Area Obituaries

Edna Ellen Greer, 98, of Jefferson, formerly of Todd, passed peacefully into Heaven on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. She was born on May 28, 1922, in Ashe County, the daughter of Leonard Lee (Len) Greer and Ruth Arbella Trivette Greer. She was a member of South Fork…

Ray Eugene Sloan, 64, of Hiddenite, passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on January 23, 2021. Ray was born in Iredell County to the late Martin Nathan Sloan and Winnie Martin Sloan of Hiddenite. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Marlowe Sloan of the home. Ray…

Reverend James Dean Cooke Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 23, 2021 after a period of declining health. He was born February 4, 1939, in Avery County, to the late Gleason and Virginia Cooke. James accepted Christ as a young adult and began preaching at the age of…

Martha White Echerd, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born on August 21, 1943, in Iredell County, to the late Joseph and Sadie Chandler White. During her career, Martha worked at Royal Seating and was a faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church for 30…

George T. McLain, 85, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home. George was born February 9, 1935, in Alexander County, the son of the late Walter George McLain and Lois Eva Deal McLain. He was a printer for the Box Factory in Taylorsville for over 40 years and was a…

Yolanda Marguerite Radisi, 100, passed away on January 21, 2021 at her home with her family by her bedside. She was born November 18, 1920 to the late Sante Blasioli and Santa Iezzi Blasioli. Yolanda worked as a registered nurse in the health care field. She was of the Catholic faith. Those left to cherish…

Danny Austin, 60, of Pelzer, South Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 5, 1960, son of the late James Wade and Ruby Mae Benfield Austin. Mr. Austin was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Pelzer, South Carolina.…

Irvin Wayne Francisco, 55, of Taylorsville, passed away January 19, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House after a long battle with cnacer. He was born April 4, 1965, in Genesse County, Michigan, to father, Clarence George Francisco and wife Sally of Florida, and mother, Dianna March Brogden and husband Keith of the home. He was of…