Area Obituaries
Deborah “Debbie” Reynolds
Deborah “Debbie” Reynolds, 74, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Greensboro. Debbie was raised in Martinsville, Virginia, where she attended Drewry Mason High School. She was an enthusiastic and active member of the Math & Science Club, and her early passion for these subjects led her to pursue higher education…
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Ola Mae Sheets, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 15, 2025, following an extended illness. Ola was born in Washington, Virginia, on February 15, 1941, to the late Marvin Trivette and Rebecca Hart Trivette. She was a member of Wayfound Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…
Read MoreRoger Dale Meredith
Roger Dale Meredith, 75, of Union Grove, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Roger was born in Iredell County on May 19, 1949, to the late Sam Woodrow Meredith and Esther Sharpe Meredith. Roger loved gardening, fishing, the outdoors, and his…
Read MoreJuel Deal Brafford
Juel Deal Brafford, 87, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Juel was born September 19, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late John Calvin Deal and Delia Wike Deal. Juel was involved with secretarial work for most of her working career. She was…
Read MoreRuth Ann Thomas Ferrese
Ruth Ann Thomas Ferrese, 77, born to the late Rupert and Shelma Foster Thomas on Friday, January 30, 1948, in Clay County, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Ruth was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Ruth is survived by her husband of 57 years,…
Read MoreJoyce Witherspoon Clark
Joyce Witherspoon Clark, 94, passed through Heaven’s gates to meet her Savior on Monday morning, May 12, 2025. Joyce was born on Saturday, February 14, 1931, in Gaston County. She had worked at Southern Hosiery as a payroll clerk. Joyce was also a member of Mt. Bethel Methodist Church. Those left to cherish her memory…
Read MoreSteve David Fox
Steve David Fox, 84, born on Sunday, March 16, 1941, in Alexander County, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025. Steve proudly owned and operated Fox Landscaping and Grading. He was a member of Oxford Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Stephen Jeffrey Fox and Dana Fox Houston; and his siblings, Jarvis Fox, Ruth…
Read MorePolly Kathryn Jolly Nemeth
Polly Kathryn Jolly Nemeth, 83, passed away on May 11, 2025, of natural causes at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia. She was born on July 9, 1941, in Hiddenite, to the late Everette McCoy Jolly and Laura Rochelle Patterson Jolly. Kathryn is survived by her daughters, Jackie Nemeth and Cheryl N. Cumbus,…
Read MoreRonald Emmett Tyler
Ronald Emmett Tyler, 73, of Hickory, was welcomed by the hand of Jesus to his eternal home on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on December 20, 1951, to the late Rev. Norman Tyler and Mary Jane Barnhill Tyler in Horry County, South Carolina. Ronald came to…
Read MoreRick Larry Losasso
Rick Larry Losasso, 55, of Statesville, departed from this life on Friday, May 9, 2025, due to a tragic vehicle accident on his route to work. He died at Iredell Memorial Hospital in the early morning hours. Rick was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 24, 1969. Rick is survived by lifelong partner and soulmate,…
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