Area Obituaries

Janie Russell Lathrop, 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. She was born January 12, 1936, in Taylorsville, to the late Minnie Mayzo Russell and Ralph Clarence Russell. She was retired from Woonsocket Spinning Co. in Charlotte, where she worked in their office. She also spent approximately 20 years singing in The Kensmen Trio…

Cynthia “Cindy” Gail Pope Miller, 60, of Hiddenite, passed away October 24, 2018 at Gordon Hospice House after a period of declining health. Cindy was born April 20, 1958, in Iredell County, to the late William Alexander Pope and Martha Hill Pope. She was a former member of New Sterling ARP. Those left to cherish…

Nancy Darcus King Daniels, 86, of Taylorsville, left this world for her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, surrounded by her family, at her residence. She was born on September 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Spencer and Nina Barnes King. Before retirement, Nancy worked as an inspector for Lewittes. Nancy was a…

Amy Elizabeth Drummond Burriss, 47, of Taylorsville, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Gordon Hospice House. She had been in declining health for six years and seriously ill for one month. Amy was born June 4, 1971, in Seminole County, Florida. She served in the U.S. Navy from June 1993 until June 1997, where…

James Smith “Jim” Clark, 70, of Lenoir, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Mission Hospital, in Asheville, surrounded by family. Mr. Clark was born on February 19, 1948, in Caldwell County, to the late Theodore C. Clark and Naomi L. Smith Clark. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Clark served his…

Ricky Leonard Hall, 66, of Statesville, passed away October 19, 2018 at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Ricky was born June 17, 1952, in Surry County, to the late Leonard Harbert Hall and Edna Marie Sizemore Hall. He was employed by Star Milling Feed as a truck driver and was also of the…

Robin Ryan Ward, 42, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 19, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1975, in Florence, South Carolina, the son of David and Margaret “Sally” Walker Ward. Robin was a truck driver for Fox F4 Trucking and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was…

Mary “Ma” Jolly Bumgarner, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born on October 4, 1927, in Alexander County, to the late Ralph and Minnie Fox Jolly. Mary was a devoted member at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She was known for her famous fried chicken and there…