Area Obituaries
Linda Paulette Smith Lail
Linda Paulette Smith Lail, 73, of Granite Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born on October 8, 1945, in Caldwell County, to the late Archie Kent and Ada Pauline Helton Smith. She worked at Granite Falls Middle School before she retired. Those left to cherish her memory include…
Read MoreLillian Rhoades Cather
Lillian Rhoades Cather, beloved wife of Howard Clark Cather, passed in the early morning hours of December 31, 2018. Howard, having passed away two years earlier, welcomed her back into his arms. After 75 years of married life together, they are reunited once again after a two year absence. Lillian was born and raised in…
Read MoreDorothy Elaine Dyson Watson
Dorothy Elaine Dyson Watson, 65, of Taylorsville, left this earthly world for her heavenly home on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born on March 3, 1953, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Graydon Henry and Peggy Jane Teague Dyson. During her career, Dorothy worked at Sears in…
Read MoreReverend Steven Wayne Bumgarner
Reverend Steven Wayne Bumgarner, 60, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 20, 1958, in Alexander County, to Donald Houston and Janie Bumgarner Sprinkle. He was the pastor of Oakwood Baptist Church for 10 years. He was a devoted member at Liledoun Baptist Church. In…
Read MoreFrank Everett Menscer
Frank Everett Menscer, 64, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on September 24, 1954, in Iredell County, to the late Fred A. Menscer and Mary Lundy Menscer. A graveside service will be conducted at 12 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Iredell…
Read MoreJonathan “John Henry” Robert Paige
Jonathan “John Henry” Robert Paige, 47, of Taylorsville, passed peacefully from his earthly life to his heavenly life, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness on Friday, December 28, 2018. Jonathan was the son of Gary and Norma (Richey) Paige of Taylorsville. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Elizabeth…
Read MoreLaura Bebber Ware
Laura Bebber Ware, 60, of Vanceboro, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. Laura was born January 11, 1958, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Harold Johnson Bebber and Kay Williams Bebber. Laura was born in Alexander County, but grew up in Reidsville, where in high school…
Read MoreJames Wray Cale
James Wray Cale, 82, of Supply, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center, Wilmington. Born in Albright, West Virginia, on the fourth of February 1936, James was the son of the late Harve Sheridan and Sarah Elizabeth Golden Cale. In addition to his parents, James was preceded…
Read MoreLola Devon Canupp Drum
Lola Devon Canupp Drum, 80, of Charlotte, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Charlotte. She was born May 15, 1938 to the late Edgar Napoleon and Reatha Pierce Canupp. Devon was married to the late Everette Drum, Jr. for 20 years, and she was a member of First Advent Christian…
Read MoreLynn “Pee Wee” Smith
Lynn “Pee Wee” Smith, 56, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his residence. He was born on October 16, 1962, the son of the late Thomas Richard Smith, Sr. and Martha “Jean” Hines Smith. Pee Wee was a carpenter by trade and was employed with Cody Smith Construction Company. He…
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