda Austin Childers, 77, of Taylorsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Brenda was born on September 29, 1944, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Wilma Milstead Keller. She was a Cosmologist and a Cosmetology instructor and of the Presbyterian faith. She…
Read MoreBeverly C. Haymaker
Beverly C. Haymaker, 78, of Stony Point, passed away on January 28, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on July 6, 1943, to the late Annie Mae Harrell Cooke and Todd O. Cooke. Beverly grew up in Hampton, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Earl Haymaker; son, Brian Haymaker; and brother,…
Read MoreGail Eddleman Hatley Coker
Gail Eddleman Hatley Coker, 80, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long-term illness. A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 2022, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park…
Read MoreJoseph Anthony Civitarese, Jr.
Joseph Anthony Civitarese, Jr., 65, of Mooresville, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey on February 26, 1956, he was a son of the late Joseph Anthony Civitarese, Sr., and Loretta Iaciofano Civitarese. Joe enjoyed restoring and working on cars, auto racing, travel and was a New…
Read MoreRobert Wade
Robert Wade, 83, of Granite Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at his home following a brief illness. Robert was born September 16, 1938, in Whitesville, West Virginia, the son of the late Marion Earl Wade and Barbara Workman Wade Brown. Robert worked for many years as a mechanic in the automobile industry…
Read MoreMichael Andrew “Andy” Laney
Michael Andrew “Andy” Laney, 44, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born October 3, 1977, in Catawba County, the son of Vickie Moore Hendren of Taylorsville and the late Michael Laney. He was a construction worker for most of his working…
Read MoreLexine Gwaltney Elliott
Lexine Gwaltney Elliott, 87, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her home. Lexine was born June 19, 1934, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Leck Gwaltney and Rosa Lee Bunton Gwaltney. She was a homemaker and a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. She loved anything, outside especially riding motorcycles.…
Read MoreWanda “Dianne” Reese
Wanda “Dianne” Reese, 62, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Catawba County. She was born to the late Kenneth and Shirley Holbrook Lackey on July 7, 1959. Dianne was of the Christian faith. She was a homemaker that enjoyed taking care of her family. Those left to cherish the…
Read MoreRay Hilton Keever
Ray Hilton Keever, 88, of Statesville, passed away, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ray was born on November 2, 1933, in Alexander County, and was the son of the late Parks Leeper Keever and Cora Lee Wike Keever. He attended Hiddenite High School and served in the US Army. On June 1,…
Read MorePerla DeJesus Maffucci
Perla DeJesus Maffucci, 34, of Statesville, passed away January 25, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Perla was born on March 5, 1987, in Agua Prieta Sonora, Mexico. She was a member of Agape Faith Church in Clemmons. Survivors include her parents, Pastor Michael Maffucci and Sonja Maffucci of the home, and a sister, Sugar. Services…
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