Masks required Sept. 1 in Alex. Co. Schools
School Board members voted 4-2 in an emergency meeting on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, to make masks mandatory in Alexander County Schools buildings starting Wednesday, September 1. Board members David Odom, Matt Cooksey, Scott Bowman, and Chairman Harry Schrum voted in favor, while members Brigette Rhyne and Marty Loudermilt voted against. Member Ramie Robinson was…
Read MoreVickie Roxanne Mash Cook
Vickie Roxanne Mash Cook, 54, of Stony Point, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Gordon Hospice of Statesville after an extended illness. Vickie was born on December 24, 1966, in Iredell County, to Jesse Ralph Mash and Nancy Marie Byrd Mash of Stony Point. She had worked for the Postal Service as a mail…
Read MoreBarbara Hartness Millsaps
Barbara Hartness Millsaps, 78, of Shelby, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Atrium-Lincoln Health in Lincolnton. Barbara was born December 9, 1942, in Iredell County, to the late Thomas Edward Hartness and Cleo Hartness Marlow. Survivors include two sons, Chris Millsaps of Gaffney, South Carolina, and Shawn Millsaps of Greensboro; a daughter, Lisa Stegall…
Read MoreSchool Board plans meeting on masks Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m.
The Alexander County Board of Education has called an Emergency Meeting for Tuesday, August 31, 2021, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Board of Education Office, 700 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville, NC. The purpose of the meeting is consideration of a mask mandate.
Read MoreRetired First Sergeant (MSG) Javone Joseph Beach
Retired First Sergeant (MSG) Javone Joseph Beach went to be with his Lord on Sunday, 29 August 2021. His awards include Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (2olc), Army Commendation Medal (2olc), National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and numerous other awards. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1988. Joe is…
Read MoreFelix Sykes
Felix Sykes, 56, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at his home. He was born November 1, 1964, in Buchanan County, Virginia, to the late Thurman Sykes and Thelma Stapleton. He was a concrete truck driver for many years of his life. He loved hunting, fishing, and especially loved his dog, Gizmo. Felix…
Read MoreJames Howard Setzer
James Howard Setzer, 84, of Statesville, passed away at Maple Leaf on August 28, 2021. James was born January 24, 1937, in Iredell County, to the late Howard Ellis Setzer and Mamie Miller Setzer. He was married to Flora Marie Prillaman Setzer 52 years. James served in the US Navy and retired from Blythe Development.…
Read MoreEffie Irene (Sissie) Lackey
Effie Irene (Sissie) Lackey, 77, of Hill River Road, Hiddenite, passed from this life on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at her home. She was born November 8, 1943, to Lona Belle Poole Lackey and the late Joseph Burley Lackey Jr. She was a graduate of Happy Plains High School and retired from Tyson (formerly Holly…
Read MoreHarold Glenn Adams
Harold Glenn Adams, 80, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 28, 2021. He was born May 31, 1941, to the late Glenn Atwell and Kathleen Marshall Adams. Harold helped start Master Breeder Farms in 1978, which later turned into Mountaire Farms, and overall worked in the poultry business for over 40 years. Harold also was very…
Read MoreLeamon “Lea” Partin Jr.
Leamon “Lea” Partin Jr., 58, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Leamon Partin Sr. and Freida Marie Hall Partin. He worked for Cruise-Inn Automotive as a mechanic for many years. Those left to cherish the memories of Lea include his wife of…
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