Schools on 2-hour delay Nov. 16
Alexander County Schools will be on a two hour delay for students and staff on Monday, November 16, 2020.
Read MoreMatilda “Nookie” Alzena Campbell
Matilda “Nookie” Alzena Campbell, 68, of Union Grove, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born Sunday, June 22, 1952, in Warwick County, Virginia, to the late James Lester Campbell and Mary Lilly Bell Wyatt Stamper. Nookie is survived by a son, Kenneth Elliott, and a daughter,…
Read MoreNathan Timothy Harris
Nathan Timothy Harris, of Hiddenite, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home. He was born Friday, April 14, 1961, in Alexander County, to the late Fred Grier Harris Sr. and Mary Louise Chapman. In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Harris Jr. and Allen Harris, and…
Read MoreWanda Kay Frye Johnson
Wanda Kay Frye Johnson, 67, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born Friday, November 13, 1953, in Iredell County, to the late Hubert Hoover Frye and Bertha Queen Frye. Wanda is survived by two sons, Michael Johnson of Statesville, and Chad Johnson of Harmony; and a daughter,…
Read MoreFifth campground flood victim found
Flood a “Terrible, heartbreaking event” On Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, Alexander County Commission Chairman Ryan Mayberry expressed sadness for the families affected by the Nov. 12 flash flood in Alexander County. Five people, including one child, were killed by the raging waters of the South Yadkin River at Hiddenite Family Campground in the pre-dawn hours…
Read MoreJames Carl “Buddy” Picha
James Carl “Buddy” Picha, 80, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, in Taylorsville, after a brief illness. He was the widower of Marie “Rita” Picha. The graveside service and internment will be held at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church in Granite Falls on Tuesday, November 17, at 3:00 p.m., with Rev. Gordon West officiating. Born on…
Read MoreFlood waters cause 6 deaths in Alexander
UPDATED NOV. 17, 2:20 p.m. A 37-member USAR team (Urban Search and Rescue) began search efforts at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, at Hiddenite Family Campground in an attempt to locate one adult and a 1-year-old child, who were presumed missing. The rescue team discovered the adult’s body and child’s body Nov. 13, for…
Read MoreRalph G. Dancy
Ralph G. Dancy, 80, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born Tuesday, October 15, 1940, in Wilkes County, to the late Emanuel “Bud” Dancy and Nanny Brown Dancy. Ralph is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Staley Dancy of the home;…
Read MoreJackie Eugene Trent
Jackie Eugene Trent, 73, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family by visiting our website at www.chapmanfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreCrystal Dawn LeVan Reed
Crystal Dawn LeVan Reed, 49, of Hiddenite Campground, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in her home due the flood. She was born March 19, 1971, in Iredell County, to Billy David LeVan of Hiddenite and Pamela Annette Norton Davidson of Stony Point. She was formerly a C.N.A., but had battled M.S. for many years.…
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