Area Obituaries
Joyce Ann Mecimore Bell
Joyce Ann Mecimore Bell, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021, at her home after an extended illness. She was born November 28, 1948, to the late Lindsey Eugene Mecimore and Mildred Pauline Land Mecimore. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading, flower gardening, cooking shows, westerns, and especially Christmas…
Read MoreKatherine “Kathy” Wall Benfield
Katherine “Kathy” Wall Benfield, 75, of Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Wilkesboro United Methodist Church with Dr. Karen Roberts and Rev. Roger Wall officiating. Burial will be at Mountlawn Memorial…
Read MoreAndrew Lee Fox
Andrew Lee Fox, aka Poppie, 41, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 12, 1980, in Catawba County, the son of Joie Lee Fox and Patrice Steele Fox. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish and honor his memory include his wife, Britton Metcalf;…
Read MoreTerrell Lewis Bishop
Terrell Lewis Bishop, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Terrell was born March 3, 1938, in Catawba County, the son of the late Burnis Belton Bishop and Chloe Isabell Poovey Bishop. He was a US Air Force veteran and a member of First United Methodist Church.…
Read MoreShirley Harrington Brown
Shirley Harrington Brown, 87, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her home. Shirley was born April 7, 1934, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Clay Harrington and Mammie Kerley Harrington. She worked 11 years for Blue Bell, Inc. and later retired from Craftmaster. She was a…
Read MoreVirginia Kathryn Clay Farthing
Virginia Kathryn Clay Farthing, 105, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was a resident of Rose Glen Village in Wilkesboro. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Wilkesboro Baptist Church with Dr. Chris Hefner officiating. Virginia will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the service. Burial will…
Read MoreEvelyn Ruth Barlow Treadaway
Evelyn Ruth Barlow Treadaway, of Hiddenite, left this home for her heavenly home on Friday, November 12, 2021, at her residence. Evelyn was born December 31, 1928, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Daniel Boone Barlow and Fancie Daniels Barlow. Evelyn was preceded in death by the love of her life on December…
Read MoreMelissa “Missy” Brandy Glessner McCubbin
Melissa “Missy” Brandy Glessner McCubbin, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021. She was born to Cynthia Louse Maitland Rocker and the late Wayne August Glessner. Missy worked as a dental assistant. Those left to cherish the memories of Missy include her spouse of three years, Mark McCubbin; mother, Cindy Rocker and stepfather…
Read MoreMary Jane Jones
Mary Jane Jones, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Mary was born on Tuesday, December 21, 1937, in Rabun County, Georgia, to the late Raymond Marsengill and Ella Taylor Marsengill. Mary worked in the packing department at a warehouse. She enjoyed painting, fishing, and gardening.…
Read MoreDennis Matthew Adamskie
Dennis Matthew Adamskie, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November, 11, 2021. Dennis was born November 11, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael Carl Adamskie Sr. and Hazel Hayes Adamskie. Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his Rock-N-Roll. Dennis was loved by all those who crossed his path and…
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