All Obituaries

            Rachel Webster Hager, age 80, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born May 16, 1943 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Pansy Artie Webster.             Rachel was raised in Taylorsville, and she had a deep love for her hometown. She enjoyed sharing memories of her childhood, like her grandfather reading the Bible,...

            Waltraud ‘Traudy” Else Anna Smeeks born on March 14, 1935 in Naila, Germany passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.             She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Gertrude Findeiss, and her sister Edelgard.             She is survived by her devoted husband...

Jackson “JC” Claywood Elliott Sr., age 88, of Hiddenite, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jackson was born June 27, 1935 in Iredell County, the son of the late Sherrill Elliott and Dessie McLean Elliott. He was retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. Claywood was assigned to Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, during which time he was awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry that he received for heroism during operations along...

Robert “Darrell” Shook, age 71, of Conover, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Darrell was born May 8, 1952 in Catawba County, the son of the late Marvin Junior Shook and Faye Killian Shook. Darrell was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. He was self employed with his own business, M & H guttering. He loved to play golf and go fishing. He loved and adored his...

            Jacqueline “Jackie” Payne Deal, age 93, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at her home.             Jackie was born June 16, 1930 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Ransom Vance Payne and Pearlie Mae Warren Payne.             She worked for the Hiddenite Center for over...

                        Brenda I. Childers, age 71, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Carolina Caring in Newton.             Brenda was born February 8, 1953 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Francis Icenhour and Fleta Warren...

            Shirley Starnes Crews, age 87, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Shirley was born June 3, 1936 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Earl Starnes and Mamie Bentley Starnes.           Shirley worked in the hosiery and furniture industries. She was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing...

            Albertina Sanchez Ramos, age 59, of Claremont, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.             Albertina was born November 1, 1964 in Michoacán, Mexico, the daughter of the late Jesus Ramos and Francisca Rafael Guardian.             Her legacy of love: a wife, a mother, a...

            Geraldine Brotherton Ball, age 94, of Statesville, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Gordon Hospice House.             Geraldine was born June 2, 1929 in Iredell County, the daughter of the late John Edward Brotherton and Cleo Sprinkle Brotherton.             Geraldine worked in the textile industry and...

            Chuck Leslie Brown, age 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home. Chuck was born February 27, 1957 in Alexander County, the son of the late Ethel Ruth Brown Tomlin.             He worked in the furniture industry for most of his working career and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed camping, boating, traveling, and loved to play...