Larry Steve Blevins
Larry Steve Blevins, 61, of Taylorsville, passed away on May 8, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after an extended illness. Larry was born March 30, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Jack Blevins and Dorothy Lowe Craven. Larry worked in upholstery and was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish his…
Read MoreMary Lee Lail Sayles
Mary Lee Lail Sayles, 83, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late Dexter David Lail and Mary Coodie Benfield Lail on Monday, September 25, 1939, in Alexander County. Mrs. Sayles was a member of Bethlehem Church of God and loved her church. Mary worked…
Read MoreBoyd “Alan” McLain
Boyd “Alan” McLain, 60, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Wilkes Regional Medical Center in Wilkes County. He was born to the late George Thurston McLain and Joyce Pauline Coffey McLain on Monday, June 11, 1962, in Iredell County. Mr. McLain proudly served his country in The United States Marines. Alan was of…
Read MorePeggy Adelene Byrd Moose
Peggy Adelene Byrd Moose, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. She was born to the late Odena Carson Redmand on Monday, May 13, 1935, in Iredell County. Peggy was of the Baptist faith. She loved to paint, read, and mentor people. Peggy loved her family dearly.…
Read MoreClenith Bentley
Clenith Bentley, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at his home. He was born December 26, 1928, in Alexander County, the son of the late Lonnie M. Bentley and Ocie Kerley Bentley. He retired from the box factory in Taylorsville and was a farmer. He was a faithful member of Mt.…
Read MoreDon William Frye
Don William Frye passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Shaire Center in Lenoir. He was born February 4, 1938, to the late Perry Oscar Frye and Bess Deal Frye of Lenoir. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Harold Frye and Max Frye, and sisters, Ebba Jo Morrison,…
Read MoreHerman Dorta Jr.
Herman Dorta Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born to the late Herman Dorta and Hilda Piloto Dorta on Saturday, July 10, 1943, in the Bronx, New York. Mr. Dorta served in the United States Navy. Herman was baptized, along with his wife, as…
Read MoreTeen Driver Law changes take effect May 8
Upon passage of a bill by the North Carolina General Assembly, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is announcing changes to the graduated driver licensing (GDL) program for teens. Effective May 8, 2023, teen drivers will again need to have their Level 1 Limited Learner Permit for six months before being able to get their…
Read MoreAndrea Louise Dubble Bohn
Andrea Louise Dubble Bohn, 61, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born on November 23, 1961, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul Reber and Sarah Kiem Dubble. Ms. Bohn was an LPN for over 35 years and worked at Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation. Andrea was a…
Read MoreCongressman McHenry’s staff to hold office hours in Taylorsville May 9
Alexander County constituents invited to visit with issues or concerns NC Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry’s staff will hold office hours in Alexander County on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Taylorsville Town Hall, located at 67 Main Avenue Drive Northeast. Roger Kumpf, McHenry’s Regional Director for Alexander County, will…
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