Area Obituaries

Rachel Michelle Fogle, 44, of Charlotte, entered her heavenly home on August 10, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 19, 1980, in Hugoton, Kansas, Rachel lived a life rich in creativity, compassion, and courage. She was the beloved daughter of Sandra Dills Von Eschen and Matthew John Fogle, and stepdaughter…

James “Norris” Poole, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home. Norris was born August 7, 1953, in Alexander County, the son of Madia Poole Jones and his step-father, Joe Jones. Norris was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed socializing with friends, enjoyed cooking, and loved to watch Westerns.…

James “Jimmy” G. Jackson, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn in Claremont. Jimmy was born March 4, 1944, in Syracuse, New York, the son of the late Carlyle Biddle Jackson and Olive May Garrett. Jimmy proudly served in the United States Army during the…

On August 7, 2025, Lucy “Toni” Annette Rudloff, 88, passed away at her home in Taylorsville. She was surrounded by her children, who loved her dearly. Toni was born on May 12, 1937, in Newport News, Virginia. She was the last of four children born to Mark and Lucy Oldham. Toni was a retired school…

Everette McKinley Wike, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Wilkes Medical Center. Everette was born July 30, 1943, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ray Wike and Edna St. Clair Wike Mitchell. Everette proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist…

Dorothy “Dot“ Carolyn Holder McLaury peacefully entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, welcomed by the love of her life, Bill. We can only imagine him saying, “Where have you been?” Dot was born in Hickory, on August 28, 1933, to Charles William Holder and Stella Mingus Holder. As a child,…

Jesus took Artie’s hand and led her home on August 4, 2025. She was born in Vashti, in Alexander County, on March 23, 1932, and lived at her family’s homestead until entering the Taylorsville House in 2021. Artie never married and lived independently until entering the Taylorsville House in the summer of 2021. She made…

Sylvia Anna Jones, 70, was born to the late Robert Valgene and Wyona Lippard Jones on Monday, August 30, 1954, in Alexander County, and departed this life on August 4, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Iredell County. Sylvia was of the Baptist tradition. She leaves behind a loving family that includes…

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…