Rose M. Cotrich
Rose M. Cotrich, a resident of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2025. She is survived by her three sons, Anthony Montalvo of Utica, New York, Emmanuel Perez of Utica, New York, and Fabian Perez of Taylorsville. Rose was employed with the Wilkes County Department of Social Services, where she was a dedicated and…
Read MoreTommy “Kyle” Stidham
Tommy “Kyle” Stidham, 32, of Hickory, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Kyle was born July 25, 1993, in Catawba County, the son of William Stidham and Michelle Roark. Kyle worked for Sunbelt Express and enjoyed skateboarding, riding four-wheelers, playing video games, and spending time…
Read MoreGlenda Gale Bowman Sipe
Glenda Gale Bowman Sipe, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Born on July 24, 1944, to Pete Theodore Bowman and Lottie Elizabeth Bowman, Glenda was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Taylorsville. Throughout her life, she worked in various jobs, but her greatest calling was…
Read MoreGrand Re-opening held at Walmart
Walmart customers in Taylorsville were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 901 NC Highway 16 S., Taylorsville, last Friday as the much-anticipated project is now complete. Creating omni-shopping experiences that save customers time and money, Walmart continues its transformational journey to become America’s favorite place to shop whether in-store, online, or via the mobile…
Read MoreAllman Brothers tribute band to play Saturday
If you love classic rock, don’t miss the September 6, 2025, installment of the Alexander County Summer Concert Series with “Tribute – A Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band.” The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. on the Rotary Performance Stage at Alexander County Courthouse Park in downtown Taylorsville. Since its founding in 2013 in…
Read MoreLarge crowd attends Town Council meeting
Many interested in sale of Northwood Park Property By ANGELA FARR KING (updated Sept. 4, 2025, 2:17 p.m. to correct location of vacant property) The Taylorsville Town Council met on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for their regularly scheduled meeting. One of the main topics addressed was the possible sale of 9.157 acres of vacant…
Read MoreWanda Wallace Millsaps
Wanda Wallace Millsaps, 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her home. Wanda was born April 7, 1950, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late JC Wallace and Lorene Millsaps Wallace. Wanda was a homemaker and a farmer. She was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. When her health…
Read MoreNana Grace “Gracie” Bumgarner Brown
Nana Grace “Gracie” Bumgarner Brown passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on Wednesday, December 23, 1942, in Alexander County, to the late Edgar E. and Wave Swaney Bumgarner. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. Gracie leaves behind…
Read MoreEvelyn Margaret Childers Weant
Evelyn Margaret Childers Weant finished her earthly journey on September 1, 2025, and is now with her Savior in her eternal home. After several years of declining health, she passed away in her home on the Weant farm. Evelyn’s husband of 66 years, Roy Daniel Weant, and her sister, Lois Childers, lovingly cared for her…
Read MoreMargaret Ann Connolly “Granny”
Margaret Ann Connolly “Granny,” 79, of Hiddenite, passed away following an extended illness on August 31, 2025, at home. Margaret was born in Iredell County on July 13, 1946, to the late George Anderson Duke and Naomi Benfield Duke. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with family and…
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