Anne Montgomery Cloaninger
Anne Montgomery Cloaninger, 87, of Mooresville, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at Heritage Place of Statesville after an extended illness. Anne was born on December 25, 1935, to the late Emory and Edith Montgomery. She was an avid seamster and a member of Prospect Presbytery Church. Those left two cherish her memory include a…
Read MoreBryan Zachoriah Fowler
Bryan Zachoriah Fowler, 14, of Taylorsville, passed away on November 20, 2022. Bryan was born on March 19, 2008. He loved being outside in nature. He enjoyed fishing, having fires, listening to music, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends. Bryan recently became a Godfather to Journey LeBlanc which he was very…
Read MoreTiffany Faith Dixon
Tiffany Faith Dixon, 25, of Hickory, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Tiffany was born July 18, 1997, in Catawba County, the daughter of Steve A. Dixon and Geraldine Triplett Dixon. In addition to her parents, those left to cherish and honor her memory include her long-term significant other, Kenneth…
Read MoreJohn “J.B.” Beaver Deal
John “J.B.” Beaver Deal, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 16, 1931, in Alexander County, to the late J. Deal and Verna Kerley Watson. John was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Deal worked at…
Read MoreFelma Norman
Felma Norman, 91, of Statesville, passed away on November 20, 2022. Felma was born on January 11, 1931, in Elberton, Georgia, to the late Peter Allen and Lecky Everhart Norman. Felma worked as a City Worker in Statesville and was a member of Davidson Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory include two sons,…
Read MoreAngela Michelle Jones Collins
Angela Michelle Jones Collins, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away after an extended illness on November 19, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Angie was born February 27, 1968, in Washington County, Virginia, to the late William Vernon Jones and Linda Sue Arnold Jones. Survivors left to cherish her memories include a daughter, Kelly Renee Collins (Michael…
Read MoreToni Kuykendall Sharpe
With great sadness, Toni Kuykendall Sharpe’s family announces her passing. Toni will be greatly missed by all. She was 68 years young. Surrounded by her friends and family, Toni went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Toni was born in…
Read MoreJimmie Raye Williams, III
Jimmie Raye Williams, III, 26, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at his home. Jimmie was born November 3, 1996, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Rebecca Naomi LeMay and the late Jimmie Raye Williams, II. He was a US Army veteran. In addition to his mother, those left…
Read MoreKick-Off to Christmas event set Dec. 1
The Alexander County Parade Committee is sponsoring a Kick-Off to Christmas in cooperation with the Alexander County Government and the Town of Taylorsville. This kick-off will be held on Thursday evening, Dec. 1, at Alexander County Courthouse Park and Rotary Performance Stage, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and running to 9:00 p.m., said Dwaine Coley, Parade…
Read MoreVeterans Day Parade held in Taylorsville
The Alexander County Veterans Day Parade, the first one in many years, was held on Friday, November 11. The procession began at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church on W. Main Avenue in Taylorsville. The parade was organized by VETCOM, the local Veterans Committee made up of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans,…
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