Hilda Faye Byrd Nance
Hilda Faye Byrd Nance, 70, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Catawba County. Mrs. Nance was born to the late George Henry Byrd and Mary Evelyn Daniels Byrd on October 24, 1951, in Alexander County. During her working career, she worked in the furniture industry and retired from Sherrill Furniture. Hilda…
Read MorePaula Odette York
With pain and brokenness, we announce the death of Paula Odette York of Taylorsville. Momma went home to be with her Lord and the mother she loved so dearly on July 30, 2022, at the age of 58. Mom had a loving and giving heart that she showed everyone she met, whether it be on…
Read MoreEmily Bowman Icenhour
Emily Bowman Icenhour, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Catawba Valley Assisted Living at Rock Barn. Emily was born August 7, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Tollie L. Bowman and Sarah Vivian Stafford Bowman. She was a first-grade teacher at St. Stephens Elementary School from August…
Read MoreAudrey Mae Miller Arrington
Audrey Mae Miller Arrington, 92, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Frye Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born March 5, 1930, in Catawba County, to the late George Arthur Miller and Zelda Mae Stewart Miller. Audrey was a member of Friendship Lutheran Church in Taylorsville and retired…
Read MoreTerry Lee Chambers
Terry Lee Chambers, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Terry was born November 5, 1954, in Piqua, Ohio, the son of the late William E. Chambers and Lois Jean Shauler Chambers. He retired from the City of Hickory and was a member of New Life Church.…
Read MoreThe Night Move Band free concert set Friday
The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center is thrilled to present The Night Move Band to appear Friday, July 29, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. rain or shine, on the Rotary Performance Stage at the new Alexander County Courthouse Park located at 101 W. Main Avenue in downtown Taylorsville. Executive Director, Donna Latham expressed her enthusiasm for…
Read MoreJamie Curtis named Viewmont Elem. Principal
A former Alexander County Schools Central Office member and former West Alexander Middle School Assistant Principal has been hired to lead Viewmont Elementary School in Catawba County, according to the following news release: Jamie Ammons Curtis has been named as the new Principal of Viewmont Elementary School. Curtis replaces Jeff Hodakowski, who was recently promoted…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Winkelmann Kerley
Barbara Ann Winkelmann Kerley, 70, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born March 22, 1952, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Ralph Winkelmann and Margaret Worme Winkelmann. She worked in housekeeping for Comfort Suites in Hickory. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed…
Read MoreOfficials discuss NC 127 widening project
The NC Hwy. 127 widening project and a proposed “swap” with the City of Hickory were discussed at a meeting with NC Department of Transportation Division 12 Engineer Mark Stafford on Monday, July 25. Alexander County Commissioners Ronnie Reese, Marty Pennell, and Kent Herman were in attendance, along with members of the Alexander County Board…
Read MoreJanice White Walker
Janice White Walker, 89, of Hiddenite, passed away July 27, 2022, at Brian Center in Viewmont. Janice was born on August 6, 1932, in Alexander County, to the late Ernest White and Celeste White. Janice was a homemaker and a member of Wayfound Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…
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