All Obituaries

David Corns, age 72, of Stony Point, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. David was born December 30, 1951 in Logan County, West Virginia, the son of the late William Bernard Corns and Mercedes Faye Bailey Corns. David was a member of Claypool United Methodist Church in West Virginia. He was a coal miner in West Virginia for over 25 years and was a member of UMWA. He also worked for Brushy Mountain Golf Course for 12 years. He was an avid hunter and...

Mr. Gary Carl Dancy 66, of Wilkesboro passed away on May 4, 2024 at his home. Gary was born on July 10, 1957 in Wilkes County to Carl O’ Dancy and Goldie Vilear Griffin Dancy.  He loved being in the great outdoors.  Gary is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathy Denise Eller Dancy Gary is survived by his daughters; Carla “Renee” Dancy Redding and husband, Jesse of Roaring River, Christy Elaine Dancy of Wilkesboro; son, Adams Lee Dancy and wife, Amanda...

            Beulah Garland Moss, age 76, of Hickory, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Wellstar Tranquility in Marietta, Georgia.             Beulah was born October 3, 1947 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Wade Parker, Sr. and Sarah Mayes Parker.             Beulah proudly served...

Mr. Steven Kyle Miller, 65, of North Wilkesboro passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at his home.  Steven was born on September 8, 1958 in Chester County, Pennsylvania to Cecil Elijah Miller Sr. and Gloria Roberta Stellabott Miller.    He enjoyed motorcycles and truck driving. Steven is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Cecil Miller Jr. and Mike Small. Steven is survived by his daughter, Laura McCarthy and husband, Brian; sisters, Karen “Yvonne” Marston...

            Mark Randall Gilreath, age 90, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Gordon Hospice House.             Mark was born December 7, 1933 in Alexander County, the son of the late James Cleveland Gilreath and Grace Dean Kerley Gilreath.             He was a brick mason by trade and a member of...

Jack Russell McCaffery III, age 59, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Alexander County. Jack was born December 9, 1964. He was a United States Army Veteran and was employed with Alexander Correctional Institution. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com Adams Funeral Home and Cremation are honored to be serving the loved ones of Jack Russell McCaffery III.

          Virginia Darlene Bumgarner, age 74, of Granite Falls, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.             Darlene was born October 19, 1949 in Catawba County, the daughter of the late James Oliver Bolick and Gladys Munday Bolick Reed.             Darlene was a hair stylist in Statesville for...

Mr. James Kennth “Ken” Church,71, of North Wilkesboro passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.    Ken was born on March 10, 1953 in Wilkes County to James Walter Church and Annie Mae Griffey Church. He enjoyed the great outdoors fishing, gardening and farming.  James listened to bluegrass music and drank coffee every day no matter the weather.  Ken is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lula Diane Bentley...

            Larry Allen Moretz, Sr., age 58, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.             Larry was born October 19, 1965 in Catawba County, the son of the late Finley Joe Moretz and Virginia Dare Harmon Moretz.             He worked in the furniture industry for most of...

Mrs. Joyce Dean Miller Whittington,81, of Wilkes passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center.  Joyce was born on December 21, 1942 in Wilkes County to Earnest Theodore Miller and Florence Belle Laws Miller. She had a great love for making baskets, flowers and crafts.  Joyce also loved visiting the Beach.  Joyce is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Allen Whittington, sisters, Ernestine Miller Crump and...