Area Obituaries

Steven Clay Little, 62, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born January 19, 1959, to the late R.D. Little and Ada Millsaps. Steven attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Mr. Little will lie in state at Alexander Funeral Service on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the funeral service…

Tommy Joe Teague, 66, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home. Tommy was born December 4, 1954, in Alexander County, the son of Betty Bowman Mitchell of Taylorsville and the late Hayden Teague. He had worked for Masterfield Furniture and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. He was in…

Rita Carolyn Chapman Crouch, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Rita was born on Saturday, December 23, 1944, the daughter of the late Curlee and Tessie Robinette Chapman. She worked at Lewitte’s Furniture for many years. Rita enjoyed being outside working in her flowers, growing tomatoes,…

Barbara Ann Walker Wike, 64, of Taylorsville, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Barbara was born on October 24, 1956, in Fayetteville, to the late John Dewitt and Pearl Flinchum Walker. Barbara was an active member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her spare time shopping, crocheting,…

Dale Perry Reese, 75, of Taylorsville, left his earthly tasks and entered the Church Triumphant on September 1, 2021. He was a devout Christian and a lifetime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. Affectionally known as “Pops” by most, his quick wit and wisdom will be deeply missed by his family and the many friends…

Charles Dale Sharpe, 60, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home. He was born December 12, 1960, in Iredell County, the son of Geraldine Moose Sharpe and the late Charles “Tootie” Sharpe. He was a self-employed mechanic and attended Concord Baptist Church. In his younger days, he loved to dirt…

Vickie Roxanne Mash Cook, 54, of Stony Point, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Gordon Hospice of Statesville after an extended illness. Vickie was born on December 24, 1966, in Iredell County, to Jesse Ralph Mash and Nancy Marie Byrd Mash of Stony Point. She had worked for the Postal Service as a mail…

Retired First Sergeant (MSG) Javone Joseph Beach went to be with his Lord on Sunday, 29 August 2021. His awards include Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (2olc), Army Commendation Medal (2olc), National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and numerous other awards. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1988. Joe is…