Danny Ray Benfield
Danny Ray Benfield, 70, passed away in Catawba County at Catawba Valley Medical Center on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born on Friday, October 2, 1953, in Catawba County, to the late Leroy and Ollie Mae Lackey Benfield. Danny was a compassionate soul known for his kind-hearted nature and willingness to help others. Throughout…
Read MorePower outage affecting more than 200
A power outage due to a vehicle damaging utility lines is affecting approximately 212 customers in the area on Thursday afternoon, May 2, 2024, according Duke Energy. This is in the area of NC 90 West and Three Forks Church Road in Taylorsville.
Read MoreLarge structure fire in Hiddenite
A large structure fire has ruined a building that houses an indoor baseball/softball practice area on Dagenhart Frame Road, in Hiddenite, on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The building is known as “Jeep’s Place” in the local community. Multiple fire departments have responded to extinguish the fire. NC 90 is closed in the area of Millersville…
Read MoreMary Jean Hefner Wiles
Mary Jean Hefner Wiles, 86, of Stony Point, passed away on May 2, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born May 2, 1938, in Wilkes County, to the late Robert Daniel Hefner and Dolly Lance Hefner. She was a textile worker and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include…
Read MoreTimes’ website suffers outage for two days
The Taylorsville Times website and emails were unavailable on Tuesday, April 30, and Wednesday, May 1, 2024, due to a network outage with our web hosting provider. The email service has been restored and the Times’ website is functioning under limited access as of Thursday, May 2. We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers…
Read MoreMark Randall Gilreath
Mark Randall Gilreath, 90, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Mark was born December 7, 1933, in Alexander County, the son of the late James Cleveland Gilreath and Grace Dean Kerley Gilreath. He was a brick mason by trade and a member of Linney’s Grove Baptist Church. He…
Read MoreJack Russell McCaffery III
Jack Russell McCaffery III, 59, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Alexander County. Jack was born December 9, 1964. He was a United States Army Veteran and was employed with Alexander Correctional Institution. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.
Read MoreAllen Wayne Miller
Allen Wayne Miller, 77, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born November 27, 1946, in Iredell County, to the late James Charles Miller and Bessie Lackey Miller. He was retired and later worked for Trays Transport. He was a member of Charity Bible Church. Survivors include…
Read MoreJonas Nathaniel Campbell
Jonas Nathaniel Campbell, 43, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2024, at his home. He was born October 2, 1980, in Iredell County, to the late Sherri Denise Owens and Edward Roy Campbell of Statesville. Jonas devoted many years to his concrete business. Jonas attended Poplar Springs Church of God. Survivors include his…
Read MoreDoris May Woodward Rash
Doris May Woodward Rash, 83, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born March 21, 1941, in Alexander County, to the late James Oliver Woodward Sr. and Sarah Lilly Head Woodward. She was a member of Rose Chapel United Methodist Church. She retired from Piedmont Insurance Co.…
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