Area Obituaries
George David Swicegood Sr.
George David Swicegood Sr., 83, of Taylorsville, walked through Heaven’s gates Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the Salisbury VA, after a period of decling health. He was born Monday, September 7, 1936, in Iredell County, to the late Charlie Baxter Swicegood and Lelia Mae Deal Swicegood. He graduated from Cool Springs High School and joined…
Read MoreAnita Merle Hagen
Anita Merle Hagen, 86, of Taylorsville, passed away at her residence on June 11, 2020. Anita was a member at Mt. Olive Baptist Church and enjoyed painting. Anita is survived by her husband of 47 years, Larren Leif Hagen. No services are planned at this time but will be held at a later date. The…
Read MoreLinda Canipe Lail
Linda Canipe Lail, 78, of Hickory, was born March 24, 1942 to the late Dennie Orlando Canipe and Eunice Pitts Canipe Poston. Linda passed away June 9, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lail, and a son, Kelly Lail. She is survived by a daughter,…
Read MoreDorothy Hall
Dorothy Hall, 79, of Heritage Circle, Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born March 1, 1941, in Tazewell County, Virginia, the daughter of the late James Henry Oliver and Gladys Pertee Oliver. She had retired from Gulf State Paper and was a member of Emerald Baptist Church.…
Read MoreAngell Norine Barnes
Angell Norine Barnes, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on June 9, 2020, at her residence, with her children by her side. She was born to the late John Henry and Ida Pearl Burgess Brown in Alexander County. During her working career, Angell worked as a social worker for the Alexander County Social Services. Angell was…
Read MoreHobert Gene Jones
Hobert Gene Jones, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 in Oregon with other family members. Hobert was born July 3, 1940, in Cricket, the son of the late Oscar Newton Jones and Rosie Ellen Nelson. He was a US Army National Guard veteran. He had worked in the furniture industry before…
Read MoreTony Edward Michael
Tony Edward Michael, 67, of Stony Point, passed away June 8, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born Wednesday, June 17, 1953, in McLennan County, Texas, to the late David Brumley Michael and Peggy Annette Warren Michael. Tony retired after many years of working as a Maintenance Supervisor in the furniture industry. Services will…
Read MoreInfant Luke Allen Hollifield
Infant Luke Allen Hollifield, entered this earthly world Sunday June 7, 2020, at 11:44 p.m., at Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem, living for 25 minutes, departing this earthly world Monday, June 8. Luke was the beloved son of Rocky Hollifield and Genecis Melendez-Bonilla. In addition to his parents, Luke is survived by his brother, Anakin Hollifield;…
Read MoreGracie Marie Moody
Gracie Marie Moody passed peacefully in the arms of family on June 8, 2020. She was born at 2:05 a.m. and met the eyes of Jesus the same day. Gracie Marie was the daughter of James and Crystal Shepherd Moody of Hiddenite. Gracie Marie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Tollie Jack Moody,Jr.…
Read MoreDebra “Debbie” Renee Smith Brooks
Debra “Debbie” Renee Smith Brooks, 64, of Taylorsville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born Tuesday, August 14, 1956, in Alexander County, to the late Marvin Ranie Smith and Betty Jo Carrigan Smith. She was employed as a cafeteria worker in the Alexander County School…
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