Area Obituaries
Richard Wayne Earp (“Rick”)
Richard Wayne Earp (“Rick”), 71, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Wilkes County. The son of the late Nelson Robert Earp and Mary Lue Jolly Earp, Rick was born on April 20, 1953, in Iredell County. Rick married Marlene Lou Burgess on September 23, 1972, in York, South Carolina, and…
Read MoreDinah Lu Purser
No longer bedridden, no longer unable to walk, and no longer in pain, Dinah Lu Purser, 67, of Statesville, ran into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Dinah was born in Virginia on November 2, 1956, to Cyrus Long Purser and Gladys Jean McKillop Purser. She enjoyed a remarkable 32-year career with…
Read MoreEric Smith
Eric Smith, 52, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Eric was born October 16, 1971, in Alexander County, the son of the late Brenda Smith McCall. He was employed by American Roller Bearing. He loved his Rat Rod and enjoyed fishing. Those left to…
Read MoreDonna Elenora Lackey-Little
Donna Elenora Lackey-Little, 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Sunday, October 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication for her family. She was born on Monday, January 14, 1957, in Iredell County. Before retiring, Donna worked diligently as a fabric cutter for Williams-Sonoma and worked part-time as…
Read MoreRandy Harrison Scott
Randy Harrison Scott, 69, born on Thursday, March 24, 1955, in Alexander County, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Randy worked as a plant manager for Cemex and at K & M Tire Service. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Marlene Rogers Scott; two sons, Andrew…
Read MorePaul Cecil Goble
Paul Cecil Goble, 71, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. He was born on Friday, March 27, 1953, in Catawba County, where he spent his formative years and developed a deep love for his family, and…
Read MoreLynda Sue Barbee McDaniels
Lynda Sue Barbee McDaniels, 67, of Conover, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Sue was born July 12, 1957, in Cabarrus County, to the late Marvin Barbee and Phyllis White Barbee. She was of the Pentecostal faith and worked as a 911 dispatcher. Survivors include two…
Read MoreWesley Howard Starnes
Wesley Howard Starnes, 58, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Duke Hospice – Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. Born on Wednesday, July 6, 1966, in Catawba County, to the late John Quincy Starnes and Melva Jean Curtis Starnes, Wesley served as a regional vice president in financial services for Primerica. Wesley was a…
Read MoreDoretha Mae Scott
Doretha Mae Scott, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Taylorsville House. Doretha was born May 28, 1945, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Eli Scott and Leola King Scott. Doretha was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church on Hwy 90 East. She graduated from Happy Plains School.…
Read MoreAnn H. Dyson
Ann H. Dyson, 84, of Stony Point, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ann was born December 21, 1939, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Lee Ozell Hammer and Naomi Rufty Hammer. Ann was a teacher’s assistant for Stony Point and Hiddenite Elementary Schools. Earlier in her working…
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