Michael Andrew “Andy” Laney
Michael Andrew “Andy” Laney, 44, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born October 3, 1977, in Catawba County, the son of Vickie Moore Hendren of Taylorsville and the late Michael Laney. He was a construction worker for most of his working…
Read MoreFerguson assists Honduran government with fire emergency
By ANGELA FARR KING On October 2, 2021, Taylorsville resident Andrew Ferguson was on his way to do some consulting work with the Honduran government when he learned that a fire had broken out on the island of Bonacca near where he would be landing. He landed in Roatan, Honduras, at 11:30 a.m. Central Time,…
Read MoreEllendale Fire Dept. event debuts new fire apparatus
Courtesy of Gary Herman, Alexander County Govt. The Ellendale Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the arrival of its newest fire truck on Monday evening, January 24, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The department recently purchased a 2011 Sutphen pumper truck, which will replace an older truck that will remain in operation to be used when needed. Following…
Read MoreLexine Gwaltney Elliott
Lexine Gwaltney Elliott, 87, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at her home. Lexine was born June 19, 1934, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Leck Gwaltney and Rosa Lee Bunton Gwaltney. She was a homemaker and a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. She loved anything, outside especially riding motorcycles.…
Read MoreWanda “Dianne” Reese
Wanda “Dianne” Reese, 62, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Catawba County. She was born to the late Kenneth and Shirley Holbrook Lackey on July 7, 1959. Dianne was of the Christian faith. She was a homemaker that enjoyed taking care of her family. Those left to cherish the…
Read MoreRay Hilton Keever
Ray Hilton Keever, 88, of Statesville, passed away, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ray was born on November 2, 1933, in Alexander County, and was the son of the late Parks Leeper Keever and Cora Lee Wike Keever. He attended Hiddenite High School and served in the US Army. On June 1,…
Read MorePerla DeJesus Maffucci
Perla DeJesus Maffucci, 34, of Statesville, passed away January 25, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Perla was born on March 5, 1987, in Agua Prieta Sonora, Mexico. She was a member of Agape Faith Church in Clemmons. Survivors include her parents, Pastor Michael Maffucci and Sonja Maffucci of the home, and a sister, Sugar. Services…
Read MoreDennis Owen Teague
Dennis Owen Teague, 67, of Millersville, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Dennis was born on Tuesday, May 4, 1954, to the late Ernest and Jacqueline Teague in Alexander County, North Carolina. During his career, Dennis worked in the transportation industry. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing,…
Read MoreMelissa Dawn Lambert
Melissa Dawn Lambert, 39, of Harmony, passed away January 25, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center after a brief illness. Melissa was born September 27, 1982, in Iredell County, to the late Allen Roy Lambert and Nancy Diane Lambert Peacock of the home. She was a member of New Union UMC. Arrangements are…
Read MoreHarold Dean Jolly
Harold Dean Jolly, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at his home following a brief illness. Harold was born on October 6, 1942, in Alexander County, the son of the late Joe Jolly and Ruby Loudermelk Jolly. He was a truck driver for several years and later was self-employed. He attended…
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