Daphne Ann Matthews Carrigan
Daphne Ann Matthews Carrigan, 76, passed away on December 25, 2025, at her home in Alexander County. She was born on July 4, 1949, in Catawba County, to the late Frankie and Blene Lail Matthews. Daphne dedicated a significant part of her working career to Taylor Togs as a sewer. She was a member of…
Read MoreBarney Lawrence Brookshire
Barney Lawrence Brookshire, 69, passed away on December 24, 2025, at his home in Ponce Inlet, Florida. Barney was born in Taylorsville on December 13, 1956, to Samuel and Lillian (Zachary) Brookshire. Barney was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James (Jim) Brookshire, and is survived by his two daughters, Kimberly Brookshire…
Read MoreIrene Moose Earp
Irene Moose Earp, 88, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home. Irene was born September 26, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Roby Dawson Moose and Mary Adams Moose. Irene was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved God and going to church. She…
Read MoreSlate of candidates set for 2026 Primary Election
Filing closed on Friday, Dec. 19, for Alexander County candidates to run for positions in the March 2026 Primary Election. The candidates are as follows: • Board of Education: District 2 — Rob Argüelles, (incumbent, Republican) will face Chris Smith (Republican). District 3 — Matthew Reese (incumbent, Republican) is unopposed. District 4 — Joshua Dagenhart,…
Read MoreBethlehem woodcarver’s Nativity is on display
By KARISSA MILLER Special to The Times Using a carving knife and a few other tools, Dean Wright can transform a piece of basswood into a work of art. Wright, 88, of Bethlehem, has been carving wooden figures by hand and teaching wood carving for more than three decades. “It’s my therapy. It keeps me…
Read MoreSharpe named to NC Republican Hall of Fame
Nancy K. Sharpe of Taylorsville was inducted into the North Carolina Republican Party Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on November 8, 2025, representing the 5th Congressional District. The celebration was held at the Koury Center in Greensboro. Every two years since 1982, the Republican Party honors an individual from each Congressional District for induction…
Read MoreDonnie Ray Flowers
Donnie Ray Flowers, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. Donnie was born January 18, 1957, in Alexander County, the son of Bessie Flowers. Donnie was a 1975 graduate of Alexander Central High School and spent much of his working life serving others,…
Read MoreBarry Clark Shade
Barry Clark Shade, 80, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. Barry was born on December 9, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, to Robert Clark and Betty June (Shay) Shade. He graduated from Oakwood High School and attended art school at The Dayton Art Institute, where he met his first…
Read MoreRosa Louise Gaines Nicholson
Rosa Louise Gaines Nicholson, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her cherished “girls” at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville on December 22, 2025. Born to J.O. Gaines and Frances Gaines, on March 31, 1954, Louise was a gifted seamstress and a compassionate CNA. Survivors include her siblings, Raymond Gaines and David Gaines, and her…
Read MoreTown of Taylorsville trash pickup delayed
The Town of Taylorsville is announcing that trash service customers whose trash is normally picked up on Thursdays will be picked up on Friday, Dec. 26, this week, due to the Christmas holiday, said Aaron Wike, Public Works Director for the town.
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