Edward Charles Mayberry
Edward Charles Mayberry, 66, passed away unexpectedly April 2, 2021. He was born to Bill and Pearl Moose Mayberry on February 9, 1955. “Eddie” was of the Christian faith and was a member at Stony Point Baptist Church. He had recently been attending at Corinth Reformed Church. Eddie retired as a prison guard for the…
Read MoreMuazzez Tukel
Mrs. Muazzez Tukel, longtime Taylorsville resident and wife of the late Dr. Resat Tukel, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 22, 2021 in Izmir, Turkey. She was 74. Born January 2, 1947, in Denizli, Turkey, she was the youngest of five children. After graduating from the Sanat School for Girls, Mrs. Tukel…
Read MorePatricia Waggaman Harris
Patricia Waggaman Harris passed away on April 2, 2021. She was 71 years old. Born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, to Robert Waggaman and Mary Alice (Shrack) Waggaman, Pat spent a large portion of her childhood in Park Forest, Illinois before moving back to Mt. Vernon for high school. At Mt. Vernon High School, she met…
Read MoreEva Naomi Jenks
Eva Naomi Jenks, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home. Eva was born May 26, 1927, in Lodi, Virginia, the daughter of the late Walter Raymond Wood and Lula Mae Forrester Wood. Eva was a long-time resident of Taylorsville. She loved her family, the Lord, and old-time country music.…
Read MoreTonya Sturgill Daniel
Tonya Sturgill Daniel, 35, of Stony Point, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her home. Tonya was born April 5, 1985, in Burke County. She is the daughter of Patsy McCrackin Adkins and father, James Adkins of Taylorsville. She was a stay at home Mom and was of the Christian faith. Her life…
Read MoreVaccines open to all essential workers, Group 4, on Mar. 31
Starting April 7, vaccine will be available to every adult On March 31, North Carolina and Alexander County opened COVID-19 vaccination to all of Group 4, including all essential workers. Beginning April 7, vaccination will be open to all adults. Learn more at https://YourSpotYourShot.nc.gov. As of Friday, March 26, the Alexander Health Department had administered…
Read MoreKenneth “Ken” Ralph Carswell
Kenneth “Ken” Ralph Carswell, 71, of Stony Point, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born Sunday, April 3, 1949, in Lenawee County, Michigan, to the late Coy Robert Carswell and Billie Lee McKenzie Carswell of Scotts. Ken served in the United States Air Force, in the Vietnam War, and…
Read MoreWomen’s History Month and Agricultural Month feature
County Extension Director discusses her other important roles: wife, mother, farmer By LAUREN WASMUND Disclaimer: I’ve decided to use a first person view, which I don’t normally do, because of the nature of this story. The month of March is Women’s History Month and Agricultural Month. When I sought after a story that…
Read MoreRobert “Kim” James
Robert “Kim” James, 66, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1954, in Iredell County, the son of the late Robert James and Betty Jean Shook James. He had retired from Alexander County as a Solid Waste Enforcement Officer. He enjoyed being outside; most…
Read MoreRobert “Mack” Oliver
Robert “Mack” Oliver, 89, of Stony Point, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his home after an extended illness. He was born July 26, 1931, in Alexander County. Mack created a loving home environment, deeply rooted in faith. He came to know Christ at a young age, and…
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