Area Obituaries
Heather Michelle Munday Lapish
Heather Michelle Munday Lapish, 36, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at her home. She was born to William Charles Munday Sr. and Michelle Bath Munday on Wednesday, January 6, 1988, in Catawba County. Heather was a 2006 graduate of Alexander Central High School. She was currently pursuing a degree in IT. She…
Read MoreKathy Marie Rector Little
Kathy Marie Rector Little, 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born September 7, 1948, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late James Foy Rector and Rachel Vera Stikeleather Rector. Kathy was the fifth child of nine. She worked…
Read MoreLinda Elder Benfield
Linda Elder Benfield, 78, of Taylorsville, entered into her eternal rest with Christ her Lord on January 8, 2024. She was born in Taylorsville, on February 27, 1945, to the late Ralph C. Elder and Alma G. Elder. Linda retired from Tyson Foods in Wilkesboro and was faithful to Calvary Baptist Church in Taylorsville, serving…
Read MoreGene T. Moore “Mr. Clean”
Gene T. Moore “Mr. Clean,” 63, of Stony Point, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Autumn Care in Statesville. Gene was born November 30, 1960, in Iredell County, to the late Willie Caldwell and Agnes Moore. Gene proudly served in the United States Army and enjoyed cooking, raising a garden, and tending to…
Read MoreDeborah Faw Dillard
Deborah Faw Dillard, 70, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at her home. Deborah was born October 15, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jack F. Faw and Gladys Hall Swaim. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She enjoyed gospel singing and preaching. Including her parents, she…
Read MoreGina Michelle Tripp Patterson
Gina Michelle Tripp Patterson, 48, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. She was born to Linda Hewett Tripp and the late Daughtridge Edgbert Tripp Jr. on Sunday, April 27, 1975, in New Hanover County. Mrs. Patterson enjoyed working as a landscaper, plumber, and other trades. She was…
Read MoreGladys Marie “Billie” Alexander
Gladys Marie “Billie” Alexander, 95, of Stony Point, passed away on January 6, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. Billie was born January 4, 1929, in Alexander County, to the late Wolford Looper and Ethell Shirrell. Billie was a textile worker and was a member of Love Valley Presbyterian Church. Those left…
Read MoreJudy Laws McNeill
On January 5, 2024, Judy Laws McNeill went home to be with The Lord. She was welcomed into Heaven by Our Gracious Heavenly Father, The Lord Jesus Christ, a host of angels and saints, as well as her parents, Leonard and Lucille Laws; her brother, David Laws; and husband, Carlos McNeill. Judy is survived by…
Read MoreDr. Jane H. Teague
Dr. Jane H. Teague, of Taylorsville, died peacefully and painlessly just before midnight on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Hickory Village Memory Care after a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Teague was born on March 1, 1942, in Hickory, to the late Rev. Cline W. Harbinson and Madeline C. Harbinson but, for most of her…
Read MoreMartha Annette Brown Ball
Martha Annette Brown Ball, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 4, 2024, at Catawba Valley Hospital after a brief illness. Martha was born July 14, 1961, in New Castle County, Delaware, to the late Thomas Calvin Brown and Nina Vezila Parsons Brown. Martha was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Those left…
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