Area Obituaries
Christopher “Chris” Lynn Hefner
Christopher “Chris” Lynn Hefner, 64, born on May 15, 1961, in Catawba County, passed away on April 10, 2026, in Guilford County. He dedicated 28 years of his life to shaping young minds as an educator at Stony Point Elementary School. Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Lenior-Rhyne University and was twice honored…
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Susan Elizabeth Smith Starnes, born on January 25, 1962, in Alexander County, went to be with our Lord and Savior and her family on April 9, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. She was a member of Friendly Baptist Church and devoted much of her life to her faith and community. Susan…
Read MoreAlice A. Brown
Alice A. Brown, 101, passed on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her home. Alice was born on November 17, 1924, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Charles F. Brown and Josephine Dyson Brown. Alice was a member of Liledoun Baptist Church, where she attended for 101 years. Including…
Read MoreLinda Sweet
Linda Sweet, 68, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Faith Assisted Living in Taylorsville. Linda was born on February 11, 1958, in Iredell County. Linda was a seamstress for Craftmaster Furniture and Lee Industries. She was of the Christian faith. Family members left to cherish and honor Linda’s memories include her…
Read MoreNellie Looper Sharpe
Nellie Looper Sharpe, 95, of Hiddenite, went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House. Nellie was born June 27, 1930, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Junius Looper and Minnie Oma Gwaltney Looper. Nellie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community friend to everyone.…
Read MoreSandra “Kathy” Thompson
Sandra “Kathy” Thompson, 71, of Cajah’s Mountain, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Amorem in Hudson. Kathy was born May 13, 1954, in Lawton, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late James Mitchell Thompson (retired Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army) and Kathleen Julia Greene Thompson. Kathy was a certified lighting specialist…
Read MoreHazel Kerley Spera
Hazel Kerley Spera, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a brief illness on April 3, 2026. Hazel was born on September 16, 1932, in Alexander County to the late Lawson Parks Kerley and Cuma Childers Kerley. Hazel was a lifetime member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and worked as a…
Read MoreDonald Lewis Nicholson
Donald Lewis Nicholson, affectionately known as Don, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Born on Thursday, March 1, 1956, in Wilkes County, Don lived a life rich with devotion, love, and dedication to both his family and his faith. Don worked as an electrician for…
Read MoreJacqueline “Jackie” Barnes
Jacqueline “Jackie” Barnes, 88, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home. Jackie was born May 27, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Bryce C. Brookshire and Gertrude Elder Brookshire. Jackie worked in the furniture industry for most of her working career and was a faithful member…
Read MoreLori Ann Hollar
Lori Ann Hollar, born to Dennis Charles Hollar and the late Rebecca Ann Hamby Hollar on September 11, 1971, in Caldwell County, peacefully passed away on March 29, 2026, at Autumn Care in Burke County. For 27 years, Lori worked at Walmart. She was a member of Dudley Shoals Baptist Church in Granite Falls. Survivors…
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