Randall Lee Willis
Randall Lee Willis, 41, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Davis Regional Hospital. Randall was born September 28, 1979, in Worth County, Georgia, the son of Wendell Willis and Audrey Young Willis. He was a welder and mechanic and worked in all types of construction work. He wished that he could…
Read MoreDonna Mitchell Stout
Donna Mitchell Stout, 73, of Hiddenite, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Donna was born April 12, 1948, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Jim Mitchell and Cecil Fincannon Mitchell. She had worked for Carolina Glove and also Broyhill Furniture before retiring. She was…
Read MoreGrand Master Ricky Allen Davis
Grand Master Ricky Allen Davis had a true vitality for life. He lost that life after losing a hard-fought fight with Covid-19 on Thursday, May 13, 2021. It was one of the few battles he ever lost. Rick was born March 26, 1955, in Statesville, to the late Hugh and Pauline Davis. In addition to…
Read MoreNational Day of Prayer event held May 8
A National Day of Prayer assembly was held at the Alexander County Courthouse in Taylorsville on Saturday, May 8, 2021. The event, organized by the God’s Government group of the Foothills Christian Conservative Alliance, had about 200-300 people in attendance. “The God’s Government organization…draws parallels between government laws, government mandates, and government bills, comparing them…
Read MoreVicki Teresa Mecimore
Vicki Teresa Mecimore, 60, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Vicki was born March 26, 1961, in Newport, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Charles Breedan and Laura Jenkins Breedan. She was a Registered Nurse. Those left to cherish and honor her memory include her husband, Robert Eugene…
Read MoreAges 12-18: take vaccine, get free ice cream Friday
FDA has approved Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for 12-15 years old. Peoples Drug Store and 16/90 Tville Scoops ice cream parlor will be holding a “Take A Shot, Get A Scoop” event at Tville Scoops, for ages 12-18, said Peoples owner Phil Icard. It will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021. Young people 12-18 years…
Read MoreGas shortages, lines experienced in Taylorsville
By MICAH HENRY Some gasoline stations in Taylorsville were experiencing outages or shortages on Tuesday, May 11, as effects from the cyber-attack on the Colonial Pipeline. On May 7, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline system reported a ransomware cyber-attack, resulting in a temporary shutdown of that line. The Colonial Pipeline is a primary fuel pipeline for…
Read MoreDavid Randolph Farthing
David Randolph Farthing, 53, of Asheville, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his home. David was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Friday, May 27, 1966, to the late William Schinder and Selma Patricia Farthing. He was a member at Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Lara Farthing Combs of Granite Falls, and…
Read MoreLynn Walker Moose
Lynn Walker Moose, 54, of Statesville, was carried to her Heavenly Home in the arms of her Savior on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Born on October 17, 1966, in Iredell County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Coy Walker and Verna Lou Voncannon Walker. She loved singing, yard work, and being outdoors and…
Read MoreSadie Pauline “Polly” Crouch Kistler
Sadie Pauline “Polly” Crouch Kistler, 72, of Newton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Carolina Caring. A celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Burt Dixon officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel United Methodist…
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