Early voting in Town election ends Nov. 4
Since early voting began on Oct. 19 in the Town of Taylorsville 2023 Municipal election, 176 people had cast ballots as of Tuesday evening. There are 1,366 registered voters in the city. Fifteen candidates are running for office in the nonpartisan races: two for Mayor and thirteen for the four open Council seats. Early voting…
Read MoreSteven Lee Echerd
Steven Lee Echerd, 48, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Mecklenburg County. He was born to the late Roger Lee Echerd and Brenda McAlpin Pierce on Thursday, January 2, 1975, in Alexander County. Steven worked for A & A Construction. Those left to cherish the memories of Steven include a daughter, Jenna Ann…
Read MoreJohn Randall Clark
John Randall Clark, 56, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023, at his home. John was born December 9, 1966, in Ashe County, to the late John Randall Clark and Linda Sue Bare Hood. John worked as a forklift operator. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was…
Read MoreRev. Howard Wayne Norton
Rev. Howard Wayne Norton, 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. A 1 p.m. Visitation and 2 p.m. Celebration of Life service will be held at Taylors First Baptist Church Chapel in Taylors, South Carolina, on Friday, November 10. A graveside service will be held at Stony Point Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, November…
Read MoreTyrone Irvin Balthrop
Tyrone Irvin Balthrop, 65, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born to the late John and Cynthia Swann Balthrop on Tuesday, April 22, 1958, in the District of Columbia. Tyrone was employed at Tyson for many years until he retired. Mr. Balthrop was a member of…
Read MoreCharley Abraham Root, Jr.
Charley Abraham Root, Jr., 80, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on June 25, 1943, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the late Charley A. Root, Sr. and Marion Eldridge Root. Charley was self-employed in the landscaping business and served in…
Read MoreJames Gregory Bolick
James Gregory Bolick, 54, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Iredell County. He was born on Wednesday, January 22, 1969, in Alexander County, to the late Carol Gene Bolick and Rita Mitchell Bolick. Mr. Bolick was a supervisor in the furniture industry and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed woodworking and working…
Read MoreMarie Echerd Atwood
Marie Echerd Atwood, 100 years of age, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a brief illness. Marie was born on August 1, 1923, in Taylorsville, the daughter of Samuel and Cora Linnie Hammer Echerd. She grew up in the Ellendale Community of Alexander County and graduated from Taylorsville High…
Read MoreKenneth Darrel Swint
Kenneth Darrel Swint, 51, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Catawba County. He was born on March 15, 1972, in Jamestown, Tennessee, to the late Lynn Allen Swint and Brenda L. Milligan of the home. Kenny worked as a construction worker and served in the US Army. He was of…
Read MoreZora “Marie” Carroll Moretz
Zora “Marie” Carroll Moretz, 91, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Trinity Ridge Nursing Home in Hickory. She was born March 7, 1932, to the late Virgil Grady Carroll and Onnie “Ona” Alberta Williams Carroll in Watauga County. Mrs. Moretz was an employee at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Aberdeen,…
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