Joe Nathan Linney
Joe Nathan Linney, 82, of Hiddenite, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital. Joe was born June 8, 1938, in Alexander County, the son of the late R. Dewey Linney and Addie Thompson Linney. He was a US Army veteran, who served during the Vietnam Era,…
Read MoreRetta Ruth Sharpe Benfield
Retta Ruth Sharpe Benfield, of Stony Point, planted her last garden and caught her last fish on Monday, October 19, 2020. After 102 well lived years, she moved peacefully on to be reunited with her husband, Noel, and her Sharpe Family. She will be remembered not only for her crocheting, quilting, pound cake, and biscuits,…
Read MoreBetty Rector Shook
Betty Rector Shook, 96, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home. Betty was born December 28, 1923, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late James Edward Mooney and Daphne Watts Mooney. She was a longtime employee of Carolina Glove Mill and was a faithful and lifelong member of Dover…
Read MoreBernice Marie Belcher Estep
Bernice Marie Belcher Estep, 83, of Stony Point, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born Tuesday, March 9, 1937, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to the late John Burns Belcher and Biddie Marie Lester Knight. Bernice is survived by her husband of 49 years, Albert…
Read MoreAlexander License Plate Agency closed temporarily
Due to unforeseen issues, the Alexander County License Plate Agency is temporarily closed, according to a County news release. Here is a list of the surrounding license plate agencies which can provide assistance during the temporary closure: • Statesville, 704-873-3185 • Caldwell, 828-726-2504 • Conover, 828-464-6878 • Wilkesboro, 336-838-4725 For online renewals go to: https://payments.ncdot.gov.
Read MoreJonathan Gabriel Woods
Jonathan Gabriel Woods, 31, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Jonathan was born May 13, 1989, in Iredell County, the son of Christopher Woods (Angela) of Oklahoma, and Dianne Durmire Fox (Frank) of Taylorsville. He was a US Army veteran and was of the Christian faith. He loved his family, the Carolina…
Read MoreCarlene Frye Huffman
Carlene Frye Huffman, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her residence. Born May 14, 1937, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Willie Lee Bowman Frye. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Glenn Frye; and a sister,…
Read MoreShane Anthony Steffey
Shane Anthony Steffey, 31, of Gastonia, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Shane was born on April 14, 1989, the son of Lori Smith of Newton. He was an apprentice plumber. Those left to cherish the memories of Shane include his parents, Stephen Darnell and Lori Steffey Smith of Newton; his…
Read MoreAlice “Trudy” Stafford Millsaps
Alice “Trudy” Stafford Millsaps, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. Trudy was born on August 10, 1936, the daughter of the late Avery Jay Stafford and Luda Pope Stafford. She was employed at Lewittes Furniture for many years and, in later life, as a CNA. She was…
Read MoreCarlton Norris Reavis
Carlton Norris Reavis, 78, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born Monday, March 23, 1942, in Iredell County, to the late William Norris Reavis and Mary Louella Troutman Reavis. He also served in the United States Army. Carlton leaves to cherish his memory a son, Robbie Reavis…
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