Wanda Lee Hoke Wike “Kay”
Wanda Lee Hoke Wike “Kay,” 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Wanda was born on July 11, 1947, to the late Leroy Hoke and Colleen Hoke Stikeleather. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Eddie Wike of Hiddenite, and Gary Wike of the home;…
Read MoreJimmy Eugene Lackey
Jimmy Eugene Lackey, a cherished husband, father, stepfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on Monday, July 23, 1951, in Iredell County, Jimmy dedicated much of his life to his career as a supervisor at Carolina Fabrics, where he…
Read MoreCommissioners approve County-initiated rezoning
Since the approval of the Alexander County Land Development Code in May 2024, Alexander County staff has been fielding requests from citizens who wish to change the zoning of their property, a county news release of April 8 stated. According to Alexander County Senior Planner Patrick Creech, NC General Statutes allow a large-scale zoning map…
Read MoreDoctor charged with Exploitation of Minor
An Alexander County man, who is a doctor in residency in Forsyth County, is facing charges after investigators allegedly found illicit images of a child on electronic devices. Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell said that investigators received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force regarding the distribution and possession of possible child…
Read MoreMary “Juanita” Crisp Stikeleather
Mary “Juanita” Crisp Stikeleather, 74, of Stony Point, went to her heavenly home with her loved ones by her side on April 7, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Juanita was born on June 12, 1950, in Iredell County, to the late Charles “Claude” Crisp and Mary Helen Brown Ingram. She attended school at Stony…
Read MoreDavid Allen George
David Allen George, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. David was born on April 19, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Paul Ross George and Ellen Louvada Harrington George. David worked in the furniture industry for many years and was a member of…
Read MoreKatherine Davis Allen
Katherine Davis Allen, 81, of Hiddenite, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home. Katherine was born May 4, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Nathan Davis and Rosalie Brown Davis. Katherine was a shipping clerk at Rock Tenn for 30 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church…
Read MoreMildred “Millie” Starbird Richards
Mildred “Millie” Starbird Richards, 89, of Taylorsville, passed peacefully after a short illness on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home with her husband by her side. Mildred was born July 20, 1935, in South Paris, Maine, the oldest daughter of Frank A. Starbird and Myrtis M. Wood Starbird. She was of the Baptist faith.…
Read MoreSusan Elaine Keller
Susan Elaine Keller, age 55, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home. Susan was born January 7, 1970, in Catawba County, the daughter of Sherry Blinson and the late Donald Hagee. Susan worked as a caregiver at several nursing homes in her earlier years until she became disabled. She was…
Read MoreLocal man pleads guilty to Death By Distribution
Matthew Douglas Roop, 34, of Taylorsville, was sentenced to serve 10 to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to death by distribution during Catawba County Superior Court on Thursday, April 3, 2025, according to a press release from the District Attorney’s Office for Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. The Honorable Karen Eady-Williams, Superior Court…
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