Area Obituaries
Ophelia “Ann” Smith Clarke
Ophelia “Ann” Smith Clarke, 86, of High Point, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Ann was born in Taylorsville on November 8, 1932. She was the daughter of the late John Edsel Smith, Sr. and Kate Hines Smith. The youngest of six children, Ann was raised in Taylorsville, and graduated from Taylorsville High…
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David Charles Gaines, 75, of Marvin Church Ct., Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Gaines was born February 8, 1944, in Burke County, the son of the late Howard Harold Gaines and Retha Cleo Milam Gaines. He had worked as a brick mason and was of the…
Read MoreWalter Stephen Lackey
Walter Stephen Lackey, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away Tuesday evening, March 26, 2019 in Valley Nursing Center. Born June 11, 1941 to the late Earl and Emma Lee Lackey, he was owner of Catawba Welding. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed scuba diving. He was a licensed pilot and loved to fly. In addition…
Read MoreEdna Crowder Houser
Edna Crowder Houser, 95, of Hickory, went home to be with her Lord on March 24, 2019. Born July 26, 1923 to the late Dewey and Essie Crowder of Lincoln County, she was a member of Tri-City Baptist Church of Hickory. Surviving are three daughters, Reba Yarborough and husband Rev. Marvin Yarborough of Charleston, South…
Read MoreGuy Walton Burke
Guy Walton Burke, 84, of Cary, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Hearthfields Assisted Living in Cary. Guy was born February 5, 1935, in Alexander County, the son of the late Walton K. Burke and Nell Bumgarner Burke. Guy grew up in Taylorsville and graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1953. He attended the…
Read MoreRandy Blake Little
Randy Blake Little, 74, of Hiddenite, passed away March 22, 2019 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. He was born on August 24, 1944, in Alexander County, to Rev. Henkle and Mrs. Mildred Fox Little. Randy’s careers included the furniture industry, ministry, and trucking. Randy is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret Fox Pennell of…
Read MoreAaron Wayne Taylor
Aaron Wayne Taylor, 57, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019. Aaron was born May 6, 1961, in Gaston County, the son of Jane Whitener Taylor of Taylorsville and the late George Alton Taylor. He had worked in the furniture industry and was the Pastor of the Taylorsville…
Read MoreRuth Frazier
Ruth Frazier, 84, of Moravian Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Ruth was born on Tuesday, May 8, 1934, in Wilkes County, to Sam Bullis and Omie Prevette Bullis. Ruth is survived by her sons, Rodney Moore of Stony Point, and Anthony Moore of King; brothers, Ralph Bullis and Hubert Bullis, both of…
Read MoreJames “Jimmy” Crowson Pennell, Sr.
James “Jimmy” Crowson Pennell, Sr., 67, of State Road, passed away March 20, 2019 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro. He was born on June 30, 1951, in Iredell County, to Cladie Mayberry Pennell and the late Laxton Pennell. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Roger Dale Pennell. He…
Read MoreJackie Ivan Lerner
Jackie Ivan Lerner, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his home. Jack was born October 26, 1951, in Taylorsville, and was the son of the late Max and Florence Marcus Lerner. He was in the last graduating class of Taylorsville High School, class of 70’, and Appalachian State University.…
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