Virginia Ann McClain
Virginia Ann McClain was born in Taylorsville on June 4, 1955 to the late Kenneth Knox McClain and Jeanette McCombs McClain. She peacefully departed this life on the evening of Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was a member of the cheerleading squad while attending Alexander Central High School, where she graduated in 1974. She was…
Read MoreRobert Elder
Robert Elder, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born April 3, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late Howard Walter and Nell Mae Dagenhart Elder, Robert was a veteran of the US Army where he served as a Military Policeman. Robert was a self-employed poultry farmer. He…
Read MoreGaylon “Shorty” Harrington
Gaylon “Shorty” Harrington, 66, of Taylorsville, went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on November 24, 1954, in Alexander County, the son of the late Harvey and Maxine (Daniels) Harrington. Shorty proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He loved…
Read MoreEdna Ellen Greer
Edna Ellen Greer, 98, of Jefferson, formerly of Todd, passed peacefully into Heaven on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. She was born on May 28, 1922, in Ashe County, the daughter of Leonard Lee (Len) Greer and Ruth Arbella Trivette Greer. She was a member of South Fork…
Read MoreRay Eugene Sloan
Ray Eugene Sloan, 64, of Hiddenite, passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on January 23, 2021. Ray was born in Iredell County to the late Martin Nathan Sloan and Winnie Martin Sloan of Hiddenite. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Marlowe Sloan of the home. Ray…
Read MoreReverend James Dean Cooke Sr.
Reverend James Dean Cooke Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 23, 2021 after a period of declining health. He was born February 4, 1939, in Avery County, to the late Gleason and Virginia Cooke. James accepted Christ as a young adult and began preaching at the age of…
Read MoreUpdates on COVID-19 cases, vaccine
On Friday, January 22, 2021, the Alexander County Health Department has reported that there are currently 20 people hospitalized with COVID-19, and sadly, there have been 61 deaths associated with the virus. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Alexander County has a cumulative total of 3,316 confirmed COVID-19 cases…
Read MoreWastewater spill causes surface water advisory
The Town of Taylorsville experienced a wastewater spill of up to 280,000 gallons into Glade Creek from January 8-21 resulting in a surface water advisory on Glade Creek, Lower Little River, and Lookout Shoals. The spill occurred adjacent to a pump station near 1434 Paul Payne Store Road. The wastewater line was repaired on Friday,…
Read MoreMartha White Echerd
Martha White Echerd, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born on August 21, 1943, in Iredell County, to the late Joseph and Sadie Chandler White. During her career, Martha worked at Royal Seating and was a faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church for 30…
Read MoreAnnie Mae Nicholson Cox
Annie Mae Nicholson Cox, 72, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Annie was born March 26, 1948, in Pike County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Euell Mabrey and Lois Jones Mabrey. She had worked as a caregiver and was of the Christian faith. Those left…
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