Charles Dexter Petzold
Charles Dexter Petzold passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Dexter was preceded in death by his parents, Ann and James of California, and his three brothers, Timothy, Philip, and Christopher, all of California. He is survived by his wife, Teresa (Teri) of Hiddenite, and four sons, David…
Read MoreJames “Jimmy” Dwight Chatham
James “Jimmy” Dwight Chatham, 76, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Hugh Gordon Chatham and Novella Icenhour Chatham on Tuesday, October 29, 1946, in Alexander County. Mr. Chatham attended West Lenoir Bible College and was the first pastor of Goldsboro Ave. Baptist…
Read MoreMitchell Gold + Bob Williams plants abruptly close; over 500 jobless
Signs posted on entrances over weekend; 486 employees in Alexander and 47 in Iredell affected By MICAH HENRY (updated Aug. 30, 2023, 6:15 p.m.) A Taylorsville furniture company has closed down over the weekend, due to monetary problems leaving it unable to continue operations. Officials with the company, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, posted signs…
Read MoreFrank Douglas Levan
Frank Douglas Levan, 81, of Hiddenite, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023, at his home after an extended illness. Doug was born January 26, 1942, in Alexander County, to the late Arthur Gilbert Levan and Sarah Gladys Adams Levan. Doug worked at Broyhill for 45 years and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.…
Read MoreNCWorks shares important information for former MG+BW employees
NCWorks has shared helpful information for those who lost their jobs as a result of the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams closure: Reports that employees’ last day of employment will be in October are incorrect. The last day of employment was the last day worked, which was in most cases August 25, 2023. NCWorks…
Read MoreElzia Lou Church Russell
Elzia Lou Church Russell was preceded in death by her son, William Russell of Bay City, Texas; grandson, Andy Russell of Moravian Falls, and Clifton Russell; her brothers and sisters, D.A. (Ruby) Church, Jr. of Goldsboro, Veora (Rex) Johnson of Elkin, Leola (Donald) Kale of Statesville, Beatrice (Charlie) Hearn of Greensboro, Claude Church of Greensboro,…
Read MoreMary Sue Oxentine Speaks
Mary Sue Oxentine Speaks, 86, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Amorem Hospice House in Hudson. Mary was born August 16, 1937, in Watauga County, the daughter of the late William Carroll Oxentine and Jenny Lynn Jones Oxentine. For most of her working career, she worked in the furniture industry, retiring…
Read MoreOmie Mae Troxell Echerd
Omie Mae Troxell Echerd, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in Alexander County. She was born on Saturday, July 15, 1944, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and grew up in Collinsville, Mississippi. Those left to cherish the memories of Omie include her husband of 32 years, Donald Echerd; two daughters, Cindy Wilson and Sheila…
Read MoreCollisions kill four people in four days in Alexander
Fatal collision reported on U.S. 64 West on August 30 On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to and investigated a fatal collision in Alexander County on U.S. 64 West near Liberty Grove Church Road, according to Master Trooper Christopher M. Casey, of the North Carolina State…
Read MoreNCWorks staff to provide assistance to former MG+BW employees
Alexander County Commissioners and staff have been working with the Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG), Western Piedmont Workforce Development Board, and NCWorks to facilitate assistance for those who lost their jobs following the closure of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. NCWorks Career Center staff will be in Alexander County to assist these employees beginning…
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