Area Obituaries
Stanley “Prune” Alphonso Avery
Stanley “Prune” Alphonso Avery, 72, of Statesville, departed this life on January 19, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 10, 1950, in Rowan County, to the late Robert Avery and Willie Ett Griffin Darty. Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Alice Faye Green Avery; his stepfather, Archie Darty;…
Read MoreRachel Louise Beckham Edwards
Rachel Louise Beckham Edwards, 93, of Statesville, passed away January 18, 2022, after a brief illness at Gordon Hospice House. Rachel was born April 24, 1928, in Iredell County, to the late Garland Sharpe Beckham and Mary Summers Beckham. She was a member of Midway UMC. Survivors include a son, David Edwards of Harmony; two…
Read MoreMartha Miller Mecimore
Martha Miller Mecimore, 65, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Martha was born on July 28, 1956, in Alexander County, to the late Wade Miller and Glennie St.Clair Miller. Martha was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting in which she made many baby…
Read MoreAnn Eugenia Carlton
Ann Eugenia Carlton, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital. Ann was born on Thursday, June 4, 1959, in Catawba County, to the late Walter Davie Carlton and Ruth Frankie Hollar Carlton. Ann was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish the memory of Ann include…
Read MoreLarry Gray Connolly
Larry Gray Connolly, 83, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2022, at his home. Larry was born October 16, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late Walter Watt Connolly and Stella Gregory Connolly. Larry was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Saleta Mason Connolly of the home; two…
Read MoreCharles “Rock” Shook
Charles “Rock” Shook, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at his home. He was born April 16, 1954, in Catawba County, the son of the late Ralph Shook and Jennie Hedrick Shook. He worked in the furniture industry for most of his working career. He was a member of Shining Light…
Read MoreDavid Tony Pace (Redworm)
David Tony Pace (Redworm), 79, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his home. David was born October 30, 1942, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ernest R. Pace and Rosa Lee Teague Pace. David attended Hiddenite High School. He was a truck driver most of his life, working…
Read MoreEmogene Price Keever
Emogene Price Keever, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Emogene was born November 19, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Levi Price and Cleo Bowman Price. She was a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith. She loved doing crafts, especially plastic canvasing. She…
Read MoreElaine Louise Keever
Elaine Louise Keever, 56, of Stony Point, passed from this earthly life on January 16, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a brief illness. She had been in declining health for several years. She was born on November 5, 1965, the daughter of Glenn Oakley and Frances Sharpe Keever. She was a saved…
Read MoreBillie Jo Hedrick
Billie Jo Hedrick, 60, of Conover, born July 17, 1961, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was a seamstress in the furniture industry for most of her working career. She was of the Baptist faith. She never met a stranger and was loved by all that met…
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