County budget work session held, vote is May 19
Fire taxes to increase, property tax to remain 65¢ per $100 Alexander County Commissioners continued their discussion of the 2025-2026 proposed budget at a work session on Monday, May 12, 2025. Alexander County Finance Director Jennifer Herman said the proposed budget will be officially presented during a public hearing at the May 19 meeting. With…
Read MoreFormer Citizen of Year A.R. Walker succumbs
Retired Taylorsville insurance agent A. R. “Richard” Walker, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Walker was presented the 1998 Alexander County Citizen of the Year Award by the Chamber of Commerce. The nomination form submitted about Walker noted, “This dynamic citizen has provided positive leadership to…
Read MoreRedbird Ridge event venue opens
Redbird Ridge Estate announces an exciting new chapter as they recently purchased the former Ellendale Farms property west of Taylorsville. Located on 72 breathtaking acres, the estate now invites couples, event planners, and retreat-goers to experience the beauty and serenity of this unique destination, where every love story and life journey is celebrated in harmony…
Read MoreRuth Ann Thomas Ferrese
Ruth Ann Thomas Ferrese, 77, born to the late Rupert and Shelma Foster Thomas on Friday, January 30, 1948, in Clay County, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Ruth was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Ruth is survived by her husband of 57 years,…
Read MoreJoyce Witherspoon Clark
Joyce Witherspoon Clark, 94, passed through Heaven’s gates to meet her Savior on Monday morning, May 12, 2025. Joyce was born on Saturday, February 14, 1931, in Gaston County. She had worked at Southern Hosiery as a payroll clerk. Joyce was also a member of Mt. Bethel Methodist Church. Those left to cherish her memory…
Read MoreSteve David Fox
Steve David Fox, 84, born on Sunday, March 16, 1941, in Alexander County, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025. Steve proudly owned and operated Fox Landscaping and Grading. He was a member of Oxford Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Stephen Jeffrey Fox and Dana Fox Houston; and his siblings, Jarvis Fox, Ruth…
Read MorePolly Kathryn Jolly Nemeth
Polly Kathryn Jolly Nemeth, 83, passed away on May 11, 2025, of natural causes at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Georgia. She was born on July 9, 1941, in Hiddenite, to the late Everette McCoy Jolly and Laura Rochelle Patterson Jolly. Kathryn is survived by her daughters, Jackie Nemeth and Cheryl N. Cumbus,…
Read MoreRonald Emmett Tyler
Ronald Emmett Tyler, 73, of Hickory, was welcomed by the hand of Jesus to his eternal home on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on December 20, 1951, to the late Rev. Norman Tyler and Mary Jane Barnhill Tyler in Horry County, South Carolina. Ronald came to…
Read MoreRick Larry Losasso
Rick Larry Losasso, 55, of Statesville, departed from this life on Friday, May 9, 2025, due to a tragic vehicle accident on his route to work. He died at Iredell Memorial Hospital in the early morning hours. Rick was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 24, 1969. Rick is survived by lifelong partner and soulmate,…
Read MoreRobyn Lynn Hannah-Rivera
Robyn Lynn Hannah-Rivera, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Robyn was born August 31, 1956, in Clay County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William Hillary Hamrick Sr. and Dana Rose Wilson Hamrick. Those left to cherish and honor her memories include her daughters, Shelley…
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