Area Obituaries

Patsy Ruth Tedder Wike, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her home. Patsy was born October 19, 1958, in Alexander County, to Bobby Harold Tedder and the late Pauline St. Clair Tedder. She was a furniture worker and a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, Patsy…

Beryl Carlton Jr., a native of Alexander County, Hiddenite Community, and resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on May 6, 2021. He is predeceased by Mr. Beryl Carlton Sr., Mr. Joe Lackey Jr., and Mr. Steve Lackey. He is survived by his mother, Lona Bell Poole Lackey of Hiddenite; his wife, Mrs. V. Diana…

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Jill D. Mathews, 56, went to meet her heavenly father. Jill was born July 18, 1964, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Willie D. Mathews and Barbara “Bobbie” Barnes Mathews. Even though she was born with many challenges, she enjoyed living life to the fullest. She never met…

John Hughes Vandervort, 51, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical in Winston-Salem. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Joey Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. prior to the service on…

Judy Deal Thomas, 76, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Judy was born July 13, 1944, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Jacob Calvin Deal and Esther Childers Deal. She had worked for Southern Bell and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed…

Raymond Lawrence Shumate, better known as “George,” of Hiddenite, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his home. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Steve Dagenhart officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., prior to…

Carl Benjamin Wagner, 90, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. Carl was born October 9, 1930, in Alexander County, to the late Theodore and Lelia Teague Wagner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Page Wagner; two sisters, Emilyn Wagner and Rachel Wagner; and a brother, Frank Wagner. Those left to cherish his…

Goodbyes are not forever, and not the end, it simply means I’ll miss you! Your wings were ready but our hearts were not. We will hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain to walk with us throughout our lives. Until we meet again sweet angel! Paisley Jane Dula entered into heaven’s…

Mack Johnson Treadway, 92, of the Little River Community, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by family, after a period of declining health. He was born to the late Rufus William and Alma Catherine Kerley Treadway on June 26, 1928, in Wilkesboro. Mack was of the Baptist faith and attended…

Faye Walker Keller, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born on June 4, 1938, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Rev. J.E. Walker and Elsie Viola Richards Walker. During her career, Faye worked in the furniture industry for Henredon Furniture and Hickory…