Area Obituaries
David Jeffery Walsh
David Jeffery Walsh died Friday, April 9, 2021, in Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born to Beauford Garland Walsh, Jr. and Mary Louise Mitchell Walsh in Richmond County, Georgia on Saturday, October 29, 1955. He grew up in North Augusta, South Carolina where he spent summers at the neighborhood pool. His…
Read MoreJeffrey Lee Bebber
Jeffrey Lee Bebber, 31, of Hiddenite, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Jeffrey leaves behind to cherish his memories his mother, Kim Bebber; father, Keith Allen Bebber, Sr.; brother, Keith “Skeeter” Allen Bebber, Jr.; grandmother, Pauline Smith; two uncles, Rick Bebber (Shirley) and Carl Bebber (Nancy); lots of cousins; and lots…
Read MoreJimmy Drake Chapman
Jimmy Drake Chapman, 74, of Belmont, went to his heavenly home on April 6, 2021. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was born October 7, 1946, to the late Rowe Chapman and Ruby Dyson Chapman of Taylorsville. Paternal grandparents were the late Claude “CI” Chapman and Sophia C. Chapman. Maternal grandparents…
Read MoreHarlan G. Rector
Harlan G. Rector, 49, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home. Harlan was born November 10, 1971, in Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of Mary Jo Potter Rector and the late Grady Rector. He worked as a glass installer and was of the Christian faith. He loved going fishing and…
Read MoreHelen Louise Howard Reavis
Helen Louise Howard Reavis, 83, of Statesville, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Friday, December 3, 1937, in Iredell County, to the late Albert Alexander Howard and Flosse Mae Meadows Howard. Helen is survived by her husband of 63 years, “Bob” William Frank Reavis…
Read MoreBeverly Bavis Scott
Beverly Bavis Scott, 93, of Wilkesboro, passed away at Willowbrook Rehabilitation Center on Monday, April 5, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Chapman Funeral Home.
Read MoreMartha Gwaltney
Martha Gwaltney, 77, of Hiddenite, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her home. Martha was born March 3, 1944, in Wilkes County, the daughter of the late Roy Gardner and Noba Moore Gardner. After the loss of her mother, she and her sister, Mary, were adopted by her loving aunt and uncle,…
Read MorePearl Ingram Childers
On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, Pearl Ingram Childers, age 101, went to be with her Lord. She was born Saturday, April 12, 1919, the daughter of the late Charlie Mike (Son) Ingram and Olive Florinda Echerd Ingram, she had 14 siblings. She married Fred “Atwell” Childers, in 1936, and they shared a life for…
Read MoreJuan Pedro Escojido
Juan Pedro Escojido, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. Juan was born August 1, 1952, in Edcouch, Texas, the son of Delfino Escojido and Maria De Jesus Martinez. He was a veteran and worked in the construction industry. Those left to honor his memory include his sisters, Rosa…
Read MoreHugh David Huffman
Hugh David Huffman, of Hickory, passed into eternal life on April 4, 2021. Born February 6, 1925, in the Banoak Community, he was the son of the late William Lafayette (Fate) Huffman and Jettie Speagle Huffman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Huffman, Sr and his sister…
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