Melisse Millsaps
Melisse Millsaps was born in Alexander County on November 2, 1970, to Jerry and Ruby Flowers Millsaps. She departed this life on March 30, 2025, after several years of illness. She was in the care of Gordon Hospice House. Melisse attended North Iredell High School, and she was a CNA for many years. She will…
Read MoreRichard Allen Arcaro, Sr.
Richard Allen Arcaro, Sr., 77, born on Monday, September 15, 1947, in Conneaut, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Saturday, March 29, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and brother, Richard spent a meaningful life surrounded by the love of his family and treasured friends. Richard was a beloved husband to…
Read MoreMary Lou Hagen Harbert
Mary Lou Hagen Harbert, 92, born on Thursday, November 17, 1932, to the late Dewitt and Ruby Wilson Hagen, in Clay County, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Sunday, March 29, 2025. Survivors include her loving sons, Bruce Harbert and Brian Harbert, and her brothers, Alan Hagen and Carl Hagen.…
Read MoreHarold Isaacs Greene
Harold Isaacs Greene, 87, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to the late Vernith and Della Wheeling Greene on Wednesday, January 12, 1938, in Caldwell County. A proud veteran, Harold served his country in the United States Navy. Survivors include his children,…
Read MoreRobert Wayne Stroebel
Robert Wayne Stroebel, 57, born on Saturday, January 13, 1968, to Vernon and Mabel Call Stroebel in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Amorem in Caldwell County. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Michelle Stroebel; two children, Corbyn and Cadie Stroebel; a brother, Victor Stroebel; and his father and…
Read MoreSamuel Jarrett “Sam” Killian
Samuel Jarrett “Sam” Killian, 35, of Taylorsville, passed away doing what he loved, riding his bike, on Friday, March 28, 2025. Sam was born September 28, 1989, in Catawba County, the son of Kenneth Samuel Killian Jr. and Deborah Adams Killian. Sam worked for the City of Conover as a truck driver for the sanitation…
Read MoreJay Lynn Bunton
Jay Lynn Bunton, 84, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House. Jay was born August 13, 1940, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ray Albert Bunton and Lydia Poole Bunton. Jay had worked in the furniture industry and was a member of Hiddenite Baptist Church. He enjoyed…
Read MorePaul Stephen Lail
Paul Stephen Lail, 74, known as Steve by his family and friends, was born on Friday, September 29, 1950, in Catawba County. He passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home in Alexander County. Steve’s dedication to his country was exemplified by his proud service in the United States Air Force, which laid…
Read MoreNew Emergency Services Training Facility opens
The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Alexander County Emergency Services Training Facility. The ribbon cutting is set for Monday, March 31, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the facility, located at 175 Fairgrounds Road in Taylorsville. The Alexander County Fire Marshal’s Office spearheaded the project after receiving…
Read MoreMarcella Ann “Mot” Icenhour
Marcella Ann “Mot” Icenhour, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born January 27, 1943, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late L.C. Icenhour and Lucille Hafer Icenhour. She worked in the furniture industry as a cutter. She was a life-long member of Friendship Lutheran…
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