Kevin Lee “Goatman” Brookshire
Kevin Lee “Goatman” Brookshire, beloved dad, son, brother, soul mate, and friend, courageously won his battle against cancer on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He is now healed and with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Kevin was born May 15, 1956, to the late David Leon Brookshire and Lena Brown Brookshire. He is survived by…
Read MoreTimothy Odell Crane
Timothy Odell Crane, 39, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2022, at his home. Timothy was born July 16, 1983, in Alexander County, to Timothy Wade Sweet of Hiddenite and the late Sheila Crane. Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Timothy Sweet and stepmother Cindy Sweet of Hiddenite; a son,…
Read MorePaul Dortzbach
Paul Dortzbach, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at his home. Paul was born September 24, 1938, in Fairfax County, Virginia, the son of the late Peter Dortzbach and Solveigh Dortzbach. He was a US Air Force veteran. Those left to cherish and honor his memory include his wife, Shirley Milan Byers…
Read MoreHansel C. Burke
Hansel C. Burke, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Hansel was born August 17, 1946, in Alexander County, the son of the late Henry Burke and Juanita Deal Burke. He was a US Army veteran who served in Thailand as an operating room technician. He…
Read MoreLinney “Bryant” Lowe Jr.
Linney “Bryant” Lowe Jr., 89, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Westwood Hills in Wilkes County. He was born on September 16, 1933, in Alexander County, to the late Linney Bryant Lowe and Winnie Wood Lowe. Mr. Lowe was of the Christian faith. Bryant opened Sugar Loaf Apple Orchards with his brother, Bobby…
Read MoreJanice Weaver Jones
Janice Weaver Jones, 83, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born October 11, 1939, in Catawba County, to the late Bert Weaver and Mary Herman Weaver. Janice was a member of Miller’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Blake Jones of the home; brother, the Rev.…
Read MoreRobert “Shane” Summerlin
Robert “Shane” Summerlin, 46, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home in Horry County, South Carolina. He was born on December 13, 1976, in Catawba County, to Robert Henry Summerlin and Billie Powell Summerlin. Mr. Summerlin enjoyed hunting, fishing, jet skis, and watching NASCAR. He also enjoyed hanging out with friends. Shane loved…
Read MoreRuth Irene Craig Davis
Ruth Irene Craig Davis, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1928, in Lincoln County, to the late Russell Craig and Edith Abernathy Craig. Ruth was a Hazel Keller Beauty Consultant for 52 years and, up until two months ago, was still taking orders. She received…
Read MoreThieves steal part of Nativity scene at Antioch
Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are currently investigating a larceny that occurred from the Nativity scene located at Antioch Baptist Church sometime between Wednesday, December 7, and Friday, December 9, 2022. All of the antique figures were stolen, except for the three Wisemen figures. The Nativity scene is shown in the photo above. If anyone…
Read MoreTaylorsville Police arrest ACHS break-in suspect
The Taylorsville Police Department learned that two suspects broke into Alexander Central High School on the evening of Sunday, December 11, 2022. The suspects were wanted for breaking and entering to Alexander Central High School, said Taylorsville Police Chief Douglas Bowman. Multiple items were stolen. From surveillance video, officers identified one suspect as Jesse Lee…
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