Kenneth “Ken” Mark Oliver
Kenneth “Ken” Mark Oliver, 61, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Iredell Hospital. He was born on May 18, 1960, to the late E.J. and Bobbie Jo White Oliver. Ken worked in insurance for the majority of his career. Those left to cherish the memories of Mr. Oliver include his…
Read MoreSample ballots available for Primary
Sample ballots for the May 17, 2022 Primary Election have been posted on the Alexander County Board of Elections webpage at the links below. Democrat Primary Sample Ballot: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ncsbesb/20220517/535_2_D0001.pdf Republican Primary Sample Ballot: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ncsbesb/20220517/545_2_R0011.pdf A partisan primary determines the political party nominees who will appear on the ballot in the General…
Read MoreAdonna Lynne Bunton Dickerson
Adonna Lynne Bunton Dickerson, 64, passed away in Iredell County at Gordon Hospice House after a short illness on March 21, 2022. She was born to the late Claude Atwell and Frances Patterson Bunton on November 16, 1957, in Iredell County. Adonna loved to teach music to children. Those left to cherish the memories of…
Read MoreWayne Mecimore
Wayne Mecimore, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, at Maple Leaf in Statesville. Wayne was born on March 28, 1947, in Alexander County, to the late R.Z. Mecimore and Louise Cline Mecimore. Wayne was a member of the Taylorsville Church of God. He enjoyed old cars and camping. He also loved…
Read MoreKenneth Dale Walker
Kenneth Dale Walker, 54, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Hiddenite. Kenny was born on July 18, 1968, in Alexander County, to the late Doc Walker and Janice Essie Walker of Hiddenite. Kenny was a construction worker. Survivors include two brothers Michael White of Hiddenite, and Lynn White of Hiddenite;…
Read MoreKeyley Shae Design Co. opens
Keyley Shae Design Co., owned and operated by Keyley Shae Sigmon, is now open for business in Alexander County offering a variety of personalized items including apparel, signs, magnets, mugs, phone cases, keychains, and much more. The new business is located at 117 East Main Avenue in downtown Taylorsville, next to Jackson Hewitt Tax Service.…
Read MoreOne airlifted in head-on NC 16 crash
A head-on collision is being blamed on a driver falling asleep at the wheel, according to state authorities. Master Trooper Jeffrey S. Swagger of the N.C. State Highway Patrol related that on Monday, March 21, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the N.C. State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated an injury collision in Alexander County…
Read MoreWilma Jean Stokes
Wilma Jean Stokes, 93, passed away on March 20, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Wilma was born on August 8, 1928, in Alexander County to the late Theadore Newland and Ollie Bailey Newland. Wilma was a lifelong member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, where she was a missionary worker and sang in the…
Read MoreWoodrow “Woody” Henry Honosky
Woodrow “Woody” Henry Honosky, 56, of Taylorsville, passed on to his heavenly home at Wake Forest Baptist Health Cancer Center on March 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife, family, and friends. He was born on October 23, 1965, to the late Michael Henry Honosky and his precious mother, Thelma Marie Estep Honosky Blair. In…
Read MoreDwight Ray Williams
Dwight Ray Williams, 77, of Olin, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. Dwight was born on August 14, 1944, in Iredell County, to the late Roy Ray Williams and Margie Shumaker Williams. He was a construction worker and was a member of Grassy Knob Baptist Church. Survivors include…
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