Area Obituaries

Sadly, our beloved Shirley McCrackin, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, after a decline in health. She was at home surrounded by her loving family, who take comfort in knowing we will see her again in Heaven. She is in the arms of Jesus, free from pain. Shirley was born May…

Carol Ann Matheson, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home. Carol was born November 30, 1935, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late R.Z. Matheson and Beatrice Coleman Matheson. Carol graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1954, UNC Greensboro with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1957, and Appalachian College…

Sherman Keith Russell, 97, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born May 7, 1927, on the family farm in the Sugar Loaf Community of northern Alexander County, his parents were the late Parks Russell and Della Davis Russell. He was preceded in death…

Betty Jane Starnes Dyson, 69, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Catawba County. Born on January 27, 1955, Betty’s life was richly woven with both professional achievements and vibrant personal interests. Betty forged a successful career in the furniture business, where she worked as a finisher. Beyond her professional endeavors, she was also known…

Richard Lee Marshall, loving father, husband, son, brother, cousin, uncle, and granddad passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Richard grew up in Taylorsville, one of four sons of Betty and the late Ed Marshall. After graduating from Taylorsville High School, he went on to earn his Engineering degree at UNC Charlotte and his Masters…

Patricia Ann Rhyne Fox, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her home in Alexander County. She was born on Wednesday, April 13, 1937, in Alexander County, to the late O.A. Rhyne and Ann R. Harris. Pat was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was always there when her family needed…

Alan Fountain, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his home. Alan was born November 17, 1953, in Syracuse, New York, the son of the late Allen Fountain and Lucia Josephine Pulvirenti Fountain. He was a deputy sheriff for Onondaga County, New York for over 20 years. He enjoyed having…

Mildred Whitener Huffman, born October 19, 1928, to the late George Henry Whitener and Lula Yoder Whitener of Catawba County, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2025. She attended and graduated from Mt. View High School in 1945. She worked at Hylan Porcelain, Durham Life Ins. Co., and Weaver Ins. Agency. Mildred was…