Marlow Basil Mitchell
Marlow Basil Mitchell, 99, of Taylorsville, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born in Alexander County on October 21, 1923, to the late Arrie and Melar Fox Mitchell. Marlow proudly served in the United States Navy. During his working career, he worked in furniture, at the hosiery mill, and…
Read MoreMother of the Year Essay Contest opens
Tell us why your Mom should be Mother of the Year! Deadline for Times’ Mother of the Year Essay Contest is Friday, May 5 Entries for the 2023 Taylorsville Times’ Mother of the Year Essay Contest are being accepted until Friday, May 5, at 12 noon. To enter The Times’ 34rd Annual Mother of the…
Read MoreSugar Loaf PTO Golf Tournament cancelled
Please note: The Sugar Loaf School PTO Golf Tournament has been cancelled due to low registration numbers.
Read MoreRockyFest set for April 22
It’s time for RockyFest 2023 on Saturday, April 22, at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Alexander County. The free event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., features live old-time and bluegrass music, food, arts/crafts vendors, free rock climbing sessions, children’s activities, and more. Live music will be performed on stage under the…
Read MoreTaylorsville mourns passing of Town Manager
By MICAH HENRY Town of Taylorsville staff and residents were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Town Manager David Odom, 52, on Monday, April 17, 2023. Odom had served as Town Manager for Taylorsville since 2003. Prior to that, he served on the Alexander County Board of Commissioners from 1998 to 2003.…
Read MoreGant tapped to lead Cougar Mens Basketball
On Tuesday night, April 18, 2023, the Alexander County Board of Education approved the hire of Cam Gant as Alexander Central High School Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Gant will fill the position that came open in March after Ed Wills announced he was stepping down from the position after 19 seasons. Gant commented, “I would…
Read MoreJudy Rogers Deal
Judy Rogers Deal, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at The Greens of Hickory. Judy was born June 24, 1946, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Cliff Rogers and Alma Fortner Rogers. She was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church where she enjoyed serving food at the church.…
Read MoreJimmy Ray Speagle
Jimmy Ray Speagle, 68, of Vale, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. He was born the middle son of the late Owen and Dorothy Teague Speagle on Friday, October 29, 1954, in Catawba County. Mr. Speagle proudly served his country in the United States Army.…
Read MoreDavid Scott Odom
David Scott Odom, 52, of Taylorsville, joined the church triumphant on Monday, April 17, 2023. He was born on April 29, 1970, in Iredell County, son of the late Harold M. Odom Sr. and Linda Price Odom of Taylorsville. David served as Town Manager for the Town of Taylorsville for twenty years, was a former…
Read MoreShirley Ann Williams Chapman
Shirley Ann Williams Chapman, 87, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born on Sunday, September 29, 1935, in Sanford, to the late Jesse Lee Williams and Mozelle Wicker Williams. She worked for Hunt Manufacturing for 48 years in quality control. Shirley was a member of Lebanon…
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