Richard Kirk Pennell
Richard Kirk Pennell, 70, of Taylorsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by family and friends. He was born August 13, 1950, in Iredell County, the son of the late John Rayford Pennell and Eria Evelyn Lackey Pennell. He was a member of…
Read MoreDorothy Dean McKinney Wike
Dorothy Dean McKinney Wike, 91, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 following a lengthy illness. The oldest of 12 children, Dorothy was born January 15, 1930, in Buncombe County, to the late James Earnest McKinney and Myrtle Lula Sherlin McKinney. After marrying the love of her life, Everette F. Wike, on…
Read MoreTwo sentenced in Superior Court
ALEXANDER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT PLEAS FOR MARCH 23, 2021 Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman announced the following two cases were adjudicated in Alexander County Superior Court this week: Roger Lee Dyson, Jr., 49, was given an active prison term by the Honorable Daniel A. Kuehnert, Superior Court Judge, after he entered a guilty plea…
Read MoreJoyce Ann Davidson Pierce
Joyce Ann Davidson Pierce, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away after a short illness on March 22, 2021 at Valley Nursing Center. She was born to the late Clarence and Dora Lou Daniels Davidson on February 23, 1936, in Alexander County. During her working career, she worked in furniture as a coverer at Craftmaster. Joyce was…
Read MoreLeland Douglas Smith
Leland Douglas Smith entered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital, the son of Harland Douglas Smith and Brandy Caudle Smith. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish and honor his memory include sister, Layla Brianna Caudle of the home; maternal grandmother, Denah Roehrenbeck (Mike) of…
Read MoreWilliam “Jersey” Ehmann
William “Jersey” Ehmann, 49, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born July 7, 1971, in Teaneck, New Jersey, the son of Susan Marcinowski Ryan of Hiddenite and the late William Joseph Ehmann, Jr. He enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles and enjoyed gardening. Including his father, he was preceded in…
Read MoreTerl Hayden Austin
Terl Hayden Austin, 84, left this world for his home in heaven on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born on June 15, 1936, in Taylorsville, to Chalie and Rachel Austin.He was residing in Trinity Village at the time of his death. Terl was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church, prior to his declining…
Read MoreRev. Charles F. Cook
On March 22, 2021, Rev. Charles F. Cook, minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for over 60 years, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior. Charles was born July 9, 1937, in Burke County, the son of the late H.C. Cook, Sr. and Lois Gwaltney Cook. He was a faithful pastor to multiple…
Read MoreJames Derek Coffey
James Derek Coffey, 33, of Taylorsville, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Antrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. He was born Saturday, December 26, 1987, in New Hanover County, to Debra Lynn Coffey Campbell of Taylorsville. In addition to his mother, James is survived by fiancée, Michelle Lewis of the home; four sons, Derrick James…
Read MoreGarland Eugene “Bugs” Whittaker, Jr.
Garland Eugene “Bugs” Whittaker, Jr., 77, of Conover, passed away at his home on Sunday evening, March 21, 2021. Mr. Whittaker was born on May 5, 1943, in Tazewell, Virginia, to the late Garland Eugene and Ellora Trivette Whittaker. Those left to cherish the memories of Mr. Whittaker include his wife of 56 years, Judy…
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