Marjorie Craven Carson
Marjorie Craven Carson, 97, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her home. Marjorie was born May 16, 1927, in Wilkes County, the daughter of the late Paul Aaron Craven and Izetta Spicer Craven. She was a homemaker and was the assistant to her husband, Lester, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.…
Read MoreMildred (Mickie) Louise Miller Teague
Mildred (Mickie) Louise Miller Teague, 92, of Hickory, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home. Born May 31, 1932, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Earl E. Miller and Elsie Sloop Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Carroll Teague;…
Read MoreClyde James Beach
Clyde James Beach, 84, of Stony Point, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center. Clyde was born March 30, 1940, in Alexander County, the son of the late Prater Beach and Ethel Bowman Beach. Clyde worked in the furniture industry for most of his working career. He was a…
Read MoreBoyd Lincoln Anderson
Boyd Lincoln Anderson, 99, of Statesville, passed away on August 3, 2024, after a short-term illness at Gordon Hospice House. Boyd was born January 9, 1925, in Iredell County, to the late Lutcher Byne Anderson and Sally Mae Wooten Anderson. He was a farmer and a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He served in the…
Read MoreElijah Morton Jr.
Elijah Morton Jr., 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on August 2, 2024, following an extended illness. He was born in Baltimore on September 11, 1942, to the late Elijah Morton Sr. and Althea Patterson Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Pearl Morton; a daughter,…
Read MoreRoby Andrew Laws
Roby Andrew Laws, a dedicated individual in the Furniture industry, breathed his last on August 1, 2024, in Iredell County. He was born on June 30, 1943, in Alexander, to the late Ralph and Pearl Laws. Survivors include his sons, Canavan and John Laws. Roby’s life will be honored and celebrated at Millersville Baptist Church.…
Read MoreMarie Lail Wike
Marie Lail Wike, 92, passed from death unto life on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Marie had been in declining health for three years. Marie was born October 31, 1931, in Alexander County, she was the only child of the late Ed and Anne E. White. The majority of her working years were in the furniture…
Read MoreDaycare employee arrested for embezzlement
First Baptist Church in Taylorsville recently filed a report of a possible Embezzlement by an Employee, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell. After further investigation, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office found that Carol C. Gomez, W/F, age 57, of Stony Point, had allegedly stolen approximately $16,000.00 over a three-year time span. Gomez was the…
Read MoreMan found dead behind store identified
(Updated Aug. 7, 2024, 3:29 p.m. to include more details) The body of a man was found last week behind a store in town, near Alexander Central High School. Taylorsville Police Chief Mike Millsaps noted that the police were notified of the body about 9:46 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Alexander County…
Read MoreKenneth “Marley” Matthew Partee
Kenneth “Marley” Matthew Partee, born on September 15, 1993, in Catawba County, passed away on July 31, 2024, in Alexander County. He was a talented young man whose work was showcased in the Objects Gallery of the Hickory Museum of Art in the summer of 2022. “Marley” was known for his kind and helpful nature,…
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