Area Obituaries
James Cebron Matthews Sr.
James Cebron Matthews Sr., 72, of Hickory, died Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born September 30, 1948, son of the late Paul Charles and Mary Lowe Watson. James served in the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force for four years. A daughter, Nicole Bundens of Jonesborough, Tennessee; a son, James Matthews Jr. of…
Read MoreJudith Elaine Price
Judith Elaine Price, 69, of Columbia, South Carolina, went to join her Lord and departed dear ones on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born on July 18, 1952, in Raleigh, to the late Rev. Oliver and Myrtle Whitaker Price. She graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1970. She also graduated from the University of…
Read MoreLeroy Shermond Simerly
Leroy Shermond Simerly, 75, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Carolina Caring. Born March 26, 1946, he was the son of late Earl Jay and Edith Arnett Simerly. Leroy was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked as a supervisor in many furniture manufacturers. In addition to his wife of 28 years, Debra…
Read MoreWilliam Tracy Hammer
William Tracy Hammer, 51, of Stony Point, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born April 22, 1970, in Iredell County, the son of Jerry Lee Hammer and Nancy Diane Martin Hammer of Stony Point. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and an honorary member of…
Read MorePatricia Ann Howell
Patricia Ann Howell, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Patricia was born on June 4, 1967, in Alexander County, to the late Thomas Leon and Margaret Parsons Howell. Patricia attended St. John Baptist Church. Those left to celebrate and remember the life of Patricia include her…
Read MoreCynthia “Cindy” Marlene Harrington Hefner
Cynthia “Cindy” Marlene Harrington Hefner, 63, of Taylorsville, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born October 30, 1957, in Taylorsville, to JD and Lula Bell Mitchell Harrington. Cindy was an avid crafter, she loved all kinds of crafts from clay bears to clay necklaces and earrings which she…
Read MoreMary Elder Matheson
Mary Elder Matheson, 72, of Taylorsville, moved to her eternal home on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Mary was born June 28, 1949, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Arvel James Elder and Dorothy Moose Elder. She was a housewife and also worked in the family business at Elder’s Grocery and poultry houses for…
Read MoreArtis June Lail
Artis June Lail, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Catawba Valley Assisted Living at Rock Barn. Artis was born on January 20, 1932. He was the son of Roby Lee Lail and Barbara Lou Duncan. He met his wife of 62 years, Vivian Frances…
Read MoreAda Lillian Hayes Icenhour Estep
Ada Lillian Hayes Icenhour Estep, 82, of Stony Point, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born June 11, 1939, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Henry Hayes and Virginia Draughn Hayes. She had worked as a secretary for the Alexander County Chamber of Commerce and…
Read MoreLt. Col. William “Bill” Jay Gwaltney, USMC (ret)
Lt. Col. William “Bill” Jay Gwaltney, USMC (ret), 93, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Bill was born on June 18, 1928, in Hiddenite, to Jeff Wingate and Elizabeth Gwaltney. He joined the US Marine Corps, serving during WWII, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam, obtaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and retiring in 1985. He was…
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