Area Obituaries
Denise Dianne Drum
Denise Dianne Drum, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Denise was born March 6, 1966, in Catawba County, the daughter of Linda Dianne Joyner Drum of Taylorsville and the late Glenn Eugene Drum. She had worked as a Lab-technician for Family Care, until becoming disabled, and was…
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James Howard Kelley, 59, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 27, 2020. James was born April 27, 1961, in Union Town, Pennsylvania, the son of Gerald Bruce Kelley and Elva Hardin Kelley of Pennsylvania. He was a US Army veteran and was of the Christian faith. He was a carpenter, where he did…
Read MoreSalvatore Rao
Salvatore Rao, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home. Salvatore was born March 5, 1937, in Queens, New York, the son of the late Edward Rao and Angelena Gangi. He was a US Navy veteran, who served during the Korean Conflict, Vietnam Era, and Cuban Crisis. He served in…
Read MoreJames Barry Watts
James Barry Watts, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 26, 2020. James was born to the late John and Doris Thomas Watts. He was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish his memories are sons, Brent Watts and Jr. Watts; a brother, Randy Watts; and two sisters, Phyllis Julian and Teresa Duncan. Arrangements…
Read MoreArthur Donald Millsaps
Arthur Donald Millsaps, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. He was born on July 13, 1945 the son of the late Roy Ray and Eloise Bunton Millsaps. During his career, Arthur worked at Broyhill Furniture for 46 years. He enjoyed hunting and working on the racing pit…
Read MoreMelba Haynes Currie
Melba Haynes Currie, 96, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home. Melba was born October 12, 1924, in Watauga County, the daughter of the late Roy and Nora Haynes. She had owned and operated a daycare during her working career, was a former member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in…
Read MoreWilliam Norris Keever
William Norris Keever, 86, of Hiddennite, passed away peacefully at Trinity Ridge in Hickory, Friday December 25, 2020. Born December 22, 1934, in Alexander County, he was the son of the late Jack Keever and Beatrice Looper Keever. Norris was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BS in…
Read MoreRev. Donald “Don” Wayne Ingle
Rev. Donald “Don” Wayne Ingle, 81, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center and is now rejoicing in his heavenly home with His Lord and Savior. He was born on April 15, 1939 to the late Javan Beech and Nettie Freeze Ingle. He pastored at Kinza Memorial Baptist Church, Dudley…
Read MoreVickie Gail Chadwick Minton
Vickie Gail Chadwick Minton, 57, of Hiddenite, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born Thursday, March 14, 1963, in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Marvin Chadwick and Agnes Ostwalt Chadwick. Vickie was of the Baptist faith and worked as a machine operator in the furniture industry. Vickie leaves to…
Read MoreMargaret Emma Atkins Steele Fry
Margaret Emma Atkins Steele Fry died December 23, 2020, quietly in her sleep, while taking an afternoon nap at an assisted living facility in Sylva. She was born August 26, 1921, in Norfolk, Virginia. She is survived by her two devoted daughters, Sharon Steele Williams and her husband John Williams from Statesville, and Jane Steele…
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