Times’ Super Bowl Party winners named
Armin Elaine Tally Chapman
Armin Elaine Tally Chapman, 83, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She was born to the late Lyle Erskin Tally and Mildred Inez Porter Tally on Wednesday, August 21, 1940, in Bexar County. During her working career, Mrs. Chapman worked as a teacher assistant at Sugar Loaf Elementary School. Armin…
Read MoreNancy K. Pearson
Nancy K. Pearson, 77, of Taylorsville, gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at her home. Nancy was born October 29, 1946, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Dorothy Childers Ferguson. She was self-employed as a cosmetologist and a real estate broker. She was a member of Russell Gap Baptist Church.…
Read MoreNew Finance Director hired by Town of Taylorsville
By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Town Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Rev. Allen Fox, Pastor of Beulah Baptist Church in Taylorsville, opened the meeting with a prayer for the town. This was the first meeting for the new Finance Director, Zachary Greene. He has been on the…
Read MoreCommissioners approve bids for Bethlehem Park project
Improvements will soon begin at Bethlehem Park as the Alexander County Board of Commissioners approved bids at their February 5 meeting for the highly-anticipated parks and recreation project, according to a county press release. County Manager Shane Fox said the total project cost is $2,355,000, which includes $1,295,000 for construction (Lail Builders, Inc.), $510,000…
Read MoreMayberry, other candidates speak Feb. 3
By MICAH HENRY Bethlehem resident and Republican Congressional (NC-5) primary candidate Ryan Mayberry greeted fellow Republicans and was emcee at a meet-and-greet event held Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Wilkes Agriculture Center in Wilkesboro. Mayberry stated he is a family man, businessman, and proven leader, having served three terms (2008-2020) on the Alexander County…
Read MoreCecil Wilard Brown
Cecil Wilard Brown, 68, of Hiddenite, beloved husband of Debra Brown, went to be with his heavenly Father on February 6, 2024. Cecil was born June 1, 1955, in Wilkes County, to the late Jessie Leonard Brown and Gladys Rhoads Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five brothers,…
Read MoreJames Estel Roberts
James Estel Roberts, 83, of Hiddenite, passed away on February 6, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. James was born July 12, 1940, in McDowell, West Virginia, to the late Hanible Roberts and Ada Estep Roberts. In earlier years, James was a coal miner, a bus driver, and was of the Baptist…
Read MoreDennis Alvin White
Dennis Alvin White, 78, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born to the late Roy Richard White and Lena Delora Sharpe White on Sunday, October 21, 1945, in Caldwell County. Mr. White proudly served his country in the United States Army. During his working career,…
Read MoreKenneth L. Fox
Kenneth L. Fox, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Kenneth was born May 16, 1944, in Alexander County, the son of the late Arthur Fox and Annie Teague Fox. Kenneth worked in the furniture industry at Clayton Marcus for a number of years. He was…
Read More