Craig Stephen Hicks
Craig Stephen Hicks, 54, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born January 18, 1967, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, to Richard Perrin Hicks and the late Mary Donna Perotta Hicks. Craig was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He had worked at the Salvation Army. In addition to his…
Read MoreRichard Stevens, Jr.
Richard Stevens, Jr., 87, of Taylorsville, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his residence. Born March 28, 1934, he was the son of Richard Franklin Stephens and Claudia Estell Stephens. A daughter, Jeanine Rochelle Wilkerson of Taylorsville, and a son, Dennis Keith Stevens of Colorado, survive him. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday,…
Read MoreState Prison to host hiring event June 8th in Taylorsville
The Department of Public Safety will host hiring events on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. for correctional officer positions at four locations throughout western North Carolina. Alexander Correctional, Avery-Mitchell Correctional, Burke CRV, and Craggy Correctional invite candidates for interviews and will provide same-day offers to those who qualify. Candidates interested…
Read MoreLinda Lou Pennell Fox
Linda Lou Pennell Fox, 74, of Taylorsville, passed away on June 7, 2021, after a period of declining health. Linda was born on October 29, 1945, in Caldwell County, to the late Robert Lee and Gladys Elizabeth Hatton Pennell. Linda was a member at Mtn. Ridge Baptist Church. Those left to cherish and share the…
Read MorePaul Duane Lowe
Paul Duane Lowe, 62, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Accordius in Statesville. Duane was born on July 22, 1958, in Alexander County, to the late Charles Duane and Mamie McAlpine Lowe. Duane was of the Baptist faith and a member of Oakdale Baptist Church in Statesville. Those left to cherish…
Read MoreKim Hall
Kim Hall, 62, of Hiddenite, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Davis Regional Medical Center. Kim was born July 20, 1958, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late James Harold Campbell and Mary Ethelene Jolly Campbell. She attended Pilgrim Baptist Church. She had worked for Hospice as a CNA. Kim enjoyed adult…
Read MoreWells Fargo closes Taylorsville branch
The Wells Fargo Bank branch office in Taylorsville at 74 West Main Avenue, permanently closed on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 12 noon, according to Lisa T. Gragg, Wells Fargo District Manager. Gragg noted other area branches will remain open to serve patrons, including offices in Hickory, Newton, Lenoir, and Wilkesboro, as well as Wells…
Read MoreBuster’s Last Cut: barber hangs up shears after 60 years
By SANFORD TEAGUE Special to The Times On May 29, 2021, Jessie “Buster” Mayes, Sr., of Alexander County, performed his last haircut. The lucky boy who received the haircut was nine year old Torrien Rose, from Hickory. “I have been bringing my sons Torrien and Kerrien to Mayes Barber Shop for nine years,” said Taliah…
Read MoreCharles (Baldy) William
Following a brief illness, Charles (Baldy) Williams entered the gates of Heaven on June 2, 2021. Charles (Baldy to those who knew him – or not) was born July 21, 1950, to Richard J. Williams and Betty Sue Norton Williams Thomas. After his father’s passing, in Baldy’s young childhood, he was most fortunate to gain…
Read MoreJerry Linton Rudisill
Jerry Linton Rudisill, 75, of Newton, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born March 9, 1946, he was the son of George Linton Rudisill and Sarah Louise Smith Rudisill. In addition to his special companion, Patsy Rudisill Boders; two daughters, Jodie R. Browning of Maiden, and Pam Shook of Claremont; son,…
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