Harold Lovvorn
Harold Lovvorn, 75, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born in Coweta County, Georgia, to the late Frances Neill on Saturday, March 27, 1948. Harold drove a truck most of his life and was a member of North Catawba Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, race cars,…
Read MoreDorothy Jean Johnson Childers
Dorothy Jean Johnson Childers, 91, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late Foy Johnson and Fallie Goodin Johnson on Sunday, October 2, 1932, in Alexander County. During her working career, she worked as an operator for Southern Bell/BellSouth. Mrs. Childers was a…
Read MoreDeane T. Price
Deane T. Price, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her home. She was born January 9, 1931, in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Walter Clark Thompson and Alda Gar Bradley Thompson. Deane taught piano and chorus for Ellendale Elementary School for several years and chorus at Taylorsville High…
Read MoreArgument leads to shooting, one in hospital
A Taylorsville man suffered gunshot wounds and another man has been arrested following a shooting over the weekend. According to Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell, on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at around 10:44 p.m., the Alexander County Communications Center received a call of a shooting at 434 McAlpin Ln. in Taylorsville. Deputies arrived on the…
Read MoreHospice achieves ACHC accreditation
By MICAH HENRY For several years, leaders and staff at Hospice of Alexander County have been working to achieve a certificate from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. Now, the agency has achieved their long-sought goal, said Executive Director Jamison Presnell, RN CHPN. The news of Alexander Hospice’s ACHC Accreditation was communicated recently to…
Read MorePublic meeting on the town’s Land Use Plan set
The Town of Taylorsville and Western Piedmont Council of Governments will host a public meeting on the town’s Land Use Plan on Monday, January 29, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall (67 Main Avenue Drive). The Land Use Plan is a policy document that outlines the long term goals and vision for the…
Read MoreDanny Ray Slaughter
Danny Ray Slaughter, 68, of Taylorsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his home. Danny was born December 27, 1955, in Person County, the son of Tera B. Slaughter and the late Mary Jane Day Slaughter. He was a jack of all trades and was a member of Community…
Read MoreClyde Wayne Roberts
Clyde Wayne Roberts, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born to the late Clyde Walker Roberts and Elsie Davis Roberts on Tuesday, April 15, 1941, in Cherokee County. Mr. Roberts was of the Christian faith and enjoyed helping people. He also enjoyed traveling, square…
Read MoreKeisha Phillips Keever
Keisha Phillips Keever, 44, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. Keisha was born June 11, 1979, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Clifford Phillips and Deborah Sherrill Phillips. She was a CNA and a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She enjoyed working with crafts and…
Read MoreHoward Leslie Redmon
Howard Leslie Redmon, son of Nella Redmon Miller and Howard Wellman, Jr., was born on September 8, 1974, in Alexander County Hospital. He departed this life on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the age of 49. He was a member of Corinth Reformed Church in Hickory. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Nella…
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