Area Obituaries

Glenn E. Hathcock, 80, was ushered into the presence of His Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Trinity Ridge in Hickory after a long period of declining health. He was born on July 5, 1939, in Catawba County, to the late Luther Eury Hathcock and Mabel Catherine Bolick Hathcock. Glenn was a…

Melanie Lynne Adams, 38, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Wake Forest Health, Wilkesboro. Born November 28, 1980 to Doris Elaine Wildes Adams and the late Jimmy Harold Adams, she was a member of Linney’s Grove Baptist Church. Melanie was a waitress for most of her working career and attended college…

Faye Kerley Carrigan, 90, of US Hwy 64-90 West, Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at her residence. Faye was born January 25, 1929, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Herman Kerley and Dico Daniels Kerley. She had worked as a supervisor for Carolina Glove, where she was employed for 60…

James Leon “Jim” Hall, 63, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2019. He was the son of the late Frank Odell and Lena Magilee Braswell Hall. Jim was employed in product development and design for Hickory Chair, was an avid golfer, was a faithful member at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, enjoyed repairing…

Douglas Ray Justice, 57, of Stony Point, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born in Grundy, Virginia on September 3, 1961, the son of the late Ray Hilliard Justice and Gladys Hawkins Justice Stacy. During his career, Douglas worked in the construction industry for P &…

David Herman Pennell Sr., 82, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2019 at his home. David was born on Friday, November 6, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late William Arthur and Mary Lola Earp Pennell. David was a retired sawmill worker and of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, David was…

Ramie “R.L.” Mitchell, Jr., 90, of Stony Point, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville following a period of declining health. He was born February 4, 1929, in Hiddenite, to the late Ramie and Mamie Mitchell, Sr. He served in the U. S. Air Force, ending with the rank of staff…

Ruthy Jean Cline Roop, 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 after a lengthy illness at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 21, 1954, the daughter of the late John Kelsie and Ruth Goble Cline. During her career, Ruthy worked as a shipping clerk for Hickory Springs. She attended…