Margaret Louise Bolick Bowman
Margaret Louise Bolick Bowman, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 20, 2021, after a period of declining health. Margaret was born on July 16, 1930, in Alexander County, to the late Walter and Hattie Elenore Hall Bolick. She was the owner and operator of Bowman’s Grocery in the Friendship…
Read MoreDennis Ralph Sigmon
Dennis Ralph Sigmon, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday evening, May 20, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Newton after a period of declining health. Dennis was born on August 4, 1947, in Alexander County, to the late Ralph and Ruby Johnson Sigmon. Dennis worked in the furniture industry, was a member of Bethlehem Baptist…
Read MoreWorker dies in trench collapse
(Updated May 20, 2021, 12:03 p.m.) A construction worker was killed Wednesday, May 19, 2021, when a trench, dug in the parking lot of Big D’s Diner and Country Store, collapsed. The diner is located at 4500 Hwy. 64/90 West, in the Ellendale Community. At approximately 1:50 PM, a call came into Alexander…
Read MoreTrue Value donates Health and Safety Kits to school system
Local public schools will be better able to clean facilities and keep healthy from COVID-19 thanks to a donation of cleaning and protective equipment from True Value Foundation grants. Alexander County Schools was awarded multiple Health & Safety Kits on May 11, and school personnel were presented the kits by True Value of Taylorsville…
Read MoreAlexander Co. Schools employees lauded
Alexander County Schools hosted a YouTube watch party on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, to celebrate all school system employees and the school level nominees for the district of the year title. Five categories of employees were recognized during the live event, beginning teachers, classified support staff, certified support staff, teachers, and principals. A district winner…
Read MoreFather of the Year Essay contest is open
Entries for the 2021 Taylorsville Times’ Father of the Year Essay Contest are being accepted until Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. To enter The Times’ 32nd Annual Father of the Year Essay Contest, simply write an essay on why your nominee should be Father of the Year. The winner will receive a $50…
Read MoreShane “Anthony” Sharpe
Shane “Anthony” Sharpe, 38, of Taylorsville, passed away on May 19, 2021. Anthony was born on December 21, 1982, in Catawba County, to Patsy Tipton Sharpe of the home and the late Terry Sharpe. Anthony worked in the grading business as an equipment operator. Anthony was of the Baptist faith, he enjoyed “coon” hunting, fishing,…
Read MoreTracy Jay “TJ” Mitchell
Tracy Jay “TJ” Mitchell, 34, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. TJ was born on April 1, 1987, in Hickory, to Angie Icenhour Mitchell and Dale Mitchell. He was self-employed and had a vast interest in traveling,…
Read MoreAnjanette “Angie” Marie Kerley
Anjanette “Angie” Marie Kerley, 53, of Taylorsville, passed away at her home on Monday evening, May 17, 2021. Angie was born on August 14, 1967, in Iredell County, to Alice Gregory Kerley and the late Larry Howard Kerley. Angie worked in the furniture industry as an upholsterer and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed…
Read MoreOren “Junior” Lee Spencer II
Oren “Junior” Lee Spencer II, 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at his home. He was born April 13, 1945, in Catawba County, the son of the late Oren Osborne Spencer and Arrietta York Spencer. He had worked for Clayton-Marcus for over 30 years and was a member of Grace Baptist…
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