Larry Dean Crouch
Larry Dean Crouch, 80, of Granite Falls, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Conover Nursing and Rehab Center, following a period of declining health. Larry was born on Wednesday, March 10, 1941, to the late Raymond and Lona Bowman Crouch. Larry was a graduate of Taylorsville High School.…
Read MoreTimothy Allan Glass
Timothy Allan Glass, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 27, 2021, at his residence. Tim was born on June 18, 1945, in Wilkes County, to the late Vilas Sherman Glass and Treva Ruth Johnston Glass. Tim was a poultry farmer for Tyson for many years. He enjoyed being a cattle farmer. He was formerly…
Read MoreJennie Stephens Herald
Jennie Stephens Herald, 63, of Newton, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her home. Jennie was born on January 9, 1958, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late James Wylie Stephens and Ella Mae Fox Stephens. She was a member of Bethlehem Church of God and enjoyed traveling to the beach. Those…
Read MoreElizabeth Jane Holland Sweet
Elizabeth Jane Holland Sweet, 64, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. Jane was born on October 1, 1957, in Iredell County, to the late R.B. Holland and Elizabeth Pauline Rash Holland. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Gary Wilburn Sweet of the home;…
Read MoreDebbie Horton
Debbie Horton, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born in Phillips County, Arkansas, to the late Fredrick Forrester and Geneva Helms Forrester. She worked for Escod Industries and was of the Baptist faith. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Debbie just loved everyone.…
Read MoreHarold “Hal” Lamarr Dagenhart
Harold “Hal” Lamarr Dagenhart, 55, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2021, at his home. Hal was born October 20, 1966, in Iredell County, to the late Charles Franklin “Shorty” Dagenhart and Geraldine “Gerry” Bost Dagenhart of Statesville. Hal was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. In addition to his mother, survivors include his…
Read MoreFree food, assistance Dec. 24-25 for those in need
Food, assistance free on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in downtown Taylorsville for those in need — The Bridge Community and partnering agencies will offer food and free services on the evenings of Dec. 24th and 25th, located at 54 East Main Avenue in Taylorsville (the Mission Campus of the First United Methodist Church). Details…
Read MoreLenoir woman killed in crash on US 64-90 W.
On Friday, December 17, at approximately 3:20 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on US 64 near Caldwell Pond Road, according to Master Trooper Jeffrey S. Swagger. A 2005 Kia Sedona was traveling east on US 64, crossed the centerline, and collided head-on with a…
Read MoreFeds allege woman stole $15 million from employer
A Taylorsville woman is accused of embezzling more than $15 million from her employer that she used to fund an extravagant lifestyle and to fund personal businesses run by her and her family. This revelation came in a Bill of Information filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on Friday, December 17, 2021, in U.S. District…
Read MoreShirley Elder
Shirley Elder, 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist WMC in North Wilkesboro. Shirley was born July 8, 1936, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late George Richards and Lou Eva Oliver Richards. Shirley was a homemaker and self-employed farmer. She was a member of…
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