Area Obituaries
Fairley M. Ikner “Spooky”
Fairley M. Ikner “Spooky,” 84, of Olin, passed away on February 10, 2025, following a brief illness. Fairley was born in Scotland Co. on November 3, 1940, to the late Jesse Ikner and Lillian Caine Ikner. He was retired and attended New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Deborah Ikner of the home. Services…
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Betty Griffin Seamone, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home. Betty was born August 9, 1948, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Parks Griffin and Anne Lee Adams Griffin. Betty was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. She loved all animals, especially her cats and dogs. Betty…
Read MoreIrene Tew
As the sun was setting on Sunday, February 9, 2025, Irene Tew, 91, of Hickory, was welcomed into Heaven to meet her Savior Jesus Christ. Irene was born in Caldwell County to the late Marvin Annas and Rose Oxford Annas on October 17, 1933. Irene was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church in Hudson.…
Read MoreKenneth Braswell, Jr.
Kenneth Braswell, Jr., 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. Kenneth was born May 22, 1948, in Alexander County, the son of the late Rev. Kenneth Braswell, Sr. and Margie Carolyn Whisenant Braswell. Kenneth worked in the furniture industry and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed painting…
Read MoreRonnie Lee Barnes
Ronnie Lee Barnes, 68, born to the late Dympsey Roten and Gladys Miller Barnes on Sunday, March 4, 1956, in Ashe County, peacefully passed away at his home in Alexander County on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Ronnie was a supervisor at Schneider Mills and was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. He is survived…
Read MoreMarie Deal Childers
Marie Deal Childers, 92, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on February 8, 2025. She was born to the late Irvin and Mattie Lowe Deal on a snowy day in the Mt. Olive Community of Alexander County on Tuesday, January 31, 1933. She was the eldest member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she…
Read MoreHarold James Gwaltney
Harold James Gwaltney, 83, a beloved member of his family and community, was born on Saturday, December 27, 1941, in Alexander County. He passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Abernathy Laurels in Catawba County, leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter and love. James was a man who adored a good joke and…
Read MoreJames “Paulie” Miller Sr.
James “Paulie” Miller Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on Saturday, March 3, 1951, in Statesville, to Paul M. Miller and Helen Miller Miller and grew up on West Front Street. Paulie was of the Christian faith and was a lifelong member…
Read MoreDonald Robert Nance
Donald Robert Nance, 85, a beloved figure in his community, was born on July 19, 1939, in Catawba County. He passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Don was a man of faith, having been a former deacon at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Throughout his life, Don was known for…
Read MoreCleatus Smith
Cleatus Smith, 89, of the Bethlehem Community, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home. Cleatus was born July 24, 1935, in Caldwell County, the son of the late Loyce Smith and Eula Canon Smith. Cleatus proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, he was stationed in Guam. He…
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