Area Obituaries
Shirley Louise McAlpin
Shirley Louise McAlpin passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryson U. McAlpin, and her mother, Hazel Jackson Gant. She is survived by two sons, Bryson E. McAlpin (Dusty) and wife Dianne of Taylorsville, and David Michael McAlpin and wife Robin of Chesapeake,…
Read MoreVirginia Stevenson
Virginia Stevenson, 87, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2021. Virginia was born August 31, 1933, in Taylorsville, and moved to Titusville, Florida seven years ago to be with children. During her working life, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and caregiver, worked at Trio grocery store for 29 years,…
Read MoreBrenda Durmire Deal
Brenda Durmire Deal, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Taylorsville House. Brenda was born December 14, 1951, the daughter of the late James Donald Durmire, Sr. and Lola Faye Smith Durmire. She had worked for Mitchell Gold and also Craftmaster Furniture as a seamstress and was of the Baptist…
Read MoreJavier Munoz Alcantara
Javier Munoz Alcantara, 53, of Hiddenite, “you will forever be in our hearts.” He passed away February 16, 2021. He was born in Tlaxcala, Mexico to David Munoz Perez and Estela Alcantara Alba, but Javier loved Taylorsvillle. Javier was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed many things including selling at the flea market, listening to…
Read MoreJustin Hayward Parker
Justin Hayward Parker, 45, of Ferguson, went to his Heaven on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born Saturday, November 29, 1975, in Salt Lake County, Utah, to Billy Joe Parker and the late Mary Jane Eby Parker. Justin is survived by his wife, Robin Marie Gray Parker of…
Read MoreNavada Cecile Cashion Douglas
Navada Cecile Cashion Douglas, 92, of Stony Point, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born Wednesday, July 11, 1928, in Iredell County, to the late John Barsabus Cashion and Ella Mae Stewart Cashion. She retired after 31 years as a clerk for the Post Office and rural mail carrier.…
Read MoreTerisa Ann Smith
Terisa Ann Smith, 54, passed away at her home on Sunday morning, February 14, 2021. Born to Creola Willie Teague Jones (Johnny) and the late James Leroy Smith on February twenty-first, nineteen sixty-six, Terisa was a member of Exodus Missionary Hickory, where she served her Lord singing in the choir. Terisa enjoyed Bingo, working crossword…
Read MoreHurshel Charlie Teague
Hurshel Charlie Teague, 90, is dancing with Jesus. He passed away February 13, 2021. He was born to the late Espie and Robert Teague. Hurshel left his footprint in many people’s life, always putting others before himself. He was a member at Fellowship Advent Christian Church, a county commissioner for a four-year term, and an…
Read MoreElizabeth Hayes Herman
Elizabeth Hayes Herman, 75, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021. She was born to the late Cameron “Cam” and Rhoda Anderson Hayes on March 22, 1945. She attended several churches including St. John Baptist Church, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and Little River Baptist Church. During her working career, she spent many years at Schneider…
Read MoreHubert “Skip” Eugene Frye
Hubert “Skip” Eugene Frye, 63, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born Sunday, April 14, 1957, in Iredell County, to the late Herbert Hoover Frye and Bertha Mae Queen Frye. Skip is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Pence Frye of the home; a son, Casey Wilson Frye of Statesville; and…
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