William James (Jimmy) Griffin, Jr.
William James (Jimmy) Griffin, Jr., 59, of Bethlehem, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home after a brief battle with cancer. Born December 28, 1961 in Toms River, New Jersey, he is the son of Linda Fox Harding and the late William James Griffin, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded…
Read MoreDorothy Ann Coleman Neal
Dorothy Ann Coleman Neal, 78, of Statesville, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born Friday, October 23, 1942, in Caldwell County, to the late John Coleman and Geneva Jolley Coleman Ellis. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Elvert Lee Neal of the home, and a son, John Kevin Neal…
Read MoreTeachers may receive vaccine March 3
The state’s vaccine distribution plan allows educators and child care workers to begin getting vaccinated on February 24. Due to limited vaccine supply and a waiting list for those ages 65+, the Alexander County Health Department is tentatively planning an all-day vaccine clinic on Wednesday, March 3, for teachers, according to county staff. The Health…
Read MoreMichael Eugene Powers
Michael Eugene Powers, 74, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Michael was born on September 28, 1946, in Iredell County, to the late Harold and Martha Bost Powers. Michael was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School…
Read MoreNed Hugh Bowman
Ned Hugh Bowman, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away February 23, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Ned was born March 3, 1945 to the late Hugh and Lucille Austin Bowman. During his working career, he worked as an upholster for many years, and, after retirement, he worked with his son at Bowman Tire and…
Read MoreMillie Rebecca Hewitt Schrum
Millie Rebecca Hewitt Schrum, 89, of Taylorsville, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton after a lengthy decline. Millie was born in Newton on July 10th, 1931 as the first born to Ben Gentry and Lottie Eller Hewitt of Newton. Millie was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ben…
Read MoreNeil Edwin Starnes
Neil Edwin Starnes, 82, of Hiddenite, went to be with his heavenly father Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born Saturday, January 18, 1939, in Alexander County, to the late Robert Lee “Buck” Starnes and Virginia Rufty Starnes. Neil graduated from Stony Point High School and spent four years in the Air Force. He then…
Read MoreBlenda C. Beaver
Blenda C. Beaver, 83, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Blenda was born November 7, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Allie Blake Millsaps and Gladys Bowles Millsaps. Blenda was a graduate of Clevenger Business College in Wilkesboro and received an Executive Secretarial Degree.…
Read MoreDorcas Brookshire Dyson
Dorcas Brookshire Dyson died February 23, 2021. She was born in Iredell County, the youngest child of the late Butler Nathaniel and Marylou Lowe Brookshire. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Courtney Brooke Johnston who was killed on December 9, 1999, and her son-in-law, Kelvin G. Johnston. Also preceding her in death were…
Read MoreBBQ chicken meal to assist firefighter
Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Drive-Thru BBQ Chicken Fundraiser to benefit Firefighter Isaac McCurdy, a cancer survivor, on Saturday, March 6, 2021. The chicken will cost $8.00 per plate and includes BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Slaw, Roll, and a Brownie. Meals are drive-thru pick op ONLY on March 6, from 1:00…
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