Edwin Rene Garcia Maldonado
Edwin Rene Garcia Maldonado, 52, of Hiddenite, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Statesville. He was born February 10, 1970, in Mazatenango, Suchitepequez, Guatemala, the son of Marta Olga Maldonado and the late Francisco Garcia Mancilla. He was of the Christian faith. Those left to cherish and honor his memory include his wife,…
Read MoreFire claims home in Sugar Loaf
A home in the Sugar Loaf Community burned in a nighttime fire on Tuesday, Jan. 24, displacing two people. According to Alexander County Fire Marshal Mark Earle, the fire was reported at 11:30 p.m. that night. Firefighters who arrived on the scene described heavy fire on the back porch of the doublewide mobile home at…
Read MoreJerry William Blankenship
Jerry William Blankenship, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born August 4, 1938, in Alexander County, the son of the late Grover William Blankenship and Helen Marie Smith Ellington. Jerry was a veteran and proudly served his country as a member of the United…
Read MoreOfficer recognized for lifesaving efforts
By ANGELA FARR KING December 13, 2022, was a normal day in the cafeteria for sixth grade students at West Alexander Middle School. The cafeteria is typically a social place with students having some free talk time and teachers watching from the stage. On this particular day, sixth grader Jaxen Hubbard, was eating his lunch,…
Read MoreVicki Reid Mitchell
Vicki Reid Mitchell, 69, of Hiddenite, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Vicki was born January 2, 1954, in Caldwell County, to the late Boyd Finley Reid and Florence Story Reid. Vicki worked in health care and was a member of Freedom Biker Church in Hickory. Those left…
Read MoreVicky Lynn Pharr
Vicky Lynn Pharr, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home. Vicky was born March 28, 1954, in Iredell County, the daughter of Rev. William C. Pharr and Barbara Byrd Pharr. She worked for Iredell County Environmental Health and was of the Wesleyan faith. She enjoyed working in her flowers.…
Read MoreJohn Edward (Eddie) Wellman Sr.
John Edward (Eddie) Wellman Sr., 69, passed away on January 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville after an extended illness. Eddie was born March 17, 1953, in Alexander County, to the late Howard Leslie Wellman Sr. and Hattie Mays Wellman. After working at Hickory Springs, where he was employed for 30 years, he…
Read MoreWilliam David Harris
William David Harris, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the VA Home in Salisbury. William was born January 17, 1947, in Logan County, West Virginia, the son of the late David V. Harris and Gloria Irene Hayes Harris. He was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Era…
Read MoreFree CPR and AED training planned
Free CPR and AED training for the citizens of Alexander County planned every Tuesday in February 2023 Alexander County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) invites the public to sign up for free CPR and AED training to be held every Tuesday in February. According to Alexander County EMS Director Jeff Sigmon, knowing how to perform CPR…
Read MoreJohnny Keith Blair
Johnny Keith Blair, Keith as he was commonly called, was born February 24, 1961, in Sawmills, to Joe Keith Blair and Edna Mae Stamey Blair. Keith went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 21, 2023, after a brief but brave fight against cancer. He is survived by his…
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