Area Obituaries

Jimmy Dean Pearson, 70, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his home. Jimmy was born February 1, 1951, in Alexander County, the son of the late Romie Spencer Pearson and Alba Elizabeth Johnson Pearson. He had worked for Lewittes, but was working at the Statesville Auto Auction prior to his…

Betty Ross Elder Woodard, 85, of Boiling Springs, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Upstate Community Hospice House. She was a native of Alexander County and wife of William “Bill” Carol Woodard and daughter of the late D.B. and Lillian Teague Elder. Betty was a secretary/receptionist for many years…

Barbara Ann (Annie) Cook Cloer, 54, of Stony Point, passed away August 9, 2021, at Accordius Health of Statesville. Annie was born March 25, 1967, in Iredell County, to Jimmie Ray Cook of Stony Point and the late Linda Sue Meadows Cook. She was of the Presbyterian faith. In addition to her mother, Annie was…

Kathleen Rose Boylan Bodie, 70, of Taylorsville, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at her residence. Born January 22, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Louis Andrew Boylan and Mary Lee Simmons Bailey.Kathleen enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and spending time in worship. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Wayne…

Janis Allen Brotherton Abernathy, 72, of Stony Point, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Janis was born December 3, 1948, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Charlie Edward Brotherton and Christine Allen Brotherton. Janis worked in Environmental Service for Davis Hospital for 38 years. She was a member…

Deana Jeanette Kirby, 67, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at her residence. She was born on December 5, 1953, in Catawba County, to the late Floyd Avery Kirby and Catherine Leona Richey Kirby. Deana was a loving mother, and very proud of her children and grandchildren. She was always there for…

Helen Mae Ross Molesa Pennell, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Trinity Ridge Nursing Home. She was born January 27, 1927, daughter of the late Roe Lewis and Nancy Callie Ross. Ms. Pennell was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She loved working in her flowers and attending her grandchildren’s…

Mary “Jill” Elder Bentley, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on August 15, 1953, the daughter of the late James Espie and Suma Ray Jolly Elder. Before retirement, Jill worked at Isenhour Furniture as an inspector for 20 years. She had a special love…

Ronald Dale Dagenhart, 59, of Hickory, lost his long battle with COPD on August 6, 2021, after many long years of fighting like a champ. He was born on October 31, 1961, the son of the late Harlee (Buck) Dagenhart and Mae (Luna) Fox Dagenhart. He served in the Navy from 1980 until 1984. Growing…