Etta Elaine Barker
Etta Elaine Barker, 63, of Granite Falls, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Brian Center in Hickory. Etta was born June 24, 1958, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Charlie Wesley Keller and Hazel Fox Keller. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Taylorsville. She was a lady that…
Read MoreThesta “Nan” Jean LaFevre
Thesta “Nan” Jean LaFevre, 81, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her home. She was born February 1, 1941, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Ernest Lee Bowman and Kathleen Hilton Bowman. She was a homemaker and worked with children’s mental health. She also was a landscape designer and…
Read MoreNancy Duncan Hartness
Nancy Duncan Hartness, 82, crossed over Saturday, July 3, 2021, after an extended illness from Alzheimer’s. She was born August 19, 1938, to the late John and Tressie Duncan. Nancy was married to the late Billy Ray Hartness for 62 years. She had worked at JC Penny for over 20 years. Survivors left to cherish…
Read MoreKaren Jones Canipe
Karen Jones Canipe, 57, of Star Drive, Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021, at her home. Karen was born March 27, 1964, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Hobert Jones and Sarah Charlotte Jones. She worked at Carpenter Company for many years and was of the Baptist faith. She loved…
Read MoreFire claims the home of Alexander County deputy
An Alexander County deputy sheriff and his family lost nearly everything in a house fire last week. The fire was reported on Tuesday night, June 29, about 10:40 p.m., said Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle, at the home of Sgt. Mike Bruce in Hiddenite. Responding fire departments included Hiddenite, Vashti, and Stony Point crews, along…
Read MoreCrews suppress woods fire on Barrett Mtn.
A woods fire was reported as smoke in the area on the north side of Barrett Mountain on Wednesday, June 30, said David Huffman, Alexander County Ranger, North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS). The smoke was visible from a distance but the fire was difficult to locate and access. NCFS and Ellendale Volunteer Fire Department utilized…
Read MoreSeasons Attic opens on East Main Avenue
Ribbon cutting set for Saturday, July 10 Alexander County and downtown Taylorsville have a new seasonal treasures store called Seasons Attic. Owner Jeff Saxon invites the public to visit the new store located at 131 East Main Avenue. The storefront has been transformed into an attic-like building where you never know what you can expect…
Read MoreBuy Local Challenge winners announced
Buy Local Challenge 2021 Winners Top Prize winners • Grand Prize, $1,000 Spree – Jennifer Evans • Second Prize, Biltmore passes – April Waters • Third Prize, $100 winner – Connie Ray • Merchant winner, Biltmore trip – Country Road Greenhouse Individual business prize drawings • Accessible Cruise & Travel, 4 day, 3…
Read MoreEleanor “Judy” C. Benfield
Eleanor “Judy” C. Benfield, 98, of Taylorsville, passed away after an extended illness on June 30, 2021, at Valley Nursing Center. Judy was born on June 24, 1923, in Watertown, Massachusetts, to the late James Caruso and Aurelia C. Caruso. She was of the Catholic faith. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in…
Read MoreLewis Thomas Little, Sr.
Lewis Thomas Little, Sr., 79, of Bethlehem, passed away June 30, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. Born December 7, 1941, in Black Wolf, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ollie Arthur Little and Gladys Elmore Little Holleman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,…
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