Terry Lynn Swain
Terry Lynn Swain, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Alexander County. Terry was born June 3, 1955, in Iredell County, the son of the late Thomas Larry Swain and Alice Dean Mills Swain. He was self-employed, enjoyed woodworking, and loved his family, especially the children and grandchildren. Including his…
Read MoreKenneth Marshall Richards
Kenneth Marshall Richards entered his heavenly home on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was the son of the late Robert Boone and Edna McGee Richards. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Richards. Kenneth was saved at an early age, serving the Lord faithfully. He was a member of Oxford Memorial Baptist Church…
Read MoreApril named Child Abuse Prevention Month
During a ceremony held April 2, 2023, on the Alexander County Courthouse’s north lawn, members of the local government and justice community participated in a ceremony to observe National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This included Guardian Ad Litem members Tennille Hileman and Deanna Myers, Taylorsville Mayor George Holleman, Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell, Alexander County…
Read MorePatricia Elenor Mattei McDaniels
Patricia Elenor Mattei McDaniels, 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at her residence in Alexander County. She was born on Tuesday, May 24, 1938, in West Haven, Connecticut, to the late Salvatore and Victoria Mattei. Ms. McDaniels was a faithful member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She enjoyed word searches, reading, cooking, flowers, and…
Read MoreApple Blossom Festival set for May 6
By MICAH HENRY The Taylorsville Town Council met on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, and heard an update during the Public Comment portion from Taylorsville Apple Festival Director Gina Kay Honosky. She noted that the festival committee will hold the Apple Blossom Festival, which had not been held since before the COVID pandemic, this year. The…
Read MoreCommission approves zoning text change
County Commissioners approve zoning text amendment for Bethlehem housing development Alexander County may see a new housing development in Bethlehem after the Board of Commissioners approved a zoning text amendment April 3 for a 34-acre parcel off Heritage Farm Road, according to a county press release. The board voted to allow single-family attached homes in…
Read MoreRuth Payne Hefner
Ruth Payne Hefner, 80, of Statesville, passed away on April 4, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. Ruth was born October 21, 1942, in Iredell County, to the late Clarence Clayton Payne and Bertha Mae Sigmon Payne. Ruth was a furniture worker. Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Anita Myers…
Read MoreShirley Anne Coffey Teeters
On the evening of Monday, April 3, 2023, Shirley Anne Coffey Teeters took a bad fall at home and fell into the loving arms of Christ, where there is no pain, no more tears, no more death, neither sorrow or crying. Shirley is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry Wayne Teeters; three daughters,…
Read MoreKatherine Ruth Hefner
Katherine Ruth Hefner, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born January 8, 1939, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Spencer Warren and Idell Clary Warren. She was a seamstress in the furniture industry for most of her working…
Read MorePaul “Barry” Roberts
Paul “Barry” Roberts, born on July 12, 1948, was the oldest of four siblings born to Kenneth Paul and Grace Evelyn McCall Roberts. He passed away on April 2, 2023. Barry is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Deborah Reid Roberts, and his siblings, Regina Fairchild, Terry Whorley, and Jeff Roberts. He also…
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