Area Obituaries
Larry J. Riddle
The greatest storyteller on earth has taken his tales to heaven. Larry J. Riddle, 77, passed away from cancer, at his home in Taylorsville, on January 29, 2021. His positive attitude, determination and charm, along with his warm smile and a quick wink, always made him a favorite among his oncology nurses. After graduating from…
Read MoreClarence William White Jr.
Clarence William White Jr., 74, of Statesville, went to his forever home January 29, 2021, in the early morning with family by his side, after a hard-fought illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born September 17, 1946 to the late Clarence and Pauline White. Junior worked at Southern Furniture. He is survived by five…
Read MoreJean H. Fox
Jean H. Fox, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 28, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jean was born February 26, 1946, in Iredell County, the daughter of Mary Johnston Harrington Wike of Taylorsville and the late James Orin Harrington. Jean was a member of Reformation Evangelical Lutheran Church.…
Read MoreVirginia Lee Davis
Virginia Lee Davis, 71, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday evening, January 28, 2021. She was born to the late James Harlan and Pearl Whitehead Miller on October 21, 1949 in Hampton, Tennessee. Virginia was of the Baptist faith. Those left to share the memories of Mrs. Davis include her husband of 35 years, Buddy…
Read MoreJames W. (Jim) St. Clair
James W. (Jim) St. Clair died on the evening of January 27, 2021. Born November 13, 1933 to Eugene and Pauline St. Clair, Jim grew up on a family farm in Taylorsville. He was the middle child of three boys – Ned and Bob. Jim was a loving husband and father, former professional baseball player,…
Read MoreKathy Murphy
Kathy Murphy, 63, of Olin, passed away January 27, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 10, 1957, in Iredell County, to the late Lonnie Allen Anderson and Hazel Fannie Spann Anderson. Kathy worked at Walmart for 28 years. Kathy is survived by a daughter, Suzie Murphy of the…
Read MoreVickey “Vic” (Bill) Griffin
Vickey “Vic” (Bill) Griffin, 66, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly January 27, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born April 9, 1954, in Iredell County, to the late Esby Lee Griffin and Francis Mae Cain Griffin. Vickey was an Automotive Salesman. He was also a member of Third Creek Baptist Church. Vickey is survived…
Read MoreVirginia Ann McClain
Virginia Ann McClain was born in Taylorsville on June 4, 1955 to the late Kenneth Knox McClain and Jeanette McCombs McClain. She peacefully departed this life on the evening of Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was a member of the cheerleading squad while attending Alexander Central High School, where she graduated in 1974. She was…
Read MoreRobert Elder
Robert Elder, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born April 3, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late Howard Walter and Nell Mae Dagenhart Elder, Robert was a veteran of the US Army where he served as a Military Policeman. Robert was a self-employed poultry farmer. He…
Read MoreGaylon “Shorty” Harrington
Gaylon “Shorty” Harrington, 66, of Taylorsville, went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on November 24, 1954, in Alexander County, the son of the late Harvey and Maxine (Daniels) Harrington. Shorty proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He loved…
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