Steven Clay Little
Steven Clay Little, 62, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born January 19, 1959, to the late R.D. Little and Ada Millsaps. Steven attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Mr. Little will lie in state at Alexander Funeral Service on Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the funeral service…
Read MoreFrank Julius Setzer Jr.
Frank Julius Setzer Jr., 83, passed away after a short illness at Gordons Hospice House in Iredell County on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born December 18, 1937, in Gaston, to the late Frank Julius Setzer Sr. and Annie Mae England Setzer. Frank was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish the memories…
Read MoreWilkesboro, North Wilkesboro implement mask mandate
September 1, 2021: Yesterday, the mayors of Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro, with the support and endorsement of their elected boards, signed separate orders declaring States of Emergency in their respective towns. To take effect this afternoon at 5 p.m., the orders require face coverings be worn inside establishments open to the public. These actions were…
Read MoreTommy Joe Teague
Tommy Joe Teague, 66, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home. Tommy was born December 4, 1954, in Alexander County, the son of Betty Bowman Mitchell of Taylorsville and the late Hayden Teague. He had worked for Masterfield Furniture and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. He was in…
Read MoreRita Carolyn Chapman Crouch
Rita Carolyn Chapman Crouch, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Rita was born on Saturday, December 23, 1944, the daughter of the late Curlee and Tessie Robinette Chapman. She worked at Lewitte’s Furniture for many years. Rita enjoyed being outside working in her flowers, growing tomatoes,…
Read MoreHoke, Little among ASU’s 2021 Rhododendron Society inductees
Appalachian State University alumni Jack Hoke, of Hickory (’74, ’82, ’84), Dr. Susan Dianne Little, of Taylorsville (’71, ’96), and Dr. LaTonya M. Summers, (’94, ’96) of Jacksonville, FL, were inducted into the Rhododendron Society on July 9, 2021, at a brunch held at the Grandview Ballroom in Boone, North Carolina. Additionally, the 2020 inductees…
Read MoreCommissioners urge COVID safety
September 1, 2021 — From Chairman Larry Yoder and the Alexander County Board of Commissioners: “We would like to express our concern about the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases here in Alexander County. If you are vaccinated, we thank you. If you are not vaccinated, we encourage you to consider getting the vaccine to help…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Walker Wike
Barbara Ann Walker Wike, 64, of Taylorsville, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Barbara was born on October 24, 1956, in Fayetteville, to the late John Dewitt and Pearl Flinchum Walker. Barbara was an active member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her spare time shopping, crocheting,…
Read MoreDale Perry Reese
Dale Perry Reese, 75, of Taylorsville, left his earthly tasks and entered the Church Triumphant on September 1, 2021. He was a devout Christian and a lifetime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. Affectionally known as “Pops” by most, his quick wit and wisdom will be deeply missed by his family and the many friends…
Read MoreCharles Dale Sharpe
Charles Dale Sharpe, 60, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his home. He was born December 12, 1960, in Iredell County, the son of Geraldine Moose Sharpe and the late Charles “Tootie” Sharpe. He was a self-employed mechanic and attended Concord Baptist Church. In his younger days, he loved to dirt…
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