Area Obituaries

The Lord has welcomed into His presence our dear wife and mother, Helen Elaine Lankford, on Friday, July 24, 2020. Elaine was born to the late George and Florence Effler, in McDowell County, on May 13, 1944. The sixth of ten children, Elaine was raised in a Christian home where she was taught, by her…

Barry Lee Barlow, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020 at his home. He was born to James Rowe and Lillian Novella Barlow in Catawba County. Barry worked in the furniture industry, specifically for Leather Craft Furniture for 40 years. Barry enjoyed anything outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and metal detecting. Those left…

Juanita May Rutherford Dunn, 90, of Taylorsville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Trinity Ridge-Hickory. She was born July 12, 1930, in Lewisburg, West Virginia, to the late Owen Cara “O.C.” and Tennis Grey Ripley Rutherford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…

David Arlen Noble Sr., 85, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his daughter’s residence. He was born in Coopers Creek, West Virginia on March 27, 1935. He was the son of the late Cecil W. and Anna Connelly Noble. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife…

Marvin Asa Chapman, 81, of Hickory, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born October 31, 1938, he was the son of Charlie Pete Chapman and Dorothy Lee Dennis Chapman. He worked at Hickory Plumbing and Heating for 45 years and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After…

Kathryn Gay Stout, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her home after a short illness. She was the daughter of John Henry and Lydia Bell Denny of Elizabethton, Tennessee. Her previous employment was in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving to Taylorsville in 1973. Her late husband, Edward Stout, retired from the…

Margaret Jean Gwaltney, 76, of Hiddenite, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born to the late Clifford Howard and Mary Jo Bumgarner Childers in Alexander County. Margaret was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church, but attended Taylor Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed…

Jerry Wayne Pearson, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home. Jerry was born December 28, 1952, in Alexander County, the son of the late Romie Spencer Pearson and Alba Elizabeth Johnson Pearson. He had worked in the furniture industry and was of the Christian faith. He loved his…

Jeffrey Lynn Simmons, 61, of the Bethlehem Community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. He was born August 4, 1958, in Catawba County, to the late Dewey Lawrence Simmons and Lennabelle Cline Simmons. Jeffrey enjoyed Blue Grass music, he loved to cook and was known…