Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Gordon Lee Oxentine
May 16, 2024
Gordon Lee Oxentine, age 77, a beloved husband, father, and proud veteran who dedicated his life to serving his country in the United States Army, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Catawba County. He was born on Sunday, January12, 1947, in Wilkes County. Gordon will be remembered for his deep love for his family and the joy he found...
Sean Darrel Vardell
May 11, 2024
Sean Darrel Vardell, age 38, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Catawba County. He was born on Tuesday, February 4, 1986, in Wood County, Wisconsin. Sean was known for his passion for engineering and mechanical skills, his love for racing outlaw carts and sprint cars, his enjoyment of riding motorcycles, and being a farmer with a huge heart...
Barbara Diane Bowman Hollar
May 10, 2024
Barbara "Bob" Diane Bowman Hollar, age 78, of Taylorsville, known for her dedication to her family and her quick wit and honesty, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County. Born on September 7, 1945, to the late Prater Lee and Dora Walker Bowman, Barbara lived a fulfilling life surrounded by the love of family and friends.
In her career...
Melinda Daniels Chapman
May 3, 2024
Melinda Daniels Chapman, a Proverbs 31 woman, has peacefully passed away at the age of 74 in Statesville, NC. She was born on November 19, 1949, to the late Lary Finley and Betsy Ross Walker Daniels. Melinda led a fulfilling life as a homemaker, wife, Christian, and caregiver for her parents. Melinda was a graduate of Taylorsville High School and...
Danny Ray Benfield
May 2, 2024
Danny Ray Benfield, age 70, passed away in Catawba County at Catawba Valley Medical Center on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Born on Friday, October 2, 1953, in Catawba County, to the late Leroy and Ollie Mae Lackey Benfield. Danny was a compassionate soul known for his kind-hearted nature and willingness to help others. Throughout his life, Danny prioritized the well-being...
John Nathan Mercer
Apr 27, 2024
John Nathan Mercer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away at his home in Hiddenite, North Carolina on Saturday morning, April 27, 2024. He was born on November 14, 1946, in Annapolis, Maryland to Retired Naval Captain Willoughby Mercer and Grace Harvey Mercer.
Family was everything to him, and he leaves behind a legacy of love...
Margery Edna Lowe Hubbard
Apr 26, 2024
Margery Edna Lowe Hubbard, age 89, beloved by many, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Westwood Hills in Wilkes County. She was born on Saturday, December 22, 1934, in Alexander County to her parents, the late Roosevelt and Blanche Deal Lowe. During her career, Margery dedicated her time as a supervisor for Carolina Glove. Her passion for nurturing...
Violet Gay Sheets Powell
Apr 26, 2024
Violet Gay Sheets Powell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, passed away peacefully at her home on April 26, 2024. She was born in Wilkes County on February 15, 1928, to the late Clyde Fenton Sheets and Julia Etta Dancy Sheets whose legacy she carried with grace throughout her lifetime. Gay was a woman of strong family values, finding joy...
Connie Mack Deal
Apr 22, 2024
Connie Mack Deal, age 85, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexander County on Monday, April 22, 2024. Born on Thursday, July 7, 1938, in Alexander County, Connie was a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Connie will be...
Barbara Jean Jackson
Apr 21, 2024
Barbara Jean Jackson, age 78, was born on Saturday, October 27, 1945, in Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Barbara was known for her love of family and cherished spending time with her loved ones. Her warm smile and caring...
Virginia Lou Green Bentley
Apr 17, 2024
Virginia Lou Bentley, age 76, was born on Thursday, March 11, 1948, peacefully passed away in Caldwell County on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was known for her dedication and hard work during her career, where she served in housekeeping at Valley Nursing Center and as a sewer in the furniture industry. Virginia was a member of Mt. Ridge Baptist...
Rickie Jay Burgess
Apr 14, 2024
Rickie Jay Burgess, age 70, a beloved member of the Hiddenite community, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Atrium Health Pineville in Mecklenburg County. He was born in Iredell County on Sunday, March 28, 1954, to his proud parents, Lillie Blankenship Burgess and the late J.C. Burgess. Throughout his life, Rickie cultivated a deep love for his family and friends....
Tommy Edward Southard
Apr 12, 2024
Tommy Edward Southard, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2024. Born on September 15, 1959, in Catawba County, to the late Shirley Hampton and Bernice Inez Carrigan Southard. He lived a life filled with a deep passion for his work and a love for old cars, from selling them to fixing them up. Tommy worked at Craftmaster for...
Angelica Lynn Bennett Prendergast
Apr 8, 2024
Angelica Lynn Bennett Prendergast, born on February 26, 1998, in Iredell County, gracefully passed away on April 8, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Angelica was of the Christian faith and attended Macedonia Baptist Church as a child and later on attended Zion Chapel. She was known for her dedication to helping others through her work in childcare for Autism Behavioral Support....
Shannon Lynn Austin
Apr 6, 2024
Shannon Lynn Austin, a dedicated truck driver for Denali Organics LLC, has sadly passed away at the age of 46 in Alexander County on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1977, Shannon led a fulfilling life filled with a passion for riding motorcycles, driving trucks, trading, and cleaning cars. Shannon Lynn Austin is survived by his father,...
Tayne Hefner Lackey
Apr 2, 2024
Tayne Hefner Lackey is now free from the cancer she fought for six years. Tayne passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. Tayne was born on November 16, 1960, in Alexander County to Cloyd Hefner and the late Helen Louise Fox Hefner. Tayne was saved by the grace of God and was a faithful member of...
Jose de Jesus Ferretiz
Mar 29, 2024
Jose de Jesus Ferretiz, age 67, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 29, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Bernardo Ferretiz and Maria del Carmen Ruiz on Thursday, November 29, 1956, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Jose enjoyed working on cars, going to rodeos, and traveling. He loved his family deeply and cherished spending...
Tanya Gail Hoke
Mar 28, 2024
Tanya Gail Hoke, age 42, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. She was born on Monday, July 27, 1981, in Iredell County to Ernie Hoke and the late Teresa Mitchell Hoke. Tanya worked as a lead person at Schneider Mills and was of the Christian faith. She was very hard-working and...
James 'Dick' Richard Dayton
Mar 27, 2024
James “Dick” Richard Dayton, age 84, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at College Pines Rehabilitation in Burke County. He was born to the late George Charles Dayton and Betty Hoad Dayton in Fairfield County, Connecticut on Thursday, March 14, 1940.
Dick, along with wife Susan, moved from Connecticut to NC in early 1960’s and was a long-time owner of Dayton...
Marla Pennell Crane
Mar 27, 2024
A visitation will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Alexander Funeral Service from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the Alexander Funeral Service Chapel at 11:30 am. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Lenoir. Rev. Wesley Hammer will officiate.
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