Area Obituaries
Edward Peter Favier
Edward Peter Favier, 88, of Mooresville, passed away on June 3, 2024, at his home. Edward was born March 29, 1936, in Clinton County, Michigan, to the late Leo Bernard Favier and Margaret Kramer Favier. He was a mechanical engineer. Survivors include a son, David Favier of Michigan; three daughters, Sheri Favier of Mooresville, Debbie…
Read MoreLuke Warren
What a wonderful day that Luke Warren has once again joined the love of his life, Betty, after nine long years of being without her. He was born July 1, 1928, in Alexander County to Thad and Lillie Icenhour Warren. He passed away June 2, 2024, at the age of 95, and is survived by…
Read MoreCarolyn Sue Hinshaw Rogers
Carolyn Sue Hinshaw Rogers, 80, a dedicated educator who retired from teaching with Alexander County Schools and also owned and ran United Variety Store, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Alexander County. She was born on Thursday, November 18, 1943, in West Virginia, to the late L.M. and Sarah…
Read MoreVirginia Ruth Whear Bowman
Virginia Ruth Whear Bowman, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Virginia was born December 29, 1933, in Bulger, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John Henry Whear and Julia Margarite Cagnon Whear. Virginia was a US Navy veteran and was of the…
Read MoreNorman Gordon Robeson
Norman Gordon Robeson was born June 17, 1953, in Newport News, Virginia, to the late Garland F. Robeson, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Robeson. Gordon, of Catawba, succumbed at age 71 to an extended illness on May 31, 2024. He is survived by a brother, Jeff Robeson, currently in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been cremated, per…
Read MoreJames Donald Durmire, Jr.
James Donald Durmire, Jr., 80, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 31, 2024, in Alexander County. James was born March 31, 1944, in Alexander County, the son of the late James Donald Durmire, Sr. and Lola Faye Smith Durmire. James served in the US Army and was of the Baptist faith. He was…
Read MoreCarolyn Ann Price Fox
Carolyn Ann Price Fox, 77, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Alexander County on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was born on Monday, November 25, 1946, to the late Levi Franklin and Cleo Bowman Price in Alexander County. Carolyn was a woman who valued her family above all else, always cherishing the time spent…
Read MoreRobert Earl Bostian
Robert Earl Bostian, 97, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 27, 2024, at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Earl was born the middle child of the late Thomas Chase and Luda Bowman Bostian on Tuesday, September 7, 1926. He attended Wittenburg School for seven years but had to quit to work on…
Read MorePatty Gayle Goodson Lambert
Patty Gayle Goodson Lambert, 84, of Hiddenite, passed away on May 27, 2024, at home after an extended illness. Patty was born October 28, 1939, in Alamance County, to the late Bill Goodson and Hazel Overcash Goodson. She worked in healthcare and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…
Read MoreWillie Neil “Cat” Bennett
Willie Neil “Cat” Bennett, 69, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Willie was born July 10, 1954, in Alexander County, the son of Florence Bennett Wilson. Willie was educated at Happy Plains School and worked in the logging industry and for Tyson Foods. He was a faithful…
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