Eleanor Marie Harris Mallard
Eleanor Marie Harris Mallard, 82, of Clearview Road, Taylorsville, was born in Wilkesboro on September 9, 1942, and was the daughter of the late James Floyd Harris and Mary Louise Wade Harris. She went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, surrounded by her children and granddaughter,…
Read MoreDallas James McDaniel
Dallas James McDaniel, 23, born on Friday, December 22, 2000, in Catawba County, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, in Caldwell County. He is survived by his father, Jay McDaniel; his loving sisters, Emma McDaniel and Allyssa McDaniel; his brother, Gage Jolly; his girlfriend, Hailey Bryant; and his paternal grandparents, Lillian and Joseph McDaniel.…
Read MoreErnest Eugene Moretz Sr.
Ernest Eugene Moretz Sr., 96, was born on Sunday, June 24, 1928, in Catawba County, where he also passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Ernest had worked as a meat manager at A&P in Bel Air, Maryland, until his retirement. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He proudly served in the United…
Read MoreBenson Herbert Davis
Benson Herbert Davis, of Taylorsville, passed away on September 8, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on December 25, 1928, Benson worked as a technician in the textile industry. Benson was a devoted member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Benson Herbert Davis Jr. and Bruce Alan Davis. A graveside service will…
Read MoreBobby Lee Reynolds, Sr.
Bobby Lee Reynolds, Sr., 78, of Stony Point, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Bobby was born November 28, 1945, in Surry County, the son of the late Calvin Reese and Evelyn Mae Reynolds Moore. He was a truck driver for most of his working career and was of the…
Read MoreHayden Franklin Sipe
Hayden Franklin Sipe, 87, passed away on September 7, 2024, in Wilkes County. Born on February 14, 1937, in Alexander County, Hayden lived a life rich with personal and professional achievements, remembered fondly for his commitment to logging timber and the legacy of hard work he instilled in his family. Hayden was a man of…
Read MoreWilliam Nathan Steele
William Nathan Steele “Pooh Bear,” 40, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. William was born in McDowell County, West Virginia, on November 30, 1983, to the late Donald Steele and Karen Roberts of the home. Survivors include two daughters, Shayla and Kaylynn Steele; two brothers, Billy Steele…
Read MoreBetty Lou Parker Barnes
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Betty Lou Parker Barnes. Betty, age 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 23, 1941, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Frank Parker and Louise Combs Parker.…
Read MoreWilliam Eugene Connolly
William Eugene Connolly, a loving family man and devoted member of his community, passed away peacefully and went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County, at the age of 76. Born on Saturday, September 20, 1947, in Iredell County, Eugene lived a life marked…
Read MoreHester sworn in as new Town Manager
By ANGELA FARR KING Mayor George Holleman began the September 3, 2024, Town Council meeting by sharing from the Bible in Isaiah 40:28-31. Here is a portion of that scripture: “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be…
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