John Thomas Culver, Sr.
John Thomas Culver, Sr., 68, of Stony Point, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. John was born December 17, 1952 in Great Capanon, West Virginia. He was a US Army veteran, and was of the Christian faith. He was a painter by trade. John was the best husband in…
Read MoreMonte Dale Sharpe
Monte Dale Sharpe, 71, of Hiddenite, ascended to meet his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Monte was born on April 1, 1949, in Stony Point, to Gilbert and Nellie Sharpe. After high school in Stony Point, Monte studied history and divinity and graduated from Brevard College and James Madison University. He later attended…
Read MoreSidney Vearl McCoy Sr.
Sidney Vearl McCoy Sr., 77, passed away February 3, 2021 after a short illness at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1943 to the late Robert McKlinney and Victoria Belle Hammonds McCoy. Sidney attended Bethlehem Baptist Church, enjoyed playing cards, trading guns, going to turkey shoots, coon hunting, and selling at the…
Read MoreTown Commissioners plan change to “Council” soon
By TOSHA BROWN The Town of Taylorsville Board of Commissioners met for their regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Town Hall. Mayor George Holleman opened the meeting reading from Psalm 100 as the invocation. Town Manager David Odom was not present due to quarantine restrictions. A resolution of intent to amend the…
Read MoreBlack History Month: Pastor James Millsaps
James Millsaps: oldest black minister living in Taylorsville By SANFORD TEAGUE Special to The Times “I always wanted to preach when I was a young boy,” said Rev. James Millsaps. Pastor Millsaps was born on January 31, 1936, in Alexander County. He is the son of Amos and Ruth Millsaps. Millsaps, raised on a farm,…
Read MoreBeverly “Jean” Pritchard
Beverly “Jean” Pritchard, 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Davis Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Jean was born March 22, 1945, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Johnnie William Hepler and Margie Childers Hepler. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty United Methodist Church…
Read MoreWilliam Micheal “Wolfie” Gentle
William Micheal “Wolfie” Gentle, 70, passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, February 2, 2021. Micheal was born on October 12, 1950, in Alexander County, to the late William Thomas and Vivian Chapman Gentle. In addition to his parents, Micheal was preceded in death by his brother, Garry Gentle, and his nephew, Derek Gentle.…
Read MoreRayford William Frye
Rayford William Frye, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home. Rayford was born June 29, 1932, in Alexander County, the son of the late Hayden Monroe Frye and Edna May Bowman Frye. He worked in the furniture industry and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed rock collecting and…
Read MoreKatherine Wike Chapman
Katherine Wike Chapman, 68, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Katherine was born February 24, 1952, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Waitsel Wike and Ruth Barnes Wike. She had worked as a sewer for several furniture manufacturers, a seamstress for friends…
Read MoreJohn “Mickey” Alfred Mayberry
John “Mickey” Alfred Mayberry, 87, of Taylorsville, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 after a short illness at Carolina Caring, in Catawba County. He was born January 22, 1934 to the late Allie Clark and Vera Melissa Sharpe Mayberry. He graduated from Hiddenite High School in 1952. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army,…
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