Paul “Jeff” Jefferson “Slick” Johnson
Paul “Jeff” Jefferson “Slick” Johnson, 56, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. He was born January 10, 1967, in Alexander County, the son of the late Paul Hardy Johnson and Delois Starnes Johnson. He worked in concrete construction for most of his working career and was of…
Read MoreMandy Shae Keller
Mandy Shae Keller, 36, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born to Debbie Ann Keller on December 17, 1986, in Catawba County. Mandy loved The Wizard of Oz and was an avid collector of anything related to The Wizard of Oz. Ms. Keller enjoyed reading, drawing, listening to music,…
Read MoreKerley receives Key to the County
Longtime Alexander County public servant Guy Kerley, 69, was honored at a retirement reception on Monday, April 24, 2023, with a large crowd of family, friends, and coworkers in attendance. Alexander County Commission Vice Chairman Josh Lail presented Kerley with a “Key to the County” in recognition of his many years of service in the…
Read MoreWike named Interim Town Manager
By ANGELA FARR KING Mayor George Holleman opened the April 19, 2023, Taylorsville Town Council meeting with a moment of silence for David Odom, the Town Manager, who passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 17, and then called the meeting to order. Aaron Wike, the current Director of Public Works, was appointed as the Interim…
Read MoreMarilyn Sue Stumbo Cloer
Marilyn Sue Stumbo Cloer, 68, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. Sue was born March 29, 1955, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Willard Earl Stumbo and Opal Beunice Stumbo. Sue was a homemaker. Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Debbie…
Read MoreRodney Scott Simpson
Rodney Scott Simpson, 58, went to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on Monday, October 12, 1964, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Defoy Conley Simpson and Frieda Shore Simpson. Mr. Simpson began working for Tindall Corp. at the age of 19.…
Read MoreNick Andrew Johnson
Nick Andrew Johnson, 50, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Alexander County. He was born on Saturday, April 14, 1973, in Catawba County, to the late Jimmy Andrew Johnson and Kathy Bowman Johnson. Mr. Johnson was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish the memories of Nick include his…
Read MoreBonnie Gay Cremen Carpenter
Bonnie Gay Cremen Carpenter, 72, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Forsyth County. She was born on Saturday, April 14, 1951, in Blackwood, New Jersey, to the late Frank Cremen and Eleaner Irvin Cremen. During her working career, Ms. Carpenter worked as a ceramist. Bonnie was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed doing…
Read MoreTrula Juanita Denton Putnam
Trula Juanita Denton Putnam, 41, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Alexander County. She was born on Tuesday, September 21, 1982, in Catawba County, to Ricky Dean Denton and the late Debra Shelton Johnson. Mrs. Putnam worked as a nurse in a nursing home. Those left to cherish the memories of Trula include her…
Read MoreBarbara Wilson
Barbara Wilson, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home. She was born April 20, 1956, in Watauga County, the daughter of the late Hugh Wilson and Bess Moody Wilson. Barbara worked in the furniture industry for most of her working career. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist…
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