Shelva Bunton Miller
Shelva Bunton Miller, 84, of Statesville, passed away on October 27, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Shelva was born on August 20, 1938, in Iredell County, to the late Allie James Bunton Sr. and Macie Millsaps Bunton. Shelva worked as a furniture worker and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Those left…
Read MoreWeber takes DPI role; Glenn to lead Wittenburg School
Alexander County Schools announces Wittenburg Elementary School principal Ashley Weber is moving to a coaching position with the state to focus on early literacy. Weber has been with Wittenburg since June of 2021. The Department of Public Instruction position is one North Carolina has put in place in each county to help with early reading…
Read MoreStony Point VFD celebrates 65th Anniversary
Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department held their Fifteenth Annual Cruise-In and 65 Years of Service at the department on Saturday, October 8, 2022. After being unable to hold the Cruise-In due to Covid-19, there was a wonderful showcase of cars, trucks and motorcycles that were welcomed and filled the department’s parking lot. In lieu of…
Read MoreHiddenite Elem. shows appreciation for new Principal
By ANGELA FARR KING The energy at Hiddenite Elementary School was electric on Friday, October 21. The students and staff were decked out in mostly black and gold, which are the favorite colors of their principal, Mrs. Amy Daigle, due to her love of Appalachian State University. Alexander County Schools has been celebrating and honoring…
Read MoreFreddie Crumpton
Freddie Crumpton, 56, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Freddie was born December 16, 1965, in Gaston County, the son of Jean Beaver Crumpton and the late Eugene Crumpton. He attended CountrySide Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish and honor his memories include…
Read MoreJelene “Mawmaw” Fox
Jelene “Mawmaw” Fox, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 24, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born on October 29, 1930, in Alexander County. Jelene was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, was the church treasurer, and sang in the choir. She loved the…
Read MoreHolland acquitted of indecent liberties charges
(updated October 24, 2022) On Monday, October 17, 2022, during a jury trial in Alexander County Superior Court before Judge Marvin Pope, former Taylorsville resident Larry D. Holland was found not guilty on two counts of Felony Indecent Liberties With A Child. Holland was represented by attorney Robert Campbell, while Assistant District Attorney Regina Mahoney…
Read MoreFlorence Parsons
Florence Parsons, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Florence was born January 9, 1946, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Sherman Parsons and Ethel Howell Parsons. Florence graduated from Happy Plains High School. During her working career, she worked in the furniture industry and was…
Read MoreRufus Donald White
Rufus Donald White, lovingly known as “Big Guy,” 67, of Taylorsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 22, 2022, following a lingering illness. Rufus was born on September 24, 1955, in Mingo County, West Virginia, the son of the late Warren C. White and Dolly A. White. In…
Read MoreMaudie Parsons Horton
Maudie Parsons Horton, 88, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, in Alexander County. Ms. Horton was born on July 23, 1934, in Alexander County, to the late Robert Parsons and Ada Howell Parsons. Ms. Horton was a homemaker. Those left to cherish the memories of Maudie include her daughters, Darlene Horton, Willis Horton, and Gail…
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