Charles Allen Lackey
Charles Allen Lackey, known as Junebug, born on February 12, 1965, in Alexander County to Charles Hugh Lackey and Sally Jolly Lackey, left this world peacefully on July 14, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his cherished family after a brief illness. Survivors include his beloved sister, Deborah Lackey Dillard. A graveside service…
Read MorePatricia Gay Matlock Tarlton
Patricia Gay Matlock Tarlton, 92, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born in Hiddenite on September 1, 1932, to the late Thomas L. Matlock and Gay Hendren Matlock. She graduated in 1950 from Hiddenite High School and continued her education at Women’s College (UNC-G), graduating in 1953 with a degree…
Read MorePhyllis Ann Buchanan
Phyllis Ann Buchanan, 87, of Bakersville, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Phyllis was born September 22, 1937, in Mitchell County, the daughter of the late Claude Buchanan and Hazel Sparks Buchanan. Phyllis was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Hickory. She loved her immediate family and extended…
Read MoreTillis Eugene Rendleman Jr.
Tillis Eugene Rendleman Jr., 78, passed away peacefully to go home to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on July 11, 2025. Born on October 13, 1946, in Catawba County, to the late Tillis Eugene Rendleman, Sr. and Lucille Louise Brooks Rendleman, Tillis was a proud Army and U.S. Air Force veteran. Tillis…
Read MoreRom “Junior” Treadway
Rom “Junior” Treadway, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at his home. He was born August 15, 1945, in Wilkes County, the son of the late Rom Willard Treadway and Edna Earp Treadway. He worked for Sherrill Furniture for over 50 years and was a member of Taylorsville Church of God,…
Read MoreJoseph Parsons
Joseph Parsons, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1945, in Taylorsville, to the late Isaac Lee Howell and Edna Marie Parsons King. Those left to celebrate and cherish Joseph’s memory include his wife of 57 years, Olga Parsons; his son, Cole Parsons; his daughter, Tai…
Read MorePatricia “Carol” Deal Fox
Patricia “Carol” Deal Fox, age 81, passed away at her home in Alexander County on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Carol had been in declining health for three years. She was born September 30, 1943, in Alexander County to the late Bryan Deal and Dollie Wike Deal. Many of her working years were in the furniture…
Read MoreKenneth “Kenny” Andrew Maye
Kenneth “Kenny” Andrew Maye, 73, of Taylorsville, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home. Born on April 24, 1952, in Saltville, VA, Kenny spent over 50 years working as a skilled carpenter, handyman, and horse farrier. For more than two decades, he brought joy to…
Read MoreCaptain’s Galley and J’s Pizza in Stony Point close
By MICAH HENRY Two Stony Point restaurants were forced to close this month after Iredell County officials said the landlord for the businesses failed to adequately address ongoing waste water issues at the locations. The two affected businesses are Captain’s Galley and J’s Pizza, said Captain’s Galley co-owner Tanna Minton. She and her husband, Wayne,…
Read MoreMen arrested in series of Ellendale break-ins
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office has been actively investigating a string of breaking and entering incidents in the Ellendale Community of Alexander County. As a result of the ongoing investigation, deputies arrested two men. Charles Vincent Packer, Jr., W/M, age 54 of Taylorsville, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Packer has been charged with the following…
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