Charles Marvin Aanonson, Jr.
Charles Marvin Aanonson, Jr., 81, of Hickory, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence. Born October 24, 1939, he was the son of Charles Marvin Aanonson and Lorraine Lucille Aanonson. His wife of 27 years, Rachel Ormeo Aanonson of Hickory; three sons, Kyle Aanonson of Hickory, Kurt Aanonson of Hickory, and Bruce Aanonson of…
Read MoreSchools on 2 hour delay Feb. 1
Due to projected hazardous and unsafe road conditions, Alexander County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 1, 2021. School staff will assess the roads Monday morning and notify families if school start times change. Please use extreme caution.
Read MoreWilma Jean Jarvis Price
Wilma Jean Jarvis Price, 81, of Statesville, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born August 12, 1939, in Wilkes County, to the late Hayes Warner Jarvis and Mozell J. Reavis Current. Wilma retired from Intercraft Industries and was a member of Front Street Baptist Church.…
Read MoreWinter Weather Warning & Advisory issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for a wintry mix has been issued for tonight (Saturday, January 30, 2021) and Sunday for the northern mountains, northern foothills, and portions of the southern mountains of North Carolina. Winter Weather Advisories are also in effect for much of the remainder of western NC.
Read MoreAlexander to receive 300 vaccine doses each week
Health Dept. to receive 300 doses of Moderna vaccine each week for next three weeks On Friday, January 29, 2021, it was announced the Alexander County Health Department is scheduled to receive 300 doses of the Moderna vaccine each week for the next three weeks. There are approximately 3,500 people (age 65+ or…
Read More“Glen Ray” Fox
“Glen Ray” Fox, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away January 29, 2021 after a short illness at Taylorsville House. He was born December 4, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late Ralph and Edith Teague Fox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Cline Fox, and a brother, Grady…
Read MoreJennis McAuther “Fireball” Mitchell
Jennis McAuther “Fireball” Mitchell, 78, of Hiddenite, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021. Born July 1, 1942 to the late James Auther and Agnes Benge Mitchell, Jennis was of the Baptist faith and attended Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Jennis went to Hiddenite School, and he later graduated from Mitchell College.…
Read MoreJake Roy Hamby Jr.
Jake Roy Hamby Jr., 74, went to his heavenly home January 29, 2021. He was born to the late Jake Sr. and Ruth Minton Hamby. Jake was a member at Harmony Baptist Church in Millers Creek, where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for 47 years. Jake worked for Coca-Cola and later…
Read MoreLarry J. Riddle
The greatest storyteller on earth has taken his tales to heaven. Larry J. Riddle, 77, passed away from cancer, at his home in Taylorsville, on January 29, 2021. His positive attitude, determination and charm, along with his warm smile and a quick wink, always made him a favorite among his oncology nurses. After graduating from…
Read MoreClarence William White Jr.
Clarence William White Jr., 74, of Statesville, went to his forever home January 29, 2021, in the early morning with family by his side, after a hard-fought illness at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born September 17, 1946 to the late Clarence and Pauline White. Junior worked at Southern Furniture. He is survived by five…
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