William “Billy” Anthony Carpenter
William “Billy” Anthony Carpenter, 43, of Hiddenite, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born on May 17, 1977 to Bonnie Cremen Carpenter in Stratford, New Jersey. Billy was of the Christian faith, enjoyed lifting weights, loved his kids, and considered himself a “Mommy’s boy.” Preceding Billy in death include…
Read MoreBrenda Millsaps Harris
Brenda Millsaps Harris, 72, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her home. Brenda was born April 12, 1948, in Iredell County, to Baxter Leroy Millsaps, Sr. and Elizabeth Morrison Millsaps. She was a member of Rickard’s Chapel AME Zion Church, where she sang in the choir, was on the Usher Board,…
Read MoreGladys Ruth Daniels Lackey
Gladys Ruth Daniels Lackey, 88, the beloved daughter of the late Joe Roy Daniels and Eula Mae Hickman Daniels, was born in Iredell County on May 16, 1932. She entered into eternal rest on February 7, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House, following a short illness. She was married to William Carter Lackey, Sr., who preceded…
Read MoreArchel “Arbutus” Wagoner Bard
Archel “Arbutus” Wagoner Bard, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her residence. She was tough and fought the battle hard, but has won the victory and is forever with her Lord & Savior and the love of her life for 70 years, George Carl Bard. Arbutus was born on April…
Read MoreUpdate: snow, sleet possible Sat. night
WINTRY PRECIPITATION LIKELY RETURNING SATURDAY NIGHT TO THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS AND VICINITY — Updated National Weather Service Forecast, February 6-8, 2021 — Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday night: Rain and snow before…
Read MoreRandolph “Randy” Newton Hayes
Randolph “Randy” Newton Hayes, 81, of Hiddenite, passed away after a brief illness Friday, February 5, 2021 at the home. He was born August 10, 1939, in Tazwell County, Virginia, to the late Gilbert Roger Hayes and Nora MyLinda Day Hayes. Randy was a furniture worker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in…
Read MoreLorraine Minnie Baldwin Campbell
Lorraine Minnie Baldwin Campbell, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Trinity Ridge in Catawba County. She was born on January 12, 1943 the daughter of the late Jessie Clyde and Thelma Combs Baldwin. Before retirement, Lorraine worked in the Deli Department at Food Lion in Taylorsville for 15 years. She…
Read MoreJohn Mark Harbinson
It was his express wish to be cremated and not have a formal service. John Mark Harbinson, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. Mark was born in Hickory on August 12, 1948. He was the son of Rev. Cline W. Harbinson and Madeline Campbell Harbinson. He attended St. Stephen’s Lutheran Day…
Read MoreGerald “Jerry” Eli Richards
Gerald “Jerry” Eli Richards, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Iredell Hospital after a brief illness with Covid. He was born on August 16, 1951, in Michigan, to the late Charles and Dorothy Knapp Richards. During his career, Jerry worked as a machinist for Clark Hurth in Buchanan, Michigan and…
Read MoreVirginia Gentry Fortner
Virginia Gentry Fortner, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born March 6, 1925, in Roxboro, the daughter of the late William Henry Gentry and Lelia Chandler Gentry. She attended Person County schools and received a RN Degree from the NC Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. Virginia was a…
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