Area Obituaries
Melissa Anne Parker Bolick
Melissa Anne Parker Bolick, 61, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at her residence after a period of declining health. She was born in Burke County to the late Paul Edgar Benfield and Sue Louise Ledford Parker Benfield. Melissa was a caregiver and of the Christian faith. She is survived by her…
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Anthony Lynn Keller, 44, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Anthony was born in Alexander County, on February 1, 1980, to the late Tommy Lynn Keller and Teresa Fox. He worked at Houser Farms. Survivors include his fiancée, Hayley Mitchell of the home; three daughters,…
Read MoreMargaret Lorene Wike Swink Walker
Margaret Lorene Wike Swink Walker, 84, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. Born on Monday, July 15, 1940, in Iredell County, Margaret was a devoted family member and an extraordinary woman whose memory will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her. Margaret had…
Read MorePaul Franklin Blosser
Paul Franklin Blosser, 79, born on Tuesday, July 24, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Taylorsville House in Alexander County. He was a beloved father and grandfather. He was a dedicated music teacher who started serving the Alexander County Schools as a band director at East Alexander…
Read MoreLydia Ruth Harbin
Lydia Ruth Harbin, 55, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford, on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Lydia was born June 15, 1969, in Catawba County, to the late Jerry and Roberta Alexander Harbin. As long as she was able, Lydia was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Taylorsville.…
Read MoreRobert Franklin Austin
Robert Franklin Austin, 73, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Born on Monday, November 12, 1951, in Caldwell County, Robert dedicated much of his life to his family and his work in the furniture industry as a framer for…
Read MoreAnthony Gene Breedlove
Anthony Gene Breedlove, 56, born on January 11, 1968, in Catawba County, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on November 13, 2024, at the Carolinas ContinuousCare Hospital at Pineville in Charlotte leaving a void that will be felt by all who loved him. He was a cherished member of his family…
Read MorePatsy Lee Byers DeJarnette
Mama, Patsy Lee Byers DeJarnette, 83, of Stony Point, entered into Heaven with her beautiful smile on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton. Patsy was born May 3, 1941, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Archie Vance Byers and Cleo Johnson Byers. Patsy graduated from Scotts High School. She was…
Read MoreMary Emma Archer
Mary Emma Archer, 97, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at her home. Mary was born April 12, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harley Winland and Viola Funk Winland. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, on Macedonia Church Road in Taylorsville. Those left to cherish and…
Read MoreRev. Curtis Dale White
Rev. Curtis Dale White, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Caldwell UNC Healthcare. He was born April 8, 1951, in Caldwell County, the son of the late June Ozro White and Dollie Mae Cline White. He received a seminary degree from Fruitland College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Wesleyan…
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