Jay Mayes: music promoter, manager, and barber, too
By MICAH HENRY It’s a story of second chances and helping the next generation. That’s the story of Taylorsville native Jay Mayes, 49, who is a barber as well as a music promoter and manager for several artists. Jay, like his father before him, cuts hair. He is the son of Jessie “Buster” Mayes and…
Read MoreMonsters in Transylvania
By MICHAEL HARRISON Monsters are real in the Transylvania region of Romania. Albeit they are not bloodthirsty vampires, as described in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, they are real nonetheless. These monsters prey upon street children who live underground in city sewer systems. Some monsters are sex-traffickers who kidnap orphans and employ them as prostitutes. Other monsters…
Read MoreDonna H. Rogers
Donna H. Rogers was a caring and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma, little gigi, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world after 78 years for her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Donna was born on Monday, June 26, 1944, in Long Island, New York, to 1st Sergeant…
Read MoreHeather Nicole Villafuerte
Heather Nicole Villafuerte, 42, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Heather was born March 6, 1980, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Deborah Elaine Fullbright Treadway. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed styling hair. Those left to cherish and honor her memories include her daughters, Thalia Treadway and…
Read MoreMichael Richard Baker
Michael Richard Baker, 77, of Hickory, passed away September 6, 2022, at The Greens at Viewmont in Catawba County. Mike was born August 22, 1945, in Catawba County, to the late Hugh Mallow Baker and Willie Dellena Michael Baker. Mike was a furniture worker. He was a member of the U.S. Navy and served in…
Read MoreAudrey Carole (Little) Schlapia
Audrey Carole (Little) Schlapia, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, friend, a strong-willed force of nature, and true Southern belle, passed away on September 5, 2022, at age 84 – sassy and sharp as a tack to the end, fully at peace with her Lord and Savior. Audrey was born on December 20, 1937, in…
Read MoreArthur Claude Richey
Arthur Claude Richey, 84, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at Taylorsville House in Alexander County. Mr. Richey was born on April 28, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late Ray Richey and Floy Bell Benfield Richey. Arthur was the owner of Bethlehem Saddle Shop. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Those left…
Read MoreTerry Lynn Combs
Terry Lynn Combs, 65, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2022, at Atrium Heath Care Concord. Terry was born February 25, 1957, in Iredell County, to the late Lanyoex F. Combs and Betty Lee King Combs. Terry was a furniture worker and a member of Stony Point United Methodist Church. Those left…
Read MoreSandra F. Baker
Sandra F. Baker, 80, of Raleigh, stepped into eternity on September 4, 2022. She was one of three children born to JB and Violet Foster in Burlington. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, W.P. Baker Jr.; half-brothers, Richard Brown and Jimmy Foster; and step-daughter, Carol Ann Haley. She is survived by her…
Read MoreAnne Lail Julian
Anne Lail Julian, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Anne was born in Alexander County, the daughter of Marie White Wike and the late Jimmy Lail. Anne was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church. She drove the ECS Bus for Alexander County School System for 30…
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