Elizabeth “Liz” Rose (Lederer) Bushatz
Elizabeth “Liz” Rose (Lederer) Bushatz, 35, passed away on May 13, 2023. Liz was born on December 28, 1987, in Hartford, Maryland. Liz is survived by her mother, Debbie Lederer; husband, David Bushatz; children, Conner and Alyssa; step-children, Krystal and Tim; four step-grandchildren; and siblings, Patrick, Kim, Katie, Josh, and Alex. There is no planned…
Read MoreGeorge Washington Wood Jr.
George Washington Wood Jr., 76, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to the late George Washington Wood and Dorothy Wood on Thursday, November 28, 1946, in Catawba County. Mr. Wood was a veteran and proudly served his country in The United States Army.…
Read MoreACHS Graduation info announced
Alexander Central High School Principal Jacob Lail announced the following information about ACHS 2023 graduation, set for Friday. June 9, at 7pm: • All traffic should enter through the School Drive entrance except handicap parking. • Only handicap placards can allow entrance at the stadium using the Liledoun Road gate. • No air horns, no…
Read MoreAllen Kitchener Hunt
Allen Kitchener Hunt, 102, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness. Born January 20, 1921, in Newfoundland, Canada, he was the son of the late Jacob and Alfreda Hunt. Allen was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and worked as a carpenter and cabinet…
Read MoreACS Superintendent concerned about State funding
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 9, at 6 p.m. In her Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Jennifer Hefner said she had spent the day with superintendents across the state and Governor Roy Cooper. She said she is very “concerned about the movement…
Read MorePatterson named Mother of the Year
By MICAH HENRY Joyce Patterson, age 94 of Taylorsville, is special lady — a mother in the truest sense. Just ask her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her daughter Joy P. Gardner, of Hiddenite, wrote the 2023 winning entry in The Times’ annual Mother of the Year essay contest. The Times was able to sit down…
Read MoreMan dies in May 8 fire in Bethlehem
By MICAH HENRY A tragedy occurred early on Monday morning, May 8, 2023, in the Bethlehem Community. Shortly after 1:00 a.m., Alexander County 911 received a call about a fire at an apartment at 75 Pine Lane, off S and K Road. Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle told The Times that Bethlehem, Wittenburg, Ellendale,…
Read MoreMarie Hunsucker Gorupic
Marie Hunsucker Gorupic entered her eternal home with her Heavenly Father on May 9, 2023. Born March 7, 1948, in Conover, to Dorothy Hunsucker Sanders and Robert Lee Hunsucker, Marie lived her life in the Hickory area. She made a living as a cosmetologist and beauty salon owner. Marie had a way of not only…
Read MoreRonald “Ron” Lynn Fortner
Ronald “Ron” Lynn Fortner, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his home. He was born April 4, 1952, in Iredell County, the son of the late Lynn Fortner and Faye Bebber Fortner. He graduated from Appalachian State University and was the owner and operator of Fortner Lumber Company, Inc. for…
Read MoreBrenda “Gail” Sharpe Wike
Brenda “Gail” Sharpe Wike, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday, May 8, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gail was born December 12, 1960, in Iredell County, the daughter of Geraldine Moose Sharpe and the late Charles “Tootie” Sharpe. She worked for Energy United for 17 years and…
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