Area Obituaries

Irene Oliver Church, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Carolina Caring Hospice. She was born Sunday, August 16, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late Tillman Oliver and Luna Fox Oliver. She will be known for her love of her family and was always ready to give words of…

Rheda Dale Starnes Elder, 73, of Taylorsville, stepped from her earthly home into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Rheda was born on November 28, 1947, in Catawba County, to the late Earnest and Laura Brittain Starnes. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed arts and crafts. She found fulfillment in serving…

Vicki Ann Munday, 59, of Taylorsville, after a period of declining health, passed away on Monday afternoon, April 19, 2021, at Iredell Health System in Statesville. Vicki was born September 2, 1961, in Alexander County, to the late William Frank and Audrey Clanton Munday. Vicki was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church. Those left…

Vallie Parker Chen, 83, of Stony Point, passed away to be with the Lord on April 19, 2021. She was born on January 14, 1938, to the late Robert Asbury Parker and Lillian McClain Parker. Vallie grew up in Stony Point, where she faithfully attended Third Creek Baptist Church. After graduating from Happy Plains High…

Jerry Lynn Thomas, 76, formerly of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2021. He was born January 16, 1945, in Alexander County, to the late Greer and Gladys Thomas. He was a long-time attendee of Centenary United Methodist Church. Jerry enjoyed being around and spending quality time with friends and family, especially his…

Brenda Jean Wallace Thomas, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2021. She was born August 5, 1947, in Iredell County, to the late Vestal and Pearl Wallace. She was a long-time attendee of Centenary United Methodist Church. Brenda was an avid reader, whether it was books or audiobooks, enjoyed puzzles, watching TV mysteries,…