Logging accident claims life Dec. 27
A local man lost his life in a logging accident last week. On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at around 11:49 a.m., Iredell County Emergency Communications center received a call about a logging accident near 4931 Linneys Mill Road in Union Grove, said Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, which was…
Read MorePatricia “Trish” Clark
Patricia “Trish” Clark, 57, of Granite Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Trish was born March 28, 1965, in Alexander County, the daughter of Louise Icenhour Blanton and the late Lexo Kerley, Jr. She was a faithful wife, mother, and grandmother, but Jesus was #1 in her life.…
Read MorePatricia Overcash Echerd
Patricia Overcash Echerd, 86, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Atrium Health Pineville. She was born on February 8, 1936, in Mooresville. Patty is the daughter of the late Joseph Frank and Ninna Collins Overcash. She was a graduate of Mooresville High School and retired after 37 years at BellSouth (AT&T).…
Read MoreTed James Deal
Ted James Deal, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late Chal and Harriet Parlier Deal. Mr. Deal was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. As long as he was able, he sang bass in the…
Read MoreJames Atwell Daniels
James Atwell Daniels, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Allegany Center-Genesis. He was born November 18, 1939, in Alexander County, the son of the late Lona Daniels. He had worked for Broyhill Furniture most of his working career and was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He enjoyed…
Read MoreIvey Lee “Jim” Lawing
Ivey Lee “Jim” Lawing, 78, of the Bethlehem Community, passed away on January 1, 2023, at his home. He retired after a long career in the grocery business. He was a member of Community Christian Fellowship. He had been very involved in the prison ministry. He was the son of the late Ernest Lee Lawing…
Read MoreMargaret Louise (Lou) Pope Rector
Margaret Louise (Lou) Pope Rector, 85, of Conover, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton. She was born July 10, 1937, in Catawba County, to the late Lewis Richard and Robbie Carnes Pope. Lou worked at the Catawba County Courthouse and Catawba…
Read MoreJimmy Ray Burgess
Jimmy Ray Burgess, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Accordius Health at Wilkesboro. Jimmy was born July 31, 1950, in Alexander County, the son of David Max Burgess and Thelma Maxine St. Clair Burgess. He worked for Comm-Scope for over 30 years and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed…
Read MoreBilly Ray Watson
Billy Ray Watson, 64, passed away on December 30, 2022, in Newport Richey, Florida. Billy was born January 4, 1958, in Cumberland, to the late Joseph Leroy Watson and Mary Alleen Edge. He was a Maintenance Supervisor and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Brenda (Benton)…
Read MoreCharles Franklin Feimster
Charles Franklin Feimster, 91, of Statesville, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2022, at his home. Frank was born September 5, 1931, in Iredell County, to the late Earl and Margaret Feimster. Frank was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He retired from Dixie Liberty/Roster. Those left to cherish his memory include a…
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