Lucy Prichard Combs
Lucy Prichard Combs, 75, of North Wilkesboro, departed to be with her Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center. Mrs. Combs was born July 1, 1947, in Alexander County, to Carl L. and Mary Edith Kerley Prichard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreLindsey John Holsclaw
Lindsey John Holsclaw, 87, of Lenoir, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023. Lindsey was born on June 8, 1936, to the late Russell Holsclaw and Johnsie White Holsclaw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Holsclaw, and a sister, Carolyn Murphy. Those left to cherish his memory…
Read MoreMartha Campbell Feimster
Martha Campbell Feimster, 85, of Stony Point, passed away on June 10, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after an extended illness. Martha was born in Iredell County on June 28, 1937, to the late J. Lee Campbell and Jettie Reid Campbell. Martha was a homemaker and a member of New Amity ARP Church.…
Read MoreThelma Irene Bowman
Thelma Irene Bowman, 100, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1923, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Jessie Columbus Bowman and Cora Dell Cline Bowman. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She loved gardening and working in…
Read MoreMinnie Lee Fox Bunton
Minnie Lee Fox Bunton, 86, of Statesville, passed away on June 10, 2023, at her home. Minnie was born in Alexander County on August 4, 1936, to the late Frank Horace Fox and Nellie “Ruth” Hendren Fox. Minnie was the owner and operator of Minnie Lee’s Bridal Shop for most of her adult life. She…
Read MoreAlden King RPh
Alden King RPh, 89, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023, at The Berkeley in Morganton. He was born in Hickory on December 18, 1933. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, and the mother of his children, Sarah B. King. Alden graduated from Hickory High School, Wake Forest College,…
Read MoreFreddy Lee Fox
Freddy Lee Fox, 81, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Veteran Home at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury. Freddy was born September 4, 1941, in Rowan County, the son of the late James Arthur Fox and Pearl Pennell Fox. He was a US Army veteran who served during the…
Read MoreNew County Manager Shane Fox meets staff
On his first morning on the job, Thursday, June 8, 2023, new Alexander County Manager Shane Fox met with county government department heads at the Alexander County Services Center in downtown Taylorsville. Fox told staff he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Appalachian State University and worked for Martin Starnes and Associates CPAs for…
Read MoreDonny “Hank” Lee Loudermelk
Donny “Hank” Lee Loudermelk, 61, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born to the late William Thomas “Tom” Loudermelk and Bessie Joan Childers Loudermelk on Thursday, October 19, 1961, in Alexander County. Mr. Loudermelk was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church. Hank enjoyed driving…
Read MoreJ. Rena Miller
J. Rena Miller, 56, of Hiddenite, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. She was born October 9, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of John Politakis, Jr. and the late Linda Gail McCoy Cole (Danny Dale Cole). She was of the Christian faith…
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