Barbara V. White
Barbara V. White, 92, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Morganton Long Term Care. She was born September 14, 1931, in Danbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late William Vandewater and Hazel Betts Vanderwater. She was a homemaker and was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church. Including her parents, she was…
Read MoreGeraldine “Deannie” D. Beach
Geraldine “Deannie” D. Beach, 83, of Stony Point, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her home. She was born July 3, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Odell Dyson and Polly C. Dyson. She had worked for several different companies and was a life-long member of Tabernacle Baptist…
Read MoreDeonte’ Dewayne Yancey
Deonte’ Dewayne Yancey, the infant son of Teonte Yancy and Sierra Goble of Stony Point, went on to be with the Lord unexpectedly on January 20, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Those left to cherish his memory, in addition to his parents, include his brother, Marseille Yancey, and his sister, Makynsleigh Goble, both…
Read MoreRay Eugene “Gene” Foy
Ray Eugene “Gene” Foy, 91, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2024, at The Greens at Maple Leaf in Iredell County. Gene was born November 17, 1932, in Alexander County, to the late Verdie Anderson Foy and Macie Lowrance Foy. Gene was a devoted member of Stony Point Baptist Church, which…
Read MoreBilly Wayne “Bill” Robinson
Billy Wayne “Bill” Robinson, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 19, 2024. Bill was born March 20, 1941, in Alexander County, to the late William Glenn and Jettie Mae Williams Robinson. Bill was a self-employed farmer, truck driver, and also an upholsterer. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist…
Read MoreImogene Moats
Imogene Moats, 85, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton. She was born June 26, 1938, in Kingston, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Andy Whitted and Roxie Hallcox Whitted. She worked for Southern Devices for a number of years and was a member of Liledoun Baptist…
Read MoreRonald “Ron” Evans Turner
Ronald “Ron” Evans Turner, 59, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to Karin Angelika Turner and the late Jack Louis Turner on Friday, August 7, 1964, in Furth, Germany. He was a teacher and football coach for South Caldwell, Alexander Central, Bunker Hill,…
Read MoreRoy Jason “Junior” Fox Jr.
Roy Jason “Junior” Fox Jr., 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 18, 2024, at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. Junior was born August 6, 1944, in Alexander County, to the late Roy Jason Fox and Mildred Lovina Teague Fox. In his early years, Junior was a furniture worker and…
Read MoreSchool Superintendent Hefner to Retire
After devoting her entire professional career to Alexander County Schools, Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Hefner is stepping aside. Hefner gave the local school board her retirement letter during the board’s closed session January 16th, according to a school system press release. Her official retirement date is July 1, 2024. Hefner has served as the superintendent since…
Read MoreKathleen “Kathy” Louise Robinson Stout
Kathleen “Kathy” Louise Robinson Stout, 69, of Sherrills Ford, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. Kathy was born July 10, 1954, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late Tom Robinson and Margaret O’Connell Robinson. Kathy worked for Beckton Dickinson for a number of years and was…
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