Area Obituaries

John Rabon Lackey, age 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. John was born January 26, 1937, in Alexander County, the son of the late Donald Vance Lackey and Almetta Ovella Baker Lackey. He was a US Army veteran and was of the Christian faith. He…

Malinda Jolly Fox, 77, met her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Trinity Village after a brief illness. Malinda was born on May 16, 1944, in Alexander County to the late John Dallas Jolly and Leona Pennell Johnson. She was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she…

Mahala June Falta, 92, of Moravian Falls, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Mahala was born August 1, 1929, in Chavies, Kentucky, to the late Robert Lee and Molly Maria Gamble Spencer. Mahala was of the Methodist faith. Those left to cherish the memories of Mahala include her husband of 62…

Srophronia Earline Beasley Cannon, age 87 of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday evening, August 3, 2021. Srophronia was born March 12, 1934, to the late Robert E. and Leola Bryant Beasley in Blount County, Alabama. Srophronia was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, and embroidering. Those left to cherish and share the…

Angela Deanne Stansel Pennell, 55, of Hickory, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She was the daughter to the late Bobby Lee Stansel and a native of Alexander County. Angie had a passion for helping the homeless. She loved her children and family. She enjoyed having yard sales and telling stories about her life. Angie…

Heaven gained another angel, Asher Lee Bowman, 5 months old, of Taylorsville, on Monday, August 2, 2021, at his home. Asher was born March 2, 2021, in Caldwell County, the son of Bryson Bowman and Ashley Griffin. He was always smiling, very observant, and looking to see what was going on. He was a pretty…

Donna Kay Fox, 53, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 2, 2021, at her home. Donna was born August 28, 1967, in Catawba County, the daughter of Betty Icenhour Fox of Taylorsville and the late Frank Fox. She worked for Taylor King Furniture and was a member of Friendship Lutheran Church. She was…

Allen “Baldy” Icenhour, age 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at VA Hospital Hospice Unit in Salisbury. He was born March 30, 1946, in Alexander County, the son of the late Gertha Icenhour and Emo Goble Icenhour. He was a US Army veteran and worked as a mechanic for the Alexander…

Annie Almetta Smith, 94, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 30, 2021. Ms. Smith was born on August 27, 1926, in Iredell County, to the late Joseph Howard and Elsie Griffin Smith. Ms. Smith spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher of her family. She…