Griffin named new School Superintendent
The Alexander County Board of Education has named a former district-level leader as the new superintendent of Alexander County Schools, according to a school system press release. Dr. Bill Griffin anticipates he will step into the office on July 1. Griffin currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in Caldwell County Schools. Prior…
Read MoreSchool Board to meet June 5
A Special Called Meeting of the Alexander County Board of Education is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2024, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Office, 700 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville. The purpose for the Special Called Meeting is to take action on the Alexander Central High School Turf Project, Alexander Central High School…
Read MoreCharles Edward Baker
Charles Edward Baker, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born June 13, 1941, in Alexander County, to Vernon and Nell (Childers) Baker. He was a proud resident of Taylorsville and a 1959 graduate of Hiddenite High School. Charles loved his family, coming second only to God. He enjoyed…
Read MoreMildred Harmon Fox-Barnes
Mildred Harmon Fox-Barnes, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on June 5, 2024, at her home. She was born November 4, 1946, to Harvey and Dimple Harmon. Mildred worked many years at Southern Devices and as a hairstylist until her retirement. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Fox; father of…
Read MoreLarry Whitesides, Sr.
Larry Whitesides, Sr., 79, of Troutman, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Larry was born August 3, 1944, in Rutherford County, the son of the late James Whitesides and Gladys Epley Whitesides. Larry worked in the textile industry and was of the Church of God faith. Those left…
Read MoreDoretha Lawal
Doretha Lawal was born on February 15, 1951, to Roland Stokes and Wilma Jean Newland Stokes of Taylorsville. She departed this life on June 4, 2024. Doretha Lawal was a devoted member of Redeeming Love Christian Center. She leaves to mourn in her passing a daughter, Zada Dunn; brother, Ernest Stokes; and sister, Teherrah Hassan.…
Read MoreEdward Peter Favier
Edward Peter Favier, 88, of Mooresville, passed away on June 3, 2024, at his home. Edward was born March 29, 1936, in Clinton County, Michigan, to the late Leo Bernard Favier and Margaret Kramer Favier. He was a mechanical engineer. Survivors include a son, David Favier of Michigan; three daughters, Sheri Favier of Mooresville, Debbie…
Read MoreLuke Warren
What a wonderful day that Luke Warren has once again joined the love of his life, Betty, after nine long years of being without her. He was born July 1, 1928, in Alexander County to Thad and Lillie Icenhour Warren. He passed away June 2, 2024, at the age of 95, and is survived by…
Read MoreCarolyn Sue Hinshaw Rogers
Carolyn Sue Hinshaw Rogers, 80, a dedicated educator who retired from teaching with Alexander County Schools and also owned and ran United Variety Store, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Alexander County. She was born on Thursday, November 18, 1943, in West Virginia, to the late L.M. and Sarah…
Read MoreVirginia Ruth Whear Bowman
Virginia Ruth Whear Bowman, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Virginia was born December 29, 1933, in Bulger, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late John Henry Whear and Julia Margarite Cagnon Whear. Virginia was a US Navy veteran and was of the…
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