Area Obituaries
Margaret Fox Pennell
Margaret Fox Pennell, 73, of Hiddenite, passed away May 22, 2019 after an extended illness. Born November 24, 1945, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee Fox, Jr. and Maude Ella Bumgarner Fox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Little, and a…
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Infant Bryan Junior Nelson passed away at birth on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Catawba Medical Center in Conover. Byran was born to Suzanne Christine and Bryan Scott Nelson of Taylorsville. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish the dreams of Bryan include a sister, Faith Lynn Nelson of the home; maternal grandparents,…
Read MoreRandy Levon Hefner
Randy Levon Hefner went home to be with Jesus on May 21, 2019, he was a master of all trades. He worked in furniture 28 years, and the last 15 years he was a machinist and welder. You never saw him without a smile on his face. He was always lending a hand or helping…
Read MoreRafford Julius Adams
Rafford Julius Adams, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away at Westwood Hills in Wilkesboro on Monday, May 20, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born to the late Philmore and Emma Lou Adams, Rafford worked in the textile industry as a Preventive Maintenance Technician until his retirement, was a member at East Taylorsville Baptist Church…
Read MoreMakaila Cheyenne Moses
Makaila Cheyenne Moses, 22, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. Cheyenne was born March 6, 1997, in New Hanover County, to Sean Moses and Dara Steelman Wilkins. Cheyenne was a 2015 graduate of Elkin High School. Survivors include: her mother, Dara S. Wilkins of Winston-Salem; father, Sean Moses of Hiddenite; brother, Austin Moses…
Read MoreShannon Jerome Flowers
Shannon Jerome Flowers, 34, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Carolina Medical Center. He was born on July 27, 1984, in Forsyth County, the son of Dean Jerome Evans and Stephanie Annee Flowers Connor. Shannon worked for Foothills and Catawba Valley Staffing. He attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Along with…
Read MorePaul William Travis
Paul William Travis, 75, of Claremont, passed away on May 16, 2019 in Carolina Rehabilitation of Burke County. Born April 29, 1944, to the late Paul Herman and Edna Mae Huffman Travis, he was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and was retired from Guiltman Corp. He is survived by a son, Mark Travis;…
Read MorePamela “Gail” Gwaltney
Pamela “Gail” Gwaltney, 59, of Hiddenite, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She passed away at Gordon Hospice House after a long battle with colon cancer and complications with multiple surgeries. Gail was born on August 27, 1959, in Iredell County. She was united in marriage…
Read MoreRobert Steven Taylor
Robert Steven Taylor, 70, of Statesville, passed away at his home Monday, May 13, 2019. Mr. Taylor was born May 21, 1948 to the late Robert Elmore Taylor and Betty Sue Bumgarner. Mr. Taylor attended South River Baptist Church and was a member of the Gamewell Fire Department. In addition to his parents, Mr. Taylor…
Read MorePatsy Evelyn Brock
Patsy Evelyn Brock, 71, of Moravian Falls, began her walk with Jesus on May 13, 2019. Born to Wesley Odell and Patsy Johnson Wingler, Patsy served her community as a teacher’s assistant in the Alexander and Wilkes County school systems until retirement. She was a member at East Taylorsville Baptist Church, enjoyed working in her…
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