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Area Obituaries

Elizabeth Sigmon Shell

Elizabeth Sigmon Shell, 89, of Conover, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Autumn Care in Statesville. Born January 12, 1930, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Russell Grady Sigmon, Sr. and Olive Pearl Hunsucker Sigmon. Elizabeth was a 1949 graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College, where she received a two-year…

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Reba Houser Yarborough

Reba Houser Yarborough, 58, of Summerville, South Carolina, went home to be with her Lord on November 7, 2019. She was born to Ford and Edna Houser of Lincoln County. She earned the Doctor of Education degree from Appalachian State University. Reba was a life-long learner and a teacher of teachers. Her passion was focused…

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Betty Pearl Payne Starnes

Betty Pearl Payne Starnes, also known as “Mim,” 88, of Taylorsville, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Born to the late George Washington and Emma Sue Flowers Payne of Rowan County, she was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Those left to cherish the memories of Mim include, four daughters, Sue…

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Charlie C. Johnson

Charlie C. Johnson, 98, of Sulphur Springs Road, Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Charlie was born September 8, 1921, in Wilkes County, the son of the late Robert “Bob” Johnson and Blanche Chatham Johnson. He was a US Army veteran, who served during WWII, and a member of…

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Maggie Sue Bumgarner Dagenhart

Maggie Sue Bumgarner Dagenhart, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born on Tuesday, June 29, 1948, in Alexander County, the daughter of Elijah Augustus and Ola Mae Childers Bumgarner. Maggie was employed at Walmart of Taylorsville. Maggie enjoyed cooking, gardening, and raising her beloved labs as…

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Opal Maxine Rose Hays

Opal Maxine Rose Hays, 84, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on Thursday, March 7, 1935 to the late Herbert Earner Rose and Bertha Mahala Moore Rose in Kanawha County, West Virginia. In addition to Opal’s parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,…

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Lola “Allen” Harris

Lola “Allen” Harris, 64, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Chapman Funeral Home.

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Judith Ann Braun Zimmerman

Judith Ann Braun Zimmerman, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at her residence. A Memorial Service will be conducted at Mt. Wesley Church on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family by visiting our website at www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.

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Chad Ray Hefner

Chad Ray Hefner, 46, of Taylorsville, passed away on November 1, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Hal and Victoria Sipe Hefner. Chad was the owner of Southern Ways Trucking, LLC, was of the Christian faith, enjoyed the outdoors, off-road vehicles, old trucks, and anything with an engine.…

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Julie Anne Eason Jenkins

Julie Anne Eason Jenkins, 47, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 31, 2019 after an automobile accident. She was born on June 8, 1972, in Union County, the daughter of Grace “Anne” Eason of Hiddenite and the late Clyde Kenneth Eason. Julie had her master’s degree and worked as a program director for…

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