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Robert Gerald Hampton, age 54, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Robert was born April 30, 1968 in Sparta, NC, the son of Lewis Hampton and the late Wilma Dean Pratt Hampton. Robert was a longtime-open road truck driver known as "Suicide". Including his mother, he was preceded in death by: brothers, Gary and Roger Hampton and special pup Millie. In addition to his father, those left to cherish and honor his memory include: his wife, Karen "Becky" Hampton; his son, Britt Morton and wife, Megan; his daughters, Trish Davis and husband, Austin, Bekah Dalton and husband, Isaac; his eldest brother, Bill Hampton; three grandsons, Zandon, Callen, Donald;...

Mr. Thomas H. Braswell, "Papa Tom", passed away on October 1st at the age of 88. Tom lived life to the fullest. Throughout his life, he set the bar high in all he undertook. His natural talent and hard work in high school athletics earned him a basketball scholarship to the University of Georgia, his love of country led him to honorably serve in the U.S. Air Force, and his respect for the rule of law and ability to lead others led him to an exemplary career with the Georgia State Patrol. Tom started out as a trooper (graduating first in his class) and retiring as Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. While Tom's accomplishments are exceptional, they pale in...

Mr. Thomas H. Braswell, "Papa Tom", passed away on October 1st at the age of 88. Tom lived life to the fullest. Throughout his life, he set the bar high in all he undertook. His natural talent and hard work in high school athletics earned him a basketball scholarship to the University of Georgia, his love of country led him to honorably serve in the U.S. Air Force, and his respect for the rule of law and ability to lead others led him to an exemplary career with the Georgia State Patrol. Tom started out as a trooper (graduating first in his class) and retiring as Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. While Tom's accomplishments are exceptional, they pale in...

Reba Joan Houck, age 79, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Reba was born February 24, 1943 in Ashe County, the daughter of the late David Reece Houck and Lena Mae Goodman. She had worked for ASC Trim Systems and a member of CountrySide Baptist Church. She liked to sew and enjoyed spending time the J.O.Y. Senior Group. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by: a son, Dennis Bower South, Jr.; sisters, Ondra Stutts, Opal Hubbert; brothers, Thomas Houck, James Ervin Houck. Those left to cherish and honor her memories include: her daughters, Monica Gantt (Keith), Melissa South all of Statesville; her grandson, Glen Elvie...

Margie I. Spry, age 100, of Taylorsville, passed away on August 8, 2022 at Catawba Valley Assisted Living at Rock Barn in Claremont. Margie was born October 13, 1921 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Willis Dwight Icenhour and Minnie Warren Icenhour. Margie retired from Cannon Mills after 40 plus years of employment. She was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church in Hiddenite. She enjoyed doing art work and craft work and also loved to travel. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husbands, Venson "Ben" Presson and Luther Spry; sisters, Bernice, and Hilta; brothers, Asa, Gravey, Hayden, Lynn, and Jeral. Those left to cherish and honor her...

ANDREW PALMER, Andrew James Palmer, age 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home. Andrew was born December 3, 1949 in Tuscaloosa County, AL, the son of the late Robert Palmer and Elsie Jean Back Palmer. He graduated from Lake Erie College in Ohio with two bachelor degrees in History and Business. He retired from Parker Hannifin, where he was a purchasing agent. He was an Army Reserve veteran, and was of the Catholic faith. Andrew enjoyed fishing, camping, the outdoors, and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved history, photography, and was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeye fan. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by:...

Andrew James Palmer, age 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home. Andrew was born December 3, 1949 in Tuscaloosa County, AL, the son of the late Robert Palmer and Elsie Jean Back Palmer. He graduated from Lake Erie College in Ohio with two bachelor degrees in History and Business. He retired from Parker Hannifin, where he was a purchasing agent. He was an Army Reserve veteran and was of the Catholic faith. Andrew enjoyed fishing, camping, the outdoors, and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved history, photography, and was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeye fan. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by: his brother, Robert...

John F. Palinkas, Jr. age 85, of Statesville, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Valley Nursing Center. John was born May 6, 1936 in Corning, NY, the son of the late John F. Palinkas, Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Hovey Palinkas. He was a graduate of Northside High Class of 1954 in Corning, NY and graduated Alfred State College in 1956 with a degree in Engineering. He was a US Army National Guard veteran, who served at Fort Dix. He retired from Ingersoll Rand after 42 years in 2001. He was of the Roman Catholic faith. He was affectionally known to all as Pop Pop. John was an avid collector of Civil War swords and muskets. He loved the circus, trains, photography and...

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Albert Watts, 77, of Boomer, died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be Friday, April 8, 2022 at 1:00-1:45 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Funeral service and burial to follow at 2 p.m.

Phyllis Warren Childers, 86, of Raeford, NC, passed away peacefully Monday, March 14, 2022 at Wickshire Creeks Crossing Senior Living Facility. She was born in Alexander County, NC, on April 17, 1935. She married the love of her life, Grady, in 1950. He passed away on February 7, 2013. The couple's biggest heartbreak was the loss of their daughter, Janet, at age 10 in 1964. Ten years later, they nearly lost one of their sons, Grady, Jr. (Buddy) to encephalitis. Phyllis spent the remainder of her life making sure Buddy was cared for. Phyllis and Grady loved to travel and had many great adventures. The most memorable was a trip to the Serengeti Wildlife preserve in Kenya, watching lions...

William Franklin Head (64) of Greensboro, drowned in a tragic accident, where his vehicle was struck by a train and knocked into the Yadkin River on Friday, January 14. He was found on Saturday, February 26, 42 days later. Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

Rev. David Ridenhour, age 71, of Hiddenite, NC, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Carolina Caring in Newton. He was born August 3, 1950 in Stanly County, NC, the son of the late Bernard Lefler Ridenhour and Myrtle Louise Efird Ridenhour. Rev. Ridenhour grew up in Richfield, where he was an active member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. He was a graduate of Pfeiffer College and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and did an internship in Boone and Foscoe. He served as pastor of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Lexington, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Salisbury, Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Newton, St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Salisbury and also served as interim pastor at...

Mr. David Allen Lewis, age 51, of Stony Point, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. David was born August 10, 1970 in Chester County, PA, the son of Wanda Morgan Arnold and the late William "Bill" Wayne Lewis. He was a master upholster and was of the Baptist faith. He loved hunting, fishing, shooting pool but most of all he loved his grand babies. Including his mother Wanda Morgan Arnold and step-father, Curtis Arnold of Jefferson, NC, those left to cherish and honor his memory include: brother, Daniel Lewis (Megan); nephews, Dyson and Braxton; his fianc?, Lora Farley and her children, Justin (Allison), Christopher...

Dr. Jeffrey Peal, age 57, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly in Ohio on Monday, July 19, 2021 due to an automobile accident. He was born June 12, 1964 in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Charles Peal and Muriel Peal Coleman and step-father, Richard Coleman. He graduated from River Local High School, West Liberty State College (undergraduate), and Gardner-Webb University where he earned a Masters in School Administration and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. He retired from the State of North Carolina after a successful career including high school teacher and coach for 13 years, principal and assistant principal for seven years, and at the Alexander County Schools...

Gloria Jean Bryant Hurdle Bonds Donaldson, age 71, of Stony Point, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Gloria was born October 20, 1949 in Columbia, SC, the daughter of the late Dan Bryant and Francis Cox Bryant. She had worked as a nurse and dedicated her life to the elderly, and supported older people for 45 years. She enjoyed fishing, riding and seeing the country. She loved car shows, bike shows and almost anything entertainment. She enjoyed soap operas, playing bingo and I Love Lucy. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Arless Donaldson; sister, Francis Sloan. Those left to cherish and honor her memory...

Barbara Ann Martens Godby (Gross), age 71, of Hiddenite, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her home. Barbara was born September 9, 1949 in Aberdeen County, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Ed Martens and Kathryn Gross Kowalke. She was a homemaker and she loved joking, playing polka music, painting, baking and enjoyed cooking for anybody. Barbara enjoyed traveling to the mountains and the out west. She loved to surround herself with nature and animals. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Clifford Godby; the father of her children, Kenneth Wallace; sisters, Dixie Tomek, Sherri Martens. Those left to cherish her memory include: her...

Carolyn Hinshaw Spivey, age 63, of Hiddenite, went home to be with the Lord and celebrate Easter with Jesus on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Carolyn was born May 7, 1957 in Guilford County, the daughter of the late Charles Hinshaw and Stella Smith Henshaw. She had worked for Alexander County DSS and formerly with American Roller Bearing. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Hiddenite and she enjoyed traveling and seeing the beauty of North Carolina. She loved flowers, but most of all she enjoyed her children and grandchildren. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by: sister, Gloria Butler; brothers, Wayne, Bruce and Timmy Hinshaw; father-in-law, Derrel C. Spivey....

Virginia Gentry Fortner, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born March 6, 1925 in Roxboro, NC, the daughter of the late William Henry Gentry and Lelia Chandler Gentry. She attended Person County schools and received a RN Degree from the NC Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. Virginia was a homemaker and dedicated wife, loved sewing and crafting and her garden of beautiful flowers, and her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Enochville and Blanche Sellers Sunday school class. We would like to express our gratitude to all of her caregivers especially, Arlene Cobler. She was preceded in death by: her husband, William Leslie...