Area Obituaries

Bobby Ray Barnes, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence. Bobby Barnes was born July 16, 1949, in Alexander County, the son of Lorene Pennell Barnes of Taylorsville and the late Thomas Franklin Barnes. He was a US Army veteran, who served during the Vietnam War, and was of…

Gregory David Plumley, 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Gregory was born May 10, 1956, in Lockport, New York, the son of Beth Elaine Cooper Plumley of Taylorsville and the late Erwin A. Plumley. He retired from New York State Department of Transportation after 36 years. He enjoyed lawn mower racing…

Jayne Elizabeth Elder Goble, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on August 30, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. A graveside service for Jayne will be conducted at the Elder Family Cemetery on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Tony Daniels will officiate. Parking for the cemetery and service will be in the Carsons Chapel…

Troy L. “Jeep” Sherrill, 84, of Hiddenite, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital due to COVID-19. Jeep was born January 18, 1936, in Alexander County (Drumstand Community), the son of the late Ernest Escar Sherrill and Lela Grant Sherrill. He was a US Army veteran and was a lifelong member…

Kady Ashlin Elder, 25, of Bethlehem, is singing with Jesus after leaving this home on August 29, 2020 for her heavenly home. A celebration of Kady’s life will be held for those who knew and loved Kady on Tuesday September 1, 2020. Kady will lie in state from 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Three Forks Baptist Church…

Martha Sue “Susie” Bollinger, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Trinity Village of Hickory. She was born February 5, 1942 to the late William H. and Virginia Hatley Bollinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Sydney J. Bollinger. Susie attended Fellowship Advent Christian Church…

Thomas Paul Clanton, 89, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 following a period of declining health. Visitation will be conducted on Monday, August 31, 2020, from 2-3 p.m., at Rocky Hill Baptist Church, with funeral services at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Clanton was born August 7,…

Timothy “Tim” Lee Lackey, 68, of Stony Point, passed away at his residence Tuesday, August 25, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born Sunday, March 9, 1952, in Iredell County, to the late Thomas Harlee Lackey and Margaret Junia Patterson Lackey. Tim retired from the Alexander County Sherriff’s Department. He was a member of…

John Henry Parson, 73, of Taylorsville, began his eternal walk with his Lord on August 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. John was the son of the late Issac Lee Howell and Edna Marie Parson King and was a member of St. John Baptist Church. Mr. Parson’s body will lie-in-state at Alexander Funeral Service…