Fire ruins home in Stony Point
By MICAH HENRY Residents in Stony Point escaped a house fire unharmed, along with their pet, on Saturday evening, March 14, thanks to a working smoke alarm, according to Stony Point Fire Chief Scotty Abernathy. The fire was reported at 8:08 a.m. Saturday at 696 Marvin Church Court. Abernathy said the blaze was a working…
Read MoreWoman dies in fire March 17
According to Sheriff Chad Pennell, the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, along with the North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal and North Carolina Department of Insurance, responded to investigate a fatal fire on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 38 Royal Russell Road in Taylorsville. The call was initially reported as a welfare check at…
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Read MoreSally Edna Marshall Lackey
Sally Edna Marshall Lackey, 67, born June 5, 1958, in Alexander County, passed away at her home in Alexander County on March 17, 2026. Sally was a cherished member of her community and a member of Carson Chapel. Throughout her life, Sally was known for her warm spirit and vivacious personality. She loved making people…
Read MorePerlie Mae Hoke
Perlie Mae Hoke, 90, passed away in her home on March 17, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1935, to Lily Tarlton Bryant of Granite Falls. She was the last of many siblings. She lived in Stony Point most of her life. In 2020, she moved to Hudson with her very treasured daughter, Nancy,…
Read MoreJulie Smith Swayngim
Julie Smith Swayngim, 55, of Conover, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Julie was born August 26, 1970, in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of Brenda Dianne Herrin Smith and the late Larry Smith. Julie was of the Christian faith. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish and…
Read MoreSusan DeHeart Ollis
Susan DeHeart Ollis, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Susan was born June 27, 1957, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late JC and Edna DeHeart. She was a loyal and dedicated employee of Shuford Mills for over 36 years. In her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with…
Read MoreDarrell Lee Bolton
Darrell Lee Bolton, 78, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. Born to the late Ural Edward and Virginia Caroll Bolton on March 7, 1948, in Lincoln County, Darrell proudly served his country in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Doris Starnes Bolton; his daughter,…
Read MoreChris Michael Williams
Chris Michael Williams, 73, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home. Chris was born on August 30, 1952, in Alexander County, the son of the late Clifford Williams and Gena Keever Williams. He was a graduate of Hiddenite High School and was a self-employed contractor. He was a member of…
Read MoreMary Ellen Warren Herman
Mary Ellen Warren Herman, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 7, 1944, in Alexander County to the late Royd Warren and Gaynell Icenhour Warren Elder, Mary Ellen was a proud 1963 graduate of Taylorsville High School. The late Lonnie…
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