Area Obituaries

Michael “Poppy” Grogan, 51, of Two Jimmy’s Lane, Taylorsville, left this world for his Heavenly home on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Michael was born May 10, 1968, in Richmond, Virginia, the son of Paul Grogan, Sr. and the late Darlene Meadows Grogan. He had worked in construction for most of his working career. He was…

Jerry “Vashti” Lee Childers, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away at his residence on January 28, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Born to the late Hub and Pauline Goble Childers of Alexander County, Jerry worked as an upholster in the furniture industry. He was a member of White Plains Baptist Church, enjoyed woodworking, and coaching…

Johnny Doyle Lail, 76, of Catawba County, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 2, 1944, in Catawba County, the son of the late Floyd Everette Lail and Myrtle Louise Lail. Johnny worked at Hickory Springs as a forklift operator. Most of all, he enjoyed retirement, but also…

Jackie Eugene Queen, 69, of Conover, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 28, 2020. Born to the late Atwell and Lillian Earp Queen of Taylorsville, Jackie was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing golf, spending time with his grandkids, and loved anything pertaining to the…

Hubert Nance, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, surrounded by family, at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn in Claremont. Hubert was born February 26, 1928, in Alexander County, the son of the late Mitchell Nance and Litha Marlow Nance. He had retired from Hickory Chair Furniture after many years and…

Leon L. Fox, 79, met his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Trinity Village after an extended illness. He was born Tuesday, July 9, 1940, in Alexander County, to the late Perry Monroe Fox and Rose Lee Icenhour Fox. In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by two brothers,…

J.L. Burlie Hammer, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. J.L. was born April 6, 1930, in Alexander County, the son of the late Issac Leroy Hammer and Amanda Hefner Hammer. He was the co-owner of Hammer Motor Company for over 40 years and was a member of…

Carol Rae Keever peacefully passed from this life into the loving arms of God and her mama and daddy on January 24, 2020. She was born in Taylorsville, NC at the Alexander County Hospital on August 20, 1969 to Beauford and Liniel Keever. She was diagnosed with Down syndrome, and at that time there were…

Betty Nell Clymer, of Granite Falls, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. Born May 15, 1942, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Clay Edwards Teague and Mary Jane Hines Teague. Betty was a member of Amazing Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a personal secretary…