Thelma Sloope Echerd
Thelma Sloope Echerd, 92, entered into her eternal rest on August 17, 2025. She was born in Alexander County on October 31, 1932, to Thomas and Mamie Adams Sloope. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years, Owen Neil Echerd; two sisters, Wilma Cook (Carlton) and Lillian Cook (Lynn); two…
Read MoreRobert “Wayne” Teague
Robert “Wayne” Teague, 86, of Stony Point, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Wayne was born May 7, 1939, in Alexander County, the son of the late Clay Edwards Teague and Mary Jane Hines Teague. Wayne worked for Hunt Manufacturing for around 50 years and was a member…
Read MoreLouise McCall
Louise McCall, 91, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Louise was born February 22, 1934, in Macon County, NC, the daughter of the late Joe Webb and Minnie Shelton Webb. Louise was a homemaker and a faithful member of Kingdom Way Church in Jesus Name in…
Read MoreGlenn Dee Elder
Glenn Dee Elder, 84, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away from this life on August 14, 2025. Glenn was born in Taylorsville on March 5, 1941, to the late D.B. Elder and Lillian Teague Elder. He graduated from Hiddenite High School in 1959 and received a baseball scholarship to Wingate College in Wingate, where he competed…
Read MorePhyllis Jane Burke
Phyllis Jane Burke, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home. Phyllis was born March 21, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late John Henry Burke and Juanita Deal Burke. Phyllis was a phone operator and later an office worker for Southern Bell before retiring. She was a…
Read MoreGeorgia Icard Diamond
Georgia Icard Diamond, 82, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Georgia was born on February 22, 1943, in Alexander County, to the late Forrest Raydron Icard and Mazie Amanda Hollar Icard. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from Diamond Enterprises. Georgia enjoyed painting, photography, and…
Read MoreMan’s cancer battle chronicled in book
By MICAH HENRY You might have seen him in a gray and black State Highway Patrol car in years past. But you might not have heard about his epic battle with cancer — and the positive way he has come through it all. Tim Tarleton, 70, and his wife, Linda, have written about the entire…
Read MoreReaders’ Choice Awards voting underway, two $50 prizes remain
The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Eleventh Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. Please take the survey on Page 8 of this week’s Back to School section in The Times or available online at www.alexanderedc.org/survey, and list your favorite…
Read MoreNew school voting districts approved
The Alexander County Board of Education (BOE) approved new school voting districts for upcoming elections at their meeting on Monday, August 11. Since 2001, the BOE has had four school voting districts. A referendum passed last year by Alexander County voters requires school board members to be elected in partisan elections. Also, Taylor Dellinger, data…
Read MoreEvelyn Marie Brown Keever
Evelyn Marie Brown Keever, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home. Evelyn was born on November 20, 1934, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Crowson Lynn Brown and Julia Faye Stikeleather Brown. Evelyn worked for Southern Device for 25 years and was of the Baptist faith. She…
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