Roger A. St. Clair
On April 18, 2021, Roger A. St. Clair left this earthly world to join his Savior. He spent four decades at Sipe Lumber Company. Those left to cherish the memories of Mr. St. Clair include his wife of 51 years, Sheila Smith St. Clair of the home; his mother, Joyce St. Clair; three daughters, Vivian…
Read MoreDarlene Clark Crisp
Darlene Clark Crisp, 68, of Mooresville, passed away on April 17, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1952, in Taylorsville, to the late William and Opal Douglas Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Buford Edward Douglas. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Joey…
Read MoreDestiny’s Exclusive Shop opens in downtown Taylorsville
Owner Faith Frye invites the public to visit her new women’s apparel store, Destiny’s Exclusive Shop, located at 124 Main Avenue Drive in downtown Taylorsville. A ribbon cutting is planned on Saturday, May 1, at 12:00 noon to celebrate the grand opening of downtown’s newest women’s clothing boutique. The store will be open until 6:00…
Read MoreElizabeth Ann McLain
Elizabeth Ann McLain, 81, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born August 5, 1939, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Jesse Lee Davis and Mary Angeline Looper Davis. She was a farmer, worked at Salem Sloan Daycare as a teacher, and had also…
Read MoreRenee Ann Grugan
Renee Ann Grugan, 44, passed away April 16, 2021, after declining health. She was born July 29, 1976, in Troy, New York, to Paula Grugan. Renee was of the Christian faith and had worked as a paper carrier. Those left to cherish her memories include a spouse of 18 years, Sheryl Ruckle; mother, Paula Grugan…
Read MoreDon Franklin Simmons
Don Franklin Simmons, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday evening, April 15, 2021, at his home. Mr. Simmons was born on October 13, 1943, in Alexander County, to the late Clifford Bliff and Emma Louise Sharpe Simmons. Don was a Mechanical Engineer for Comm Scope until retirement then enjoyed traveling. In addition to his parents,…
Read MoreProposal to change school board to partisan election fails
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing at their meeting on Monday, April 12, on a resolution requesting partisan filing for the Alexander County Board of Education. After much public input and discussion, the board voted 3-2 in opposition of the resolution with Commissioners Larry Yoder, Jeff Peal, and Marty Pennell opposed…
Read MoreDeceased man found in burning home identified
Updated April 14, 2021, 5:23 p.m. Authorities have identified the deceased man who was found in a burning home last week. Alexander County 911 Communications received a call at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, in regard to an explosion and/or fire at a mobile home on Ervin Lane in Hiddenite. Upon arrival, Hiddenite…
Read MoreWilliam “Bruce” Harding
William “Bruce” Harding, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 13, 2021, at Trinity Village in Hickory. Bruce was born June 22, 1948, to the late Max and Natalie Harding in Joliet, Illinois. He was a self-employed carpenter by trade and was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish the memories of…
Read MoreBertha Lucille Pearson Denney
Bertha Lucille Pearson Denney, 82, of Leland, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She was born Sunday, January 15, 1939, in Watauga County, to the late James Herman Pearson and Julie Ann Nancy Coffey Pearson. She was a member of Boone Fork Baptist Church. Bertha is survived by a…
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