Area Obituaries

Jeremy Samuel Stevens, 37, born on July 22, 1987, in Catawba County, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at his residence in Alexander County. He was the beloved son of Ernest “Sam” Stevens and Patricia Cruse Philyaw (Malcolm). He was the owner and operator of JS Custom Machining. In addition to his parents, survivors…

Betty Ruth Bowles Wilson, 95, of Richfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 3, 1929, in Hiddenite, to the late Marvin Abraham Bowles and Elsie McKree Lackey Bowles. She attended Hiddenite High School and was employed…

Roger Eugene Moose, 68, of Taylorsville, won his courageous battle with cancer when he crossed the threshold of his heavenly home into the welcoming arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The oldest of four children, Roger was born in Statesville, on September 30, 1955, to parents Rowe Wayne…

Wayne David Johnson, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, in Wilkes County, at the age of 82. He was born on Tuesday, February 17, 1942, in Alexander County. Wayne was known for his love of spending quality time with his family, particularly cherishing Sunday dinners together. His fond memories with his loved ones…

Joanne Harris Crump, 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after a lengthy illness at the home of her sister, Gail Boyce. Joanne was born on Thursday, October 9, 1952, to the late William S. Harris and Lucille Bouchlle. In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Harris,…

Gary Allen Kerley, 73, died peacefully at his home in Lenoir on Monday, August 5, 2024. Gary was born on April 11, 1951, in Alexander County, the third of four children, to Claude and Addie Ernestine Kerley. Gary is survived by his wife, Dianne Kerley; daughter, Amanda Partin; two grandchildren, Alyssa and Cannon; two stepdaughters;…