Kathleen Burke Klausmeier
Kathleen Burke Klausmeier, 91, of Denver, passed away on November 30, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1931, to the late Michael John Burke and Mary O’Conner Burke. Services are incomplete at this time. Chapman Funeral Home is serving the family of Kathleen Klausmeier.
Read MoreJoan “Joanie” McGhee Anderson
Joan “Joanie” McGhee Anderson, 66, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Joanie was born on June 23, 1956, in Champaign, Illinois, to the late Troy and Irma Wheeler McGhee. During her free time, she enjoyed riding and camping with horses, muscle cars, painting, and drawing. Joanie loved her family and pets and spending time with…
Read MoreSherry Elaine Eller Moretz
Sherry Elaine Eller Moretz, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on November 25, 2022. She was born June 19, 1946, to the late Paul Eller and Margaret Davis Cannon. Ms. Moretz was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Sherry retired from Burns Wood Products in Granite Falls. Those left to cherish the memories of Ms. Moretz…
Read MoreEthel Louise Davis Alexander
Ethel Louise Davis Alexander, 85, of Lenoir, passed away on November 25, 2022. She was born to the late Floyd Jackson and Janie Ellis Davis on March 26, 1937, in Wilkes County. Ms. Alexander was a cleaning lady that cleaned people’s homes. Those left to cherish the memories of Ethel include three daughters, Libby Smith,…
Read MoreGeorge Edward Fox
George Edward Fox, 92, of Newton, born to the late Harvey Alexander Fox and Thursey Oliver Fox, passed away at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Fox; sister and brother-in-law, Mae and Harlee Dagenhart; sister, Rava Nell Wike; brother-in-law, Glenn…
Read MoreWills named ACHS Assistant Principal
Alexander County Schools administrators announced the new assistant principal at Alexander Central High School will be Ed Wills. Wills currently serves as a social studies and physical education teacher and boys basketball coach at the school. Wills replaces Brett Huffman who is moving to East Alexander Middle School as principal starting December 1st. Wills has…
Read MoreSharpe named Christmas Parade Grand Marshal
The Grand Marshal for the 75th Annual Alexander County Christmas Parade has tirelessly served our county and community with commitment, dedication and distinction, for most of his life. The Alexander County Christmas Parade Committee is pleased to announce that Walter “Lee” Sharpe has been named the Grand Marshal of the 75th annual event. Mr.…
Read MoreRetirement reception for Sheriff Bowman is Dec. 1
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office staff would like to invite the public to a Retirement Celebration to honor Sheriff Chris Bowman and his service of 43 years of dedication to the county on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at East Taylorsville Baptist Church. There will be a presentation to Sheriff Bowman at 11:00 a.m. in the…
Read MoreJohnny White Adams
Johnny White Adams, 82, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. Johnny was born on August 20, 1940, in Iredell County, to the late James Paul Adams and Eloise White Adams. He graduated from Hiddenite High School and went to work for Public Gas Service in…
Read MoreJeanne “Pat” Good
Jeanne “Pat” Good, 85, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at her home in Catawba County. She was born on September 21, 1937, in Caldwell County, to the late Lewis and Irene McCrary Benfield. Ms. Good was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church. Those left to cherish the memories of Jeanne include her daughter, Lee…
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