Gerald “Jerry” William Van Orden
Gerald “Jerry” William Van Orden, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Jerry was born on August 9, 1958 to the late Catherine Mae Van Orden Venosh in Dover City, New Jersey. Jerry was a member of Jesus Life Worship Center. He enjoyed fishing, working, model cars,…
Read MoreAdam Dale Mecimore
Adam Dale Mecimore, 12 days old of Olin, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. He was born Tuesday, November 10, 2020, in Iredell County, to David Wayne Mecimore and Kelly Dale Lackey. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.…
Read MoreMichael Wayne Crowe
Michael Wayne Crowe, 42, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 15, 1978, in Catawba County, to Monty Wayne and Joyce Greene Crowe. He was preceded in death by a sister, Misty Reames Honeycutt, and his grandparents. Mr. Crowe was a member of…
Read MoreNCDOT asks public input on Trails Plan
NCDOT needs your help during the final stages of the Great Trails State Plan. The initiative will use existing plans and recommendations to identify a network of shared-use paths and trails connecting every county in North Carolina. For this plan, “Trails” refer to shared-use paths, also known as greenways, multi-use trails, sidepaths (along roadways) and…
Read MoreBrunswick County facility named for late Judge Lewis
A county courthouse in eastern North Carolina has been named in memory of a judge with Alexander County ties. On Monday, Nov. 16, the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners discussed naming that county’s courthouse in honor of the late Ola M. Lewis, Superior Court Judge. According to The Brunswick Beacon, the board passed a resolution…
Read MoreCurtis ‘Wendell’ Wike
Curtis ‘Wendell’ Wike, 80, of Rocky Face Church Road, Taylorsvlle, passed away on November 20, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after experiencing a brief illness. Wendell was born September 8, 1940, in Alexander County, the last of 13 children born to the late Roby Wike and Cora Harrington Wike. Wendell loved the Lord and…
Read MoreGov. Cooper speaks about Alexander “Red” COVID rating
During a COVID-19 telephone press conference on Nov. 17, The Times asked N.C. Governor Roy Cooper about how COVID positive cases among inmates affect the county’s numbers and ranking in the new County Alert system, which maps viral spread. The County Alert System pinpoints counties with the highest levels of viral spread and offer specific…
Read MoreMildred Sebastian Brown
Mildred Sebastian Brown, 84, of Hiddenite, passed away November 19, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Mildred was born September 20, 1936, in Wilkes County, daughter of the late Charles Oren (Bee) Sebastian and Grace Rebecca Miller Sebastian. Mildred attended Millers Creek School in Wilkes County where she loved playing basketball and was one…
Read MoreJanette Proctor Crouch
Janette Proctor Crouch, 93, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born Thursday, July 7, 1927, in Waycross, Georgia, to the late James Washington Proctor and Sarah Elizabeth McFoy. Janette is survived by two sons, Scott Thomas Crouch of Maiden, and Casey Vincent Crouch…
Read MoreMarjorie “Margie” Rhyne Alexander
Marjorie “Margie” Rhyne Alexander, 80, of Sherrills Ford, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 after an extended illness. Margie was born on July 20, 1940, in Stony Point, to the late William Boyce Rhyne and Eva Head Rhyne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bradley” Alexander; sisters,…
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