Vote for your favorite Library Opossum name by Sept. 3
“So, what’s its name?” Alexander County Library has been asked this question many times since the whimsical opossum sculpture was revealed on June 18 at the Tails & Tales kickoff event. Bethlehem artist, Richard Sinclair, created the piece for the summer learning program and the Libraries Transforming Communities Grant project. Naming the creature…
Read MoreStacey Elaine Grindstaff
Stacey Elaine Grindstaff, 49, of Mooresville, passed away July 26, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born May 18, 1972, in Gaston County, to the late Billy Ray Owensby Sr. and Annie Souther Huffman. In addition to her mother, Stacey is survived by her husband, Jeff Grindstaff; four sons, Dustin Owensby, Corey Thomas, Gregory…
Read MoreClarence Edward “Bud” Cunningham
Clarence Edward “Bud” Cunningham, 63, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, at home. Bud lived in Stony Point most of his life and was a handyman until the day he died. He was born December 4, 2021, in Granite Falls, to the late Lewis Cunningham and wife Merle Stringfield Terry Cunningham. Bud is…
Read MoreTimothy “Sid” Wayne Byers
Timothy “Sid” Wayne Byers, 63, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home. He was born September 14, 1957, in Catawba County, the son of Wayne M. Byers and the late Ann Bowman Byers. He was a self-employed mason and of the Lutheran faith. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing,…
Read MoreSamuel “Sam” Monroe Wike
Samuel “Sam” Monroe Wike, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, after a long period of declining health. Sam was born on August 19, 1932, in Alexander County, to the late Poly Crouse and Mary Elizabeth Russell Wike. Sam was a Supply Room supervisor in the textile industry for many years up…
Read MoreAnna Belle Barker Loudermilk
Anna Belle Barker Loudermilk, 96, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, July 23, 2021, after a long period of declining health. Anna was born on March 19, 1925, to the late Dewey Watson and Belle Barker in Gaston County. Anna worked as an assistant school teacher in Alexander County and…
Read MoreLate Commissioner Jeff Peal to be returned to Alexander July 24
Alexander County Commissioner Dr. Jeff Peal, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Ohio on July 19, will be returned to Alexander County on Saturday, July 24 at approximately 9:00 a.m. The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office will escort the hearse from the Oxford Dam Bridge along NC Hwy. 16 to Adams Funeral Home…
Read MoreColleen Clementine Hubbard McDuffie
Colleen Clementine Hubbard McDuffie, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away at her home on Friday, July 23, 2021. Colleen was born Saturday, June 4, 1927, to the late Daniel “Calloway” Hubbard and Lydia Treadway Hubbard. Colleen enjoyed sewing, walking, and her grandkids. In addition to her parents, Colleen was preceded in death by her husband, Joe…
Read MoreDolly “Dollie” Bea Howell
Dolly “Dollie” Bea Howell, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. She was born March 30, 1932, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Lindsay “Pink” Howell and Annie Mae Hays Howell. She was a CNA and a member of St. John Baptist. She enjoyed doing…
Read MoreWinnie Rose Arteaga
Heaven gained another angel, Winnie Rose Arteaga, on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Her parents are Isaac Arteaga and Hannah Durmire. Even though our time on earth was very limited, you were loved and we will meet again in heaven. Including her parents, she is survived by: her maternal grandparent,…
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