Effie Parsons
Effie Parsons, 85, of Taylorsville, went home to be with her Lord on May 17, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Effie was born December 22, 1935, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Sherman Parsons and Ethel Howell Parsons. She attended Happy Plains School and was a member of St. John Baptist Church where…
Read MoreColleen Carrigan Jolly
Colleen Carrigan Jolly, 91, of Taylorsville, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Colleen was born on February 17, 1930, in Catawba County, to the late Robert and Emma Adams Carrigan. She was a member of Millersville Baptist Church where she faithfully attended her Adult Women’s Sunday School Class. Colleen was a…
Read MoreLuke Reid Hoover
Luke Reid Hoover, 21, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Taylorsville. Luke was born September 28, 1999, in Catawba County, the son of Matthew Hoover of Spruce Pine and Tiffany Locke Vanderwerff (Michael) of Kernersville. He had worked for Paragon Films and served in the US Marine Corps. He was…
Read More400 tickets available for Softball State finals game
The Times was just informed that there will be 400 more tickets available for Saturday’s State finals game. The news came from Nathan Robinson, Athletic Director at Alexander Central High School. Visit the NCHSAA Site to purchase tickets: https://www.nchsaa.org/sports/softball Game time for May 15 game is 10:00 AM at North Davidson High School.
Read MoreFace Coverings No Longer Required for Fully Vaccinated Members at the Y
Face coverings are still required in childcare and camp settings, according to the executive order The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will no longer require face coverings for members who have been fully vaccinated, following Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order on Friday. The change will go into effect immediately at the Y. Face coverings at…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Vernon Thorne
William “Bill” Vernon Thorne, 64, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born on August 28, 1956, in Burke County, to the late Ralph and Marie Helton Thorne. Bill worked at Zenith as a truck driver and, during his free time, enjoyed working in his yard and on his house. Along…
Read MoreGovernor Cooper Lifts Many COVID-19 Restrictions
Following New CDC Guidance on Face Coverings, Governor Cooper Lifts Many COVID-19 Restrictions State to lift gathering limits, social distancing requirements in all settings and indoor mask mandate for most settings On Friday, May 14, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D., shared an…
Read MoreFrank Samuel Smith
Frank Samuel Smith, 83, of Taylorsville, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Hickory. He was born on Saturday, December 18, 1937, in Catawba County, to the late Leonard Oscar and Cleo Bowman Smith Bowman. Mr. Smith was self-employed in the real estate profession for many years. Those left to cherish Frank’s…
Read MoreLady Cougars send-off parade Friday, 11 a.m.
Lady Cougars to Play at North Davidson on Friday, May 14; Send-off drive through in downtown Taylorsville planned shortly after 11:00 a.m. Nathan Robinson, Athletic Director, at Alexander Central High School, announced May 13 that, “The Cougar Softball team will be departing ACHS at 11am Friday. Please help us send them out in style…
Read MoreTeresa Lackey Ledford
Teresa Lackey Ledford, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Teresa was born May 25, 1958, in Catawba County, to the late Kenneth and Shirley Holbrook Lackey. Teresa enjoyed going to the beach. She was of the Christian faith, enjoyed reading and studying her Bible, listening and singing to Christian music, watching…
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