Area Obituaries
Shirley Jean Moore
Shirley Jean Moore, 70, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home. Shirley was born September 14, 1950, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late William Smith Weeks Moore, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Thompson Moore. She had worked in the furniture industry and had attended Bethel Baptist Church. She…
Read MoreJohn Edward Shook
John Edward Shook, 54, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his home after an extended illness. He was born on Friday, May 5, 1967, in Iredell County, to the late Robert Eugene Shook and Letha Mae Cochran Shook. Survivors include his fiancée, Tonia Brooks of the home; a son, Jason Shook of…
Read MoreCraig Stephen Hicks
Craig Stephen Hicks, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born January 18, 1967, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, to Richard Perrin Hicks and the late Mary Donna Perotta Hicks. Craig was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He had worked at the Salvation Army. In addition to his…
Read MoreRichard Stevens, Jr.
Richard Stevens, Jr., 87, of Taylorsville, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his residence. Born March 28, 1934, he was the son of Richard Franklin Stephens and Claudia Estell Stephens. A daughter, Jeanine Rochelle Wilkerson of Taylorsville, and a son, Dennis Keith Stevens of Colorado, survive him. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday,…
Read MoreLinda Lou Pennell Fox
Linda Lou Pennell Fox, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away on June 7, 2021, after a period of declining health. Linda was born on October 29, 1945, in Caldwell County, to the late Robert Lee and Gladys Elizabeth Hatton Pennell. Linda was a member at Mtn. Ridge Baptist Church. Those left to cherish and share the…
Read MorePaul Duane Lowe
Paul Duane Lowe, 62, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Accordius in Statesville. Duane was born on July 22, 1958, in Alexander County, to the late Charles Duane and Mamie McAlpine Lowe. Duane was of the Baptist faith and a member of Oakdale Baptist Church in Statesville. Those left to cherish…
Read MoreKim Hall
Kim Hall, 62, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Kim was born July 20, 1958, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late James Harold Campbell and Mary Ethelene Jolly Campbell. She attended Pilgrim Baptist Church. She had worked for Hospice as a CNA. Kim enjoyed adult…
Read MoreCharles (Baldy) William
Following a brief illness, Charles (Baldy) Williams entered the gates of Heaven on June 2, 2021. Charles (Baldy to those who knew him – or not) was born July 21, 1950, to Richard J. Williams and Betty Sue Norton Williams Thomas. After his father’s passing, in Baldy’s young childhood, he was most fortunate to gain…
Read MoreJerry Linton Rudisill
Jerry Linton Rudisill, 75, of Newton, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born March 9, 1946, he was the son of George Linton Rudisill and Sarah Louise Smith Rudisill. In addition to his special companion, Patsy Rudisill Boders; two daughters, Jodie R. Browning of Maiden, and Pam Shook of Claremont; son,…
Read MoreJeff Shortridge
Jeff Shortridge, 54, of Richlands, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Pikeville Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1967, in Richlands, Virginia. Jeff was a San Francisco 49er’s fan. He worked for many years in sales and advertising, including for The Taylorsville Times. He attended Claypool Hill Bible Church. Jeff was a…
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