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Recent Obituaries (Updated Daily)
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Joseph Shirl Johnson
Jettie Lucille Branton
Herbert Hoover "Hub" Frye
Linda Sue Roop
Edsel Vance Dacons
Robin Elaine Transeau Nunnery
Nellie Arcola Fox
John David Sasser, Sr.
Arlita St.Clair Wike
Thomas "Tommy" Norman Barber
Tammy Lee Culbertson Williams
Lillian Wike Canter Childers
Grady Cole Fox
Foy Parks Payne
Wade Pender Caldwell
J. C. Martin
Joseph Shirl Johnson, 76, of County Home Road, Taylorsville died Friday, May 17, 2013 at his home.
He was born March 18, 1937, in Wilkes County, son of the late Robey Franklin Johnson and Sarah Myer Johnson. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a U. S. Army veteran. He was a retired truck driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Grace Williams, Ruth Coffey, and Mae Johnson; six brothers, Granville Johnson, Paul Johnson, Issac Johnson, John Johnson, Ralph Johnson, and David Johnson; and a grandson, Thomas Rees.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Hamilton Johnson of the home; three daughters, Pat Herman, Sherry Rees, and Karen Johnson, all of Taylorsville; three sons, Ronald Johnson of Holden Beach, Ralph Johnson of Pleasant Garden, and James Johnson of Taylorsville; a brother, Robey S. Johnson of Maryland; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church by the Rev. Doug Foster. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The body will lie in state at the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. The family will receive friends at Adams Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be given to Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 48 Old Highway 16 Extension, Taylorsville, NC 28681; or Hospice of Alexander County, 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to the Johnson family at www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
Jettie Lucille Branton, 101, of Hiddenite, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at The Taylorsville House.
She was born November 11, 1911, in Alexander County, daughter of the late William Thomas and Mary Alice Bunton Miller. She attended Alexander County schools and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she was the oldest member.
In her earlier years of life, she worked for Cannon Mills in Kannapolis, but spent the rest of her years working with her husband on their family farm.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Robert Branton; three brothers, William, Pleas and John Roy Miller; and four sisters, Flora M. Bunton, Dorothy M. Elliott, Mildred M. Jolly, and Maggie M. Mason.
She is survived by two daughters, Kay B. Cook (Henry), and Norma B. Rupard (Jim), both of Hiddenite; four grandchildren, Mark Cook, Stephen Cook, Allison C. Bolick, and Michael Head; two sisters, Myrtle M. Ford (Leroy), and Mary Frances Millsaps, both of Statesville; seven nieces; four nephews; four great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Jordan and Meleah Cook, and Ty Bolick; and four step-great-grandchildren, Megan, Michelle, Mikhayla, and Nathan.
The family will receive friends Friday, May 17, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Service. The body will lie-in-state 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. Funeral service celebrating Jettie's life will be conducted on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Stony Point with the Rev. Mark Robinette, Rev. Henry Cook and Rev. Charles Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Mark Cook, Stephen Cook, Jonathan Cook, Jordan Cook, Michael Head, Toby Bolick, and Ty Bolick. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dick Keyes, Tom Keyes, Harold Sprinkle, Ronnie Miller, Terry Millsaps, Newell Johnson, Bryce Privette, and Clifford LeVan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Building Fund or to Hospice of Alexander County.
The family would like to give special thanks to all the family and friends for their prayers, along with a special thanks to the Taylorsville House staff and Hospice of Alexander County.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral & Cremation Service.
Herbert Hoover "Hub" Frye, 84, of Bruce Farm Rd., Statesville, passed away May 15, 2013, at the Taylorsville House, after a period of declining health.
He was born December 1, 1928, in Iredell County, son of the late Henry Frye and Zella Drum Frye. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Friendly Chapel Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mae Queen Frye; a daughter, Linda Faye Frye; a grandson, Alex Mason; five brothers, Frank, Woodrow, Slim, A.P. and Glen Frye; two sisters, Thelma Johnson and Maggie Poole; and a son-in-law, James Dale Johnson.
He is survived by a son, Skip and wife Mary Jo of Statesville; four daughters, Bonnie Millsaps and husband King, Diana Hartness and husband Dennis, Wanda Johnson, and Lee Mason and husband Mike, all of Statesville; a sister, Trillis Queen of Statesville; twelve grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be conducted Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Friendly Chapel Baptist Church. Rev. James McLain and Rev Otis Johnson will officiate. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home, and at other times will assemble at the home of Bonnie Millsaps, 981 Mountain View Rd., Statesville.
Memorials may be given to Friendly Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 634 Damascus Church Rd, Statesville, NC 28625.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the Frye family by visiting our website at www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.
Chapman Funeral Home is assisting the family of Herbert H. Frye.
Linda Sue Roop, 57, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born September 22, 1955, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Madeline Miller Roop and the late Warren Roop. Linda was of the Baptist faith and had worked at Sherrill Furniture as a bandsaw operator. She attended Millersville Baptist Church and enjoyed camping, swimming, working in the flowers, and riding "her" motorcycle.
Including her father, she is preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Warren Roop; and a sister, Freda McAlpin.
Along with her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her fiancé of 21 years, Terry Fox of the home; a son, Ricky Joe Bebber, Jr. and wife Michelle of Taylorsville; brothers, Paul Roop and wife Evelyn, Larry Roop and wife Ruthie, and Ronnie Roop, all of Taylorsville; sisters, Joyce Reavis and husband Jimmy of Harmony, Rita Eldreth and husband Bill of Taylorsville, and Martha Pruitt and husband Allen of Wilkesboro; a granddaughter, Ashley Bebber of Wilkesboro; and four step-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Millersville Baptist Church. Service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Millersville Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Jolly officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Millersville Baptist Church @ 130 Millersville Church Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral & Cremation Service.
Edsel Vance Dacons, 91, was born on October 15, 1921, in Hiddenite, son of the late Dewey and Florence Linney Dacons. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Dacons was a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, from which he received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He remained a loyal supporter of his alma mater, showing "Aggie Pride" through faithful attendance at all of the home football games and homecoming activities his health would allow.
Mr. Dacons was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. He taught science and math at Unity High School in Statesville before becoming a principal of Lincoln Heights High School in Wilkesboro. When Lincoln Heights transitioned into becoming a career education center, he became the first Director of Vocational Education for Wilkes County. He remained there until his retirement in 1985.
In addition to Aggie football, Mr. Dacons enjoyed being outdoors in the woods where he engaged in one of his favorite past-times, hunting for rabbits, squirrels, and deer with family members and friends.
Another cherished hobby was gardening. Many friends and neighbors were often recipients of Edsel's home grown corn, green beans, okra, greens, squash, cucumbers, and juicy tomatoes.
Mr. Dacons was an avid student of life. He could talk for hours on any subject and was known for enticing any adventurous soul into spirited conversation about politics, education, philosophy, the Bible, space exploration, science, auto mechanics, gardening, home repairs, and the list goes on and on.
He loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren, taking trips, and making family videos. He also loved to travel and his "bucket list" included seeing all of the national parks across the United States.
Mr. Dacons' favorite time of the year was Christmas for which he started the family tradition of the "Mystery Tree." This mystery gift-giving activity allowed him to renew his role as "Santa" for "The Gang" (i.e., his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren), which his family dearly loved.
He was a life-long member and a deacon of Smith Grove Baptist Church where he continued to attend services until his health failed. He was also a life member of the NAACP, a member of IMPACT, Inc., and was a past Worshipful Master of the Masons.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mr. Thomas F. Dacons.
Mr. Dacons leaves to cherish his memory his adoring wife of 65 years, Edith Carter Dacons; four children, Eddyce Dacons Hobson (Arthur, III), Vann F. Dacons (Bernice), Karen Dacons-Brock (Michael, Sr.), and Pierre W. Dacons (Gwendolyn); seven grandchildren, Nichole Hobson Thompson (Empsy, Jr.), Sahnia Hobson-Oates (Miguel), Donovan P. Dacons, Dion J. Dacons, Alison M. Brock, Michael Brock, Jr., and Camille P. Brock; three great-grandchildren, Mason B. Oates, Pierce C. Oates, and Brynn M. Thompson; two sisters-in-law, Clara C. Fields (Harold), and Marie C. Isley; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends.
Celebration of Life services for Mr. Dacons will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Clark's Chapel Baptist Church, 806 Eufola Road, Statesville, with Reverend Valerie L. Noble officiating, and Reverend William Little as eulogist. Interment will follow at Iredell Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Family members will receive friends from 12 to 1:00 p.m. at the church. The family will assemble at the residence, 105 Marble Road, at all other times.
Memorials may be made in honor of Mr. Dacons to Smith Grove Baptist Church, 160 Smith Grove Church Road, Hiddenite, NC 28636.
Notes of sympathy may be emailed to rutledgeinc@bellsouth.net or visit his book of memories at www.rutledgeandbigham.com.
Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Edsel Vance Dacons.
Robin Elaine Transeau Nunnery, 51, of Lenoir, passed away at Carolinas Medical Center, in Charlotte, on Thursday, May 9, 2013.
Born February 17, 1962, daughter of the late Stonewall Jackson and Doris Elaine Bullock Transeau, she had previously worked as a certified nursing assistant and spent her spare time watching the Western Channel, which she absolutely loved.
Besides her parents, she had a daughter, Nicole Elaine Nunnery, that preceded her in death.
Those remaining to cherish her memories are two sons, Travis Transeau and Darren Nunnery; two step-sons, Paul Edward Seeds Jr. and Weldon Allen Seeds; a step-daughter, Angel Dee Hamby and her fiancé Paul Seeds, Sr.; two brothers, Steve and Johnny Transeau; and four sisters, Emily Blankenship, Tammy Harmon, Lilly Victoria Lovette, and Nancy Nunnery.
The family will be receiving friends at Alexander Funeral Service Friday, May 17, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow in the Chapel at 5:00 p.m. with the Rev. Sam Vallini officiating.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral & Cremation Service.
Nellie Arcola Fox, 91, a resident of Valley Nursing Center died May 15, 2013, at Valley Nursing Center, after an extended illness.
She was born July 28, 1921, in Alexander County, daughter of the late Shields Herbert Jolly and Amanda Fox Jolly. She retired from Clayton Marcus as a sewer,
and was a member of Friendship Lutheran Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy
Sawyer Fox; a son, J. C. Fox; a granddaughter, Angie Alexander; two sisters, Leota White and Ruth Pennell; and three brothers, Rayford Jolly, Shields Jolly Jr., and Hoover Jolly.
Survivors include two sons, Fred Fox and wife Madeline, and Ricky Fox and wife, Carol; two daughters, Sylvia Melton, and Patricia Watson and husband Alan of Taylorsville; two sisters, Polly Edwards of Sherrills Ford and Lou Eva Fox and husband Everett of Conover; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Friendship Lutheran Church by the Rev. Phil Thorsen. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at Friendship Lutheran Church, and at other times the family will be at home of Ricky Fox, a son, on Corner Store Road, Taylorsville.
Memorials may be given to Friendship Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 5300 Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681; or Hospice of Alexander County, 50 Lucy Echerd Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to the Fox family at www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
John David Sasser, Sr., 70, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on Monday, May 13, 2013.
Born February 18, 1943, in Wayne County, son of the late David Nathan and Mary Adell Sasser, John was a do-it-yourself guy, always staying busy outside. He was retired from the NC Department of Corrections.
John and his wife rescued a Great Dane from the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue and fell so in love with the breed that they started "Triple J - Great Dane Rescue" here in the county.
He was a lifelong Tar Heel fan. His greatest love was family. After every email he would write, "I love my family."
Including his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia A. Smith Luckey.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 33 years, Diana Sasser of the home; sons, John David Sasser, Jr. of Rougemont, Jeffrey Lee Sasser of Greensboro, and Jonathan Michael Sasser of Highland Village, Texas; a brother, Charles Sasser of Wake Forest; sisters, Geri Keffer of Sandston, Virginia, Barbara Walters of Patrick, South Carolina, Joyce Batts of Hartsville, South Carolina, and Glenda Smith of Battleboro; grandsons, Adam and Daniel Sasser of Greensboro, Austin Sasser of Rougemont, and Jackson Sasser of Highland Village, Texas; his mother-in-law, Anne Amy Routt; a brother-in-law, Richard Nelson Routt, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Terri Ann Koe; and a number of nieces, nephews, and a great niece.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Service, and service will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wayne Whitley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Great Dane Alliance of the Carolinas @ 10425 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078; or to any animal rescue or shelter of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral & Cremation Service.
Arlita St.Clair Wike, 81, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 13, 2013, at Davis Regional Medical Center.
Born August 7, 1931, daughter of the late Obie and Pattie Bentley St.Clair, she was retired from Highland House in Hickory, where she worked as an inspector. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church and had read her Bible through 19 times. She loved her church, family, and planting flowers.
Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Herman, Howard and Jessie St.Clair; a sister, Pauline Tedder; two infant siblings; and granddaughter, April Leann Wike.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Jasper C. Wike of the home; children, Ricky Wike and wife Mavis of Hiddenite, Michael Wike and wife Dean of Granite Falls, Debbie Davis and husband Kelly of Taylorsville, and Rodney Wike of Statesville; sisters, Thelma Burgess and husband Max, Lola St.Clair, and Myrtle Warren and husband Crimmer, all of Taylorsville, and Christine Ruploski of Stony Point; grandchildren, Tracy Wike and wife Amy, Jody Wike, Amanda Pope and husband Michael, Amber Wike, Heather Bowman and husband Jimmy, Logan Davis, Justin Wike and wife Ashley, and Kristen Wike; seven great-grandchildren; a special sister-in-law, Lottie Bentley; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 15, 2013, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Yount, Rev. Gary Jennings, and Rev. Tony Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tracy Wike, Jody Wike, Logan Davis, Justin Wike, Michael Pope, and Jimmy Bowman.
Memorials may be sent to Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, 16 Mt. Hebron Church Court, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service of Taylorsville.
Thomas "Tommy" Norman Barber, 60, of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at his residence.
Born August 5, 1952, son of the late John Daniel and Gracie "Grace" Maybelle Barber, Tommy was a member of Millersville Baptist Church where he sang in the church choir.
Before he became disabled, he worked in the furniture business in the spring-up department. He also enjoyed going to the Alexander County Senior Center for the Musicians "Jam" on Mondays.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry, John, Jr., Fred, Ernie and Johnny Barber; and a sister, Nancy Barber.
Those left to cherish his memory include his partner of almost 35 years, Judy C. Gibson of the home; brothers, Herman Franklin Barber and wife Francis, David Lee Barber, and Michael A. Barber and wife Glenda, all of Taylorsville; sisters, Linda B. Rice of Bethlehem, Betty Killian and husband Dwight of Hickory, Diane Armstrong and husband Robert "Bob" of California, and Annie May Bebber of Taylorsville; three step-children, Tammy Myers of Polly's Island, South Carolina, Chris Gibson of Hickory, and Bobby Keener, Jr., of Richmond, Virginia; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Millersville Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Barber and Rev. Brian Kerley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Millersville Baptist Church - Building Fund, 130 Millersville Church Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service of Taylorsville.
Tammy Lee Culbertson Williams, 53, of Leroy Road, Taylorsville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Gordon Hospice House.
She was born in Tazwell County, Virginia, daughter of the late Lee and Imogene Culbertson. She was a member at Mountain Ridge Baptist Church. She was a nurse in pediatrics.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Lee Williams and Nathanial Lee Williams.
Survivors include her husband, Jennings Ray Williams of the home; a daughter, Crystal (Roy) Dickerson of Lexington; four grandchildren, Riley Dickerson, Haley Kearns, Anthony Kearns and Wyatt Dickerson; and a brother, Edwin Culbertson of Wiley, Texas.
A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Mountain Ridge Baptist Church. Rev. Mark Adams and Rev. Allen Fox will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the Rescue America Baptist Missions, 231 Benton Lane, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, or to Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, 47 Poplar Valley Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be made to the Williams Family at www.adamsfuneral.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Taylorsville is assisting the Williams Family.
Lillian Wike Canter Childers, 80, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Valley Nursing Center.
Born March 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late David Crowson and Ida Frances Wike. Earlier in her life, Lillian had worked for Alexvale Furniture as a sewer for a number of years. She was a member of Rocky Face Baptist Church, and she loved to help out at the Christian Crisis Center.
Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Clara Hensley; and brothers, Darrell, James, and Kenneth Wike.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Brenda Bruce, Bobbi Pennell, and Danny Canter; sisters, Kathy Gant and Carol Jenkins; brothers, Jerry, Roger and Gene Wike; grandchildren, Tina Ligon, Tammi Maury, Tersi White, Brian Pennell, Jessica Pennell, Dana Gustin, Sarah Payne, Tyler Gibson, and Molly Johnson; great-grandchildren, Jarod Ligon, Rachel White, Caden Pennell, and Brandon Gustin; and 29 nieces and nephews.
A graveside committal service was held Monday, May 13, 2013, at Rocky Face Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mark Dula officiating.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service of Taylorsville.
Grady Cole Fox, 79, of Taylorsville, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Valley Nursing Center, following a year-long battle with cancer.
He was born in Alexander County, May 22, 1933, son of the late Ralph and Edith Teague Fox. He had worked in the furniture industry, but for the last thirty-seven years had been an avid poker player. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Lackey Fox.
Survivors include three daughters, Jan Brendle and husband Randy of Vale, Teeney Mays and husband Terry, and Karen Speaks and husband James, all of Taylorsville; a son, Larry Fox and wife Chris of Taylorsville; three brothers, Glenn Ray Fox and Harold Fox, both of Taylorsville, and Larry Teague of Newton; grandchildren, Chad Ritchie, Aimee Butts, Justin Cole Fox, Kaley Mays, and Avery Speaks; and two great- grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Teague-Munday Cemetery with Rev. Chris Meade officiating.
Condolences may be made to the Fox Family at www.adamsfunerals.com.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Taylorsville assisted the Fox Family.
Foy Parks Payne, 78, of Drumstand Road, Stony Point, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Gordon Hospice House, after an extended illness.
He was born, July 2, 1934, in Alexander County, son of the late Charlie Ray Payne, Sr., and Nellie Adams Payne. He was in the construction business and was a member of Stony Point Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army as a Green Beret with the 82nd Airborne.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Ray Payne, Jr.; and two sisters, Carolyn Payne Rufty and Jerry Goble.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Dyson Payne of the home; a son, Kevin Payne and wife Teresa of Hiddenite; a daughter, Kim Payne Williamson and husband Tim of Stony Point; two brothers, Phil Payne and wife Judy, and David Lynn Payne and wife Shirley, both of Stony Point; three sisters, Judy Metlock and husband Harold of Stony Point, Toni Smith and husband Larry of Taylorsville, and Fern Kiker and husband Carl of Charlotte; four grandchildren, Mathew and Monica Payne, and Jennifer and Joshua Williamson; and three great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Mackenzie, and Rebecca.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Stony Point Baptist Church with Rev. Phil Addison and Rev. Stephen Dagenhart officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Military Rites provided by VFW Post 5466 and Post 10,000.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Alexander County, 59 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681; or Stony Point Baptist Church, PO Box 198, Stony Point, NC 28678.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the Payne Family by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.
Chapman Funeral Home of Stony Point assisted the family of Foy Payne.
Wade Pender Caldwell, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at his residence.
Born February 8, 1932, son of the late Pender Sion Caldwell and Ena Annie Pennell Caldwell, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Many people knew him from his days working at Rhodes-Day-Elledge Furniture and as Service Manager for Matlock Motors. His last full time job was Maintenance Supervisor at Ideal Frame. He was a life-long member of First Baptist Church in Taylorsville, where he served as a deacon in years past and also on the Communion committee.
He loved being outside, farming, and building things, and his favorite place to vacation was with his family at Ocean Lakes Campground in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Lynn Caldwell; and a sister, Betty Irene Caldwell Benfield.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 60 years, Bobbie Jean Deal Caldwell of the home; two sons, Michael Caldwell of Taylorsville and Brad Caldwell of Taylorsville; three grandchildren, Brandon Pennell, Landon Caldwell, and Emily Caldwell, all of Taylorsville; sisters, Faye C. Carlton of Conover, Gail C. Milligan of Granite Falls, and Doris C. Hart of Granite Falls, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 11, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Taylorsville with Rev. Dan Redding, Jr., officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were First Baptist Church Deacons: Jimmy Davis, Sam Davis, Hughey Gardner, Lee Jolly, Mickey Mayberry, and Marshall Newman.
Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 305, Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service of Taylorsville.
J. C. Martin, 93, of Douglas St., Statesville, passed away May 8, 2013, at his home, after an extended illness.
He was born, December 22, 1919, in Iredell County, son of the late Quince and Lula Martin. He was a retired truck driver and member of Front Street Baptist Church. Having served in the U.S. Army during WWII, he was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lou Snow Martin; a son, Joseph Howard Martin; four brothers, Roby, Ambrose, Odell, and Bob Martin; and five sisters, Vagie Church, Mildred Miller, Johnsie Blackwelder, Sallie Stevenson, and Lala Hall.
He is survived by his daughter, Karen Wicks and husband Frankie of Statesville; four grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Front Street Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Stutts officiating. Burial followed in Iredell Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Iredell County.
Condolences may be e-mailed to the Martin Family by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.
Chapman Funeral Home of Stony Point assisted the family of J.C. Martin.
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