Michael Noah Campbell, 60, of Moravian Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his home. Michael was born August 16, 1962, in Hastings, Minnesota, the son of Noah Landon Campbell and the late Mary Elizabeth Hanson Campbell. He had many skills, worked as a nursing aide in his early years, and also…

Jackson Columbus Bebber, 50, a loving husband, son, and father to three girls, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Lake Lure. Jack was born October 23, 1972, in Chapel Hill. He graduated from Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville in 1991, then played baseball at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, from which he…

Richard Clark Mills passed away on March 10, 2023, at the age of 80, at his home in Charlotte, with his loving wife close by, after courageously battling multiple illnesses in recent years. His strength, perseverance, and determination were an inspiration to us all. He was born April 25, 1942, in Taylorsville, to Edward Henkel…

Sylvia Loretta Austin Hefner, 84, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at her residence in Alexander County. She was born on Tuesday, August 2, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late Jonas Partee Austin and Nellie Cline Austin. Sylvia was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crafts, coloring, and painting. Sylvia loved…

Scott Blackwelder, 58, of York, South Carolina, passed away at home on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Bratton Funeral Home, 1455 Filbert Hwy York, SC 29745. The funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Paul…

Roger Lynn “Sug” Payne, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Iredell County. He was born October 17, 1951, in Alexander County, the son of the late Burrell Payne and Maggie Lambert Payne. He worked in the furniture industry and was of the Baptist faith. He loved hunting and chasing Big…