Area Obituaries
Jeremy Lane Austin
Jeremy Lane Austin, 46, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. Jeremy was born December 22, 1978, in Alexander County, the son of Susan Lail Bowman and the late Rocky Austin. Jeremy was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish and honor Jeremy’s…
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Mary Ann Herman Anderson, affectionately known as Ann, passed away on March 15, 2025, in Taylorsville, at Valley Nursing & Rehab. Born on November 10, 1947, in Alexander County, Ann had worked as a supervisor at Carolina Glove Mill and worked part-time for many years at the Coffee Shoppe, Burger Basket, and the Taylorsville Gas…
Read MoreErnest Pope
Ernest Pope, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2025, at home following a brief illness. Ernest was born June 19, 1951, in Morganton, to the late Melvin Pope and Lula McLean Pope. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Army. Survivors include two sons, Matthew Pope of…
Read MoreDaniel Lee Lambert
Daniel Lee Lambert, 41, of Statesville, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Iredell Medical Center following a brief illness. Daniel was born July 15, 1983, in Iredell County, to the late Harold Bustle Sr. and June Little of Statesville. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, survivors include three daughters,…
Read MoreSarah Alicia Uribe Loudermelk
Sarah Alicia Uribe Loudermelk, 81, was born on Sunday, September 12, 1943, in Laredo, Texas, to the late Gustavo Antonio Uribe and Carmen Estela Saenz Uribe. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Alexander County on Friday, March 14, 2025. During her career, Sarah served as the director of the…
Read MoreKenneth “Taylor” Overcash
Kenneth “Taylor” Overcash, 73, of Statesville, passed away on March 11, 2025. He was born in Iredell County, on March 7, 1952, to Paul and Alma Overcash. He was employed at Zimmer for 30 years, and at Lowe’s for almost 10. He is survived by his special friend of five years, Nancy Hill; his sons,…
Read MoreVernon “Bill” Nance
Vernon “Bill” Nance, 92, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home. Bill was born November 8, 1932, in Alexander County, the son of the late Mitchell Nance and Litha Marlow Nance. Bill was a United States Navy veteran. He worked for Hickory Chair and Sherrill Furniture for 25 years each.…
Read MoreShirley Viola Woodring Hayes
Shirley Viola Woodring Hayes, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025. Shirley was born on December 23, 1939, to the late Ranzy Woodring and Vesta Phillips Woodring in Watauga County, North Carolina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Hayes; stepson, Charles Hayes; sisters,…
Read MorePhyllis Grey Greenhill Brown
Phyllis Grey Greenhill Brown, 90, of Mooresville, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2025, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. Born on September 23, 1934, she was the beloved daughter of the late Palmer Grey Greenhill and Willie Safrit Greenhill. Phyllis was a proud graduate of Mooresville High School, class of 1952, and attended Greensboro College…
Read MoreRuth Lackey Walker
Ruth Lackey Walker, a woman of unwavering faith and devoted family love, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Born to Thomas and Maude Lackey on August 27, 1930, Ruth lived a life rich in love and service. She shared 76 years of marriage with her…
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