Area Obituaries
Clyde Odell Meadlock
Clyde Odell Meadlock, 90, of Lincolnton, formally of Taylorsville, passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center on April 8, 2019. He was born in Alexander County to the late Lee and Mamie Adeline Meadlock. Clyde worked in the furniture industry until retirement. He was an avid golfer, NASCAR and Dale Earnhart fan, loved farming, gardening,…
Read MoreCharles Alan Burgin
Charles Alan Burgin, 65, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Burgin was born November 20, 1953, in Alexander County, and was the son of the late Robert Lee Burgin, Sr. and Alta Clyde Daniels Burgin. He was a graduate of Alexander County Schools and, in 1991, he married…
Read MoreDonovan F. Fulton
Donovan F. Fulton, 63, of Little Spring Road, Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Mr. Fulton was born September 9, 1955 in Pulaski County, Arkansas, the son of the late Edward Franklin Fulton and Lilly Avanor Jones Fulton. He had worked installing fire alarms and security systems and…
Read MoreBetty Jane Flowers
Betty Jane Flowers, 77, of Pop Flowers Road, Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation. Mrs. Flowers was born September 10, 1941, in Durham County, the daughter of the late Garnett Barnes and Betty Jane Barnes. She had worked in the finishing department in the…
Read MoreJuanita Keever-Shook
Juanita Keever-Shook, 87, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Juanita was born July 18, 1931, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Truey Bowman and Omie Bowman Bowman. She had worked as a waitress and was a life-long member of Friendship Lutheran Church, where she taught…
Read MoreLaura “Martha” Venonia Bennett Johnson
Laura “Martha” Venonia Bennett Johnson, 98, of Taylorsville, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 in Accordius Nursing Ctr. of Statesville. Born July 27, 1920, in Alexander County, to the late Thirlen Grade and May Agnes James Bennett, she was a maid to many prominent families in the Hickory area. A member of Zion Chapel AME…
Read MoreNolan Morrison
Nolan Morrison, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away at his home Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born on September 5, 1933, in Wilkes County, to the late Luther McKinley and Agnes Brewer Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by an infant brother, Roy; a brother, Bobby Morrison Sr.; and a son-in-law, Freddie…
Read MoreGary David Lail
Gary David Lail, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his residence. Born August 15, 1945, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Noah David Lail and Mary Lou Starnes Lail. Gary was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Director and…
Read MoreLorene Setzer
Lorene Setzer, 81, of Granite Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends. Mrs. Setzer was born December 25, 1937 in Catawba County. She was the daughter of the late Fallon Lee and Emma Thomas Whisnant. She was a member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church of Hickory. Those left…
Read MoreWilliam “Rodney” Millsaps
William “Rodney” Millsaps, 59, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Rodney was born on March 18, 1960, in Alexander County, to Bruce and Kelsie Millsaps. He was preceded in death by his sister, Suzanne Rexrode. He is survived by his wife, Melissa, and step-children, Jax and Zoe Gardner of Roan…
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