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George Richard Bumgarner

George Richard Bumgarner, 91, born on Saturday, November 4, 1933, in Caldwell County, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He left a wonderful legacy of faith, family, and work. George proudly served his country in the United States Army, an experience he valued throughout his life. He…

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Paula J. Sergeant

Paula J. Sergeant, 60, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Paula was born September 8, 1964, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late Robert Sergeant and Barbara Sue Stillwell Killen. She worked for Schneider Mills for several years and was a member of White Plains Baptist…

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Jack Richard Greer

Jack Richard Greer, 78, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Jack was born on Saturday, August 10, 1946, in Watauga County and grew up in Todd, NC; he was of the Baptist faith throughout his life. He worked in…

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Franklin Phillip “Phil” Payne

Franklin Phillip “Phil” Payne, 84, of Stony Point, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Phil was born in Alexander County on January 25, 1941, to the late Charlie Ray Payne Sr. and Nellie Adams Payne. He served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War and…

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Alan Carter Land

Alan Carter Land, 78, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylorsville. He was born January 28, 1947, in Wilkes County, to the late Eli Land and Marie Adams Land Moore. Alan was of the Baptist faith and served his community with honor as a correctional…

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Thomas Crouch

Thomas Crouch, 64, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, June 16, 2025. Tom was born in Alexander County on August 31, 1960, to the late Carlton Crouch and Robbie Sims Crouch. He was retired from Shurtape and was a member of Stony Point Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Sherry Williams of…

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Frances Elizabeth Littlefield

It is with profound sadness and abiding love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Frances Elizabeth Littlefield, who departed this life peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 27, 1939, Frances lived a life full of devotion—to her faith, her family, her…

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East Alexander Middle School receives large grant

By ANGELA FARR KING East Alexander Middle School (EAMS) has much to celebrate as they close out the 24-25 school year. A press release was shared by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Communications Director for Alexander County Schools (ACS), Dr. Denita Dowell-Reavis, stating that “The state announced June 5th an award of…

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Town of Taylorsville unveils new website

The Town of Taylorsville has a brand new online presence, said Nathan Hester, Town Manager. Presentations on the Web, owned and operated by Berenda Samples and her daughter, Stacy Samples, have been honored to serve the Town of Taylorsville for the past 25 years. The Town of Taylorsville contracted with Berenda Samples to design the…

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