Area Obituaries
Grady Aldean “Al” Crouse
Grady Aldean “Al” Crouse, 66, of Hickory, was born January 17, 1953, in Wilkes County, to the late Mitchel and Annie Crouse and died October 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the youngest child of a family of 12. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Charlie,…
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Ronnie C. Hartness, 72, of Hard Rock Lane, Taylorsville, went home to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, October 4, 2019 at McGuire VAMC in Richmond, Virginia. Ronnie was born May 9, 1947, in Alexander County, the son of the late David R. Hartness and Zelma Sharpe Hartness. He graduated from…
Read MoreJohnny Ray Whitesides
Johnny Ray Whitesides, 56, of Little Roundtop Drive, Hiddenite, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his residence. Johnny was born September 2, 1963, in Iredell County, the son of the late Arnold Whitesides and Mary Odom Whitesides. He had worked as an upholster in furniture until he became disabled and was of the Baptist…
Read MoreNadine Plumley
Nadine Plumley, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Nadine was born December 20, 1956, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late James Franklin Pennell and Effie Beatrice Chapman Pennell. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and loved playing Bingo, watching Ol’ movies,…
Read MoreLarry Richard Bowman
Larry Richard Bowman, 83, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2019 at Carolina Caring in Newton after a period of declining health. Born on February 24, 1936 to the late Maurice and Gurldean Hunt Bowman in Catawba County, Larry was a member at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church and attended Winkler Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed…
Read MoreCharles Edward Wilson
Charles Edward Wilson, 58, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his residence after a period of declining health. Born on Saturday, February 11, 1961 to the late Hugh and Bess Moody Wilson in Watauga County, Charles was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, enjoyed watching westerns on TV, especially John…
Read MoreMary Lou Harris McBride
Mary Lou Harris McBride, 92, life-long resident of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Carolina Caring Hospice in Newton. Born September 10, 1927, in Guilford County, moving to Taylorsville before starting to school, Mary Lou graduated from Taylorsville High School. She was the wife of Wayne McBride, marrying in December 1949, and…
Read MoreMargaret Ella (Motts) Hefner
Margaret Ella (Motts) Hefner, of Conover, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a brief stay. Margaret was the oldest of seven children, born July 24, 1932 to Clarence Leroy Matthews and Helen Sigmon Matthews. She was an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Conover. She retired from…
Read MoreDonald Paul Strout
Donald Paul Strout, of Bethlehem, born August 1, 1949, in Stamford, Connecticut, went peacefully to his Lord on September 26, 2019. Donald is survived by his wife, Cindy; and two children, Bonnie and Leeman; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Bethel UMC on Thursday, October 3,…
Read MoreWayne Ervin Hefner
Wayne Ervin Hefner, 79, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Carolina Caring of Sherrills Ford after a brief illness. Wayne was born August 21, 1940, in Alexander County, to the late Earl Lee and Nelda (Bet) Smith Hefner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam era, and was…
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