Rodney Dale Bentley
Rodney Dale Bentley, 57, formerly of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Rodney was born December 7, 1967, in Alexander County, the son of Harold Bentley and Gaye Jolly Bentley of Taylorsville. Rodney was a self-employed freight broker and a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He loved to go to flea…
Read MoreChristopher Brian Diller
Christopher Brian Diller, 46, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Chris was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on July 11, 1979, to Brian Paul Diller and Syble Oceal (Williams) Diller. Chris left a legacy of a life well-lived for the Lord. He was a teacher at Cornerstone Christian Academy.…
Read MoreSandra Lee Davis Smith
Sandra Lee Davis Smith, 80, was born on Wednesday, June 20, 1945, in the District of Columbia, to the late William Benton Davis and Catherine Royal Davis. She peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. During her working career, Sandra worked for Alexander County Schools in the…
Read MoreShirley Pope Sigmon
Shirley Pope Sigmon, 88, of Statesville, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Autumn Care of Statesville following an extended illness. Shirley was born in Iredell County on December 11, 1936, to the late Olen Ray Pope and Janie Mae Stewart Pope. She attended Broad Street Church of Christ. Survivors…
Read MoreLarge crowd turns out for Apple Festival 2025
31st Alexander Environmental Field Days held
The Alexander Soil & Water Conservation District held its 31st Annual Environmental Field Days on October 15-16 at H&H Arena and Herman Dairy Farm at 533 Ned Herman Road in Taylorsville, according to Gary Herman, the Public Information Officer for Alexander County. Approximately 310 fifth-grade students and their teachers from seven public elementary schools and…
Read MoreTown Council votes to keep elections as-is
By MICAH HENRY On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Taylorsville Town Council decided to keep the Town Charter as it currently stands for municipal elections, instead of changing the Council elections to staggered terms. This would have placed two Council members up for election for a four year term, with the other two being up…
Read MoreVerna Mae McDevitt Cutshall
Verna Mae McDevitt Cutshall, 89, born on Monday, August 17, 1936, in Madison County, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. She was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Nancy Cutshall Lingerfelt, Stephen Cutshall, Edward Cutshall, Kenneth Cutshall, and Dean Cutshall.…
Read MoreRobert Lee Jolly
Robert Lee Jolly, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Monday, October 20, 2025. Born on Tuesday, December 7, 1948, in Catawba County, to the late Roland and Kathleen Cline Jolly, Robert was a member of Oxford Baptist Church. Robert is remembered lovingly by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Hedrick…
Read MoreRaymond Foy Harrington
Raymond Foy Harrington, 86, a cherished member of his family and community, went home to be with Jesus on October 20, 2025, in Smithfield, after a period of declining health. Born on February 7, 1939, in Alexander County, Raymond’s life was marked by devotion to his family, a passion for farming, and a love of…
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