Edith Christeen Taylor Lewis
Edith Christeen Taylor Lewis, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Catawba County. She was born on June 20, 1936, in Union County, to the late James Thomas Taylor and Edna Helms Taylor. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts, crafts, and sewing. Edith also enjoyed being outside…
Read MoreGerald Allen Meredith
Gerald Allen Meredith, 61, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his home. Gerald was born August 29, 1961, in Alexander County, the son of the late Atwell Lee Meredith and Janie Mitchell Meredith. He was a US Army veteran and of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish and honor his…
Read MoreSteve Allen Richey
Steve Allen Richey, 70, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born on January 7, 1952, in Alexander County, to the late Quez Eugene Richey and Margaret Spence Richey. Mr. Richey was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Becomers Sunday School teacher, and…
Read MoreHouse fire results in fatality Dec. 26
A Wittenburg man lost his life while trying to rescue a dog from his burning home on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle noted that the fire occurred at 355 River Shoals Ridge Drive off NC 16 South in Wittenburg. The blaze was reported about 11:25 a.m. Wittenburg, Taylorsville, Hiddenite, Bethlehem…
Read MoreAndris Harry Freimanis
Andris Harry Freimanis, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on July 7, 1938, in Liepaja, Latvia, to the late Herinim and Zelma T. Freimanis. During WWII, the family lived in Latvia. After his father was captured at work by Russian forces, Zelma, Sagita, and Andris…
Read MoreCarrel Junior Icenhour
Carrel Junior Icenhour, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn in Claremont. Carrel was born November 25, 1939, in Alexander County, the son of the late Carrel Icenhour and Olivia Isenhour Icenhour. He worked in the furniture industry for many years and was a member…
Read MoreJames (Jim) Earl Rector
James (Jim) Earl Rector, 87, of Conover, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton. He was born June 4, 1935, in Catawba County, to the late George and Tessie Rector. Jim graduated with a business degree from ASU and married the love…
Read MoreClarence “Andy” Andrew Russell, Jr.
Clarence “Andy” Andrew Russell, Jr., 44, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in Alexander County, doing what he loved. He was born on September 7, 1978, in Wilkes County, to Clarence Andrew Russell and Jo Ann Elmore Smith. Mr. Russell attended Lebanon Baptist Church. Andy liked listening to Christian gospel music. He enjoyed woodworking and…
Read MoreLongtime County Manager passes away
Richard “Rick” Louis French, County Manager in Alexander County, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, following an extended illness. Mr. French served the citizens of Alexander County since April 1999, for a total of almost 24 years of dedicated service. He was 70 years old. Throughout his long outstanding career in local government, Mr.…
Read MoreVictoriano “Victor” Jimenez
Victoriano “Victor” Jimenez, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022, at his home. Victor was born November 7, 1948, in Tepic Nyarit, Mexico, the son of the late Merquiada Jimenez and Narcisa Aquirre. He worked for Griffith Security as a guard for over 30 years. He was of the Catholic faith,…
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