Area Obituaries
Susan Elaine Keller
Susan Elaine Keller, age 55, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home. Susan was born January 7, 1970, in Catawba County, the daughter of Sherry Blinson and the late Donald Hagee. Susan worked as a caregiver at several nursing homes in her earlier years until she became disabled. She was…
Read MoreKristina Miller Torrence
Kristina Miller Torrence, 48, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, following an extended illness. Kristina was born in Iredell County on May 17, 1976, to the late Dennie Lee Miller and Marlene Hope Barker. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Keith Torrence; a son, Keegan Torrence of the…
Read MoreKenneth Lee Pennell
Kenneth Lee Pennell, 69, of Sunset Beach, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home. Kenny was born in Lenoir on March 19, 1956, to the late Bobby Lee and Wanda Myers Pennell. Survivors include his son, Joshua Lee Pennell; a sister, Kathy Stewart; and a brother, Kevin Lyle Pennell. Graveside services…
Read MoreJerry Reid Rash Sr.
Jerry Reid Rash Sr., 80, of Olin, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House, following an extended illness. Jerry was born in Iredell County on August 8, 1944, to the late George Reid Rash and Nola Madolyn Walker Rash. He was a third-generation farmer. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Reid Rash…
Read MoreBetty Ann Suddreth
Betty Ann Suddreth, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Betty was born September 24, 1939, in Caldwell County, the daughter of the late Floyd Granville Mull and Mary Irene Hollar Mull. Betty worked as a personnel manager in the furniture industry. She was a member of…
Read MoreDoris Edward St. Clair
Doris Edward St. Clair, 90, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Taylorsville House, following an extended illness. He was born May 13, 1934, in Alexander County, to the late Lee David St. Clair and Ollie Mae Barnes St. Clair. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the US…
Read MoreHarold “Buster” Dean Hammer
Harold “Buster” Dean Hammer passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on March 30, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on July 28, 1945, in Catawba County, Harold was a proud veteran who dedicated part of his life to serving his country in the United States Army. His commitment to his nation…
Read MoreMelisse Millsaps
Melisse Millsaps was born in Alexander County on November 2, 1970, to Jerry and Ruby Flowers Millsaps. She departed this life on March 30, 2025, after several years of illness. She was in the care of Gordon Hospice House. Melisse attended North Iredell High School, and she was a CNA for many years. She will…
Read MoreRichard Allen Arcaro, Sr.
Richard Allen Arcaro, Sr., 77, born on Monday, September 15, 1947, in Conneaut, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and brother, Richard spent a meaningful life surrounded by the love of his family and treasured friends. Richard was a beloved husband to…
Read MoreMary Lou Hagen Harbert
Mary Lou Hagen Harbert, 92, born on Thursday, November 17, 1932, to the late Dewitt and Ruby Wilson Hagen, in Clay County, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Sunday, March 29, 2025. Survivors include her loving sons, Bruce Harbert and Brian Harbert, and her brothers, Alan Hagen and Carl Hagen.…
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