Area Obituaries

Edith Christeen Taylor Lewis, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Catawba County. She was born on June 20, 1936, in Union County, to the late James Thomas Taylor and Edna Helms Taylor. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed arts, crafts, and sewing. Edith also enjoyed being outside…

Steve Allen Richey, 70, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born on January 7, 1952, in Alexander County, to the late Quez Eugene Richey and Margaret Spence Richey. Mr. Richey was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Becomers Sunday School teacher, and…

Andris Harry Freimanis, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on July 7, 1938, in Liepaja, Latvia, to the late Herinim and Zelma T. Freimanis. During WWII, the family lived in Latvia. After his father was captured at work by Russian forces, Zelma, Sagita, and Andris…

James (Jim) Earl Rector, 87, of Conover, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton. He was born June 4, 1935, in Catawba County, to the late George and Tessie Rector. Jim graduated with a business degree from ASU and married the love…

Clarence “Andy” Andrew Russell, Jr., 44, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in Alexander County, doing what he loved. He was born on September 7, 1978, in Wilkes County, to Clarence Andrew Russell and Jo Ann Elmore Smith. Mr. Russell attended Lebanon Baptist Church. Andy liked listening to Christian gospel music. He enjoyed woodworking and…

Victoriano “Victor” Jimenez, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022, at his home. Victor was born November 7, 1948, in Tepic Nyarit, Mexico, the son of the late Merquiada Jimenez and Narcisa Aquirre. He worked for Griffith Security as a guard for over 30 years. He was of the Catholic faith,…