Area Obituaries

James “Jim” Lee Rupard, 80, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center after courageously battling cancer for almost three years. He was born Tuesday, February 23, 1943, in Rowan County, to the late General Lee and Grace Jarvis Rupard. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army.…

Julie Michelle Fox, 49, of Moravian Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence. Ms. Fox was born Sunday, May 26, 1974, in Iredell County, to the late Van C. Fox and Joy D. Fox of Moravian Falls. During her working career, Ms. Fox worked in the retail industry. Julie was of…

Armin Elaine Tally Chapman, 83, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She was born to the late Lyle Erskin Tally and Mildred Inez Porter Tally on Wednesday, August 21, 1940, in Bexar County. During her working career, Mrs. Chapman worked as a teacher assistant at Sugar Loaf Elementary School. Armin…

Nancy K. Pearson, 77, of Taylorsville, gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at her home. Nancy was born October 29, 1946, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Dorothy Childers Ferguson. She was self-employed as a cosmetologist and a real estate broker. She was a member of Russell Gap Baptist Church.…

Cecil Wilard Brown, 68, of Hiddenite, beloved husband of Debra Brown, went to be with his heavenly Father on February 6, 2024. Cecil was born June 1, 1955, in Wilkes County, to the late Jessie Leonard Brown and Gladys Rhoads Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five brothers,…

James Estel Roberts, 83, of Hiddenite, passed away on February 6, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. James was born July 12, 1940, in McDowell, West Virginia, to the late Hanible Roberts and Ada Estep Roberts. In earlier years, James was a coal miner, a bus driver, and was of the Baptist…

Dennis Alvin White, 78, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born to the late Roy Richard White and Lena Delora Sharpe White on Sunday, October 21, 1945, in Caldwell County. Mr. White proudly served his country in the United States Army. During his working career,…

Kenneth L. Fox, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Kenneth was born May 16, 1944, in Alexander County, the son of the late Arthur Fox and Annie Teague Fox. Kenneth worked in the furniture industry at Clayton Marcus for a number of years. He was…

Herman Edgar Hammer, 79, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Arthur Richard Hammer and Opal Dearman Hammer on Sunday, December 31, 1944, in Alexander County. Herman was a 1963 graduate of Stony Point High School. During his working career, Herman worked for…

Richard Lynn Teague, 69, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to Ethel Marie Richey Teague and the late Richard Teague on Sunday, July 4, 1954, in Catawba County. During his working career, Mr. Teague worked as a building inspector for Alexander County. He…