Clarence Edward Bennett
Clarence Edward Bennett, 66, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Clarence was born July 24, 1956, in Alexander County, the son of Florence Bennett Wilson and the late J.T. Wilson. Clarence was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed pitching horseshoes, mowing grass, carpentry work, and working…
Read MoreCharles Allen Money
Charles Allen Money, 61, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Allen was born March 23, 1961, in Iredell County, to the late Charlie Lambert and Irene Waugh Money. Allen was a supervisor at Liat and was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish his memory…
Read MoreMary Ruth Bowman Little
Mary Ruth Bowman Little, 90, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Mrs. Little was born on June 26, 1932, in Alexander County, to the late McRee L. Bowman and Fleta Grace Honeycutt Bowman. Mary was a member of Transformation Church of Hickory. Mary loved babysitting her grandchildren, quilting, cooking,…
Read MoreMan hurt in shooting, person of interest sought
By MICAH HENRY A lunchtime shooting in the busy West End area of Taylorsville, on Monday, August 29, 2022, about 12:41 p.m., left a man with life-threatening injuries and authorities searching for the suspect. Taylorsville Police Chief Douglas Bowman indicated that, at first, officers believed the incident was a drive-by shooting. However, it was later…
Read MoreRobin Lenora Lackey
Robin Lenora Lackey, 59, of Hiddenite, received her wings on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Robin was born August 8, 1963, in Alexander County, the daughter of Linda Newland Lackey of Hiddenite and the late John Robert Lackey, Sr. Robin was a 1982 graduate of Alexander Central High School. She became a member of Zion Chapel…
Read MoreClimber falls, is injured at Rocky Face Park
On Saturday afternoon, August 27, 2022, a female, age not listed, was rock climbing with a group at Rocky Face Park and fell approximately 25-30 feet, according to Alexander County officials. She was airlifted to a hospital in Charlotte with serious but apparently non-life-threatening injuries.
Read MoreSteven Ray Webster
Steven Ray Webster, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, in Taylorsville. Steven was born September 17, 1952, in Alexander County, the son of Nola Mecimore Webster and the late Jimmy Ray Webster. He retired from Daniels Woodcarving and was of the Christian faith. He loved the outdoors, gardening, and woodworking. He was…
Read MoreJohnny H. Norris
Johnny H. Norris, 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Johnny was born April 6, 1958, in Caldwell County, the son of the late Howard Norris and Marie Tester Norris. He worked in the furniture industry, before his retirement, and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church.…
Read MoreStanley Dwayne Shook
Stanley Dwayne Shook, 60, of Statesville, went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born August 30, 1961, in Siler City, Chatham County, to the late Robert Eugene Shook and Letha Mae Cochran Shook. Stanley is survived by two brothers, Jimmy Shook of Statesville, and Ray…
Read MoreTerrill “Terry” Lynn White
Terrill “Terry” Lynn White, 71, moved to Heaven on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County after three years of declining health. Mr. White was born on May 11, 1951, in Alexander County, to the late George White and Mary “Boots” Campbell White. He was of the Baptist faith. In his…
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