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Area Obituaries

Leroy Lackey

Leroy Lackey, 87, of Taylorsville, passed away on August 5, 2020 at Catawba Memorial Hospital following a long battle with cancer. Born to the late Roby and Ina Mae Gibson Lackey, he was a US Navy veteran. He served our country during the Korean Conflict. By trade, Leroy was a truck driver. He was a…

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Sidney Lee Miller

Sidney Lee Miller, 79, of Stony Point, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, after many years of declining health, at Pine Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Thomasville. He is the son of the late Ralph Floyd Miller and Bircha Vicks Miller, born Wednesday, November…

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Dustin Lee Keiger

Dustin Lee Keiger, 31, of Statesville, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence. A visitation will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2020 at Chapman Funeral Home. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family by visiting our website at www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.

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William Edward “JR” DeJarnette, Jr.

William Edward “JR” DeJarnette, Jr., 77, of Stony Point, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Abernethy Laurels Health Care Unit in Newton. He was born December 24, 1942, in Alexander County, the son of the late William “Stiffy” Edward DeJarnette, Sr. and Sudye May Farrell DeJarnette. He had worked for Stony Point Farm…

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Randy Mitchell Pharr

Randy Mitchell Pharr, 63, of Stony Point, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born Saturday, December 22, 1956, in Iredell County, to Claude Mitchell Pharr of Stony Point and Ruby Adams Pharr Coleman of Stony Point. Randy was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Pharr.…

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Teresa Cline Brewster

Teresa Cline Brewster, 54, of Stony Point, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at her residence after an extended illness. The family will conduct a private memorial service at a later date. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family by visiting our website at www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.

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Wanda Moretz Simmons

Wanda Moretz Simmons, 71, of Hickory, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her residence. Born in Catawba County on October 14, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Eugene and Elsie Icard Moretz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Eddie Moretz. Wanda was a member…

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Arvel “AL” Miller

Arvel “AL” Miller, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home. Al was born September 1, 1928, in Stickney, West Virginia, the son of the late Dell Miller and Stella Scarbro Oestrich. He was a US Air Force veteran and attended Wayside Baptist Church. He was a life member of…

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Tony “Rex” Stout

Tony “Rex” Stout, 68, of Hiddenite, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. A Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family by visiting our website at www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.

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Stella Mae Tedder Brookshire

Stella Mae Tedder Brookshire, 99, of Hiddenite, passed away on July 27, 2020. Born to the late William Thomas and Nancy Ludelia Campbell Tedder, in Wilkes County, Stella was a charter member of Freedom Baptist Church in Hiddenite. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, stringing beads, attending church, and was the operator of Hiddenite Yard Sale. In…

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