Michael Franklin Rockette
Michael Franklin Rockette, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023, in Alexander County. He was born to Everette Rockette Jr. and Rebecca Hollifield on Friday, August 1, 1980, in Catawba County. He worked as a warehouse supervisor for Bassett Furniture. Michael was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. He enjoyed singing and playing…
Read MoreAgencies, local industries to assist those who lost jobs at MG+BW
Alexander County Government working with area agencies, local industries to assist those who lost jobs at MG+BW Alexander County Government is saddened by the abrupt closure of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and the many people who lost their jobs. The county had no prior knowledge of this closing, but is currently working with the…
Read MoreJoshua Lance Mayberry
Joshua Lance Mayberry, 36, of North Wilkesboro, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born June 13, 1987, and raised in Taylorsville, the son of Linda Flowers Davis and the late Jerry Allen Mayberry. Joshua’s legacy is one of determination, hard work, and unwavering love. He worked at JELD-WEN Windows…
Read MoreBrenda Crouch Hartness
Brenda Crouch Hartness, 72, of Stony Point, passed away on August 26, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Brenda was born September 8, 1950, in Iredell County, to the late Rayford Wilburn Crouch and Hazel Stallings Crouch. Brenda was self-employed and was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish her memory include her…
Read MoreMary Jo “Mert” Starnes Grant
Mary Jo “Mert” Starnes Grant, 69, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mary Jo was born to the late L.C. and Betty Payne Starnes on July 8, 1954, in Catawba County. Ms. Grant was an active member at Concord Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School.…
Read MorePatty Sue Artis Mayberry
Patty Sue Artis Mayberry passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born November 1, 1936, the eighth of thirteen children born to Clyde and Gladys Artis of Wakefield, Ohio. In 1955, she graduated from Scioto High School in Wakefield (Pike County) and later went to work at Nationwide Insurance Company in Columbus, Ohio.…
Read MoreMary Barnes Teague
Mary Barnes Teague, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her home. She was born January 12, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Howard Jefferson Barnes and Cora Zeola Robinette Barnes. Mary was the owner and operator of Glamour Beauty Shop. She was a member of St. John’s…
Read MoreAmerican Legion national motorcycle run visits Taylorsville
Taylorsville, NC, August 24, 2023 — American Legion chapters from across America participated in a national motorcycle ride to the American Legion Convention in Charlotte this week. The Legion’s 2023 National Legacy Run began in Kokomo, Indiana, on August 20 and ended at Rick Hendricks MotorSports Complex in Concord, North Carolina on August 24,…
Read MoreMillsaps named Taylorsville’s Interim Police Chief
By MICAH HENRY Michael A. “Mike” Millsaps, age 55, has been named the Interim Police Chief for the Town of Taylorsville, Interim Town Manager Aaron Wike announced on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Millsaps will take over for retiring Chief Douglas Bowman, whose last day is August 31. A 15 year veteran of the force,…
Read MoreReaders’ Choice second $50 winner claims prize
HOUSTON WINS $50 — The first of three survey respondents drawn in the Tenth Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards is Heather Houston, of Taylorsville, shown above. She filled out the survey online. BROWN WINS $50 — The second of three survey respondents drawn in the Tenth Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards is Brenda…
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