James “Dick” Richard Dayton
James “Dick” Richard Dayton, 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at College Pines Rehabilitation in Burke County. He was born to the late George Charles Dayton and Betty Hoad Dayton in Fairfield County, Connecticut, on Thursday, March 14, 1940. Dick, along with wife Susan, moved from Connecticut to North Carolina in the early…
Read MoreDr. Curry taking position in Charlotte
Submitted by Dr. Denita Dowell-Reavis, Director of Communications, Testing, and Accountability for Alexander County Schools Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Elizabeth Curry is moving to Charlotte. Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Superintendent Crystal Hill announced Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that Curry will be Associate Superintendent for Learning and Teaching with the district. Curry’s exit date from…
Read MoreMurder charged in shooting, two arrested
UPDATE, MAR. 26: Both murder suspects have been arrested. A Newton man is dead following a shooting in Hiddenite this week. On Monday, March 25, 2024, at around 1:30 a.m., Alexander County 911 received a call of a shooting at 295 Old Mountain Village Dr. in Hiddenite, according to Sheriff Chad Pennell. Officers arrived and…
Read MoreJohn “Bill” William Lowe
John “Bill” William Lowe, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born to the late A.S. Lowe and Gay Wallace Lowe on Monday, April 20, 1936, in Wilkes County. During his working career, Bill mainly worked in the furniture industry and was a clerk at Deal…
Read MoreDonel “Don” LaFevre
Donel “Don” LaFevre, 69, of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home. Don was born October 5, 1954, in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of the late Leland Merle LaFevre and Fannie Irene Fowler LaFevre. Don served proudly in the United States Navy, worked as a HVAC technician for most of his…
Read MoreMichael Steve Fox
Michael Steve Fox, 74, of Creston, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born to the late Carl James Fox and Hattie Bell Bentley Fox on June 29, 1949. Michael retired from Duke Power after many years of service. Those left to cherish the memories of Michael include…
Read MoreMary Alice Tutterrow
Mary Alice Tutterrow, 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. A graveside service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., at Zion Baptist Church, 714 Union Grove Rd., Union Grove, NC 28689. Rev. Luke Green will officiate. Condolences may be sent to the Tutterrow…
Read MoreFaulkenberry named Interim Alexander County Manager
Ben Faulkenberry, County Attorney for Alexander, has been named Interim County Manager following a unanimous vote at a special called meeting of the County Commissioners on Thursday evening, March 21, 2024. Faulkenberry will serve as the interim effective May 1 as current County Manager Shane Fox resigns to take his former position as Town Manager…
Read MoreKirt Donald Millsaps
Kirt Donald Millsaps, 87, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Kirt was born on February 14, 1937, in Alexander County, to the late James Otto Millsaps and Ella Harrington Millsaps. Kirt graduated from Hiddenite High School and on October 25, 1958, he married his wife of 61…
Read MoreRichard Dale Smith
Richard Dale Smith, 68, of Taylorsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Richard was born August 20, 1955, in Alexander County, the son of the late Harold Junior Smith and Mary Ann Mayberry Smith McAlpin. His employment in life was varied, from driving a…
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