Area Obituaries
Elizabeth “Beth” Barnes Fox
Elizabeth “Beth” Barnes Fox, born on June 3, 1940, in Alexander County, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. A devoted educator, Beth dedicated over 50 years of her life to teaching and retired as an Assistant Principal in the Alexander County School System, exemplifying her unwavering commitment to education and the well-being of children.…
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Kim Elaine Cloer Reitzel, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025. There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Sapphire Hills Event Center in Conover. Spoken words of remembrance will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Eric Hauss officiating. Please…
Read MoreEdward Allen Johnson “AJ”
Edward Allen Johnson “AJ,” 80, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at home. AJ was born in Caldwell County on December 29, 1944, to the late Troy Johnson and Beatrice Chester Johnson. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two…
Read MoreDaisy Lee Dunlap Williams
Daisy Lee Dunlap Williams, 78, of Statesville, passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 30, 2025, following an extended illness. Daisy was born April 16, 1947, to the late Annie Ruth Marlowe and stepfather Vance Speaks Link. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Spurgeon Williams…
Read MoreSuma Bumgarner Hicks
Suma Bumgarner Hicks, 91, of Newton, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at The Greens of Hickory. Suma was born on April 26, 1934, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Chaunce Bumgarner and Sadie Deal Bumgarner. Suma worked in textiles for most of her working career for Newton Glove and also Carolina…
Read MoreSamuel Everette Jenkins
Samuel Everette Jenkins, affectionately known as Sam, was born on September 8, 1935, in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County at the age of 90. Sam was a man deeply devoted to his family and faith. He cherished the moments spent with loved…
Read MoreDavid William Maupin
David William Maupin, known affectionately as Dave or “Papa,” passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones and hospice caregivers at the age of 87 on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born on the Fourth of July in Zanesville, Ohio, Dave’s life was marked by quiet strength, quick wit, and an unending curiosity about the…
Read MoreJerry Mayes
Jerry Mayes, 83, of Taylorsville, departed this life during the early morning hours of Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Jerry was born September 14, 1942, in Alexander County, the son of the late Nellie Mildred Mayes. Jerry was a graduate of Happy Plains High School and…
Read MoreBetty Jean Sprinkle Patterson
Betty Jean Sprinkle Patterson, 98, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Betty was born March 11, 1927, in Alexander County, the daughter of Hugh Paul Sprinkle and Ida Belle Adams Sprinkle. Betty graduated from Hiddenite High School during World War II (1944). After high school, she…
Read MoreKay F. Barker
Kay F. Barker, 81, of Taylorsville, transitioned from this life on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Kay was born on December 2, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Cecil Barker and Hattie Hines Barker. Kay was a 1962 graduate of Happy Plains High School, Taylorsville.…
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