Area Obituaries

Harold Isaacs Greene, 87, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to the late Vernith and Della Wheeling Greene on Wednesday, January 12, 1938, in Caldwell County. A proud veteran, Harold served his country in the United States Navy. Survivors include his children,…

Samuel Jarrett “Sam” Killian, 35, of Taylorsville, passed away doing what he loved, riding his bike, on Friday, March 28, 2025. Sam was born September 28, 1989, in Catawba County, the son of Kenneth Samuel Killian Jr. and Deborah Adams Killian. Sam worked for the City of Conover as a truck driver for the sanitation…

Jay Lynn Bunton, 84, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House. Jay was born August 13, 1940, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ray Albert Bunton and Lydia Poole Bunton. Jay had worked in the furniture industry and was a member of Hiddenite Baptist Church. He enjoyed…

Paul Stephen Lail, 74, known as Steve by his family and friends, was born on Friday, September 29, 1950, in Catawba County. He passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home in Alexander County. Steve’s dedication to his country was exemplified by his proud service in the United States Air Force, which laid…

Marcella Ann “Mot” Icenhour, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born January 27, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late L.C. Icenhour and Lucille Hafer Icenhour. She worked in the furniture industry as a cutter. She was a life-long member of Friendship Lutheran…

Bobby Dean Carrigan, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at his home. Bobby was born on March 3, 1944, to the late Callie Eli Carrigan and Pauline Bostian Carrigan of the Wittenburg Community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings at birth, Ronnie Dale and…

Mary Lee Parsons, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House. Mary was born June 3, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Sherman Parsons and Ethel Howell Parsons. Mary graduated from Happy Plains High School. She worked for 40-plus years for Tyson Food. She was a…

Eva Grace Gryder, 18, of Taylorsville, peacefully passed on to heaven on March 24, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem after a long, raging battle with bipolar disorder. She was strong and brave, and all who knew her saw how hard she fought against the illness. Eva was born on August 8, 2006, in Greenville,…

Jack Daniel Campbell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County on March 23, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on August 21, 1954, in Iredell County, Jack was a cherished member of his community and to those who had the pleasure of knowing…