Betty M. Jolly
Betty M. Jolly, 88, of The Greens at Lincolnton, formerly of NC Hwy. 16 South, Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Union West Hospital in Matthews. She was born August 4, 1935, in Catawba County, the daughter of Adam E. Spencer and Florence Jones Spencer. She worked as a sewer in the…
Read MoreRichard Scott Chapman
Richard Scott Chapman, 63, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 14, 2023. Scott was born August 4, 1960, to Clyde Edward Toe Chapman and to the late Joann Brown Kidd. Scott worked in the logging industry and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in…
Read MoreLinda Stroupe
Linda Stroupe, 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her home. She was born October 20, 1959, in Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Richard Harvey Stroupe and Rezetta Louise Hoppers Stroupe. Linda worked for Comm-Scope for over 30 years and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed canning and…
Read MoreKermit Edwards Teague
Kermit Edwards Teague, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born to the late Clay and Jane Hines Teague, on Monday, May 12, 1947, in Iredell County. During his working career, Mr. Teague worked for The Taylorsville Times. Kermit was a member of Salem Lutheran…
Read MorePhil “Buff” Herman
Phil “Buff” Herman, 66, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at his home. Phil was born December 22, 1956, in Iredell County, the son of Lewis Wilson Herman and the late Irene Sprinkle Herman. Phil was a diesel mechanic for most of his working career and a member of St. Luke Lutheran…
Read MoreGary “Dean” Sain
Gary “Dean” Sain, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Forsyth County. He was born to the late Lonnie Woodrow Sain and Katherine McDaniel Sain on Saturday, October 11, 1947, in Davie County. Mr. Sain was a member of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church. Those left to cherish…
Read MoreSuperintendent reviews budget, public input
By ANGELA FARR KING The monthly meeting of the Alexander County Board of Education was held on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at 6 p.m. Students Everett Myers, Ethan Rogers, Jason Campbell, and Jackson Hull, from Stony Point Elementary School, began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a student-led moment of silence. One of…
Read MoreRhyne faces Herman, Lail in two-seat Commission race
Alexander County Board of Education member Brigette Rhyne, a Republican, filed on Tuesday, Dec. 12, as candidate for the Alexander County Commission race in 2024. There are two seats open for election next year. Rhyne, 55, is owner Brigette’s Staffing, Inc., in Taylorsville. She is a member of Stony Point Baptist Church, President of the…
Read MoreJames Larry Echerd
James Larry Echerd, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born to the late Roscoe Columbus Echerd and Hattie Hammer Echerd on Thursday, December 3, 1942, in Alexander County. During his working career, James worked as a sheeter operator for Gulf States Paper. Mr. Echerd was…
Read MoreNancy Sue Cline Fox
Nancy Sue Cline Fox, 81, gained her angel wings and went to her heavenly Father on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was born to the late Paul Eugene and Hettie Pope Cline on Saturday, December 5, 1942, in Alexander County. Mrs. Fox was a member of Oxford Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, painting, drawing, sewing,…
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