Area Obituaries
Robert “Kim” James
Robert “Kim” James, 66, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1954, in Iredell County, the son of the late Robert James and Betty Jean Shook James. He had retired from Alexander County as a Solid Waste Enforcement Officer. He enjoyed being outside; most…
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Robert “Mack” Oliver, 89, of Stony Point, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his home after an extended illness. He was born July 26, 1931, in Alexander County. Mack created a loving home environment, deeply rooted in faith. He came to know Christ at a young age, and…
Read MorePaul “Dean” Earp
Paul “Dean” Earp of Hiddenite, 86, passed away, after a short illness, March 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born the youngest child to the late Clete Jerome and Jennie Elizabeth Lail Earp on January 11, 1935. During his working career, he worked at the Box Factory in Taylorsville, where he retired as a…
Read MoreJanie Rose Bumgarner Sprinkle
Janie Rose Bumgarner Sprinkle, 82, of Taylorsville, stepped onto her Heavenly home on Friday morning, March 26, 2021. Janie was born on October 27, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late Arthur Atwell and Fannie Barnes. Janie was a member of Little River Baptist Church, where she served her Lord by singing in the choir.…
Read MoreJ. Lee Marlowe
J. Lee Marlowe, 74, of Conover, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Brian Center of Hickory after an extended illness. Lee was born Saturday, December 27, 1947, in Iredell County, to the late Lawrence Marlowe and Icie Baity Marlowe. Lee was in the US Army, serving two tours in the Vietnam War, and was…
Read MoreBessie Jane Holder Blalock
Bessie Jane Holder Blalock, 79, of Hiddenite, passed away at home Friday, March 26, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born Saturday, July 12, 1941, in Iredell County, to the late Edgar Lee Holder and Hattie Mae Brown Holder. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, James Whit…
Read MoreDon Junker, Sr.
Don Junker, Sr., age 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his home. He was born June 14, 1945, in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert W. Junker and June Barbagello. He was a US Army veteran, who served during the Korean Conflict. He loved his children, grandchildren,…
Read MoreEmma Jean Parker
Emma Jean Parker, 83, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 25, 2021. A memorial service for Mrs. Parker will be held at a later date with the family and friends. Alexander Funeral Service will be serving the Parker Family.
Read MoreGary Lee Sutter
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Gary Lee Sutter, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 72. Gary was born in Miami, Florida, on December 10, 1948. He had a career as an electrical engineer for many years with Florida Power & Light and later with Duke Power, until his retirement. Gary will…
Read MoreRichard Kirk Pennell
Richard Kirk Pennell, 70, of Taylorsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 13, 1950, in Iredell County, the son of the late John Rayford Pennell and Eria Evelyn Lackey Pennell. He was a member of…
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