Lucy “Toni” Annette Rudloff
On August 7, 2025, Lucy “Toni” Annette Rudloff, 88, passed away at her home in Taylorsville. She was surrounded by her children, who loved her dearly. Toni was born on May 12, 1937, in Newport News, Virginia. She was the last of four children born to Mark and Lucy Oldham. Toni was a retired school…
Read MoreEverette McKinley Wike
Everette McKinley Wike, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Wilkes Medical Center. Everette was born July 30, 1943, in Alexander County, the son of the late Ray Wike and Edna St. Clair Wike Mitchell. Everette proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist…
Read MoreEra Irene Dagenhart
Era Irene Dagenhart, 77, of Stony Point, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Irene was born in Pensacola, Florida, on July 22, 1948, to the late George Gilbert Finney and Lottie Cumbie Finney. Irene was a member of Stony Point Methodist Church. Survivors include a son,…
Read MoreTown Council considers staggered terms, Public Hearing Sept. 2
By ANGELA FARR KING The Taylorsville Town Council met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. One particular topic of interest was a consideration of a resolution by the Council to amend the Town Charter to provide for staggered terms for all Council members other than the Mayor.…
Read MoreReaders’ Choice Awards 2025 open for voting
The Alexander County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and The Taylorsville Times are partnering again this year to promote local businesses through the Eleventh Annual Alexander County Readers’ Choice Awards. “Have a favorite restaurant, a favorite mechanic, a favorite clothing store? Share your favorite Alexander County business by casting your vote for the Reader’s Choice Awards!”…
Read MoreCommissioners present “Keys to the County”
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners honored the contributions of Buddy McKinney and Nancy Sharpe with the presentation of “Keys to the County” at the Monday, August 4, meeting, according to a press release. Commissioner Josh Lail presented a “Key to the County” to McKinney, who recently retired from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office after…
Read MoreHiddenite Fire Dept. turns 75
By MICAH HENRY It was a banner day for fire service with the 75th Anniversary of the Hiddenite Fire Department observed on Saturday, August 2. Guests were greeted by firefighters and junior firefighters, who helped to park cars and direct traffic on NC 90 East in front of the department, also known as Station 35.…
Read MoreDorothy “Dot“ Carolyn Holder McLaury
Dorothy “Dot“ Carolyn Holder McLaury peacefully entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, welcomed by the love of her life, Bill. We can only imagine him saying, “Where have you been?” Dot was born in Hickory, on August 28, 1933, to Charles William Holder and Stella Mingus Holder. As a child,…
Read MoreArtie Sue Tevepaugh
Jesus took Artie’s hand and led her home on August 4, 2025. She was born in Vashti, in Alexander County, on March 23, 1932, and lived at her family’s homestead until entering the Taylorsville House in 2021. Artie never married and lived independently until entering the Taylorsville House in the summer of 2021. She made…
Read MoreSylvia Anna Jones
Sylvia Anna Jones, 70, was born to the late Robert Valgene and Wyona Lippard Jones on Monday, August 30, 1954, in Alexander County, and departed this life on August 4, 2025, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Iredell County. Sylvia was of the Baptist tradition. She leaves behind a loving family that includes…
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