Jerry James Palmer
Jerry James Palmer, 85, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2024, at Frye Regional Hospital. He was born on July 4, 1939, in Alexander County, and attended Ellendale Elementary, Taylorsville High School, and Clevenger Business College. Jerry was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, a…
Read MoreEthan Logan DeJarnette
Ethan Logan DeJarnette, 24, of Hiddenite, went to meet Jesus with his big, beautiful smile on November 29, 2024. Ethan was born on March 2, 2000, and he was the son of Bill and Alisa DeJarnette. Ethan was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, and friend. Ethan loved to go hunting, fishing, singing, and playing video…
Read MoreChris Gianzero
Chris Gianzero, 53, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at his home. Chris was born August 12, 1971, in Osceola County, Florida, the son of Faith Ann Beamer Gianzero and the late James Gianzero. He had worked as a painter for Disney and was of the Catholic faith. In addition to his…
Read MoreNew principal named for East Alex. Middle School
By ANGELA FARR KING Mr. Lee Swanson is new to East Alexander Middle School, but not new to Alexander County Schools. He has spent the last year and a half as an Assistant Principal at Alexander Central High School. Mr. Swanson took the helm at EAMS on Monday, November 18, and he radiates enthusiasm for…
Read MoreAfter five years, defendants’ bond set in 2019 murders
Bond was set last Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, for defendants Areli Aguirre-Avilez and Heidi Wolfe, who are accused of the 2019 deaths of five people in Alexander County. Areli Aguirre-Avilez is charged with five counts of Felony-First Degree Murder, Felony-Domestic Violence Protective Order Violation with Deadly Weapon, one count of Felony Statutory Rape Of Child…
Read MoreMan charged with murdering his grandmother
A local resident is accused of killing his grandmother, according to the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 9:18 PM on Monday, November 25, 2024, the Alexander County 911 Center received a call from a concerned family member requesting a welfare check at 194 Russell Gap Road, Moravian Falls. Deputies were dispatched to the location,…
Read MoreLois Mason Goodin
Lois Mason Goodin, 97, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Autumn Care in Statesville. She was the daughter of the late Edward Franklin Mason and Nannie Mae Woodward Mason. She was born on October 21, 1927, in Iredell County. She was a homemaker and worked at Phils Food Mart for…
Read MoreRaymond Jefferidge Kerley
Raymond Jefferidge Kerley, 88, or “Papaw Kerley” as he was known to many, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Raymond is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joann Rogers Kerley, and his three children, Jeff Kerley and wife Debbie, Jennifer Robertson and husband Robert,…
Read MoreJanice “Jan” Lou Wilson Jones
Janice “Jan” Lou Wilson Jones, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1940, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Ernest and Mildred Olivia Runyan Wilson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ervel, who passed away on May 7,…
Read MoreAllen Joseph Bouchard
Allen Joseph Bouchard, 73, of Stony Point, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. Allen was born in Lewiston, Maine on July 16, 1951, to the late Alphonse Joseph Bouchard and Theresa Marie Labbe Bouchard. He was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed camping. He retired from…
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