Hoyte Lee Chapman
Hoyte Lee Chapman, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Hoyte was born on March 15, 1945, to the late Arlee Chapman and Lula Bell Warren Chapman. He was a barber and was a member of Stony Point Baptist Church. Hoyte loved to play Santa…
Read MoreLail named ACHS principal
Mr. Jacob Lail has been named Alexander Central High School principal effective May 13, 2022. Mr. Lail currently serves as the principal of West Alexander Middle School and has since July of 2019. During his tenure at West, he was recognized as the Alexander County Schools’ 2020 Principal of the Year. He led West Alexander…
Read MoreACHS principal to accept Cabarrus position
Gordon Palmer, principal at Alexander Central High School (ACHS), will serve as the assistant superintendent of high schools in Cabarrus County Schools beginning at the end of the school year. “I’ve been honored to serve as principal and am proud of the work we accomplished together at ACHS the past four years,” stated Mr. Palmer.…
Read MoreDoris Mitchell Holtzclaw
Doris Mitchell Holtzclaw, 79, of Maiden, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at her home. Doris was born on November 14, 1942, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late James Mitchell and Cecil Fincannon Mitchell. She retired from the furniture industry and was of the Baptist faith. She loved to travel and collected…
Read MoreJohnnie Lee Parker
Johnnie Lee Parker, 85, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. Johnnie was born on August 25, 1936, in Alexander County, to the late Henry Arthur Parker Sr. and Pearlie Watts Parker. Johnnie worked as an advertising agent and was a member of Third Creek Baptist…
Read MoreVicky Ann Williams Banks
Vicky Ann Williams Banks, 69, of Hiddenite, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at her home after an extended illness. Vicky was born on August 23, 1952, in Rowan County, to the late Glenn Williams and Jackie Williams. She worked in the furniture industry as a sewer and she was of the Baptist faith.…
Read MoreEF1 tornado confirmed in Alexander
The National Weather Service visited Alexander County on Friday, March 25, 2022, to survey the damage sustained during a storm on Wednesday night, March 23. The NWS confirmed that an EF1 Tornado touched down in the northwest section of Alexander County that night. It appears there was a 5-6 mile stretch of wind damage…
Read MoreAshlie Lynn Workman
Ashlie Lynn Workman, 34, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. She was born on August 19, 1987, in Charleston, South Carolina, to David Workman and Lisa L. Mackie. She was preceded in death by an uncle, Timothy Charles Lowrance; an aunt, Michelle Workman; paternal grandparents, Cliff Workman and Mary…
Read MoreBody found believed to be that of missing man
Investigators believe a body found this week is that of a Hiddenite man reported missing in late February. On Monday, March 21, 2022, decomposed human remains were located in the Hiddenite Community of Alexander County, stated Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman in a press release. The remains were found in a wooded area located approximately…
Read MoreMelanie Jean Canipe Matthews
Melanie Jean Canipe Matthews, 65, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her home after an extended illness. Melanie was born on June 27, 1956, in Catawba County, to the late Joseph Canipe and Geraldine Misenhiner Canipe. She worked as a textile worker and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a…
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