Alice 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…
Read MoreCharles Lee Ferguson
Charles Lee Ferguson, 68, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his home. Charles was born January 6, 1957, in Maryland, the son of the late Clifford Chapman Ferguson and Dorothy Irene Chandler Ferguson. Charles worked in the construction industry and was of the Christian faith. He loved his puppy, “Baby Boy,”…
Read MoreAdair, Army veteran, loves to serve others
By WARREN HOLLAR Special to The Times Sgt. James Adair, an 85-year-old retired Army veteran with 20 years of global service, will light the Bethlehem Star for the 2025 Christmas season. He has devoted his life to serving his country, community, and church. James and his wife, Mickey, married for 65 years, have lived across…
Read MoreAddressing poverty at its roots: Springs Group offers solutions
Springs Group, an Alexander County non-profit organization formed late last year, hopes to address poverty and help people working through recovery from substance abuse and other obstacles. Dr. Lori Mason, an educator and an Alexander County native, is founder of Springs Group. Its mission is “enabling individuals and families to thrive through holistic support to…
Read MorePeoples Drug Store opens Express Care
To answer a need in the community, Peoples Drug Store has opened Express Care to provide medical assistance without an appointment. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at their newly renovated location at 255 NC Highway 16 South in Taylorsville. Owner Phil Icard invites the public to…
Read MoreWalter Craig Childers
Walter Craig Childers, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 23, 1952, to the late Walter Columbus Childers Jr. and Nancy Huitt Childers. He was a graduate of Taylorsville High School. Craig spent his life rooted in the land he loved. From an early…
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