Randall “Skeet” Lee Ham
Randall “Skeet” Lee Ham, 58, of Statesville, passed away on March 1, 2023, at his home after an extended illness. Skeet was born on December 11, 1964, in Iredell County, to the late Mebane Robert Ham and Olivia Joy Robbins Goforth. Skeet worked at Statesville Glass and Shower Door and he attended Beulah Baptist Church.…
Read MoreGrandma B’s Sewing and Confections now open
By MICAH HENRY Meet Sheila Burger, owner of Grandma B’s Sewing and Confections. She just opened her new storefront in downtown Taylorsville at 91 E. Main Ave. Looking particularly wise, as she glances over top of her reading glasses, Sheila explains that she has been sewing all of her life. “I sewed my finger when…
Read MorePhyllis Ann Johnson Oldaugh
Phyllis Ann Johnson Oldaugh, 77, of Advance, passed away on February 28, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Phyllis was born on January 20, 1946, in High Point, to the late James Calhoun Johnson (JC) and Madge (Kearsey) Johnson. Phyllis retired from Lee Spring in Greensboro. Those left to cherish her…
Read MoreSamuel Jones Barnes Jr.
Samuel “Jones” Barnes Jr., 81, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Iredell County. He was born on Monday, August 11, 1941, in Alexander County, to the late Samuel Jones Barnes and Ruby Mecimore Barnes. Mr. Barnes, along with his wife, was the owner/operator of Iredell Air Care for 24 years. Jones was an active…
Read MoreKimberly Sue Sweitzer Bittinger
Kimberly Sue Sweitzer Bittinger, 60, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, surrounded by the love of her husband and children. Kimberly was born in Garrett County, Maryland, daughter of the late Joy Dale Sweitzer and Norma Rae Friend Sweitzer. She is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years, Randel Bittinger; her children,…
Read MoreStevie Johnson
Stevie Johnson, 60, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Ridge Valley Nursing Home in Wilkes County. He was born on Wednesday, May 23, 1962, in Alexander County, to the late Roger Wilson Johnson and Opal Hubbard Johnson. Mr. Johnson was of the Christian faith. Stevie had worked in the furniture industry. Those left to…
Read MoreFrancis Stevenson Stikeleather Jr.
Francis Stevenson Stikeleather Jr., 85, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Sunday, June 20, 1937, in Alexander County, to the late Francis Stevenson Stikeleather Sr. and Ruth Melton Stikeleather. Mr. Stikeleather was a member of Rocky Springs United Methodist Church. He enjoyed…
Read MoreCharlie Mack McAlpin
Charlie Mack McAlpin, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 7, 1945, in Alexander County, to the late Atwell McAlpin and Velsie Elder McAlpin. Charlie was a member of Liledoun Baptist Church. He was a retired sawmill worker. He enjoyed woodworking and carpentry work.…
Read MoreJuencio (Juve) Mata Carbajal
Juencio (Juve) Mata Carbajal, 30, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2023, at Atrium Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. Juve was born November 23, 1992, in Iredell County, to Patricia Faye Sutherland Hernandez of Statesville and Juvencio Mata Carbajal of Tamacuaro Guerrero, Mexico. Juve attended North Iredell High School. In addition to his…
Read MoreJoseph Calvin “J.C.” Barnes
Joseph Calvin “J.C.” Barnes, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home after a courageous battle of one year and three days with AML cancer. He was born to the late Rhoyd Barnes and Lois Marshall Barnes on February 26, 1951. He was the youngest of eight siblings. He was…
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