Area Obituaries

Bruce Wayne Keller, 57, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his residence. Born on October 26, 1962, the son of Toney Keller and the late Pauline Pennell Keller, he was self-employed as a handyman and was of the Baptist faith, attending Mt. Ridge Baptist Church. Bruce enjoyed woodworking, mechanics, fishing, and…

Dorothy Lorene Wike, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away at her residence on April 5, 2020. Born to the late Johnny and Ida Harrington, Dorothy was a member at Salem Lutheran Church. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, baking, and working in her garden. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Atwell…

Linda Jenkins Robinson, 76, of Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at her home. Linda was born April 8, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Pleas Jenkins and Lois Stafford Jenkins. She had worked in the textile industry and was a faithful member of Liledoun Baptist Church, where she had taught…

Ruby “Sarah” McCurdy, 95, of Vashti, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, April 4, 2020. She was born Friday, April 3, 1925, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Noah and Lacy (Blackwelder) Childers. Sarah was a charter member of Vashti Baptist Church, who loved to share her love of…

Regina “Diane” Fields Byers, 61, of Stony Point, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at her residence after a brief illness. Born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, on March 30, 1959, she was the daughter of Mary Lou Lockhart Fields and the late Charlie Lee Fields. Diane graduated from Lynn View High in Kingsport, Tennessee…

Raymond Joshua Jowers, 41, of Bethlehem, passed away at his residence on Friday evening, April 3, 2020. Born in Catawba County to Raymond B. Jowers and Patty Marie Teague Spencer, on January 29, 1979, he was a heavy equipment operator for Neil Construction Company. Known as selfless and kindhearted, he was a wonderful son and…

Alma Davidson Wike, 96, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 surrounded by her family. Alma was born February 7, 1924, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Roby and Rosa Deal Davidson; she was the seventh of ten children. She was married to Gaither Lonas Wike, who…

Sandra Matlock Cook, 59, of Indian Trail, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2020 at 4:56 a.m. Sandra spent her final days at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Iredell County and was the daughter of Margaret Mitchell Matlock and the late Albert Matlock Sr. She was also preceded…

Terry Edward Roberts, 64, passed away on March 30, 2020 after a short, hard-fought battle with leukemia. He was a child of God, a wonderful husband, brother, and uncle. Terry was tough! He didn’t start no junk, but he didn’t take any either! He was a Marine to the core; his last work was at…