William “Bill” Millard Hodges
William “Bill” Millard Hodges, 67, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home. Bill was born October 24, 1954, in Alabama, to the late William Jasper Hodges and Eloise O’Quinn. Bill worked in manufacturing and served in the US Army. Survivors include a sister, Pamela West of Bethlehem. Services are…
Read MoreMan charged with child abuse
A Taylorsville man is facing a serious charge of child abuse after his child suffered severe injuries, according to Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman. On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Roger Dale Adkins, III, W/M, age 25 of Taylorsville was arrested and charged with Felony Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Injury. This charge stems from an ongoing…
Read MoreDwight Thurston Mecimore
Dwight Thurston Mecimore, 76, of Taylorsville, went home to live with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, after several years of declining health. He was born on January 8, 1946, and was the son of Dorothy M. Elder and Asa Thurston Mecimore and was the stepson of Arvel Elder. In addition to…
Read MorePlane crash injures two
By MICAH HENRY Two people were injured in an airplane crash in Alexander over the weekend. On Saturday, April 2, 2022, at approximately 7:20 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol responded to the report of a plane crash in Alexander County in the area of Smith Farm Road near U.S. Hwy. 64, according to Master…
Read MoreSharpe is presented Order of Long Leaf Pine
Lee Sharpe, longtime owner and publisher of The Taylorsville Times, received two honors at the Monday, April 4, 2022, meeting of the Alexander County Board of Commissioners. Sharpe was first presented a “Key to the County” and was then surprised with the prestigious “Order of the Long Leaf Pine” award, which is an honor granted…
Read MoreMary Theresa Wildwood
Mary Theresa Wildwood, 73, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Mary was born February 23, 1949, in Clark County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bernie Frank Knapp and Elizabeth Ellen Kerns Knapp. She was a loving homemaker and, later in life, she graduated from nursing school…
Read MoreJenkins is Hiddenite Center Emerging Artist
The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Emerging Artist Exhibit features the work of Mackenzie Jenkins of Taylorsville during the months of April and May 2022. Mackenzie is a talented 18 year old, currently attending CVCC and working to earn an Associate’s in Art. She plans to later transfer to Western Carolina University where she can…
Read MoreVera Ilene Flinchum Lackey
Vera Ilene Flinchum Lackey, 91, of Statesville, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at her home after a brief illness. Vera was born on September 28, 1930, in Surry County, to the late Floyd Flinchum and Cora Boyles Flinchum. Vera worked in the restaurant business for many years before retirement. She was a member of…
Read MoreRaymond “Ray” Charles Blasius, Jr.
Raymond “Ray” Charles Blasius, Jr., 75, of Stony Point, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. Ray was born February 27, 1947, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Raymond Charles Blasius and Doris Kunze Blasius. Ray served four years in the Coast Guard. Those left to cherish his…
Read MoreConnie Gilmore “Pop” Stine
Connie Gilmore “Pop” Stine, 92, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, at his home. He was born August 17, 1929, in Alexander County, the son of the late Jay Lee Stine and Cordie Mays Stine. He was a US Air Force veteran who served four years during the Korean Conflict as an…
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