Ruby Katherine Davis
Ruby Katherine Davis, 82, of Union Grove, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on November 16, 1938, to the late Arnold W. and Texie B. Storie. Ruby was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed trips to the beach but most of all, she enjoyed…
Read MorePeggy Jean Little Farley
Peggy Jean Little Farley, 83, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Peggy was born on July 12, 1938, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to the late Oley Little and Gladys Elmore Holleman. Peggy was a doting mother and grandmother who enjoyed shopping, traveling, going to yard sales, trips…
Read MoreRev. David Ridenhour
Rev. David Ridenhour, 71, of Hiddenite, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Newton. He was born August 3, 1950, in Stanly County, the son of the late Bernard Lefler Ridenhour and Myrtle Louise Efird Ridenhour. Rev. Ridenhour grew up in Richfield, where he was an active member of Mt. Zion Lutheran…
Read MoreLoyd Wayne Fox
Loyd Wayne Fox, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1931, in Alexander County, the son of the late Avery and Pearl Bowman Fox. Loyd loved his country and honorably served in the United States Army until returning home where he started his…
Read MoreMan and ex-girlfriend arrested for sex crimes against her daughter
Recently, Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Investigators were contacted by Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a man now living in Catawba County who had admitted to engaging in sexual acts with his ex-girlfriend’s juvenile daughter. These acts took place over a lengthy period of time from 2012 to 2016. The man,…
Read MoreOct. 28 is First Responders Day
National First Responders Day is Thursday, October 28, 2021, in Alexander County and across the country. This special day recognizes the heroic men and women who take immediate action when an emergency arises. In Alexander County, there are more than 600 paid and volunteer first responders. Congress designated October 28th as National First Responders…
Read MorePhyllis “Floonie” Ann Hoke
Phyllis “Floonie” Ann Hoke, 67, of Hudson, passed away on October 28, 2021, at Amorem Hospice of Hudson. Floonie was born on June 1, 1954, in Alexander County, to the late Harry Lee Hoke and Perlie Mae Bryant Hoke. Floonie was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Stony Point. Floonie had a love for…
Read MoreTonya H. Sipe
On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Tonya H. Sipe went to meet her heavenly Father at home. Tonya was born September 14, 1975, in Iredell County, the daughter of Jerry Hubbard and Joyce Kerley Hubbard. She never met a stranger and was of the Baptist faith. She waitressed for Burger Basket for many years before a…
Read MoreHarry Lee Robertson
Harry Lee Robertson, 92, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at his home. Harry was born May 25, 1929, in Alexander County, the son of the late Durant Robertson and Eva Lackey Robertson. Harry was a 1948 graduate of Stony Point High School. He was a member of South River United Methodist…
Read MoreSimpson, Wills nominated for Rack Room Shoes Teacher of Year
Amanda Simpson, a teacher at West Alexander Middle School, and Ed Wills, teacher and coach Alexander Central High School, are nominated as two of several teachers in the Rack Room Shoes Teacher of the Year Contest. After the votes are tallied, five schools will win a $10,000 technology grant and the teachers will also…
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