Joseph Parsons
Joseph Parsons, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was born on December 29, 1945, in Taylorsville, to the late Isaac Lee Howell and Edna Marie Parsons King. Those left to celebrate and cherish Joseph’s memory include his wife of 57 years, Olga Parsons; his son, Cole Parsons; his daughter, Tai…
Read MorePatricia “Carol” Deal Fox
Patricia “Carol” Deal Fox, age 81, passed away at her home in Alexander County on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Carol had been in declining health for three years. She was born September 30, 1943, in Alexander County to the late Bryan Deal and Dollie Wike Deal. Many of her working years were in the furniture…
Read MoreKenneth “Kenny” Andrew Maye
Kenneth “Kenny” Andrew Maye, 73, of Taylorsville, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home. Born on April 24, 1952, in Saltville, VA, Kenny spent over 50 years working as a skilled carpenter, handyman, and horse farrier. For more than two decades, he brought joy to…
Read MoreCaptain’s Galley and J’s Pizza in Stony Point close
By MICAH HENRY Two Stony Point restaurants were forced to close this month after Iredell County officials said the landlord for the businesses failed to adequately address ongoing waste water issues at the locations. The two affected businesses are Captain’s Galley and J’s Pizza, said Captain’s Galley co-owner Tanna Minton. She and her husband, Wayne,…
Read MoreMen arrested in series of Ellendale break-ins
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office has been actively investigating a string of breaking and entering incidents in the Ellendale Community of Alexander County. As a result of the ongoing investigation, deputies arrested two men. Charles Vincent Packer, Jr., W/M, age 54 of Taylorsville, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Packer has been charged with the following…
Read More2025 Buy Local Challenge winners named
Buy Local Challenge 2025 Winners The following winners were drawn in the 2025 Buy Local Challenge, brought to you by Alexander County Economic Development Corporation, The Town of Taylorsville, The Taylorsville Times, and local businesses: Top Prize winners • Grand Prize, $1,000 Spree – Wayne Jones. • Second Prize, Dollywood passes – Sara Cruz. •…
Read MoreJudith Jay Cagle
Judith Jay Cagle, age 72, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Judith was born April 5, 1953, in Salem County, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Thomas Jay and Tessie Cagle. Judith worked as a sander for Century Furniture and was a member of Hiddenite Baptist Church.…
Read MoreEmma Jean Hollar
Emma Jean Hollar, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Taylorsville House following a brief illness. Emma Jean was born August 18, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Hyder R. Bowman and Chancy Bowman Bowman. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She finished Cosmetology classes,…
Read MoreRandy Lee Nichols
Randy Lee Nichols, known as “Cracker,” 62, passed away on July 4, 2025, at his home in North Wilkesboro. Randy was born on December 3, 1962, in Wilkes County to Gene Clayton Nichols and Dollie Ellen Wyatt Nichols. He enjoyed fishing at the river and watching movies. Randy is preceded in death by his parents…
Read MoreBarbara Wier Jenkins
Barbara Wier Jenkins, 95, of Taylorsville, departed for her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 3, 2025. Barbara was born in Taylorsville on December 3, 1929. She was the only child of the late Frank and Johnsie Wier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Paul P.…
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