Randy Blake Little, 74 of Hiddenite, passed away March 22, 2019 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. He was born in Alexander County on August 24, 1944, to Rev. Henkle and Mrs. Mildred Fox Little. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant brother Michael.
Randy’s careers included the furniture industry, ministry, and trucking. As a founding member of the Sons of Faith Quartet, he traveled with his family, singing southern gospel music in churches across the southeast, as well as recording five albums. Nothing pleased him more than singing an up-tempo song with a strong bass lead.
Randy is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret Fox Pennell of the home; daughter, Dana Little of Taylorsville; son, Byron Little and wife Shay of Kent, OH; granddaughters, Aulbri Little Johnson and husband Michael of Dalton, GA, and Hali Little of Kent, OH; brothers, Craig Little and wife Linda of Wilkesboro, and Lanny Keever and wife Doris of Taylorsville; sister, Melva Little Payne and husband Ron of Cumming, GA; step-daughter, Kim James and husband Terry of Taylorsville; step-granddaughter, Brooke James, and step-grandson Cody James, both of Taylorsville.
Love and appreciation are given to extended family members and special friends: Mima Jean and Lynn Marshall; Wade and Karen Fox; Wayne and Diane Livingston; and Donnie and Patsy Goforth.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church in Taylorsville with the funeral service following at 3:00 pm. Burial will then be done at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery in Hiddenite, NC.
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Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Walter Stephen Lackey, age 77, of Taylorsville, passed away Tuesday evening, March 26, 2019, in Valley Nursing Center. Born June 11, 1941, to the late Earl and Emma Lee Lackey, he was owner of Catawba Welding. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed scuba diving. He was a licensed pilot and loved to fly.
Junior Edward Little, age 89, of Taylorsville passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 24, 1929, the son of the late Garland Fess and Eva Jane Gant Little. During his career, he worked at Bethlehem Realty as a carpenter and was a member of Hickory First Church of God. Junior was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to all. Junior also enjoyed working with his hands whether it was woodworking or in the garden. He was always working on something. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers; four sisters; and best friend Dexter Deal.
Blade McKinley Campbell, age 23, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 24, 2019. He was the son of Shannon Michelle Pennell Wike and Jason Wayne Campbell. Blade worked at the Taylorsville Walmart as a stocker and was agnostic. His hobbies included photography, riding motorcycles, hiking and he loved working on cars and going to the beach. He loved music and was all about that bass! Blade was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry Wayne Campbell.
Ruth Campbell Hayes age 83, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born September 15, 1935 to the late Weddie and Garnette Queen Campbell. Ruth was an assistant supervisor at Southern Devices. She was a faithful member at Linney’s Grove Baptist Church. Known for having a servant’s heart, being a neighbor to all and always caring and helping when she could. She loved gardening and enjoyed sharing the fruits of her labors with friends and neighbors. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Robert Wayne Hayes, Sr.; granddaughter Tiffany Crouse; twin brother Ralph; and brother J.W. Campbell.
Sisrow Cutshall, age 90, of Granite Falls passed away Sunday, March 17 at his residence. Born in Greene county, Tennessee on November 12, 1928 to the late Ferris and Mary Thomas Cutshall. He served in the Army during the Korean period. Sisrow was a railroad foreman with the Southern Railway. He enjoyed gardening, wood working, anything outdoors and loved his dogs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son Lonnie; four sisters Nancy & Bonnie Cutshall and Gracie & Thelma Bullman: three brothers Walter, Worley & Boyd Cutshall; and great grandson Logan Huffman.
Sybil Cline Sipe, of Taylorsville passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. She was born December 19,1925 to the late George and Minnie Mays Cline. Mrs Sipe retired from Alexvale Furniture in 1991. Sybil enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grand children.
Elva White Reid, age 93 of the Oak Hill Community in Lenoir went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born March 12, 1925, in Caldwell County to the late Porter Roscoe White and Aline Penland White. Mrs. Reid graduated Oak Hill School as Valedictorian in 1942 and was employed as a seamstress for many years until retirement. Many considered her as their adopted Mother and Grandmother. She was saved in 1942 and was a faithful member of Oxford Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Reid loved the Lord, her family, her church family and friends. She had a kind and generous heart and truly enjoyed people and was admired by everyone that knew her. Elva enjoyed traveling and going to the army reunions with her late husband. She was known as the “Card Lady.” Always sending cards to everyone. Elva also enjoyed reading, crafts, and cooking baked goods. She served as Sunday School Teacher, WMU Director, VBS Director, and sang in the choir for many years. She and her husband Odell served in the Baptist Training Program working with Junior and Intermediate age young people. She loved her church and wanted family members and all young people to know Jesus as Savior. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Odell Reid; brother Porter Roscoe White Jr.; and one grandson Bradley Reid.
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