Waitsell Delano Lackey
Waitsell Delano Lackey, 89, of Stony Point, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. Born on July 2, 1936, in Iredell County, he lived a long, faithful life marked by quiet strength, devotion, and grace. A proud graduate of Scotts High School, Class of 1957, Mr. Lackey spent more than sixty years in the furniture…
Read MoreAllen Lynn Bowman
Allen Lynn Bowman, 92, affectionately known as Lynn, was born to the late Lorenzo L. Bowman and Lillian Blanche Johnson Bowman on December 4, 1932, and left this world on July 31, 2025. Lynn dedicated over 31 years to the art of woodcarving at Sipes Carving and spent 40 years in the furniture business. He…
Read MoreGlenn Lewis Mull
Glenn Lewis Mull, 95, born to the late Glenn Grayson and Toy Magline Bumgarner Mull on May 2, 1930, in Gaston County, departed this life peacefully at home on July 31, 2025. Glenn retired from Schneider Mills. He was a charter member of Reformation Lutheran Church. Survivors include his devoted daughter, Sharon Mull Goble of…
Read MoreWalter Lee Hines, Sr.
Walter Lee Hines, Sr., 87, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Walter was born May 2, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of the late Benjamin James Hines and Virgie Payne Hines. Walter worked in the textile industry for most of his working career. He was a…
Read MoreBroken Chains Cycles offering motorcycle repair
Business partners David Barnes, of Harmony in Iredell County, and Terry Jones, of the Ellendale Community in Alexander County, have opened Broken Chains Cycles at 95 Second Avenue North, in Taylorsville. Their aim is to offer service for Harley-Davidson motorcycles (and select other brands) as well as ATVs and some vehicles. Barnes, a native of…
Read MoreThe Dairy Bar celebrates 50 years
By MICAH HENRY The Dairy Bar, located in Stony Point and owned by the DeJarnette family, celebrated 50 years in business on Saturday, July 26, with food specials, live music, and giveaways. Located in Stony Point on NC 90 East at Smith Farm Rd., current owners Bill and Alisa DeJarnette were joined by family members…
Read MoreLong time Giovanni’s Pizza owner dies
Renn Junior Lackey, age 88, of Hiddenite, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1936, in Taylorsville, to James Renn Lackey and Mattie Parker Lackey. He married his beloved wife, Martha Sue Barnes Lackey on February 11, 1961, and they shared 59 happy years together, according to obituary information. Renn’s…
Read MoreVirginia “Ginger” Sloan Donahue
Virginia “Ginger” Sloan Donahue, 92, beloved wife of the late Clarence Eugene Donahue, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, after a courageous seven-year battle with dementia. Born on January 23, 1933, Ginger was the daughter of the late Wade and Annie Martin Sloan. She worked as a…
Read MoreRobbery, assault charges filed
Authorities have arrested two young men for multiple charges, including robbery. They were charged after a robbery was reported near the intersection of 4th Street and 5th Avenue in Taylorsville. A citizen told officers he was robbed at gunpoint. The man told officers a firearm was taken from him. Daniel Lee Taylor, Jr., white male,…
Read MoreDiego Suaste
Diego Suaste, 33, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home. Diego was born on October 23, 1991, in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Rodrigo Suaste and Laura Suaste. Diego worked as a sales rep for Curacao. He was a member of Iglesia La Roca Eterna Asamblea Apostolica. In addition…
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