Area Obituaries
Robyn Lynn Hannah-Rivera
Robyn Lynn Hannah-Rivera, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Robyn was born August 31, 1956, in Clay County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William Hillary Hamrick Sr. and Dana Rose Wilson Hamrick. Those left to cherish and honor her memories include her daughters, Shelley…
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Richard Walker, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1930, in Alexander County, the son of the late Vernon Walker and Clara Sims Walker. Richard was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school…
Read MoreBetty Sue Wallace Shepherd
Betty Sue Wallace Shepherd, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was born on Thursday, April 5, 1951, in Ashe County to the late Fred and Clyde Welch Wallace. Betty was of the Christian faith. Her surviving family includes her sons, Dallas “Brad” Carpenter and Jerry…
Read MoreRalph Edward Miller
Ralph Edward Miller, 87, was born on Monday, April 25, 1938, in Ashe County. He passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Thursday, May 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and faith that will be cherished by many. Ralph was a devoted family man, known for his unwavering love and…
Read MoreAlice Gregory Kerley
Alice Gregory Kerley, 79, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Mitchell Mack Hospice House following an extended illness. Alice was born in Wilkes County on July 17, 1945, to the late Isreal Flake Gregory and Lilly Marie York Gregory. She was a retired Alexander County Schools bus driver. In addition to…
Read MoreViolet Hicks Chapman
Violet Hicks Chapman, 75, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Violet was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on January 6, 1950, to the late Chester Ray Hicks and Lottie Hicks. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Bobby…
Read MoreJames Charles Rogers
James Charles Rogers, 90, known by everyone who knew him as Charles, was born to the late Theodore Richard Rogers and Cecil Mae Chapman Rogers on Tuesday, June 5, 1934, in Alexander County. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn in Catawba County. Charles served in…
Read MoreHoward Wayne Jenkins
Howard Wayne Jenkins, better known as “Flip,” 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Taylorsville House, after years of declining health. Howard was born January 26, 1941, in Alexander County, the son of the late Pleas Marson Jenkins and Lois Stafford Jenkins. Howard proudly served in the United States Army…
Read MoreJeffrey Adams
Jeffrey Adams, 64, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home. Jeffrey was born September 12, 1960, in Iredell County, the son of Geraldine Pharr Adams and the late Walter Jackson Adams. Jeffrey worked at Vesco for 20 years as a mechanic for most of his career. He was a…
Read MoreBrenda Pope Miller
Brenda Pope Miller, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. Brenda was born August 13, 1950, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late R. D. Pope and Eunice Tevepaugh Pope. Brenda retired from Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was a member of The Purpose…
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