Area Obituaries

Douglas “Doug” Eugene Steelman, 57, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his residence. Born November 8, 1962, in Alexander County, he was the son of Connie Harrington Steelman and the late Jimmy Mack Steelman. In addition to his father, Doug was preceded in death by his niece, Cheyenne Moses. Survivors include…

Doris Deal Russell, 88, of Statesville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Autumn Care of Statesville following a lengthy illness. Doris was born September 9, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Howard Deal and Estelle Deal of Taylorsville. She excelled academically at Taylorsville High School, Mitchell…

Lyndell M. Kerley, PhD, 78, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, loving husband, father, and math professor, passed away at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital on Saturday, September 12, 2020 after a period of declining heath. He was born June 21, 1942, in Alexander County, the son of the late Donald L. Kerley and Hazel W. Kerley of…

Melba Fuller St. Clair, 84, of Taylorsville, went home to be with her Lord on September 12, 2020. She passed away at home after a long illness. She was a member at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and started the reach out group. She was an avid cook,…

Eric West, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the age of 52. Mr. West is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Tammy, and only son, Robert (Maura), all of Taylorsville. Mr. West was born in Hickory on August 19, 1968 to Francis and the late Henry West. He graduated in…

Kelly Charles Morrison, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Kelly was the son of Woodrow Wilson and Lucille Dagenhart Morrison. Kelly was an active member of Rocky Face Baptist Church and loved his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Kelly was preceded in death by his daughter, Amber Morrison; granddaughter, Brittany…

Emma Marie Sipe, 92, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, September 9, 2020 after a long illness. She passed at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member at St. Luke Lutheran Church and was very involved with her church family. Marie had been involved in several clubs, including the…