Bera Lucille Dagenhart Stevenson
Bera Lucille Dagenhart Stevenson, 98, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born on Friday, June 3, 1927, in Iredell County, Bera lived a life filled with love, laughter, and creativity, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of…
Read MoreLaura Eaton
Laura Eaton, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home. Laura was born March 4, 1948, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Pervie Otis Burgess and Mozelle Harrington Burgess. Laura had worked for Southern Devices until her retirement and was of the Lutheran faith. She enjoyed reading, listening…
Read MoreJames (Jim) Karr Rogers
James (Jim) Karr Rogers, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving and devoted daughters, Debbie, Susan, and Kim. Jim was born on October 29, 1929, in Taylorsville, the son of the late D. Roy Rogers and Gussie Chapman Rogers. After graduating from high school at the age of 15,…
Read More2nd Chance Ministries opens
By MICAH HENRY At the newly opened 2nd Chance Ministries in Taylorsville, co-founders Shane and Jennifer Simpson believe in building people back up. The husband-and-wife team have come through a rough several years, which involved addiction and domestic violence. Shane said he had been in and out of the criminal justice system since he was…
Read MoreMary Lackey is turning 100
By ANGELA FARR KING Mary Lackey is the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman. This chapter in the Bible is known for listing the characteristics of a virtuous woman. Proverbs 31:28 states, “Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her.” When meeting Mrs. Mary Lackey and her daughter,…
Read MoreWoman dies in NC 16 crash
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Wilkes County on NC 16 near the Alexander County Line, according to Master Trooper Christopher M. Casey of the Highway Patrol. A 2016 Acura MDX and a 2013 Dodge Dart, both traveling north…
Read MoreCounty to receive additional opioid settlement funds
Alexander County will receive additional opioid settlement funding to support the county’s efforts to curb the opioid epidemic and resulting overdoses. At the September 8 meeting, the Alexander County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to enter into opioid settlement agreements with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, along with eight generic opioid manufacturers, according…
Read MoreBruce Vernon Clontz
Bruce Vernon Clontz, 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. He was born on Saturday, November 21, 1942, in Catawba County, to the late Earl Ulicy and Lula Shook Clontz. Bruce was a professional plumber for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran…
Read MoreMarion Lucille Marlowe Parlier
Marion Lucille Marlowe Parlier, a dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away after a brief illness on September 8, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Wilkes County on September 18, 1933, to the late Freddie Marlowe and Laura Estep Marlowe. She was one of…
Read MoreDavid Kerley
Late last Thursday, September 4, 2025, David Kerley, 75, of Alexander County (whom some of us here were privileged to have known) peacefully shuffled this mortal coil. And his spirit, now released from a painful fight with cancer, has rejoined the energy that animates all things. He was the youngest born of Delmas and Gladys…
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