Area Obituaries

Michael D. Lowrance, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 22, 1946, in Iredell County, the son of the late Grier Lowrance and Reba Lackey Lowrance. Mike served in the National Guard Armory, where he was honorably discharged. He worked in the poultry industry…

John Ray Alspaugh, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born to the late Edward and Eva Auton Alspaugh on Saturday, August 20, 1949, in Caldwell County. Mr. Alspaugh proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist…

On July 25, 2023, Judith A. Hajer arrived at her heavenly home at the age of 75. Judy was born on October 1, 1947, to the late James and Bea Davis in Rome, Georgia. Judy was a hardworking, humorous, and kind-hearted employee at Texas A&M University for many years before her retirement. She took pride…

Heidi Joanna Mundy, (Joanna, meaning God is Gracious) went to her heavenly home as an infant on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in the arms of her parents, while her family and church family faithfully prayed. Ms. Heidi was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandmother, Julia Icenhour; paternal great-grandmother, Sandra Mundy; and her great-aunt, Janie…

Bobby Jean Dyson Miller, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Forsyth County. She was born to the late O.C. and Julie Barnes Dyson on Friday, March 18, 1938, in Alexander County. During her working career, Bobby worked as a sewer for Carolina Glove for over 40 years. Mrs. Miller was a member…

Lisa Michelle Starnes Riahi, 49, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Alexander County. She was born to Leroy Starnes Jr. and Dini Williams Smith on Friday, August 17, 1973, in Catawba County. Mrs. Riahi worked as a cable and fiber inspector for Legrand. She was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish…