Patsy Jolly Stepp
Patsy Jolly Stepp, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at her home. Patsy was born July 31, 1954, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Ross J. Shook and Willie Mae Shook. She worked as a CNA for In Home Health Care and was a member of Shining Light Baptist…
Read MoreSandra K. James
Born March 9, 1942, in Tekamah, Nebraska, Sandra K. James passed into the kingdom of heaven on September 23, 2022. She was preceeded in death by her husband of 54 years, Hanley Ronald James, in July 2014. Prior to their 1993 arrival in Taylorsville, where they co-owned and managed SurCutDie, Sandi and Hanley lived in…
Read MoreDr. Micheal “Mike” McCoy
Dr. Micheal “Mike” McCoy, 71, retired dentist, passed away on September 22, 2022, after declining health. He was born on March 5, 1951, in Lincoln County, to the late William C. and Billie McGee McCoy. His wish was to leave this world quietly as he had lived it. Therefore, a private memorial service to celebrate…
Read MoreCruise In set for this Saturday
The Apple City Street Rodders will have a Cruise In on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Scotty’s Hometown Grill, 30 Buffett Blvd., in Taylorsville. Everyone is invited to come out and see the beautiful cars and enjoy a delicious meal at Scotty’s. There will be a 50/50 drawing as…
Read MoreChilders wins Teen Miss NC
Trinity Childers, age 19 of Taylorsville, won Teen Miss North Carolina August 14, 2022, in Winston-Salem at the Little Miss & Teen Miss North Carolina beauty pageant. Trinity is the daughter of Travis and Jackie Childers. She is currently enrolled at Catawba Valley Community College, studying Dental Hygiene. She grew up participating in Alexander County…
Read MoreCourthouse planning begins, more School Resource Officers requested
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners gave the go-ahead to hire an architect to draw plans for a new county courthouse at their meeting on Monday night, Sept. 19. Commissioners also heard a request from Sheriff Chris Bowman and Alexander County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Hefner to add School Resource Officers to five elementary schools…
Read MoreRita Payne Ledford
Rita Payne Ledford, 91, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at her home. Rita was born July 13, 1931, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late J. Stamey Payne and Mamie Stine Payne. She graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College and taught in the Alexander County Public School System. She was a very…
Read MoreLisa Bennett Jenkins
Lisa Bennett Jenkins, 59, of Taylorsville, passed away following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Lisa was born December 30, 1962, in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Walter Bennett and Betty Short Bennett. She had worked in customer service for Boyles Furniture, which she enjoyed, and owned…
Read MoreThomas Lynn Cook
Thomas Lynn Cook, 79, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Forlines Care Unit Caldwell Hospice. Thomas was born May 4, 1943, in Alexander County, the son of the late Sylvester Lynn Cook and Lillian Sloop Cook. He was a printer for Rock-Tenn for over 40 years and was a member of…
Read MoreLola Wyke Lowe
Lola Wyke Lowe, 92, of Taylorsville, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born in Alexander County to the late Virgil and Nan Munday Wyke. During her working career, she worked as a float sander. Mrs. Lowe enjoyed quilting, gardening, cooking, and overall was a homemaker for her family.…
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