Wilma Mikeal Fairchild
Wilma Mikeal Fairchild, a beloved member of her family, passed away on August 24, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center, days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born on August 30, 1933, in Wilkes County, where she began her journey through life, filled with a spirit that would nurture many. For 17 years, Wilma…
Read MoreConover man is charged in fatal wreck
A man from Conover is facing a felony charge involving death by vehicle in a crash that occurred in Alexander County earlier this summer. On Thursday, June 27, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on Wittenburg Road near Perry Fox Lane,…
Read MoreRoger Gene Childress
Roger Gene Childress, 60, born on Saturday, December 28, 1963, in Wilkes County, to Joyce Childress and the late Larry Gene Childress, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He left a legacy of hard work and dedication as a farmer in the poultry industry. He is…
Read MoreFree concert with the Shake Down Band is Saturday
The Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center’s Summer on the Square Concert series continues with the Shake Down Band on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 7 p.m. Shake Down is a local favorite featuring a five-piece variety band. Hailing from the foothills of North Carolina, band members are known for their beach, shag, rock’n’roll, top 40…
Read MoreCVCC Notary Class offered Aug. 27
The Catawba Valley Community College Alexander Campus is hosting a Notary Public class, coming up on Tuesday, August 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Notary Public students should prepare for class by reading the guidebook prior to class. This class does not offer waivers or refunds. For more information, visit: https://www.cvcc.edu/CCE/Workforce_Development/Certification/notary-public.cfm
Read MoreAlvin Tod Jones
Alvin Tod Jones, fondly known as “Tod,” passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born on Wednesday, December 21, 1966, in Alexander County, where he lived for his entire life, embodying the spirit of the community he so dearly loved. Tod dedicated his career to public service, beginning with…
Read MoreGerald Dale Chapman
Gerald Dale Chapman, 75, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Wednesday, August 17, 1949, in Catawba County, to Cecil Bowman Chapman and the late James L. Chapman. He lived a life of dedication and…
Read MoreJerry Eugene Davis
Jerry Eugene Davis, 85, of Millers Creek, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Pilgrim Baptist Church with Rev. Wade Collins and Rev. Evan Moore officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the…
Read MoreEdward “Curt” Cooper
Edward “Curt” Cooper, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at his home. He was born June 11, 1947, in Alamance County, the son of the late Mancel Cooper and Pearl Mae Fritts Cooper. He worked in construction for several years and later in the furniture industry, where he retired from Ideal…
Read MoreRoxie Wyatt Bumgarner
Roxie Wyatt Bumgarner, 72, of Stony Point, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Roxie was born October 11, 1951, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Frank Wyatt and Pearl Allen Wyatt. Roxie worked at Southern Devices and Walmart Photography. She was a member of…
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