Schools closed for students; courts, County offices delayed Jan. 6
SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS, DELAYED FOR STAFF JAN. 6 UPDATE: On Monday, January 6, 2025, Alexander County Schools will be closed for students with an optional workday on two hour delay for staff. COURTS ON TWO HOUR DELAY JAN. 6 As of 5:30 pm, January 5, the Alexander County Clerk of Court Office, District…
Read MoreCarley Ann Lewis
Carley Ann Lewis, 25, passed away following an extended illness on January 5, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Carley was born in Richmond, Virginia, on January 9, 1999, to Jennifer Lewis of the home. She was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Geniya Rice of Hickory; lifelong…
Read MoreDr. Reid D. Zentner
Dr. Reid D. Zentner, 90, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Trinity Ridge Rehab Center in Hickory. He was born on April 14, 1934, in Winnebago, Wisconsin, to the late Edgar Zentner and Violet Manthei Zentner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of…
Read MoreDavid Lee Nance
David Lee Nance, 75, of Stony Point, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. David was born in Surry County on September 26, 1949, to the late Ralph Henderson Nance and Mary Ruth Baker. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Lillian Nance of the home; and two…
Read MoreConnie Ann Harrington Steelman
Connie Ann Harrington Steelman, passed away at her home in Alexander County on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on Wednesday, February 3, 1943, in Alexander County, she dedicated much of her life to her career, working for many years at Walmart, where she created lasting connections with many colleagues who…
Read MoreAmy Christine Tyree
Amy Christine Tyree, 49, born on Saturday, February 22, 1975, in Tiffin, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. She worked as a receptionist at Alexander Counseling and Consulting Services and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her mother, Dottie Hollingsworth (Rudy), and her…
Read MoreRichard Dean Phillips
Richard Dean Phillips, affectionately known as Rick, 74, was born on Sunday, January 15, 1950, in Stoddard County, Missouri. He passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home in Alexander County, leaving behind a legacy of love and service. Rick dedicated his professional life to the noble role of an insurance agent and…
Read MoreErica Danielle Hoover
Erica Danielle Hoover, 39, of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her home. Erica was born November 23, 1985, in Iredell County, to Robert Edward Hoover and Hilda Lackey Hoover of Stony Point. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Robert Hoover and Judy Alspaugh Hoover, and maternal grandparents,…
Read MoreDaniel Eugene Head
Daniel Eugene Head, affectionately known as Danny, 65, was born on Monday, October 5, 1959, in Alexander County. Danny passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, surrounded by those he loved. Danny was a member of Society Baptist Church and had been a truck driver for…
Read MoreHelen Childers Mecimore
Helen Childers Mecimore, 89, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Valley Nursing Center. Helen was born March 28, 1935, in Alexander County, to the late Charlie Childers and Essie Chapman Childers. She had worked for Carolina Glove Mill for 40 years. She was a member of Little River…
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