Area Obituaries
Charles Allen Lackey
Charles Allen Lackey, known as Junebug, born on February 12, 1965, in Alexander County to Charles Hugh Lackey and Sally Jolly Lackey, left this world peacefully on July 14, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his cherished family after a brief illness. Survivors include his beloved sister, Deborah Lackey Dillard. A graveside service…
Read MorePatricia Gay Matlock Tarlton
Patricia Gay Matlock Tarlton, 92, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born in Hiddenite on September 1, 1932, to the late Thomas L. Matlock and Gay Hendren Matlock. She graduated in 1950 from Hiddenite High School and continued her education at Women’s College (UNC-G), graduating in 1953 with a degree…
Read MorePhyllis Ann Buchanan
Phyllis Ann Buchanan, 87, of Bakersville, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Phyllis was born September 22, 1937, in Mitchell County, the daughter of the late Claude Buchanan and Hazel Sparks Buchanan. Phyllis was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Hickory. She loved her immediate family and extended…
Read MoreTillis Eugene Rendleman Jr.
Tillis Eugene Rendleman Jr., 78, passed away peacefully to go home to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on July 11, 2025. Born on October 13, 1946, in Catawba County, to the late Tillis Eugene Rendleman, Sr. and Lucille Louise Brooks Rendleman, Tillis was a proud Army and U.S. Air Force veteran. Tillis…
Read MoreRom “Junior” Treadway
Rom “Junior” Treadway, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at his home. He was born August 15, 1945, in Wilkes County, the son of the late Rom Willard Treadway and Edna Earp Treadway. He worked for Sherrill Furniture for over 50 years and was a member of Taylorsville Church of God,…
Read MoreJoseph Parsons
Joseph Parsons, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1945, in Taylorsville, to the late Isaac Lee Howell and Edna Marie Parsons King. Those left to celebrate and cherish Joseph’s memory include his wife of 57 years, Olga Parsons; his son, Cole Parsons; his daughter, Tai…
Read MorePatricia “Carol” Deal Fox
Patricia “Carol” Deal Fox, age 81, passed away at her home in Alexander County on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Carol had been in declining health for three years. She was born September 30, 1943, in Alexander County to the late Bryan Deal and Dollie Wike Deal. Many of her working years were in the furniture…
Read MoreKenneth “Kenny” Andrew Maye
Kenneth “Kenny” Andrew Maye, 73, of Taylorsville, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home. Born on April 24, 1952, in Saltville, VA, Kenny spent over 50 years working as a skilled carpenter, handyman, and horse farrier. For more than two decades, he brought joy to…
Read MoreJudith Jay Cagle
Judith Jay Cagle, age 72, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Judith was born April 5, 1953, in Salem County, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Thomas Jay and Tessie Cagle. Judith worked as a sander for Century Furniture and was a member of Hiddenite Baptist Church.…
Read MoreEmma Jean Hollar
Emma Jean Hollar, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Taylorsville House following a brief illness. Emma Jean was born August 18, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Hyder R. Bowman and Chancy Bowman Bowman. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She finished Cosmetology classes,…
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