Debra “Full” Grant Treadway
Debra “Full” Grant Treadway, 71, of Stony Point, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born April 29, 1953, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Willard Grant and Estleene Fulbright Grant Smith. She was a quilter. Those left to cherish and honor her memories include her daughters,…
Read MoreHome damaged in fire Dec. 23
A house fire in the Bethlehem Community displaced a family of four on Monday morning, Dec. 23, 2024, according to Bethlehem Fire Chief Ashley Starnes. The fire occurred about 12:39 a.m. Monday, at 75 Deer Valley Drive, off Blankenship Road in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Community Fire & Rescue was assisted by Wittenburg and Ellendale fire departments…
Read MoreJoe Mountain Preserve donated to Foothills Conservancy
Recently, the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) announced the donation of the 86-acre Joe Mountain Preserve, located in Alexander County, by The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust. The preserve boasts an array of unique habitats, including rare glade systems, old-growth forests and over a dozen rare plant and animal species that are essential components…
Read MoreTaylorsville native pens Colonial-era Blue Ridge novel
In An Enduring Voice, first-time author and Taylorsville native Peter Givens takes the well-documented story of the musical heritage carried to the Blue Ridge by Ulster Scots in the decades prior to the American Revolution and creates an exciting and compelling narrative of music, heritage, faith, and family. Peter is a son of the late…
Read MoreFred Wilson Bumgarner
Fred Wilson Bumgarner, at the age of 92, peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born November 14, 1932, in Alexander County, he was the son of the late Frank Osborne Bumgarner and Thelma Louise Watts Bumgarner Deal. Early on, Fred was employed by Sipe’s Lumber Company as…
Read MoreTerra Joanna Preslar
Terra Joanna Preslar, 31, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born in Catawba County on September 19, 1993, she was the daughter of Terrell and Wanda Quick Preslar. She is survived by her son, Carter Galle of the home; fiancé, Robert Galle of the home; her…
Read MoreDonald “Don” Walters
Donald “Don” Walters, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Don was born on August 31, 1947, in Fremont, Ohio, the son of the late Willard Wayne Walters and Norma Gene Twiss Walters. Don proudly served in the United States Army and was of the Lutheran faith.…
Read MoreCharles Montgomery Beall
Charles Montgomery Beall, 77, born on Tuesday, January 7, 1947, in Montgomery, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home in Iredell County on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was surrounded by the love of his family and cherished friends in his final moments. A devoted husband for 54 years, Charles is survived by his beloved…
Read MoreShirley Mae Huffman Dagenhart
Shirley Mae Huffman Dagenhart, 88, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her community, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. Born on Sunday, August 9, 1936, in Catawba County, Shirley touched the lives of many throughout her 88 years, leaving behind a…
Read MoreCharles Culp McGinnis Jr.
Charles Culp McGinnis Jr., born on February 7, 1945, peacefully passed away on December 19, 2024, in Catawba County. He lived a life filled with family, passion, and a genuine love for those around him. A proud graduate of Statesville High, Charles dedicated many years of his life to a career at Elmer’s-Hunt Bienfang in…
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