Area Obituaries
Adrian “Harrison” Eckard
Adrian “Harrison” Eckard, 78, of Conover, passed away on August 16, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Mr. Eckard’s body will lie-in-state at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. The service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.…
Read MoreMary “Dianne” St.Clair Griffin
Mary “Dianne” St.Clair Griffin, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Brian Center in Viewmont after an extended illness. She was born Wednesday, August 17, 1949, in Alexander County, to the late Ernest Lee St.Clair and Dora Dovey Walker St.Clair. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Dianne was…
Read MoreGarnette Ern Kelley
Garnette Ern Kelley, 69, of Durham, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Garnette was born October 9, 1950. She had worked as a dog groomer. Those left to cherish and honor her memory include her daughter, Mariah Quinn Crowder-Ern of Creedmoor; and her son, Stan Munro. No formal…
Read MoreNell Lorene Wallace
Nell Lorene Wallace, 89, went home to meet her Lord on August 14, 2020 after a period of declining health. A private family graveside service for Lorene will be conducted at Linneys Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Jamie Steele and Rev. Tony Daniels will officiate. Pallbearers will…
Read MoreBonnie Gaye Hayes
Bonnie Gaye Hayes, 60, of Polk Street, Taylorsville, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory following an extended illness. She was born on June 19, 1960, in Alexander County, daughter of the late Shuford Millsaps and Martha Ann Hayes. She attended Central Junior High School in Taylorsville and, at…
Read MorePatsy Mitchell Suddreth
Patsy Mitchell Suddreth, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Patsy was born October 7, 1950, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Jim Mitchell and Cecil Fincannon Mitchell. She was a seamstress for Carolina Glove Mill for almost 50 years. She was always very punctual.…
Read MoreSam Dewitt Lail
Sam Dewitt Lail, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on August 13, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Mr. Lail’s body will lie-in-state at Alexander Funeral Service on Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. A private family graveside service will be conducted on Friday, August 21, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., in the…
Read MoreDavid Plumer Richey
David Plumer Richey, 78, of Statesville, passed away at Gordon’s Hospice House on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. He was the son of the late Plumer and Ida Veola Yount Ritchie. During his working career, David worked in the lumber industry. No funeral arrangements have been made at this time but will be announced by Alexander…
Read MoreTerry L. Billings
Terry L. Billings, 65, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home. Terry was born July 26, 1955, in Wilkes County, the son of the late Charlie Monroe Billings and Clara Pauline Miller Billings. He had retired from Lowe’s Hardware and was a member of Faith Revival Church in Hiddenite. He…
Read MoreMarie Reid
Marie Reid, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Westwood Hills Nursing in Wilkesboro. Marie was born July 24, 1931, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Ray Ellis and Maude Webster Ellis Elder. She had worked as a weaver in the textile industry and, later in life, she helped…
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