Area Obituaries
William “Bill” Claude Link
William “Bill” Claude Link, 59, of Bethlehem, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home after an extended illness. He was born Sunday, February 4, 1962, in Iredell County, to the late Voyd Willie Link and Claudine Estes Link. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Lisa Wood Link of the…
Read MoreEllen Cleo Harrington Childers
Ellen Cleo Harrington Childers, 88, of Taylorsville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, February 26, 2021. Ellen was born on April 9, 1932, in Alexander County, to the late Fred and Beaulah Queen Harrington. Ellen was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, where she was active in the…
Read MoreHelen Josephine Kale Deal
On February 25, 2021 at 11:42 a.m., Heaven gained another Angel, Mrs. Helen Josephine Kale Deal, 90, of Wayside Church Road, Taylorsville. She passed away peacefully at Catawba Valley Medical Center with family by her side. Mrs. Deal was born September 12, 1930, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Floyd Kale and Daisy…
Read MoreWilliam James (Jimmy) Griffin, Jr.
William James (Jimmy) Griffin, Jr., 59, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Born December 28, 1961 in Toms River, New Jersey, he is the son of Linda Fox Harding and the late William James Griffin, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded…
Read MoreDorothy Ann Coleman Neal
Dorothy Ann Coleman Neal, 78, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born Friday, October 23, 1942, in Caldwell County, to the late John Coleman and Geneva Jolley Coleman Ellis. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Elvert Lee Neal of the home, and a son, John Kevin Neal…
Read MoreMichael Eugene Powers
Michael Eugene Powers, 74, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Michael was born on September 28, 1946, in Iredell County, to the late Harold and Martha Bost Powers. Michael was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School…
Read MoreNed Hugh Bowman
Ned Hugh Bowman, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away February 23, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Ned was born March 3, 1945 to the late Hugh and Lucille Austin Bowman. During his working career, he worked as an upholster for many years, and, after retirement, he worked with his son at Bowman Tire and…
Read MoreMillie Rebecca Hewitt Schrum
Millie Rebecca Hewitt Schrum, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton after a lengthy decline. Millie was born in Newton on July 10th, 1931 as the first born to Ben Gentry and Lottie Eller Hewitt of Newton. Millie was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ben…
Read MoreNeil Edwin Starnes
Neil Edwin Starnes, 82, of Hiddenite, went to be with his heavenly father Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born Saturday, January 18, 1939, in Alexander County, to the late Robert Lee “Buck” Starnes and Virginia Rufty Starnes. Neil graduated from Stony Point High School and spent four years in the Air Force. He then…
Read MoreBlenda C. Beaver
Blenda C. Beaver, 83, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Blenda was born November 7, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Allie Blake Millsaps and Gladys Bowles Millsaps. Blenda was a graduate of Clevenger Business College in Wilkesboro and received an Executive Secretarial Degree.…
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