Area Obituaries

Carroll Dean Reid November 18, 1946 – April 25, 2025 With a lifetime of memories stretching some 78 years, Carroll said goodbye to us on April 25, 2025. Passing his formative years in the Oak Hill Community of Caldwell County, America summoned him in early 1966 into its Army. After more than a year in…

Norma Jean Neal July 21, 1957 – April 24, 2025 Pleasant Home FBH Church Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11 a.m. Norma Jean Neal, 67, of Polk Street, Taylorsville, passed away April 24, 2025, at Valley Nursing. Norma Jean was born July 21, 1957, in Alexander County, to the late Roosevelt Clark and Margaret Neal McCauley.…

Brian Alan Sherrill, 57, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Brian was born on September 25, 1968, to parents Troy (Jeep) and Nancy Sherrill. He was the second of their six boys: two who died young – Gary and Terry – and three who carry on his…

Ella Chafin Sutherland, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home. Ella was born October 5, 1956, in Lebanon, Virginia, the daughter of the late Arlen Chafin and Mildred White Chafin. She was a nurse for Russell County Medical Center for 20-plus years. She loved playing Bingo and loved her…

Sandra Jean Barnes Pressley, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born on Saturday, October 19, 1946, in Iredell County. Sandra was a devoted family member, a cherished friend, and a dedicated teacher assistant whose influence touched the lives of many. Sandra spent the majority…

“I’d like to be a could-be If I could not be an are For a could-be is a may-be With a chance to be a “star” Edith Faye McHargue Harris, 83, passed away on April 21, 2025. Edith became a “could-be” on February 13, 1942, in Iredell County, to Mary Lee Minnick McHargue (05/06/96) and…

Danny Eric Hand, 66, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Tuesday, February 3, 1959, in Alexander County. Danny was well-known for his work as a truck driver in the furniture industry, a role that showcased…

David Lee Lail, born on Tuesday, January 19, 1954, in Alexander County, to the late Dexter David Lail and Mary Coodie Benfield Lail, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County at the age of 71. David was a member of Bethlehem Church of God. David is…

Janice Marlene Crouch Buston, 76, born on Sunday, December 12, 1948, in Alexander County, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was a treasured member of her family. During her working career, Janice dedicated her time and talents to the office…