Robert Glenn Harrington
Robert Glenn Harrington, 92, passed away at Wilkes Regional on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born on November 5, 1929, in Alexander County, to the late Fred E. and Beulah Harrington. Mr. Harrington raised apples and was employed by the Box Factory in the maintenance department before retirement. He enjoyed baseball, bird hunting, reading,…
Read MoreLana Harrington Davidson
Lana Harrington Davidson, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Lana was born July 30, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Roby Harrington and Lois Loudermilk Harrington. She was the first female to graduate CVCC with an engineering degree and was of the…
Read MoreDrug dealer sentenced to 20 years
A man who operated an auto detailing business in Taylorsville has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term in a Federal drug case. On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell sentenced Larry Elwood Steptoe, 41, of Hickory, NC, to 20 years in prison and five years of supervised release for distributing…
Read MorePatsy Ruth G. Lippard
William Darryl Lippard, Sr. was born July 26, 1933, and passed away on August 18, 2019, and his wife, Patsy Ruth G. Lippard, was born April 4, 1932, and passed away on July 11, 2022. They celebrated 69 years of marriage and are now celebrating eternity together in heaven. A Memorial Service will be held…
Read MoreLillie Barr Frazier
Lillie Barr Frazier, 91, passed away peacefully at Wilkes Regional Hospital on Monday, July 11, 2022. Lillie was born June 22, 1932, in Ashe County, to Harrison E. Barr and Rose Love Barr. Mrs. Frazier was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Lillie loved working in her yard and especially her roses. You could…
Read MoreBilly Jack Teague
Billy Jack Teague, 88, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on Sunday, May 13, 1934, in Caldwell County, to the late Hoyle Pinkney Teague and Bertha Lee Lail Teague. Mr. Teague owned and operated Windy City Jewelers for 47 years. He started out as a clock…
Read MoreStephen Thomas Hart
Stephen Thomas Hart, 49, of Stony Point, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Statesville. Tommy was born in Iredell County, son of Nelson Leon Smith and Kathy Joanne Smith from Supply, NC. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, LaWanna Carol Hart of the home; a son, Nelson Michael Hart; and a…
Read MoreJohn Ivan Walser
John Ivan Walser, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022, in Union County. He was born to the late James and Mary Hinceman Walser in Rowan County. John attended Catawba College on scholarship where he played as their 6’8 1/2” basketball center. After graduating from Catawba College with a bachelor’s degree, he attended…
Read MoreCounty issues heat reminder
Alexander County Emergency Services reminds citizens to exercise caution during the current heat wave. Be prepared for the extreme heat, drink plenty of fluids, and be on the lookout for heat-related illnesses (yourself and others). Learn more at www.ready.gov/heat.
Read More“Seatbelts saved our lives”
Coley is July’s “Saved by the Belt” recipient Taylorsville’s Beulah Coley and her 5-year-old daughter, Cora, were driving back from a weekend getaway at the family’s mountain cabin when tragedy struck unexpectedly, according to the N.C. Dept. of Transportation. Thankfully, she and her daughter were wearing their seat belts. That decision saved their lives and…
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