Carl D. Bunton
Carl D. Bunton, 72, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born on Monday, February 19, 1951, in Iredell County, to the late Claude Franklin Bunton and Mary Poole Bunton. Mr. Bunton was the co-owner and founder of Bunton Surveying and Mapping. He was a member of Millersville…
Read MorePatricia Smith Stine
Patricia Smith Stine, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep and joined her husband, Connie Gilmore “Pop” Stine, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born June 16, 1939, in Blacksburg, Virginia, the daughter of the late Opie R. Smith and Mary Elsie Sarver Smith. She had worked as a waitress…
Read MoreAlbert William Flowers
Albert William Flowers, 79, of Taylorsville, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Valley Nursing Center. He was born March 12, 1943, in Hickory, the son of the late Clifford Frank and Alice Whittington Flowers. He had worked in concrete, furniture, and janitorial. He was a lifelong member of Liberty…
Read More“Takeover” motorists hit Alexander, cause mayhem
By MICAH HENRY A convoy of motorists, ignoring traffic laws by blocking intersections, spinning in circles, shooting off fireworks, and racing up and down Alexander County roads, converged into this quiet rural area on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, according to law enforcement officers. Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell noted that the group of motorists blocked…
Read MoreRachel Miller Shook
Rachel Miller Shook, 89, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Rachel Miller Shook was born on September 7, 1933, to Earl and Elsie Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Debbie Shook; her sisters, Mary Lee Hope and Colleen Hammer; and…
Read MoreJo Smith
Jo Smith, 70, born June 1, 1952, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at the Taylorsville House. Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.
Read MoreJake Carlton Cooke III
Jake Carlton Cooke III, 72, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir. He was born May 23, 1950, in Martin County, to the late Jake Carlton Cooke Jr. and Elan Bland Cooke. Carlton was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Conover where he was a Deacon.…
Read MoreEdward Flewellen
Edward Flewellen, 52, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 19, 1970, in Onondaga County, New York, the son of the late Eddie Flewellen and Anna Mae Flewellen. Those left to cherish and honor Edward’s memories include his daughters, Mya Flewellen and Amour Chesna of the…
Read MoreSenator James Thomas Broyhill
Senator James Thomas Broyhill was born August 19, 1927, in Lenoir, and passed away February 18, 2023. He served in the United States Congress for 24 years, both in the House of Representatives and Senate. He began his career in his family’s company, Broyhill Furniture Industries, which his father founded. He entered public service early.…
Read MoreShawn Michael Gose
Shawn Michael Gose, 40, of Lenoir, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Russell County, Virginia, to Virginia Laws of Lenoir and the late Samuel M. Gose. He was a truck driver. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish and honor Shawn’s memory include his…
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