Area Obituaries
Allen Lynn Bowman
Allen Lynn Bowman, 92, affectionately known as Lynn, was born to the late Lorenzo L. Bowman and Lillian Blanche Johnson Bowman on December 4, 1932, and left this world on July 31, 2025. Lynn dedicated over 31 years to the art of woodcarving at Sipes Carving and spent 40 years in the furniture business. He…
Read MoreGlenn Lewis Mull
Glenn Lewis Mull, 95, born to the late Glenn Grayson and Toy Magline Bumgarner Mull on May 2, 1930, in Gaston County, departed this life peacefully at home on July 31, 2025. Glenn retired from Schneider Mills. He was a charter member of Reformation Lutheran Church. Survivors include his devoted daughter, Sharon Mull Goble of…
Read MoreWalter Lee Hines, Sr.
Walter Lee Hines, Sr., 87, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Walter was born May 2, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late Benjamin James Hines and Virgie Payne Hines. Walter worked in the textile industry for most of his working career. He was a…
Read MoreVirginia “Ginger” Sloan Donahue
Virginia “Ginger” Sloan Donahue, 92, beloved wife of the late Clarence Eugene Donahue, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, after a courageous seven-year battle with dementia. Born on January 23, 1933, Ginger was the daughter of the late Wade and Annie Martin Sloan. She worked as a…
Read MoreDiego Suaste
Diego Suaste, 33, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home. Diego was born on October 23, 1991, in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Rodrigo Suaste and Laura Suaste. Diego worked as a sales rep for Curacao. He was a member of Iglesia La Roca Eterna Asamblea Apostolica. In addition…
Read MoreFrances Marie (Watts) Smith
Frances Marie (Watts) Smith, 90, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on July 29, 2025. Born in Statesville on November 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Kelly) Watts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…
Read MoreKathy Ann Curry
Kathy Ann Curry, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Kathy was born June 2, 1963, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late James Robert Cardwell and Idell Elizabeth Davis Cardwell. Earlier in her working career, she was a CNA at Valley Nursing and later worked…
Read MorePatricia Ann Jones Bumgarner
Patricia Ann Jones Bumgarner, born on July 15, 1940, was a beloved daughter, mother, mammaw, and friend. With a heart full of compassion, she dedicated her life to both her family and her community. Patricia went home to be with her heavenly father on July 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and service.…
Read MoreRenn Junior Lackey
Renn Junior Lackey, of Hiddenite, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, at the age of 88. Renn was born on September 21, 1936, in Taylorsville, to James Renn Lackey and Mattie Parker Lackey. He married his beloved wife, Martha Sue Barnes Lackey, on February 11, 1961, and…
Read MoreNathan Issac Bare
Nathan Issac Bare, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home. Nathan was born November 5, 1934, in Alexander County, the son of the late Thomas Bare and Delta Blevins Bare. For most of his working career, he worked for Clayton-Marcus for 30-plus years. He was a member of Calvary…
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