Burning ban lifted July 8
Due to the recent rain and rain forecasted for this week, the burn ban in Alexander County has been lifted, effective immediately, according to a County press release. The Alexander County Fire Marshal’s Office appreciates the cooperation of local residents while the burn ban was in effect. “Not only is the Fire…
Read MoreJoann Testerman
Joann Testerman, 65, of Newton, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 7, 1959, in Charlottesville, Virginia, she was the daughter of late David Nichols and Sadie Green. Joann graduated from the University of Virginia and was a Registered Nurse for 34 years. Joann was also a member of…
Read MoreAnn Smith McCurdy
Ann Smith McCurdy, age 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Ann was born August 9, 1933, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Zeb Smith and Ina Alexander Smith. Ann worked for Champion Paper for many years, she later worked part-time at the Alexander County Chamber…
Read MoreDeeston Michael Brown
Deeston Michael Brown, age 12, of Granite Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Deeston was born October 12, 2011, in Caldwell County, the son of Michael Damien Lane and Allison Barrier. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, go-karts, camping, and loved to fly his drones and enjoyed shooting guns. Including his…
Read MoreArthur Anton Cleveland, Jr.
Arthur Anton Cleveland, Jr., 64, of Statesville passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born June 6, 1960, in Roane County, Tennessee, to the late Arthur Anton Cleveland, Sr., and Willa Jeryl Coleman Thombs. He worked at Keystone Powdered Metal Company as a machine operator. In addition to his…
Read MoreJerry Ray Triplett
Jerry Ray Triplett, 70, of Statesville, passed away at his home on Friday, July 5, 2024, after an extended illness. He was born November 16, 1953, in Summers County, West Virginia, to the late John Triplett and Nannie Josephine Triplett. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Debbie Anderson Triplett of the home, and a…
Read MoreCharles Stephen Jolly
Charles Stephen Jolly, 78, of Hiddenite, passed away very peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his home, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, after an extended illness. Steve was born June 27, 1947, in Alexander County, to the late Charles Aaron Jolly and Aileen Millsaps Jolly. After retiring as a CPA accountant, he later started…
Read MoreAlexander County burning ban begins July 3
UPDATE: THE BURNING BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED AS OF JULY 8, 2024. The Alexander County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a burning ban effective Thursday, July 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. until further notice — Please read the document below regarding the burning ban.
Read MoreDorothy Karvelis
Dorothy Karvelis, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was welcomed into her heavenly home by her husband, Julie, who she missed terribly and whom she awaited to be reunited with. Born in Astoria, New York, on March 13, 1936, to Clara Harms and Herman Berny, she…
Read MoreTom Reynolds Jr.
Tom Reynolds Jr., 99, a retired firefighter and lieutenant for the city of Abilene, Texas, and a skilled log home builder, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born on Tuesday, May 5, 1925, in Anson Jones County, Texas. A proud veteran who served his country…
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