Jessie Ralph Mash
Jessie Ralph Mash, 82, of Statesville, passed away June 30, 2022, at his home. Ralph was born September 12, 1939, in Ashe County, to the late Herman Hardin Mash and Viola Cleo Mash. Ralph owned and operated a sawmill and was a long-distance truck driver. Ralph was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. In addition…
Read MoreTown Council passes 2022-23 budget
By ANGELA FARR KING At the June 28, 2022, Town Council meeting, the second public hearing was held to review the 2022-2023 proposed budget. The Council voted unanimously to adopt the new budget with an addendum to the motion stating that new water rates would begin on Tuesday, June 28, instead of July 1.…
Read MorePrison staff shortage results in issues
Lack of staffing cited as reason for minimum custody unit closure, no outdoor time for inmates Alexander Correctional Institution, like many employers in the area, is experiencing a significant staff shortage which has effected changes in the unit’s operations and in the daily lives of inmates. The Division of Prisons “very much wants to provide…
Read MoreJoseph “Jay” William Pope
Joseph “Jay” William Pope, 70, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2022. He was born in Catawba County on August 11, 1951. Jay was a graduate of Taylorsville High School and was one of the first members of the Alexander County EMS, where he served for 16 years. He was also…
Read MoreFloyd Henry Benfield
Floyd Henry Benfield, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Catawba Valley Living in Claremont. Floyd was born February 20, 1931, in Alexander County, the son of the late Andrew Perkins Benfield, Sr. and Eva May Benfield. He was a US Navy veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. He was…
Read MoreTaylorsville gang member arrested in drug bust
A Taylorsville man who is a gang member was arrested, along with an Iredell County woman, in a narcotics case last week. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell stated that on Friday, June 24, 2022, investigators with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division with the assistance of Road Patrol Deputies executed a narcotics search warrant…
Read MoreTamarah Laws
Tamarah Laws, 44, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at her home. Tamarah was born September 10, 1977, in Catawba County, the daughter of Douglas Hall and Judy Winebarger Evans. She had worked for Walmart as a Pharmaceutical Technician. She was of the Baptist faith and loved the beach. When she was…
Read MoreJames Harold Pennell
James Harold Pennell, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born on Thursday, June 16, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late Joe and Flora Haithcox Pennell. During his working career, James worked as an upholsterer at several different places. Those left to cherish the memories of James include a…
Read MoreGregory Mack, Sr.
Gregory Mack, Sr., 68, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, in Catawba County. He was born to the late Beatrice Royn on May 19, 1954, in Camden County, New Jersey. Mr. Mack loved being outside and fishing. Gregory was a loving father and always kind. Along with his mom, he was preceded in death by…
Read MoreJerry Dean Pennell
Jerry Dean Pennell, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an arduous, brave fight against Chronic Kidney Disease, numerous infections, chronic retention of fluid, Congestive Heart Failure, a traumatic bladder injury, Prostate Cancer, and multiple broken bones; all since February 13, 2019. Jerry was born April 26,…
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