Buy Local Challenge has over $3,700 in prizes
The 2024 Buy Local Challenge officially kicks off today, May 29, offering local customers a chance to win big prizes from dozens of participating businesses. “The Taylorsville Times is pleased to once again partner with Alexander County government to offer our residents and the business community the Buy Local Challenge Promotion,” said Steve Garland, General…
Read MoreFather of the Year Essay Contest deadline June 6
Entries for the 2024 Taylorsville Times’ Father of the Year Essay Contest are being accepted until Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. To enter The Times’ 35th Annual Father of the Year Essay Contest, simply write an essay on why your nominee should be Father of the Year. The winner will receive a $50…
Read MoreRobert Earl Bostian
Robert Earl Bostian, 97, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 27, 2024, at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Earl was born the middle child of the late Thomas Chase and Luda Bowman Bostian on Tuesday, September 7, 1926. He attended Wittenburg School for seven years but had to quit to work on…
Read MorePatty Gayle Goodson Lambert
Patty Gayle Goodson Lambert, 84, of Hiddenite, passed away on May 27, 2024, at home after an extended illness. Patty was born October 28, 1939, in Alamance County, to the late Bill Goodson and Hazel Overcash Goodson. She worked in healthcare and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded…
Read MoreWillie Neil “Cat” Bennett
Willie Neil “Cat” Bennett, 69, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Willie was born July 10, 1954, in Alexander County, the son of Florence Bennett Wilson. Willie was educated at Happy Plains School and worked in the logging industry and for Tyson Foods. He was a faithful…
Read MoreCindy P. Prichard
Cindy P. Prichard, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Cindy was born in 1955 in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Anthony Michael Sabanos and Irene Violet Sroka Sabanos. She worked in the furniture industry and, later, in retail. She liked her flowers, and especially…
Read MoreJames Henry Dishman
James Henry Dishman, 77, of Hiddenite, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his home. James was born July 27, 1946, in Iredell County, to the late Floyd Reid Dishman and Leeomia McHargue Dishman. He was retired from public transport. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Patricia Pace Dishman of the home;…
Read MoreKeith Hammond Mitchell
Keith Hammond Mitchell, 50, of Butner, formally of Alexander County, went home to be in the arms of our Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Duke Hospice in Durham. Keith was born June 10, 1973, in Iredell County, the son of Douglas Lynn Mitchell and the late Kay Ann Moose Mitchell. He was a…
Read MoreJoseph Michael Diprojetto
Joseph Michael Diprojetto, 64, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Joseph was born August 17, 1959, in Monroe Co., New York, to the late John Diprojetto and Elisebeth Nesser Diprojetto. Survivors include his wife, Dawn Diprojetto. Services will be announced at a later date. Chapman Funeral Home is…
Read MoreJoy Dawn Smith Pennell
Joy Dawn Smith Pennell, 74, known for her kind heart and dedication to caring for others, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Amorem Hospice in Caldwell County. Joy was born on Friday, August 12, 1949, to the late Coy and Elizabeth Smith in Caldwell County. She was a member of Antioch Baptist…
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