Area Obituaries

Jerry Lee Millsaps, aged 79 years, of Hamptonville, went to be with the Lord, peacefully at his home and with his family by his side, on August 5, 2024. Jerry was born in Iredell County on April 13, 1945, to Lucy Cook Millsaps and Emmit Watt Millsaps. During his younger years, Jerry was in the…

Marjorie Craven Carson, 97, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her home. Marjorie was born May 16, 1927, in Wilkes County, the daughter of the late Paul Aaron Craven and Izetta Spicer Craven. She was a homemaker and was the assistant to her husband, Lester, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.…

Mildred (Mickie) Louise Miller Teague, 92, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home. Born May 31, 1932, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Earl E. Miller and Elsie Sloop Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Carroll Teague;…

Clyde James Beach, 84, of Stony Point, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center. Clyde was born March 30, 1940, in Alexander County, the son of the late Prater Beach and Ethel Bowman Beach. Clyde worked in the furniture industry for most of his working career. He was a…

Elijah Morton Jr., 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on August 2, 2024, following an extended illness. He was born in Baltimore on September 11, 1942, to the late Elijah Morton Sr. and Althea Patterson Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Pearl Morton; a daughter,…

Roby Andrew Laws, a dedicated individual in the Furniture industry, breathed his last on August 1, 2024, in Iredell County. He was born on June 30, 1943, in Alexander, to the late Ralph and Pearl Laws. Survivors include his sons, Canavan and John Laws. Roby’s life will be honored and celebrated at Millersville Baptist Church.…

Marie Lail Wike, 92, passed from death unto life on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Marie had been in declining health for three years. Marie was born October 31, 1931, in Alexander County, she was the only child of the late Ed and Anne E. White. The majority of her working years were in the furniture…

Kenneth “Marley” Matthew Partee, born on September 15, 1993, in Catawba County, passed away on July 31, 2024, in Alexander County. He was a talented young man whose work was showcased in the Objects Gallery of the Hickory Museum of Art in the summer of 2022. “Marley” was known for his kind and helpful nature,…

Cindy Gwaltney Wessollek, born in Alexander County on January 28, 1959, passed away on July 31, 2024, in Forsyth County, after a short battle with cancer. She was known for her career in staging for Mitchell Gold and Broyhill. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Karl Wessollek; their daughters, Renea Stamey…