Richard Walker
Richard Walker, 94, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1930, in Alexander County, the son of the late Vernon Walker and Clara Sims Walker. Richard was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school…
Read MoreBetty Sue Wallace Shepherd
Betty Sue Wallace Shepherd, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was born on Thursday, April 5, 1951, in Ashe County to the late Fred and Clyde Welch Wallace. Betty was of the Christian faith. Her surviving family includes her sons, Dallas “Brad” Carpenter and Jerry…
Read MoreRalph Edward Miller
Ralph Edward Miller, 87, was born on Monday, April 25, 1938, in Ashe County. He passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Thursday, May 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and faith that will be cherished by many. Ralph was a devoted family man, known for his unwavering love and…
Read MoreAlice Gregory Kerley
Alice Gregory Kerley, 79, of Hiddenite, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Mitchell Mack Hospice House following an extended illness. Alice was born in Wilkes County on July 17, 1945, to the late Isreal Flake Gregory and Lilly Marie York Gregory. She was a retired Alexander County Schools bus driver. In addition to…
Read MoreLail to become a district administrator soon
Alexander County School Superintendent Dr. Bill Griffin has announced that Jacob Lail, principal at ACHS, will move into district administration after the school year is finished. Griffin made the announcement to staff at the May 7, 2025, faculty meeting, stating that Lail will be an asset to serve all schools in Alexander County. The exact…
Read MoreLackey named Mother of the Year
By MICAH HENRY A Taylorsville resident who has been sharing her love for her family for many decades is winner of the 2025 Times’ Mother of the Year honors. Mary “Evelyn” Milstead Lackey, age 93, is the subject of the winning essay written by her granddaughter, Kristi Tucker, of Conover. (The essay appears below.) “She…
Read MoreTaylorsville Rotary wins three awards at District level
The Rotary Club of Taylorsville gained an unprecedented level of recognition by winning three awards at the Rotary District 7680 Conference held at the Statesville Civic Center during May 1 – 2, 2025. The 53 clubs in the District who entered the competition were judged on how well they addressed each of these four areas…
Read MoreViolet Hicks Chapman
Violet Hicks Chapman, 75, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Violet was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on January 6, 1950, to the late Chester Ray Hicks and Lottie Hicks. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Bobby…
Read MoreJames Charles Rogers
James Charles Rogers, 90, known by everyone who knew him as Charles, was born to the late Theodore Richard Rogers and Cecil Mae Chapman Rogers on Tuesday, June 5, 1934, in Alexander County. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn in Catawba County. Charles served in…
Read MoreHoward Wayne Jenkins
Howard Wayne Jenkins, better known as “Flip,” 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Taylorsville House, after years of declining health. Howard was born January 26, 1941, in Alexander County, the son of the late Pleas Marson Jenkins and Lois Stafford Jenkins. Howard proudly served in the United States Army…
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