Man charged with statutory rape
On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Carol Henry Maloney, III, age 41 of Grover, NC, was arrested and charged with five counts of Statutory Rape and five counts of Sexual Activity by a Substitute Parent. Maloney was arrested in Cleveland County and transported to the Alexander County Detention Center, where he was placed under a $400,000…
Read MoreLinda Loftin Mundy
Linda Loftin Mundy, 74, of Taylorsville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Linda was born July 11, 1948, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Annie Ruth Loftin. Linda retired as Director of Alexander County Board of Elections. She…
Read MoreRichard “Rick” Alan Smith
Richard “Rick” Alan Smith, 61, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at his home. Rick was born November 9, 1960, to Rita Meyers Smith and the late Richard Smith. He worked in the automotive industry and was of the Christian faith. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish and…
Read MoreGurney Conway Bunton
Gurney Conway Bunton, 92, of Statesville, passed away on October 31, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. Gurney was born June 25, 1930, in Iredell County, to the late William Alfred “Alf” Bunton and Onor Gaye McCurdy Bunton. Gurney served in the Air Force and Korean War. He retired from Broyhill Furniture. Gurney…
Read MoreJay Kerley
Jay Kerley, 43, of Sugar Grove, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022. From even before he arrived at birth, Jay Kerley made it his way to share his joy by getting one over on people, even surprising the doctors and his parents who were expecting a baby girl. And once Jay’s younger brother and sister…
Read MoreDoris Gorgie Moore Benfield
Doris Gorgie Moore Benfield, of Taylorsville, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at her residence. Born July 29, 1946, in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late George V. Moore and Dovey Ryder Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 45 years, Gary Wayne…
Read MoreOtis Wayne Tilley “Papaw Ottie”
Otis Wayne Tilley “Papaw Ottie,” 71, of Hiddenite, left this earth on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. Otis was born July 31, 1951, in Iredell County, to the late Edd King Tilley and Margie Louise Bunton Tilley. He spent the best years of his life driving a truck for…
Read MoreLindsey Frank Sharpe
Lindsey Frank Sharpe, 79, of Statesville, passed away on October 28, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Lindsey was born April 24, 1943, in Alexander County, to the late Chalmer Sharpe and Ozell Cruse Sharpe. Lindsey retired from Carolina Tractor after 40 years and was a member of South River United Methodist…
Read MoreHerman is WCS Beginning Teacher of the Year
Ms. Savanna Herman, of Taylorsville, is a sixth grade teacher at West Wilkes Middle School. She was recently named Wilkes County Schools 2022-2023 Beginning Teacher of the Year and she will compete for the NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year award. She is shown with Wilkes County Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Westley Wood. Savanna is…
Read MoreDebbie Morton
Debbie Morton, 72, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Debbie was born October 17, 1950, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Samuel L. Hindman and Charlotte Beckham Hindman. Debbie worked as a medical assistant, owned and operated Deb’s Errand Service, and taught at Mitchell Community College…
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