Dorothy Lucille Kerley Hager
Dorothy Lucille Kerley Hager, 84, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Lucille was born September 18, 1937, in Alexander County, to the late Thomas Coffey Kerley and Rittie Faye Kerley. Lucille was a furniture worker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,…
Read MoreGail Elder Hurt
Gail Elder Hurt, 74, of Yadkinville, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022, at the SECU Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on November 6, 1947, to Harold and Bobby Elder. Mrs. Hurt was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Jennings Hurt, and her father. Gail graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a nursing…
Read MoreLaura Francis Bumgarner Presnell
Laura Francis Bumgarner Presnell, 65, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was born to Robert and Ruby Watts Bumgarner on August 4, 1956, in Alexander County. During her working career, she worked at The Taylorsville Times for 40 years. Laura was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where…
Read MoreMan charged with rape of juvenile female in Ellendale
A Taylorsville man stands charged with rape following an incident last week involving a juvenile, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. On Friday, May 13, 2022, Alexander County Sheriff’s Office received information that a sexual assault had occurred at a residence in the Ellendale Community of Alexander County. The sexual assault occurred in the…
Read More4 cent reduction in Alexander property tax rate proposed
County Manager presents proposed 2022-23 budget County Manager Rick French presented the proposed 2022-2023 budget to the Alexander County Board of Commissioners at the May 16th meeting. The proposed budget includes a 4-cent property tax decrease, which would lower the tax rate to 75 cents per $100 valuation, if approved. A public hearing to discuss…
Read MoreJohnsie B. Bruce Hartis
Johnsie B. Bruce Hartis, 98+ years young, was called to Glory by her Savior on Thursday, May 19, 2022, from her current home in Monroe, formerly of Indian Trail. She was carried peacefully by angels from Jessi and Debbie’s hands and greeted by a multitude of family and friends celebrating her home. Johnsie was born…
Read MoreGeorge Lindburg White
George Lindburg White, 94, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1927, to the late Ralph and Fannie White. He was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church. George loved to work at Little Egypt with his son, Terry. Those left…
Read MoreJacqueline Leigh Rogers Rapp
Jacqueline Leigh Rogers Rapp, died Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the age of 80. She was born January 20, 1942, in Queens, New York, to Carroll S. Rogers and Margaret M. Garbett. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Tim, and her sister, Gail. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Tappan;…
Read MoreEarly Voting turnout over 1,500; Primary is May 17
EARLY VOTING TURNOUT LISTED, PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS MAY 17 Early voting ended Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 3 pm. A total of 1,578 voters cast ballots during the Early Voting period. Voters who have not voted will need to go to their assigned precinct polling place on election day, Tuesday, May 17. Polls…
Read MoreSylvia Rash Rector
Sylvia Rash Rector, 77, of Hiddenite, formerly of Stony Point, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House following an extended illness. She was born April 13, 1945, to the late Mack Leonard and Augusta Caskaddon Rash. On December 23, 1961, she married Johnny Eugene…
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