Crews battle brush fires, outdoor burning discouraged
Local firefighters and North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) personnel have been busy with brush fires, as the region has been extremely dry and windy lately. NCFS Alexander County Forest Ranger David Huffman said that on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, crews responded to a 1/10 acre fire off Starnes Lane in Bethlehem, with NCFS extinguishing the…
Read MoreMelissa Hicks Tilley
Melissa Hicks Tilley, of Statesville, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with illness on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born to the late Grady and Mary Hicks on February 21, 1968. She was a housewife and a member of Bright Light Church in Statesville. Survivors include her husband, Billy Ray Tilley, and her…
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Read MoreMazelle “Granny” Isenhour Bowman
Mazelle “Granny” Isenhour Bowman, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Mazelle was born August 24, 1942, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Earl Isenhour and Iretha Icenhour Isenhour. She was a waitress at S&S Restaurant for over 35 years and a member of Life…
Read MoreRuby Sue Watts Bumgarner
Ruby Sue Watts Bumgarner, 98, a beloved figure in the hearts of many, was born on July 10, 1927, in Alexander County. She peacefully transitioned from this life on November 17, 2025, at the Taylorsville House in Alexander County, surrounded by the warmth of her cherished memories and the love of her family. Throughout her…
Read MoreAileen “Ann” Garr
Aileen “Ann” Garr, 78, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ann was born June 16, 1947, in Cleveland County, the daughter of the late Fletcher Brittain and Margaret Setzer Philbeck. Ann worked as a CNA for the Brian Center and had also worked for Shuford Mills. She was…
Read MoreMark Hampton Broome
Mark Hampton Broome, 66, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home. Mark was born on November 10, 1959, in Lincoln County, the son of the late Ted Broome and Judy Lovelace Broome. Mark proudly served in the United States Army. He was of the Christian faith. Those left to…
Read MoreWilliam Richard “Bill” Glad
William Richard “Bill” Glad, 74, victoriously entered the Church Triumphant on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Taylorsville House in Taylorsville, following a long battle with dementia. He was born July 8, 1951, to William Matthew Glad and Irene Randich Glad of Joliet, Illinois. Bill was a proud graduate of Joliet West High School, Class…
Read MoreDorothy “Dottie” Hammer
Dorothy “Dottie” Hammer, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Dottie was born September 8, 1948, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Frank Perry and Dorothy Lackey Perry. Dottie was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed going to the beach and mountains.…
Read MoreAngela Reid Brown
Angela Reid Brown, 63, of Hiddenite, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Alexander County. Angela was born on October 28, 1962, in Dade City, Florida, the daughter of the late Rev. Jimmy Reid and Rev. Carletta Goodwin Reid. Angela worked for Schneider Mills for over 40 years and was a member of…
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