Area Obituaries
John “Johnny” Clark Bruce
John “Johnny” Clark Bruce, 71, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, surrounded by family and friends following a heart attack Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born Monday, October 3, 1949, to the late Bill and Luna Gooden Bruce of Alexander County. Johnny graduated with a Master of Arts in Education from Appalachian State University…
Read MoreRosa Allene Bowman Harrington
Rosa Allene Bowman Harrington, 91, formerly of the Hiddenite Community, entered into her heavenly home on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Such a glorious day for her! Ms. Harrington resided in Hudson for the past six years of her life and was in good health until a brief illness within the past week. She was active…
Read MoreRuth Ann Dyson Pennell
Ruth Ann Dyson Pennell, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born December 6, 1941, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Cranford Dyson and Annie Pauline Mecimore Dyson. She was a seamstress and worked for Carolina Glove and Broyhill Furniture. She was of the…
Read MoreEllis “Gene” Rogers
Ellis “Gene” Rogers, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Carolina Continue Care of Pineville. Gene was born September 21, 1942, in Alexander County, the son of the late Thomas Clifford Rogers and Alma Fortner Rogers. He was a truck driver for Sherrill Furniture for 51 years and of the Christian…
Read MoreShirley (Button) Levan
Shirley (Button) Levan, 66, of Hiddenite, earned her angel wings on Monday, July 26, 2021. Button retired from CommScope after 25 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Button was the first woman in Alexander County to hit the ball out of the stadium for a home run in high school…
Read MoreStacey Elaine Grindstaff
Stacey Elaine Grindstaff, 49, of Mooresville, passed away July 26, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born May 18, 1972, in Gaston County, to the late Billy Ray Owensby Sr. and Annie Souther Huffman. In addition to her mother, Stacey is survived by her husband, Jeff Grindstaff; four sons, Dustin Owensby, Corey Thomas, Gregory…
Read MoreClarence Edward “Bud” Cunningham
Clarence Edward “Bud” Cunningham, 63, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at home. Bud lived in Stony Point most of his life and was a handyman until the day he died. He was born December 4, 2021, in Granite Falls, to the late Lewis Cunningham and wife Merle Stringfield Terry Cunningham. Bud is…
Read MoreTimothy “Sid” Wayne Byers
Timothy “Sid” Wayne Byers, 63, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home. He was born September 14, 1957, in Catawba County, the son of Wayne M. Byers and the late Ann Bowman Byers. He was a self-employed mason and of the Lutheran faith. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing,…
Read MoreSamuel “Sam” Monroe Wike
Samuel “Sam” Monroe Wike, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, after a long period of declining health. Sam was born on August 19, 1932, in Alexander County, to the late Poly Crouse and Mary Elizabeth Russell Wike. Sam was a Supply Room supervisor in the textile industry for many years up…
Read MoreAnna Belle Barker Loudermilk
Anna Belle Barker Loudermilk, 96, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, July 23, 2021, after a long period of declining health. Anna was born on March 19, 1925, to the late Dewey Watson and Belle Barker in Gaston County. Anna worked as an assistant school teacher in Alexander County and…
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