Area Obituaries
Marjorie “Margie” Rhyne Alexander
Marjorie “Margie” Rhyne Alexander, 80, of Sherrills Ford, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 after an extended illness. Margie was born on July 20, 1940, in Stony Point, to the late William Boyce Rhyne and Eva Head Rhyne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bradley” Alexander; sisters,…
Read MoreDillan Jon Hinkle
Dillan Jon Hinkle, 26, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Mecklenburg County. Dillan was born February 18, 1994, in Starke County, Ohio, the son of Scott Hinkle and Lisa Arnold Staley. He worked in security for T.S.A. at the Charlotte Airport and attended Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. He loved his…
Read MoreHarold “Devon” James
Harold “Devon” James, 96, of Taylorsville, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Mitchell County. He was born Sunday, November 2, 1924, in Alexander County, to the late Herm Lee James and Anner Walker James. Devon served in the US Army during World War II. He was also a recipient…
Read MoreLois Marie Elder Jolly
Lois Marie Elder Jolly, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. Mrs. Jolly’s body will Lie-in-State at Alexander Funeral Service on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, from 12:00 Noon until 8:00 p.m., and Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A graveside service for Mrs. Jolly will be…
Read MoreJewel Carolyn Stroupe
Jewel Carolyn Stroupe, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 13, 1949, in Lincoln County, to the late Richard Harvey and Louise Hoppers Stroupe. Jewel enjoyed raising flowers and vegetables. Jewel loved the outdoors, she was an observer of nature and all the wonders of…
Read MoreJeanette Chapman Jolly
Jeanette Chapman Jolly, 86, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. Jeanette was born September 1, 1934, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Waitsel Edd Chapman and Ona Oliver Chapman. She was a farmer and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed watching football, especially the Carolina…
Read MoreMatilda “Nookie” Alzena Campbell
Matilda “Nookie” Alzena Campbell, 68, of Union Grove, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born Sunday, June 22, 1952, in Warwick County, Virginia, to the late James Lester Campbell and Mary Lilly Bell Wyatt Stamper. Nookie is survived by a son, Kenneth Elliott, and a daughter,…
Read MoreNathan Timothy Harris
Nathan Timothy Harris, of Hiddenite, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home. He was born Friday, April 14, 1961, in Alexander County, to the late Fred Grier Harris Sr. and Mary Louise Chapman. In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Harris Jr. and Allen Harris, and…
Read MoreWanda Kay Frye Johnson
Wanda Kay Frye Johnson, 67, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born Friday, November 13, 1953, in Iredell County, to the late Hubert Hoover Frye and Bertha Queen Frye. Wanda is survived by two sons, Michael Johnson of Statesville, and Chad Johnson of Harmony; and a daughter,…
Read MoreJames Carl “Buddy” Picha
James Carl “Buddy” Picha, 80, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, in Taylorsville, after a brief illness. He was the widower of Marie “Rita” Picha. The graveside service and internment will be held at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church in Granite Falls on Tuesday, November 17, at 3:00 p.m., with Rev. Gordon West officiating. Born on…
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