Veterans’ Day ceremony held Nov. 11
A number of local veterans and their families gathered on the blustery, cold morning of Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at the Disabled American Veterans – VETCOM (Veterans’ Committee) building on Carrigan Road in Taylorsville. This event marked the observance of Veterans’ Day in Taylorsville. Cadets with the Alexander Central Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps…
Read MoreMartha Johnson
On Wednesday evening, November 12, 2025, after years of health challenges, Martha Johnson, 78, of Taylorsville, peacefully left her earthly home and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, her Savior. Known affectionately as Martha Jane by family and friends, she was born on May 19, 1947, in Caldwell County, to the late Kenneth and…
Read MorePatsy Latricia Hale Mohon
Patsy Latricia Hale Mohon, 81, was born on December 27, 1943, in Riverside, California, to the late Louis and Estel Hutchins Hale. She passed away peacefully at her home in Wilkes County on November 12, 2025. Patsy had worked as a dental assistant and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Latricia…
Read MoreBruce Wayne Meadows
Bruce Wayne Meadows, 72, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Bruce was born on October 16, 1953, in Iredell County, the son of the late Wayne Meadows and Ella Cook Meadows. Bruce built swimming pools, loved to go deer hunting and fishing, and enjoyed shooting his…
Read MoreRichard Clarke Current
Richard Clarke Current, 91, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at his home. Funeral services with Military Honors by the North Carolina National Guard will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro with Dr. Bert Young and Dr. David White officiating.…
Read MoreAlice Elizabeth Fox Lail
Alice Elizabeth Fox Lail, 90, born on August 29, 1935, in Burke County, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at Trinity Ridge in Catawba County. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be remembered for her unwavering love for family and community. Alice made significant contributions to her community through her…
Read MoreSherika Danielle Howell
Sherika Danielle Howell, 46, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Sherika was born on September 9, 1979, to Karen Howell. Sherika is a 1997 graduate of Alexander Central High School and attended Gardner-Webb University. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her Godson, singing, and…
Read MoreDeborah Jane Teague Moretz
Deborah Jane Teague Moretz, 72, affectionately known as Deb, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born on January 31, 1953, in Catawba County, to the late Richard and Ethel Richey Teague, Deb served as a sewer for Coley Homes Furniture. She was a member of the…
Read MoreRoad rage incident, shooting reported
A road rage incident, which authorities say stemmed from a drug deal gone wrong, resulted in the arrest of three men. On November 6, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a report of a possible road rage incident near the intersection of County Home Road and Millersville Road,…
Read MoreColleen Bunton Campbell
Colleen Bunton Campbell, 91, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. She was born in Alexander County on January 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Claude Franklin Bunton and Mary Lee Pool Bunton. In September 1993, she retired from the Credit Department of Ingram Book…
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