Billy Layfate Hefner
Billy Layfate Hefner, 86, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 4, 2021 at Valley Nursing Center. Billy was born on May 28, 1934 to the late Quez and Evie Lou Fox Hefner. Billy was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to new places; he referred to this as loafing,…
Read MoreIrene Dale Welborn Allen
Irene Dale Welborn Allen, 67, of Olin, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Gordan Hospice of Statesville. She was born January 17, 1953, in Iredell County, to the late Lawrence Welborn Sr. and Ruby Fair Welborn. Irene is survived by a son, Randall Shumakero of Olin; and a daughter, Merie Swink of Olin. Funeral…
Read MoreWreck claims life of orchardist, injures three people
A nighttime crash in the fog has claimed the life of a long-time Alexander County orchardist and caused injuries to three other people over the weekend. On Saturday, January 2, 2021, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal collision in Alexander County on NC 16 near the Wilkes County…
Read MoreAlex-Zander LeCrone
Alex-Zander LeCrone, two months old, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home. He was born Wednesday, November 3, 2020, in Iredell County, to Caleb John LeCrone and Destiny Lynn Gardner, both of Statesville. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at South River Baptist…
Read MoreHubert Eugene “Gene” Davis
Hubert Eugene “Gene” Davis, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home after a period of declining health. He was born Saturday, February 16, 1929, in McDowell County, to the late Melvin Albert Davis and Reva Sevina Hensley Davis. Hubert retired from Childers Lumber and spent most of his life farming.…
Read MoreHilda Dagenhart Payne
Hilda Dagenhart Payne, 85, of Stony Point, passed on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Valley Rehabilitation Center. She was born Thursday, October 3, 1935, in Iredell County, to the late Glenn Wesley Dagenhart and Mary Lou Elliott Dagenhart. She retired from Energy United Water after 34 years as a Superintendent. She was a member of…
Read MoreBobby Harris Lowe
Bobby Harris Lowe, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021. Born March 9, 1944, in Alexander County, to the late Lynn Lowe and Winnie Wood, Bobby was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church but, most of all, Bobby will be remembered as a fruit farmer. Those left to cherish the memories…
Read MoreLarry “Travis” Poarch
Larry “Travis” Poarch, 57, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 2, 2021. Born June 6, 1963 to the late Larry and Faye Fox Poarch, Travis was an avid fisherman, truck driver, and enjoyed being with family. Travis was preceded in death by his parents. Travis is survived by his children, Travis Ryan, Brandon Larry, and…
Read MoreGlenn Edward Pennell
Glenn Edward Pennell, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Glenn was born April 13, 1947, in Caldwell County, the son of the late John Raymond Pennell and Ruth Barlowe Pennell. He was employed with Schneider Mills for 39 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was…
Read MoreDewey Ray Kerley
Dewey Ray Kerley, 74, of Hickory, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born Tuesday, December 17, 1946, in Alexander County, to the late William Taylor “Tate” Kerley and Mary Jane Estep Kerley. Dewey is survived by a brother, Troy Kerley of Lenoir; and a sister, Linda Kerley Little…
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