Area Obituaries

James Howard Baker, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born to Howard Lee Baker and Kathy Arnold Moore on November 29, 1969, in Berrien, Michigan. Mr. Baker was of the Christian faith. During his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, and driving a truck. He was preceded…

Clara “Edith” Land, 99, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Edith was born on May 23, 1922, to the late Carter Land and Lita Johnson Land. During her career, she worked as a textile inspector at Schneider Mills for 35 years. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Edith…

Brona Teague Warlick went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2022, passing away peacefully at home in Spanish Fort, Alabama. She was born on July 5, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late J.C. and Lois Warren Teague. She graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1956. In 1957, she moved to…

Barbara Jean Moose, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her home. Barbara was born on April 22, 1939, in Hutchinson, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Conrad Ned Bitzer and Emma Hagele Bitzer. She worked for many years for Family Dollar and also was a teacher’s assistant in the Alexander…

Daniel Mark McLaury, 62, passed away on January 4, 2022, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Dan was born on February 8, 1959, and grew up in Hiddenite. He was a graduate of Alexander Central High School, where he was an active member of the Cougar Band. One of Dan’s defining characteristics was best described by his senior…

Brandy Renee Hubbard Redmon, 41, of Statesville, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 3, 2022. Brandy was born on April 24, 1980, in Iredell County, to Randy Allen Hubbard of Granite Falls and the late Tammy Renee Hubbard. She was a member of Stony Point Baptist Church and was a CNA. Those left to cherish…

Graceteen Pearl Childers, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 2, 2022, at Wilkes Health and Rehabilitation. Graceteen was born on May 10, 1932, to the late Herman Parks Wallace and Mozelle Francis Wallace. During her career, Graceteen was a cutter at Paladin. She was a member at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Those left to…

Phyllis Ann Ingram Deal, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born on June 23, 1949, the daughter of the late George Haskel and Edith Margaret Sawyer Ingram. During her career, Phyllis worked at Lewittes, Hickory Springs, and as a CNA caregiver. She was a…

Mack Randall Hefner, Sr., 80, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1941, the son of the late Mary “Viola” Hefner Pennell. Mack was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church and worked for Hefner Landscaping with his son, Randy. He had a special…