School Board recognizes Greeting Card Contest winners
By ANGELA FARR KING The Alexander County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 13. The meeting began with second graders from Stony Point Elementary School, Chloe Laws and Paislee Smith, leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Jennifer Hefner, Superintendent, began the meeting with honors and recognitions. Each year, the Alexander County…
Read MorePedro Alonzo Crews
Pedro Alonzo Crews, 80, of Taylorsville, passed away on December 16, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. Pedro was born on September 23, 1942, in Catawba County, to the late Edgar Ray Crews and Lela Elizabeth Rudisill Crews. Pedro was a construction worker. Those left to cherish his memory include two sons, Paul…
Read MoreRichard “R.G.” Grimes Sr.
Richard “R.G.” Grimes Sr., 79, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on January 22, 1943, in Wilkes County, to the late James Horton Grimes and Julia Baugess Grimes. R.G. enjoyed working on old cars, woodworking, whittling, hunting, and fishing. Including his parents, he was preceded…
Read MoreMable Elizabeth Baker Petrea
Mable Elizabeth Baker Petrea, 93, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. She was born on March 11, 1929, in Alexander County, to the late Kelly Tate Baker and Virla Russell Baker. Ms. Petrea was a member of Dover Baptist Church. Mable was a homemaker. She loved sewing,…
Read MoreTina Marie Lane Hanas
Tina Marie Lane Hanas, 60, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her home in Iredell County. She was born on January 24, 1962, in Watertown, Jefferson County, to John Calvin Lane and the late Patricia Turcott. Ms. Hanas was a baker. Those left to cherish the memories of Tina include her son, Michael Lane;…
Read MoreChester “Scooter” Lee Grinton Jr.
Chester “Scooter” Lee Grinton Jr., 64, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on July 12, 1958, in Alexander County, to the late Chester Lee Grinton Sr. and Ola Sue Rowe Grinton. Mr. Grinton was a member of St. John Baptist Church and was inducted into the…
Read MoreLarry Gene Childress
Larry Gene Childress, 85, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on August 26, 1937, in Wilkes County, to the late Lee Shafter Childress and Annie Ball Childress. Mr. Childress was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Those left to cherish the memories of Larry include his…
Read MoreGladys Irene Baldwin Minton
Gladys Irene Baldwin Minton, 90, passed away December 13, 2022, at Maple Leaf, in Statesville. Gladys was born May 12, 1932, in Wilkes County, to the late Noah Lewis Baldwin and Ettie Dula Baldwin. Gladys was employed at Iredell Memorial Hospital and was a faithful member of Living Word Ministries. Those left to cherish her…
Read MoreHallie Elizabeth Kirby Hefner
Hallie Elizabeth Kirby Hefner, 90, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. She was born on October 31, 1932, in Caldwell County, to the late Horace Pinkney and Esther Deal Kirby. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Hallie formerly sang in the choir and was the church…
Read MoreErnest Eugene Teague
Ernest Eugene Teague was born in Taylorsville on September 9, 1934, to James and Blanche Teague. He went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2022. He retired from his position as a machinist at Jeffrey Mining and Manufacturing in Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church. He leaves…
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