Coy Reese named Alexander Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
The Alexander County Christmas Parade is scheduled for the first Saturday in December, which is Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. This year’s parade is the 74th annual opening of the holiday season in Alexander County. There are numerous holiday observances throughout the month of December, and the annual Christmas Parade has long served…
Read MoreHazel Daniels Hoyle
Hazel Daniels Hoyle, 77, of Taylorsville, formerly of Maiden, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Hazel was born January 24, 1944, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Tommie Daniels and Corrie Kerley Daniels. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and cooking. Including her parents, she was preceded in…
Read MoreSteve Wayne Fox
Steve Wayne Fox, 66, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Steve was born May 30, 1955, in Alexander County, to the late Jimmy Thomas Fox and Blanche Katy Norlene Fox. He served in the US Army and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he…
Read MoreTroy Clyde Watts, Jr.
A life well-lived, Troy Clyde Watts, Jr., 79, passed away at Maple Leaf Health Care on November 16, 2021. Troy was the son of T. Clyde Sr. and Agnes Watts of Taylorsville. He graduated from Taylorsville High School then studied at Appalachian State University. His work career was with Broyhill Furniture and Clayton Marcus. He…
Read MoreLonnie Robert McCoy Hefner
Lonnie Robert McCoy Hefner, 71, of Statesville, passed away on November 16, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born December 23, 1949, in Caldwell County, to the Late Robert McCoy Hefner and Faye Montgomery Hefner. He was a furniture worker, spring-up. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and a member of the…
Read MoreJoyce Ann Mecimore Bell
Joyce Ann Mecimore Bell, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021, at her home after an extended illness. She was born November 28, 1948, to the late Lindsey Eugene Mecimore and Mildred Pauline Land Mecimore. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading, flower gardening, cooking shows, westerns, and especially Christmas…
Read MoreKatherine “Kathy” Wall Benfield
Katherine “Kathy” Wall Benfield, 75, of Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Wilkesboro United Methodist Church with Dr. Karen Roberts and Rev. Roger Wall officiating. Burial will be at Mountlawn Memorial…
Read MoreAndrew Lee Fox
Andrew Lee Fox, aka Poppie, 41, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 12, 1980, in Catawba County, the son of Joie Lee Fox and Patrice Steele Fox. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish and honor his memory include his wife, Britton Metcalf;…
Read MoreTerrell Lewis Bishop
Terrell Lewis Bishop, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Terrell was born March 3, 1938, in Catawba County, the son of the late Burnis Belton Bishop and Chloe Isabell Poovey Bishop. He was a US Air Force veteran and a member of First United Methodist Church.…
Read MoreShirley Harrington Brown
Shirley Harrington Brown, 87, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at her home. Shirley was born April 7, 1934, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Clay Harrington and Mammie Kerley Harrington. She worked 11 years for Blue Bell, Inc. and later retired from Craftmaster. She was a…
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