Area Obituaries

Omie Mae Troxell Echerd, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in Alexander County. She was born on Saturday, July 15, 1944, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and grew up in Collinsville, Mississippi. Those left to cherish the memories of Omie include her husband of 32 years, Donald Echerd; two daughters, Cindy Wilson and Sheila…

Michael Franklin Rockette, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023, in Alexander County. He was born to Everette Rockette Jr. and Rebecca Hollifield on Friday, August 1, 1980, in Catawba County. He worked as a warehouse supervisor for Bassett Furniture. Michael was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. He enjoyed singing and playing…

Joshua Lance Mayberry, 36, of North Wilkesboro, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born June 13, 1987, and raised in Taylorsville, the son of Linda Flowers Davis and the late Jerry Allen Mayberry. Joshua’s legacy is one of determination, hard work, and unwavering love. He worked at JELD-WEN Windows…

Mary Jo “Mert” Starnes Grant, 69, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mary Jo was born to the late L.C. and Betty Payne Starnes on July 8, 1954, in Catawba County. Ms. Grant was an active member at Concord Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.…

Patty Sue Artis Mayberry passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born November 1, 1936, the eighth of thirteen children born to Clyde and Gladys Artis of Wakefield, Ohio. In 1955, she graduated from Scioto High School in Wakefield (Pike County) and later went to work at Nationwide Insurance Company in Columbus, Ohio.…

Mary Barnes Teague, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her home. She was born January 12, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Howard Jefferson Barnes and Cora Zeola Robinette Barnes. Mary was the owner and operator of Glamour Beauty Shop. She was a member of St. John’s…

On the morning of August 23, 2023, Leslie Herman Thompson left this world for her heavenly home at the age of 58. Leslie was born on October 2, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Ernest and Jane Herman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Donnie Thompson; granddaughter, Aderionna Vosburg;…

Wayne Dyer, 79 of Boomer, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Wayne was born January 22, 1944, in Wilkes County, to Royal and Dora Nichols Dyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Dyer.…

Lee Roy Carrigan, 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Paul Franklin Carrigan and Sadie Little Carrigan on Wednesday, May 17, 1950, in Alexander County. During his working career, early in life, Mr. Carrigan was a carpenter and, later, was a truck…