Area Obituaries
Stephen Clayton Teague
Stephen Clayton Teague, 75, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on Friday, June 3, 1949, in Catawba County, to the late Dan and Novella Bowman Teague. He was a loving husband and a dedicated family man. During his successful career, Steve served as the…
Read MorePaulette Lail Davis
Paulette Lail Davis, 75, passed away on July 19, 2024, after a hard fought battle with Lewy Body dementia. She was born on April 1, 1949, in Hickory. She lived around Hickory and Bethlehem all of her life. Paulette never met an underdog she didn’t root for. She never saw a stray animal she didn’t…
Read MoreSamuel Moses Fox
Samuel Moses Fox, a beloved man of faith, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on November 26, 1935, he was a gentle soul who lived a life rooted in simplicity, humility, and kindness. A devout Christian, Samuel had a deep and abiding love for Jesus, which was evident…
Read MoreRaymond Parks Steele
Raymond Parks Steele, 88, husband of Lula Belle Steele, died on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Raymond was born on February 1, 1936, in Wilkesboro, to Ivey and Carrie Lou Minton Steele. Raymond owned Steele’s Amoco in Hiddenite and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed attending fiddler’s conventions, watching his granddaughter’s clogging competitions, listening to…
Read MoreDavid Hugh Land
David Hugh Land, 75, of Stony Point, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, following a brief illness. He was born in Alexander County on March 31, 1948, to the late Eli Land and Marie Adams Land. He worked in construction as a plumber and was of…
Read MoreBetty Combs
Betty Combs, 89, of Old Mountain Road, in Stony Point, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, following a sudden illness. She was born on Thursday, March 14, 1935, in Wilkes County, and was the daughter of Fred and Dessie Mae Shepherd. Betty was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for 71…
Read MoreTimothy Thomas Toomey, Sr.
Timothy Thomas Toomey, Sr., 44, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home. Timothy was born September 8, 1979, in Voorhees, New Jersey, the son of Joanne Mulgrew Yates and the late Michael Patrick Toomey, Sr. Including his mother, those left to cherish and honor his memories include his daughter,…
Read MoreTeresa Dugger Mitcham
Teresa Dugger Mitcham, 55, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Teresa was born May 16, 1969, in Catawba County, the daughter of Gordon Dugger and Joyce Dugger Dugger. She was a self-employed Certified Nursing Assistant and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in the Bethlehem Community.…
Read MoreJimmy Dean Welborn
Jimmy Dean Welborn, 66, of Union Grove, passed away on July 16, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County on July 21, 1957, to the late Lawrence Welborn Sr. and Ruby Dishmond Welborn. He worked in lawn care and was a member of Taylor Springs Baptist Church.…
Read MoreMichael Wayne Walters, “Big Mike”
Michael Wayne Walters, “Big Mike,” passed away on July 15, 2024, in Morganton. Mike was born in Laurinburg, on December 9, 1954, to Lindsay and Ruth Walters. He grew up in Stony Point. He was the son of a pastor, who influenced his unwavering faith, which carried him throughout his life. Mike attended Appalachian State…
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