Area Obituaries
Alfred Randolph “Ran” Carrington IV
Alfred Randolph “Ran” Carrington IV passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026. He was born in Danville, Virginia, on December 9, 1957, to the late Alfred Randolph Carrington III (Bud) and Faye Marshall Carrington. He was a 1976 graduate of Hickory High School and spent many years of his life driving a truck, teaching truck…
Read MoreTerry Michael Kerley
Terry Michael Kerley, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. Terry was born August 23, 1950, in Alexander County, the son of the late Odell Kerley and Mildred Deal Kerley. Terry proudly served in the United States Army, where he was stationed in…
Read MoreGaylord Thornton Marshall
Gaylord Thornton Marshall, 80, affectionately known as “G,” passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on April 30, 2026. Born to the late Gerald Edward Marshall and Amelia Grace Witt Marshall on March 29, 1946, in Black Hawk, Iowa, Gaylord served as an assistant pastor at Godley Prairie Community Church in New Boston,…
Read MoreCora Lee Bowman
Cora Lee Bowman, 89, of Conover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by her children. Her husband passed away on the same date, 18 years earlier. Cora was born August 29, 1936, in Caldwell County, the daughter of the late Rubin Alexander Price and Neve Elizabeth Bolick Price. For most of her…
Read MoreTodd Hemric
Todd Hemric, 60, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home. Todd was born September 27, 1965, in Genesee County, Michigan, to the late Clyde Hemric and Ann Ball LeClear. Todd was a machine operator for Schneider Mills, enjoyed playing golf, and loved his dog, “Daisy.” Those left to cherish…
Read MoreOlga Reyes Brewer
Olga Reyes Brewer, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at her home. Olga was born May 4, 1941, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, the daughter of the late Mario Reyes and Alicia Perez. During her working career, with her husband, she was the owner of Latino Food Mart for many years. Those left…
Read MoreJulian Earle “Jay” Walker
Julian Earle “Jay” Walker, 66, went home to be with Jesus on April 25, 2026. Born on February 16, 1960, Jay was a man of strong faith, deep love for his family, and a sense of humor that could make anyone laugh. Through every season of life, especially since 2004, when he began facing some…
Read MoreRichard William Jones, Jr.
Richard William Jones, Jr., 79, affectionately known as Rick, passed away on April 25, 2026, at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilkes County. Born on April 11, 1947, in Wilkes County, Rick lived a full and dedicated life marked by service, passion, and commitment to both family and community. Rick began his professional…
Read MoreMyrtle Daphne St. Clair Warren
Myrtle Daphne St. Clair Warren, born on October 19, 1941, in Alexander County, left this earth to be with Christ her Saviour in Heaven on April 24, 2026, in Catawba County at Trinity Ridge. She lived a full life, marked by love and commitment to God and her family. Myrtle was what some would call…
Read MoreWendell “Keith” Allen
Wendell “Keith” Allen, 74, born on August 14, 1951, in Alexander County, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at the Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. A devoted family man and a cherished member of his community, Keith lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and a deep love for those around him. A…
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