Area Obituaries
John Lester Duncan
John Lester Duncan, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. He was born to the late Agustus and Helen Myers Duncan on Saturday, April 9, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York. Those left to cherish the memories of John include his wife of 28 years, Linda Duncan; three…
Read MoreJames “Junior” Barry Watts, Jr.
James “Junior” Barry Watts, Jr., 50, of Connolly Springs, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born January 27, 1974, in Alexander County, the son of the late James Barry Watts, Sr. and Patricia Dianne Dagenhart Watts. He worked in the furniture industry and was a member of…
Read MoreEdgar “E.L.” Lee Land
Edgar “E.L.” Lee Land, 61, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to Edgar Lee Land and Etta Suddreth Land on Sunday, April 14, 1963, in Caldwell County. E.L. worked in the finishing department at Hickory Wood Finishing in Hickory. He attended Mt. Ridge Baptist Church.…
Read MoreElaine Cave Hodges
Elaine Cave Hodges, 82, born to the late Joe Clyde Cave and Vergie Johnson Cave on Friday, October 3, 1941, in Yadkin County, passed away peacefully in Wilkes County on Monday, September 30, 2024, just days before her 83rd birthday. Elaine devoted over 20 years of her life as a kindergarten teacher assistant in Surry…
Read MoreMelanie Kay Taylor McIver
Melanie Kay Taylor McIver, 61, of Taylorsville, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center with family by her side. She was born November 5, 1962, to George and Jane Taylor. She was preceded in death by her father, George Taylor, and brother, Aaron Taylor. Melanie was a devoted mother to…
Read MoreBarbara Jean Dunn
Barbara Jean Dunn, 68, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home following an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, John; three children, John Jr., Jason, and Travis; five sisters, Vicki Eckerd, Kristal Boring, Kristina Anderson, Ladena Anderson, and Jacqueline Schall. She was born on March 26, 1956, in…
Read MoreDavid Allen Gregory
David Allen Gregory, 67, of Hampton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Pruitthealth-Elkin. David was born March 13, 1956, in Alexander County, the son of the late Henry Gregory and Lela Flowers Gregory. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Taylorsville. He enjoyed going out to eat and spending…
Read MoreAlan Spencer Childers
Alan Spencer Childers, 61, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Alan was born August 21, 1963, in Alexander County, the son of the late Terry Ambrose Childers and Brenda Joyce Austin Childers. He worked for Carolina Glove for many years and…
Read MoreRobert (Bob) Glenn Steele
Robert (Bob) Glenn Steele, 92, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his residence. Born August 7, 1932, in Victoria, Texas, he was the son of the late Robert G. Steele and Marie Molina Steele. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Barnes Steele;…
Read MoreHerbert Hoover Robinson, Jr.
Herbert Hoover Robinson, Jr., (Herb and affectionately called Herbie) passed away at age 74 on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his home in Taylorsville as a result of an illness with his loving family by his side. Herb was born May 29, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Marie Elizabeth Robinson (Lindsay/Gregory) and…
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