Area Obituaries

Betty Sue Pennell Head, 90, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, at her home. Betty was born July 26, 1931, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Henry Arthur Pennell and Bertha Mae Keller Pennell. She worked in the furniture industry until the age of 86 when she retired from…

Ruby Katherine Davis, 82, of Union Grove, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on November 16, 1938, to the late Arnold W. and Texie B. Storie. Ruby was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed trips to the beach but most of all, she enjoyed…

Peggy Jean Little Farley, 83, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Peggy was born on July 12, 1938, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to the late Oley Little and Gladys Elmore Holleman. Peggy was a doting mother and grandmother who enjoyed shopping, traveling, going to yard sales, trips…

Rev. David Ridenhour, 71, of Hiddenite, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Newton. He was born August 3, 1950, in Stanly County, the son of the late Bernard Lefler Ridenhour and Myrtle Louise Efird Ridenhour. Rev. Ridenhour grew up in Richfield, where he was an active member of Mt. Zion Lutheran…

Loyd Wayne Fox, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1931, in Alexander County, the son of the late Avery and Pearl Bowman Fox. Loyd loved his country and honorably served in the United States Army until returning home where he started his…

Phyllis “Floonie” Ann Hoke, 67, of Hudson, passed away on October 28, 2021, at Amorem Hospice of Hudson. Floonie was born on June 1, 1954, in Alexander County, to the late Harry Lee Hoke and Perlie Mae Bryant Hoke. Floonie was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Stony Point. Floonie had a love for…

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Tonya H. Sipe went to meet her heavenly Father at home. Tonya was born September 14, 1975, in Iredell County, the daughter of Jerry Hubbard and Joyce Kerley Hubbard. She never met a stranger and was of the Baptist faith. She waitressed for Burger Basket for many years before a…

Harry Lee Robertson, 92, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at his home. Harry was born May 25, 1929, in Alexander County, the son of the late Durant Robertson and Eva Lackey Robertson. Harry was a 1948 graduate of Stony Point High School. He was a member of South River United Methodist…

Freeda Nicewander Brookman, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Newton. She was born December 21, 1937, in Bland County, Virginia, to the late Andrew and Leah Thompson Nicewander. Freeda was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in Taylorsville and retired from the healthcare industry. She enjoyed quilting,…

John Howard Teague, 84, of Lake Mary, Florida, lost his long battle with cancer on Sunday, October 24, 2021, under the compassionate care of Hospice. He was born on January 14, 1937, in Taylorsville, a son to the late John Hayden and Alma Brookshire Teague. After high school, he served in the United States Air…