Paul “Dean” Earp
Paul “Dean” Earp of Hiddenite, 86, passed away, after a short illness, March 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born the youngest child to the late Clete Jerome and Jennie Elizabeth Lail Earp on January 11, 1935. During his working career, he worked at the Box Factory in Taylorsville, where he retired as a…
Read MoreJanie Rose Bumgarner Sprinkle
Janie Rose Bumgarner Sprinkle, 82, of Taylorsville, stepped onto her Heavenly home on Friday morning, March 26, 2021. Janie was born on October 27, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late Arthur Atwell and Fannie Barnes. Janie was a member of Little River Baptist Church, where she served her Lord by singing in the choir.…
Read MoreJ. Lee Marlowe
J. Lee Marlowe, 74, of Conover, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Brian Center of Hickory after an extended illness. Lee was born Saturday, December 27, 1947, in Iredell County, to the late Lawrence Marlowe and Icie Baity Marlowe. Lee was in the US Army, serving two tours in the Vietnam War, and was…
Read MoreBessie Jane Holder Blalock
Bessie Jane Holder Blalock, 79, of Hiddenite, passed away at home Friday, March 26, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born Saturday, July 12, 1941, in Iredell County, to the late Edgar Lee Holder and Hattie Mae Brown Holder. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, James Whit…
Read MoreDon Junker, Sr.
Don Junker, Sr., age 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his home. He was born June 14, 1945, in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert W. Junker and June Barbagello. He was a US Army veteran, who served during the Korean Conflict. He loved his children, grandchildren,…
Read MoreAccelerated timeline for vaccination eligibility announced
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., announced today (March 25, 2021) an accelerated timeline for moving to Groups 4 and 5 for vaccine eligibility with the rest of Group 4 eligible on March 31st and all adults eligible beginning April 7th. The move will allow…
Read MoreEmma Jean Parker
Emma Jean Parker, 83, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 25, 2021. A memorial service for Mrs. Parker will be held at a later date with the family and friends. Alexander Funeral Service will be serving the Parker Family.
Read MoreGary Lee Sutter
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Gary Lee Sutter, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 72. Gary was born in Miami, Florida, on December 10, 1948. He had a career as an electrical engineer for many years with Florida Power & Light and later with Duke Power, until his retirement. Gary will…
Read MoreGov. Cooper: some virus restrictions relaxed
As North Carolina’s trends continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases with 31.7% of North Carolinians over 18 having received at least one dose of vaccine, Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that the state will continue to ease some COVID-19 restrictions. Executive Order No. 204 will take effect March 26 at 5 p.m. is…
Read MoreJimison wins Regional Spelling Bee
Twenty-two students representing Alexander County’s elementary, middle, and virtual schools were invited to compete in February for the top honor of Spelling Bee Champion. Brianna Jimison, Virtual Academy student, won the competition with Madison Hennessee, West Alexander Middle School seventh grade student, placing second. Two advance to Regional; Jimison wins Brianna Jimison and Madison Hennessee…
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