Area Obituaries

Josephine Adams Millsaps, 90, of Hiddenite, passed away on June 13, 2024, at her home after an extended illness. Josephine was born September 5, 1933, in Alexander County, to the late Charlie Harvey Adams and Florence Mayberry Adams. She was a housewife and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Josephine loved her family and enjoyed…

Carol Jane Reid O’Brien, 58, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, at her home in Caldwell County. She was born on October 25, 1965, in Catawba County. Carol touched the lives of many and will be remembered for the joy she found in spending time with her children and granddaughter, creating cherished memories that…

Jimmy Ray Cook Sr., 78, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2024, at his home. He was born May 3, 1946, to the late Spencer Carl Cook and Mary Kerley Cook. He was a retired truck driver and attended Freedom Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…

Carole Ann Rappa Southard, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 10, 1952, in Queens, New York, the daughter of Neil Rappa and the late Anna Tassiello Rappa. Carole worked in the medical field as an LPN and also as a real estate agent.…

Louise Joines Bumgarner, 92, of Millers Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Union Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Caudill officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in…

In the early morning of June 5, 2024, a gifted and loving man took off to the land of an Uncloudy Day, taking with him pieces of innumerable hearts. It is with deep sadness and love that his family announces the passing of Donald E. Joye, of Statesville, at the age of 80. Donald left…

Charles Edward Baker, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born June 13, 1941, in Alexander County, to Vernon and Nell (Childers) Baker. He was a proud resident of Taylorsville and a 1959 graduate of Hiddenite High School. Charles loved his family, coming second only to God. He enjoyed…

Mildred Harmon Fox-Barnes, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on June 5, 2024, at her home. She was born November 4, 1946, to Harvey and Dimple Harmon. Mildred worked many years at Southern Devices and as a hairstylist until her retirement. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Fox; father of…