Virginia Kathryn Clay Farthing
Virginia Kathryn Clay Farthing, 105, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was a resident of Rose Glen Village in Wilkesboro. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Wilkesboro Baptist Church with Dr. Chris Hefner officiating. Virginia will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the service. Burial will…
Read MoreEvelyn Ruth Barlow Treadaway
Evelyn Ruth Barlow Treadaway, of Hiddenite, left this home for her heavenly home on Friday, November 12, 2021, at her residence. Evelyn was born December 31, 1928, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Daniel Boone Barlow and Fancie Daniels Barlow. Evelyn was preceded in death by the love of her life on December…
Read MoreMelissa “Missy” Brandy Glessner McCubbin
Melissa “Missy” Brandy Glessner McCubbin, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021. She was born to Cynthia Louse Maitland Rocker and the late Wayne August Glessner. Missy worked as a dental assistant. Those left to cherish the memories of Missy include her spouse of three years, Mark McCubbin; mother, Cindy Rocker and stepfather…
Read MoreMary Jane Jones
Mary Jane Jones, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Mary was born on Tuesday, December 21, 1937, in Rabun County, Georgia, to the late Raymond Marsengill and Ella Taylor Marsengill. Mary worked in the packing department at a warehouse. She enjoyed painting, fishing, and gardening.…
Read MoreDennis Matthew Adamskie
Dennis Matthew Adamskie, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November, 11, 2021. Dennis was born November 11, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael Carl Adamskie Sr. and Hazel Hayes Adamskie. Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his Rock-N-Roll. Dennis was loved by all those who crossed his path and…
Read MoreEmployee Retention Bonus announced at Board of Education meeting Nov. 9
By Angela Farr King The Alexander County Board of Education met on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the Central Office. This month’s board meeting was well attended and many recognitions were made, but the biggest news of the night came in the superintendent’s report: certain school employees will receive a bonus. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Jennifer…
Read MoreJeffrey Alan Gray
Jeffrey Alan Gray, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his home. Jeffrey was born October 31, 1959, in Little Meadows, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert Gray and Barbara Benjamin Gray. He was a US Army veteran and had worked as an industrial maintenance technician for Petco Sackner for…
Read MoreFlag Retirement Box debuts at Register of Deeds Office
In time for Veterans Day, a Flag Retirement Box has been installed at the Alexander County Register of Deeds office. The American Legion Post 170 Past Commander Dale Chapman and current Commander Scott Hines show off the flag retirement box for old, faded, worn, and torn U.S. flags that are no longer serviceable. Everyone…
Read MoreGayle M. Hyman
Gayle M. Hyman, 80, of Stony Point, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at her home. Gayle was born April 20, 1941, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Harvey Clay Moody and Lucille Brown Moody. She worked for Thor-lo for many years and was a life-long member of New Amity ARP Church…
Read MoreDoy Ingram Childers
Doy Ingram Childers, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at his residence. Doy was born on Thursday, May 20, 1948, in Cabarrus County, to the late Fred Atwell Childers and Pearl Crowson Ingram Childers. He was a pressman at the Box Factory. Doy enjoyed hunting, fishing, and singing in the choir…
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