Area Obituaries
Felix Sykes
Felix Sykes, 56, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at his home. He was born November 1, 1964, in Buchanan County, Virginia, to the late Thurman Sykes and Thelma Stapleton. He was a concrete truck driver for many years of his life. He loved hunting, fishing, and especially loved his dog, Gizmo. Felix…
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James Howard Setzer, 84, of Statesville, passed away at Maple Leaf on August 28, 2021. James was born January 24, 1937, in Iredell County, to the late Howard Ellis Setzer and Mamie Miller Setzer. He was married to Flora Marie Prillaman Setzer 52 years. James served in the US Navy and retired from Blythe Development.…
Read MoreEffie Irene (Sissie) Lackey
Effie Irene (Sissie) Lackey, 77, of Hill River Road, Hiddenite, passed from this life on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at her home. She was born November 8, 1943, to Lona Belle Poole Lackey and the late Joseph Burley Lackey Jr. She was a graduate of Happy Plains High School and retired from Tyson (formerly Holly…
Read MoreHarold Glenn Adams
Harold Glenn Adams, 80, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 28, 2021. He was born May 31, 1941, to the late Glenn Atwell and Kathleen Marshall Adams. Harold helped start Master Breeder Farms in 1978, which later turned into Mountaire Farms, and overall worked in the poultry business for over 40 years. Harold also was very…
Read MoreLeamon “Lea” Partin Jr.
Leamon “Lea” Partin Jr., 58, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Leamon Partin Sr. and Freida Marie Hall Partin. He worked for Cruise-Inn Automotive as a mechanic for many years. Those left to cherish the memories of Lea include his wife of…
Read MoreBobby Ray Millsaps
Bobby Ray Millsaps, 83, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Health – Wilkes Medical Center. Bobby was born September 4, 1937, in Alexander County, to the late Burgess Clark Millsaps and Clara Nell Campbell Millsaps. Bobby was retired from Alexvale Furniture in Taylorsville. He was a member of…
Read MoreBruce ‘Dale’ Reid
Bruce ‘Dale’ Reid, 74, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born September 4, 1946, to the late Hayden Burke and Cecil Pennell Reid. During his working career, he operated heavy equipment, built houses, and owned his own lumber company. Mr. Reid loved to hunt and fish in his spare time. Along with…
Read MoreMinnie Mae Pierce Pennell
Minnie Mae Pierce Pennell, 89, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born August 14, 1932, to the late Johnny and Viola Elizabeth Pierce. She had worked as a packer for Gulf States. Those left to cherish the memories of Minnie include two daughters, Ann Pennell Maye and Shirley…
Read MoreJack Howard Massey
Jack Howard Massey, 84, of Stony Point, passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Jack was born in Iredell County on November 23, 1936, to the late Hoyle Massey and Mary Massey. He primarily worked as a self-employed contractor and was a faithful member of Command Baptist Church. Jack is survived by…
Read MoreJames Harold Sweet Jr.
James Harold Sweet Jr., 58, of Stony Point, passed away August 24, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. James was born January 9, 1963, in Alexander County, to the late Harold James Sweet and Naomi Rae Lail Sweet of Taylorsville. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Dustin James Sweet,…
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