Helen Judy Forehand
Helen Judy Forehand, 92, of Taylorsville, passed away on September 24, 2021. Helen was born on January 28, 1929, in Chowan County, to the late Joel Calvin and Leora Smith Williams. During Helen’s working career, she worked in the service area at the Alexander County Hospital. Helen was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening…
Read MoreKimmie J. Faulk
Kimmie J. Faulk, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Kimmie was born November 4, 1966, in Orange County, Florida, the daughter of the late Merlin Buck Hayse and Joyce Johnson Summerall. She was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish and honor her memory include…
Read MoreTommy Lynn Keller
Tommy Lynn Keller, 65, of Hiddenite, passed away September 22, 2021, after an extended Illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Tommy was born on July 7, 1956, in Alexander County, to Tony Calvin Keller of Hiddenite and the late Pauline Elizabeth Pennell Keller. Tommy was a furniture worker and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed gardening,…
Read MoreJerry Lynn Wike
Jerry Lynn Wike, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away September 22, 2021, after an extended illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born on March 8, 1946, in Alexander County, to the late Crowson David Wike and Ida Dellinger Wike Jolly. Jerry was a furniture worker and a member of Rocky Face Baptist Church. In addition…
Read MoreRichard “TR” Nelson Mayberry
Richard “TR” Nelson Mayberry, 68, of Stony Point, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Carolina Caring Sherrill’s Ford Hospice. TR was born May 5, 1953, in Iredell County, to the late Joe Billy Mayberry and Pearl Moose Mayberry of Stony Point. He worked for Ansco Cable and was a member of Stony Point Baptist…
Read MoreWilliam Phillip Mayberry
William Phillip Mayberry, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Phil was born May 30, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late William Zachariah Mayberry and Hessie Barnes Mayberry. He was retired from Hunt Manufacturing as a supervisor. Phil also served in the US Army during the Korean War.…
Read MoreBarry Dean Barnes
Barry Dean Barnes, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Barry was born March 30, 1959, in Alexander County, the son of the late Homer Barnes and Hazel Dagenhart Barnes. He was a member of Rocky Face Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday school teacher and served…
Read MoreGovernor urges faith leaders to help vaccine efforts
On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends. In an open letter to faith leaders, Governor Cooper and Secretary Cohen expressed their gratitude for the faith community’s support throughout the…
Read MorePolice seek hit-and-run driver
The Taylorsville Police Dept. investigators are asking for the public’s help in finding a motorist responsible for a vehicle striking a pedestrian north of town on September 5. According to the police report of Det. Sgt. E. T. Windsor, the incident occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 5, 2021, on Old Wilkesboro…
Read MorePhilip Clayton Partin
Philip Clayton Partin, 57, of the Bethlehem Community, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, after a period of declining health. Philip was born on March 8, 1964, to the late Leamon and Freida Hall Partin in Amhurst, Ohio. Philip was a truck driver by trade, was of the Christian faith, enjoyed boating, cars, playing…
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