Judge Corbett resigns, cites personal reasons
District Court Judge Bryan Corbett has tendered his resignation, according to local court officials. Chief District Court Judge Edward L. Hedrick, IV, announced Corbett’s resignation recently in a letter to the 32nd Judicial District Bar, stating, “I regret to inform you that Bryan Corbett has resigned. I enjoyed working with Judge Corbett and always observed…
Read MoreKenneth “Taylor” Overcash
Kenneth “Taylor” Overcash, 73, of Statesville, passed away on March 11, 2025. He was born in Iredell County, on March 7, 1952, to Paul and Alma Overcash. He was employed at Zimmer for 30 years, and at Lowe’s for almost 10. He is survived by his special friend of five years, Nancy Hill; his sons,…
Read MoreVernon “Bill” Nance
Vernon “Bill” Nance, 92, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home. Bill was born November 8, 1932, in Alexander County, the son of the late Mitchell Nance and Litha Marlow Nance. Bill was a United States Navy veteran. He worked for Hickory Chair and Sherrill Furniture for 25 years each.…
Read MoreShirley Viola Woodring Hayes
Shirley Viola Woodring Hayes, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025. Shirley was born on December 23, 1939, to the late Ranzy Woodring and Vesta Phillips Woodring in Watauga County, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Hayes; stepson, Charles Hayes; sisters,…
Read MorePhyllis Grey Greenhill Brown
Phyllis Grey Greenhill Brown, 90, of Mooresville, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2025, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. Born on September 23, 1934, she was the beloved daughter of the late Palmer Grey Greenhill and Willie Safrit Greenhill. Phyllis was a proud graduate of Mooresville High School, class of 1952, and attended Greensboro College…
Read MoreRuth Lackey Walker
Ruth Lackey Walker, a woman of unwavering faith and devoted family love, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born to Thomas and Maude Lackey on August 27, 1930, Ruth lived a life rich in love and service. She shared 76 years of marriage with her…
Read MoreLyndsey Brooke Treadway
Lyndsey Brooke Treadway, 34, born on Friday, April 6, 1990, in Catawba County, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her home in Catawba County. Lyndsey spent her days as a gifted hair stylist. Those left to cherish the memories of Lyndsey include her son, Aiden Brice; mother, Melissa Bowman Treadway (Darrell Wireman); and…
Read MoreGaynell Jolly Levan
Gaynell Jolly Levan, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Taylorsville House. Gaynell was born October 30, 1942, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Daniel Avery Barnes and Madeline Jolly Brown. She worked for Broyhill Furniture as a sewer for most of her working career and she was…
Read MoreCarolyn Jeanette Starnes Pappas
Carolyn Jeanette Starnes Pappas, 86, of Hickory, passed away on March 6, 2025, at Abernathy Laurels. She was born March 8, 1938, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Vance LeeRoy Starnes and Eulalia Deal Starnes. She was the owner and operator of Western Boot Haus. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…
Read MoreEva Millsaps Coley
Eva Millsaps Coley, 94, of Stony Point, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House. Eva was born January 2, 1931, in Alexander County, she was #3 of 10 children, the daughter of the late James O. Millsaps and Ella Harrington Millsaps. Eva worked for Hickory Springs for over 30 years and…
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