Area Obituaries
Marvin Eugene “Gene” Gwaltney
Marvin Eugene “Gene” Gwaltney, 86, of Taylorsville, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at his home. A graveside service for Mr. Gwaltney will be conducted on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in the Liledoun Baptist Church Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. Rev. Jason Payne and Rev. James Lockee will officiate. Gene…
Read MoreThelma Mae Bryant Clanton
Thelma Mae Bryant Clanton, 80, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Clanton’s body will Lie-in-State at Alexander Funeral Service on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. Thelma’s service will follow at 3:00 p.m.…
Read MoreBetty Sue Hendren
On September 22, 2020, we lost our mother, first friend, best friend, confidant, biggest fan, cheerleader, teacher of Christ, and advisor. Betty Sue Hendren, 86, of Hiddenite, passed away peacefully at Trinity Ridge after a brief illness. She always put God first in her life and then family. No matter her plans or what was…
Read MoreLoree Daye Keller Benge
Loree Daye Keller Benge, 56, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her home. She was born on Tuesday, September 24, 1963 in Caldwell County, daughter of the late Robert Gene Keller Sr. and Helen Ann Cannon Keller. Loree worked in the restaurant industry as a hostess. Loree is survived by her husband…
Read MoreBetty Ann Petree
On September 20, 2020, Betty Ann Petree peacefully passed away at the age of 66. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend lost her life to a long battle to cancer. Betty was one of a kind and those who knew her loved her warm and inviting smile that was bound to…
Read MoreCharlie “Buddy” Walker, Sr.
Charlie “Buddy” Walker, Sr., 77, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at his residence. Charlie was born May 14, 1943, in Wilkes County, the son of the late Grover Walker and Ona Hood Walker. He was the owner and operator of Walker Frame Shop, a member Rocky Creek Baptist Church,…
Read MoreAnna Reeves Wright
Anna Reeves Wright, 88, of Hiddenite, went home to be with her beloved Jesus and her husband Wade on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her home following a brief illness. Anna was born May 13, 1932, in Davie County, the daughter of the late Willie Lindsey Reeves and Cecil Blanche Keller Reeves. She was a…
Read MoreHeather Leigh Harris
Heather Leigh Harris, 28, of Old Devil Track Lane, Taylorsville, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at Carolina Caring-Newton. She was born March 29, 1992, in Caldwell County, to Jamie Harris and Renita Hoyle Denny. Survivors include her mother, Renita Hoyle Denny of Taylorsville; her father, Jamie Harris of Lenoir; three brothers, Bobby Harris of…
Read MoreEva Dean Millsaps Adams
Eva Dean Millsaps Adams, 78, of Taylorsville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 18, 2020. Eva was surrounded by her loved ones when she passed. Eva was born on December 8, 1941 to the late Emmit Walt and Lucy Anna Cook Millsaps. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church,…
Read MoreJesus Gutierrez Cano
Jesus Gutierrez Cano, 49, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Jesus was born March 16, 1971, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Jeronimo Gutierrez Leura and Ma. Remedios Cano Ibarra. He worked in the furniture industry and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.…
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