Area Obituaries
James Ruel Fox
James Ruel Fox, 85, of Taylorsville, went to his eternal home on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his family, to forever be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on November 11, 1933, in Alexander County, the son of the late Burrette Fox and Ethel Dyson Fox. During his life,…
Read MoreMartha Ann Hayes
Martha Ann Hayes, 75, of Polk Street, Taylorsville, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at her residence. Martha was born April 24, 1944, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Sad Washington Greene and Elsie Irene Hayes. She had worked in the furniture industry and was a member…
Read MoreOllie Bell Ritchie Austin
Ollie Bell Ritchie Austin, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Carolina Caring, Newton, following a period of declining health. Born June 10, 1934, in Alexander County, to the late Arthur Ray and Floy Bell Benefield Ritchie, Mrs. Austin was retired as a Day Care giver to over 116 children, as…
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RW Houston “Sarge” Watson, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at Gordon’s Hospice House on June 19, 2019. Born on October 26, 1936, in Watauga County, to the late Ralph and Thelma Watson, he was retired from the US Air Force and Alexander County Solid Waste Management. Sarge was an avid coon hunter, Braves fan,…
Read MoreJames “Jim” Edgar Rosamond, Jr.
James “Jim” Edgar Rosamond, Jr., 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Frye Regional Hospital in Hickory. Jim was born April 12, 1940 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late James Edgar Rosamond and Inez Crockett Rosamond. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Taylorsville. Those left to cherish…
Read MoreWilliam Solon Mitchell
William Solon Mitchell transitioned peacefully from earth to heaven, surrounded by his children and loved ones, on the morning of Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Rowan Novant Medical Center in Salisbury. He was the fourth of five children born to Ramie Loid Mitchell and Mamie Lee Millsaps Mitchell on September 21, 1933 in Alexander County.…
Read MoreLawrence Elijah (L.E.) Herman, Jr.
Lawrence Elijah (L.E.) Herman, Jr., 94, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir on June 18, 2019, surrounded by his family, following a period of declining health. Born on June 3, 1925, in Alexander County, to the late Lawrence E. Herman, Sr. and Effie Crouch Jennings Herman, he was…
Read MoreShirley Scott Stokes
Shirley Scott Stokes, daughter of the late James and Effie Scott, was born June 12, 1941. She departed this life on June 17, 2019. She attended Philadelphia United Methodist Church, where she held many positions in the church. She was employed by Trail Blazer, Gilliam, and Thomasville Furniture before retiring. She was married to Ted…
Read MoreDavid Allen Goforth
David Allen Goforth, 49, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2019 at Iredell Health Systems in Statesville. He was the son of Donnie and Patsy C. Goforth of Hiddenite. He was an upholster at Mitchell Gold, in Taylorsville, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, Rock and Roll and Blue Grass music. David enjoyed playing his…
Read MoreMack Beech Blankenship, Jr.
Mack Beech Blankenship, Jr., 87, of Greensboro, passed away Monday June 17, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive…
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