Robert Scott Chapman
Robert Scott Chapman, age 41 of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 16, 2021. Robert was born on November 9, 1979, to Tammie and Mark Mahala in Alexander County. Robert worked as a router operator in the furniture industry and he attended Community Baptist Church in Statesville. Those left to cherish the memories…
Read MoreLois Wiles Millsaps
Lois Wiles Millsaps, 83, of Hiddenite, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Lois was born November 8, 1937, in Alexander County, to the late Emerson Peter Wiles and Minnie Johnson Wiles. She was a graduate of Hiddenite High School and a retired self-employed…
Read MoreSoil & Water funds can help improve water quality on farms
Deadline to sign up is July 30 Do you have water quality concerns on your agricultural land? The Alexander Soil & Water Conservation District has funds to help.The Conservation Sign-up Period runs through July 30, 2021. The Alexander Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) has received the first allocation of funding from the North Carolina…
Read MoreWayne Edward Johnson
Wayne Edward Johnson, of Hickory, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born April 30, 1935, in Alexander County, he was the son of the late Gaither Garland Johnson and Estelle Starnes Johnson. Mr. Johnson graduated from Taylorsville High School, Class of 1953. He made his career in the…
Read MoreTrinity Jacob “Trent” Walker
Trinity Jacob “Trent” Walker, 21, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Charlotte Main Hospital. Trent was born June 18, 2000, in Catawba County, to Charlie Walker, Jr. (Mari Hewett) of Taylorsville, and Keisha Phillips Walker (Bobby Keever) of Maiden. He worked in furniture and was a member of Rocky Creek…
Read MorePorsha Nicole Macri
Porsha Nicole Macri, 25, of Stony Point, passed away suddenly July 14, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born December 10, 1995, in Woodbridge, Va., to the late Keith Allen Macri, Misty Lou Ferguson of Stony Point and stepfather, Peter Daniel Ferguson of Lenoir. Porsha was of the Church of God faith.…
Read MoreJoseph “Burton” Reid
Joseph “Burton” Reid, 80, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 13, 2021. Burton was born on December 28, 1940, in Caldwell County, to the late Hayden Burke and Cecil Pennell Reid. During Burton’s working career, he worked as a heavy equipment operator, electrician, cut timber, and finally was a truck driver for the…
Read MoreAlex. couple arrested in Marlow murder
U.S. Marshals nab Parkers in Arizona A local couple, wanted since January in the shooting death of a co-worker, has been arrested. On Tuesday afternoon, July 13, 2021, the United States Marshals Service located and arrested Tangela Parker and Eric Parker in Phoenix, Arizona after receiving tips concerning their location. Hickory Police Department declined to…
Read MoreEmma Oakley Vernon
Emma Oakley Vernon, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at her residence. She was born April 15, 1946, in Stokes County, to the late Rufus P. Oakley and Sadie Sands Oakley. Emma was a founding member of Unity Baptist Church in Taylorsville and retired from the furniture industry after many years…
Read MoreGaither McArthur Barnes
Gaither McArthur Barnes, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home. Gaither was born April 17, 1942, in Alexander County, the son of the late Reuben Barnes and Lois Deal Barnes. Gaither’s passion in life was grading and farming, which he worked at for over 60 years. He enjoyed raising…
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