Area Obituaries

Peggy J. Howard-Scott passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. She was born on September 26, 1953, in Alexander County, to James and Lois L. Howard. Peggy later went on to become a successful entrepreneur after the launching of her company, iDesign. Peggy was the beloved wife of Charles R. Scott Sr.; mother of Allandus…

Linda Ruth Cook McLain, 83, of Hiddenite, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on Thursday, January 5, 1939, in Alexander County, to the late King Darius (K.D.) Cook and Maggie Mae Millsaps Cook. Linda was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She was strong…

Robert Glenn Harrington, 92, passed away at Wilkes Regional on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born on November 5, 1929, in Alexander County, to the late Fred E. and Beulah Harrington. Mr. Harrington raised apples and was employed by the Box Factory in the maintenance department before retirement. He enjoyed baseball, bird hunting, reading,…

Lana Harrington Davidson, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Lana was born July 30, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Roby Harrington and Lois Loudermilk Harrington. She was the first female to graduate CVCC with an engineering degree and was of the…

William Darryl Lippard, Sr. was born July 26, 1933, and passed away on August 18, 2019, and his wife, Patsy Ruth G. Lippard, was born April 4, 1932, and passed away on July 11, 2022. They celebrated 69 years of marriage and are now celebrating eternity together in heaven. A Memorial Service will be held…

Lillie Barr Frazier, 91, passed away peacefully at Wilkes Regional Hospital on Monday, July 11, 2022. Lillie was born June 22, 1932, in Ashe County, to Harrison E. Barr and Rose Love Barr. Mrs. Frazier was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Lillie loved working in her yard and especially her roses. You could…

Billy Jack Teague, 88, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on Sunday, May 13, 1934, in Caldwell County, to the late Hoyle Pinkney Teague and Bertha Lee Lail Teague. Mr. Teague owned and operated Windy City Jewelers for 47 years. He started out as a clock…

John Ivan Walser, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in Union County. He was born to the late James and Mary Hinceman Walser in Rowan County. John attended Catawba College on scholarship where he played as their 6’8 1/2” basketball center. After graduating from Catawba College with a bachelor’s degree, he attended…