Area Obituaries

Joyce Wilma Childers Jolly passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on Friday, July 10, 1942, in Alexander County, Joyce dedicated her life to caring for her family and cherishing the simple joys of life. As a devoted homemaker, Joyce poured her…

Wanda Lee Hoke Wike “Kay,” 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Wanda was born on July 11, 1947, to the late Leroy Hoke and Colleen Hoke Stikeleather. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Eddie Wike of Hiddenite, and Gary Wike of the home;…

Jimmy Eugene Lackey, a cherished husband, father, stepfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on Monday, July 23, 1951, in Iredell County, Jimmy dedicated much of his life to his career as a supervisor at Carolina Fabrics, where he…

Mary “Juanita” Crisp Stikeleather, 74, of Stony Point, went to her heavenly home with her loved ones by her side on April 7, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Juanita was born on June 12, 1950, in Iredell County, to the late Charles “Claude” Crisp and Mary Helen Brown Ingram. She attended school at Stony…

David Allen George, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. David was born on April 19, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Paul Ross George and Ellen Louvada Harrington George. David worked in the furniture industry for many years and was a member of…

Katherine Davis Allen, 81, of Hiddenite, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home. Katherine was born May 4, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Nathan Davis and Rosalie Brown Davis. Katherine was a shipping clerk at Rock Tenn for 30 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church…