Harry Preston Flynn, Jr.
Harry Preston Flynn, Jr., 78, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1944, in Loudoun County, Virginia, to the late Harry Preston Flynn, Sr. and Bessie Leticia Legg Flynn. Harry served in the United States Air Force for six years…
Read MoreEdna “Pearl” Bowman Johnson
Edna “Pearl” Bowman Johnson, 93, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Caldwell County. She was born on Tuesday, November 19, 1929, in Alexander County, to the late Curby Agustis Bowman and Bessie Reese Bowman. Pearl was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She enjoyed tending her flowers and gardening. Including her parents, she was…
Read MoreAmanda Nicole Keller
Amanda Nicole Keller, 40, of Hiddenite, passed away on March 15, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Amanda was born September 7, 1982, in Caldwell County, to David Keller and Marion Diane Wilson Hays, both of Stony Point. Amanda was an LPN. She loved working in the healthcare industry and helping…
Read MoreTown Council orders cleanup of five lots
By MICAH HENRY The Taylorsville Town Council met on Monday, March 13, at Town Hall. All members were in attendance and Mayor George Holleman presided over the meeting. Among the agenda items was an Order of Abatement for five lots with unsafe structures in the Grover Bowman Mobile Home Park. Bill Rogers, Alexander County Chief…
Read MoreJudy James Roberts
Judy James Roberts, 73, of Taylorsville, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Judy was born June 5, 1949, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Richard James and Bonnie Sue Millsaps James. She had worked in the furniture industry and was a member of…
Read MoreAndy Dison
Andy Dison, 71, of Catawba, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at his home. Andy was born July 31, 1951, in Iredell County, the son of Patsy Kay Kilpatrick Dison and the late Ralph Andrew Dison, Sr. He was the owner and operator of Oldstone Realty in Hickory. In addition to his mother, those…
Read MoreSchool Midyear Progress announced
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education met on Monday, March 13, 2023, for their regularly scheduled meeting. Second grader Sadie Lee, fourth grader Gracie Lee, and fifth grader Isaiah Thick, all from Bethlehem, opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Betsy Curry, Associate Superintendent of Schools, shared the midyear…
Read MoreWittenburg Access amenities coming soon
Construction continues on the new recreation features at the Wittenburg Access Area on Lake Hickory in Bethlehem, according to a county press release. According to Alexander County Parks Director Alisha Stamey, Duke Energy is currently overseeing the construction of a swim beach, which will be accompanied by a building that includes outdoor showers, a…
Read MoreDe Rae Benfield Lyda
De Rae Benfield Lyda, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home. She was born August 28, 1938, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Carris Benfield and Effie Jane Ritchey Benfield. She had worked in the furniture industry and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. In her…
Read MoreLynnelene Euracy Sigmon Shook
Lynnelene Euracy Sigmon Shook, known to everyone as “Granny Shook,” 81, of Taylorsville, went home to be in the house of the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, surrounded by her family, at her home of 66 years, after a brief illness. She was born April 24, 1941, in Lincoln County, the daughter of the…
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