Lonnie Lewis Munday
Lonnie Lewis Munday, born April 27, 1950, in Iredell County, to Ralph Lewis Munday and Junie Campbell Munday, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Lonnie worked at Mack Modeling as a senior technician for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, working on cars, remodeling, and tormenting…
Read MoreNoel Scott Dishmond
Noel Scott Dishmond, 60, of Wilkesboro, passed away on June 19, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1963, to the late Roger Jay Dishmond and Margie Wilcox Dishmond. Survivors include his fiancée, Kimberly Stout; a son, Roger Dishmond of Taylorsville; and two brothers, Ronnie Dishmond of…
Read MoreHorror film “You’re It” wraps up shooting
By MICAH HENRY Ronald J. Rossmann, Jr., the owner and creative director of Be Your Own Hero Productions, LLC, has announced that filming has been completed for his current project, a horror film entitled, “You’re It.” A number of the scenes were filmed in Alexander County, while others were filmed throughout the Carolinas. Rossmann said…
Read MoreAlexander claims top D.A.R.E. Officer
Town Council approves budget
The Taylorsville Town Council met on Tuesday, June 18, and unanimously approved the 2024-25 budget, which slates $2,804,955 in expenditures in the general fund, a 7.6 percent increase from the 2023-2024 budget. The Water & Sewer Fund totals $2,804,250 for an increase of 6.1 percent. Overall, both funds total $5,609,205. Town Manager Aaron Wike noted…
Read MoreThey patrol woods, fields, and the water
Wildlife Officers enforce game laws, educate By MICAH HENRY You might see them on the road, in a field, in the woods, or on Lake Hickory. Yes, Wildlife Resources Commission Officers roam far and wide to help keep the state’s sportsmen abiding by the rules. The local enforcement tasks fall to Senior Officer Amanda Nelson,…
Read MoreHal Luke Rogers
Hal Luke Rogers, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Luke was born June 16, 1931, in Alexander County, the son of the late D. Roy Rogers and Gussie Chapman Rogers. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Estelle Jenkins Rogers, and siblings,…
Read MorePeggy S. Shook
Peggy S. Shook, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Peggy was born July 31, 1954, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Ross Jensis Shook and Willie Mae Shook. She worked in the furniture industry most of her working career and was a member of Shining…
Read MoreAlicia Dawn Hines Mackin
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, the world lost a bright light. Alicia Dawn Hines Mackin passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three daughters and other loved ones. Alicia is remembered for bringing light to any room she entered and was affectionately known as the “Dulles Debutante” at the Dulles Health and Rehab Center where she…
Read MoreFrederick Jay Osmer
Frederick Jay Osmer, at the age of 90, passed in his sleep on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born December 9, 1933, in Owosso, Michigan. Fred was a unique individual with incredible humor. He spent his youth in Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University, with a Master’s Degree in Arts and a Minor…
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