Jeff Shortridge, 54, of Richlands, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Pikeville Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1967, in Richlands, Virginia. Jeff was a San Francisco 49er’s fan. He worked for many years in sales and advertising, including for The Taylorsville Times. He attended Claypool Hill Bible Church. Jeff was a…

Travis Jacob Wike, 94, of Three Forks Church Road, Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at home on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021. He was a proud WWII Army Veteran and Memorial Day was one of his favorite holidays of the year, so to pass away on a day dedicated to honoring and memorializing veterans was no…

Paula Deanna Hand Jolly, age 50, of the Wittenburg Community, went to her forever home surrounded by her dedicated family on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born on Monday, April 19, 1971, in Catawba County, to Hayden Hand and Brenda “Gail” Sloope Hand. She was a friend, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and most of…

Millard “Coy” McCoy Hodge, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Carolina Caring. He was born on September 24, 1947, in Wilkes County, the son of the late Willard Arnold and Myrtle Summerlin Hodge. Before retirement, he worked at Century Furniture and was a member of Poovey’s Grove Baptist Church in…

Glenn Monroe “Wildman” Matheson, 69, of Hiddenite, passed away May 29, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer at Gordon Hospice House. He was born November 16, 1951, in Alexander County, to the late John Ray Matheson and Mary Marie Fincannon Matheson. Glenn was of Christian faith, a loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend. He…

Michael Lynn Teague, 65, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital due to complications of Covid-19. Michael was born September 2, 1955, in Alexander County, the son of Mary Barnes Teague of Taylorsville and the late Lloyd Claude Teague. He was a very caring and loving man and helped…

James Robert Howell, 90, of Taylorsville, departed his earthly life to enter into the gateway of paradise to live with his Heavenly Father forever on Friday, May 28, 2021. James was born on October 25, 1930, to the late Ruby Howell and the late Issac Carlton. He was married to the late Henrietta Howell, who…

Michael Dean “Mad Dog” Daniels, 55, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2021, at his home. He was born May 21, 1966, in Iredell County, to the late Silver Dean Daniels and Nancy Foy Whitman of Bethlehem. Michael loved the outdoors, fishing, and enjoyed bowling. In addition to his father and grandparents, he…

Ralph William Herman, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at his home after a period of declining health. Ralph was born August 31, 1937, in Alexander County, the son of the late George Herman and Ruth Reese Herman. He retired from Nu Mode Frame Shop in maintenance. He was also an…