Zacharias “Zach” Steven Hampton
Zacharias “Zach” Steven Hampton, 37, of Mt. Ulla, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Zach was born June 21, 1983, in Catawba County, and was the son of Roger Steven Hampton and Wanda Newton Hampton of Taylorsville. He was a graduate of Alexander Central High School and Appalachian State University. On May 30, 2009, he…
Read MoreBeverly Dokum Fletcher
Beverly Dokum Fletcher, 39, of Hiddenite, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 after a long, courageous battle. Beverly was born September 5, 1981 in Little Current, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Gilbert Dokum and Heneritta Pitawanakwat. She was a homemaker and a member of Hiddenite Baptist Church. In addition to her…
Read MoreCommissioners urge citizens to use caution on Thanksgiving
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners issued the following statement on the afternoon of Nov. 24, 2020: North Carolina has now surpassed 5,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19 and almost 340,000 positive cases. When this pandemic began early this year, none of us expected the virus to have affected our way of life to this…
Read MoreHonorable Benjamin William Hines
Honorable Benjamin William Hines, 87, of Taylorsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. A graveside funeral service for Hon. Ben Hines will be conducted at Three Forks Baptist Church in Taylorsville on Friday, November 27, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Phil Chapman, Rev. Jason Payne, and Rev.…
Read MoreAlexander Correctional inmate dies with COVID-19
An Alexander Correctional Institution offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital, according to a state prison press release. “His death is saddening. We are working hard to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in our prisons,” said Todd Ishee, Commissioner of Prisons. “The health and safety of the…
Read MoreOnline flood victim donations halted; mail-in donations continue
(updated Nov. 24, 2020) East Taylorsville Baptist Church Senior Pastor Jamie Steele related that the church has suspended the online donation webpage for the ETBC Hiddenite Family Campground Benevolence Fund. Although online donations are stopped, mail-in donations are still welcome. Checks may be sent to ETBC (memo: Flood or Hiddenite Family Campground), P.O. Box 906,…
Read MoreHazel Christine Davidson Brown
Hazel Christine Davidson Brown, 78, of Hiddenite, passed away at the Taylorsville House on Monday, November 23, 2020. The family will conduct a private service at a later date. Hazel was born on November 17, 1942, in Alexander County, to the late Noah Parks and Sarah Auton Davidson. She was a member of White Plains…
Read MoreLinda Kay Ingram Barnes
Linda Kay Ingram Barnes, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, November 23, 2020. Linda was born January 9, 1947, in Alexander County, to the late Haskel and Edith Sawyer Ingram. A graveside service for Mrs. Barnes will be conducted at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery on Wednesday, November 25,…
Read MoreTeresa Lee Keller Pilkins
Teresa Lee Keller Pilkins, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 23, 2020. Teresa was born May 17, 1966, in Alexander County, to the late Herman “Hoyle” Keller and Phyllis Teague Kerley. Teresa was of the Baptist faith and had worked in the furniture industry. Those left to cherish the memories…
Read MoreRobert Channing Moose
At the age of seventeen, Robert Channing Moose left this temporary home to reside in Heaven on the night of November 22, 2020 in Hickory, North Carolina. Robert was born into a military family, and became a stellar Army JROTC cadet at Hickory High School, where he led others by honorable example, was a friend…
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