Area Obituaries

Jack Richard Greer, 78, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Jack was born on Saturday, August 10, 1946, in Watauga County and grew up in Todd, NC; he was of the Baptist faith throughout his life. He worked in…

Franklin Phillip “Phil” Payne, 84, of Stony Point, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Phil was born in Alexander County on January 25, 1941, to the late Charlie Ray Payne Sr. and Nellie Adams Payne. He served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War and…

Alan Carter Land, 78, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylorsville. He was born January 28, 1947, in Wilkes County, to the late Eli Land and Marie Adams Land Moore. Alan was of the Baptist faith and served his community with honor as a correctional…

It is with profound sadness and abiding love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Frances Elizabeth Littlefield, who departed this life peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 27, 1939, Frances lived a life full of devotion—to her faith, her family, her…

Jimmy Guy Chapman, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Taylorsville House Assisted Living Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Alexander County on Monday, September 6, 1937, Jimmy was the youngest child of the late William Butler (Sam) Chapman and Ora Chapman Chapman. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 65 years,…

Gene Thomas Setzer, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 19, 1941, in Catawba County, to the late Loy Cope Setzer and Ruth Sigmon Setzer. Gene was a dedicated member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, MS in Hickory, and a proud United States Army veteran.…

Terry Wayne Wyatt, 64, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to the late William Paul Wyatt and Betty Jo Shepherd Wyatt on Tuesday, November 29, 1960, in Lincoln County. Terry worked in the furniture industry building frames. During his free time, he enjoyed…

Frances Jones Roberts, 86, of Hiddenite, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Ridge Valley Center in Wilkesboro. Frances was born February 24, 1939, in Casar, NC, the daughter of the late Clyde Jones and Mary Brooks Jones. Frances retired from the Alexander County School System, where she was a teacher. She was…