Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Tommy Joe Harold Keen
Nov 13, 2023
Tommy Joe Harold Keen, 60 years old of Hiddenite, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023, with his family by his side. Born June 7, 1963, in Richlands, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Amos and Judie Ann Coleman Keen.
Tommy was a retired painter from General Dynamics Corp. in Catawba, NC....
Mary Lou Fox Hollar
Nov 12, 2023
Mary Lou Fox Hollar, age 74, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Sherrill’s Ford. She was born to the late Everette Clarence and Cecil Pennell Fox on Friday, September 23, 1949, in Alexander County. During her working career she worked for Parker Pie Factory. Mary Lou was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed going...
Barbara Wyatt Barnes
Nov 11, 2023
Barbara W. Barnes, of Wilkes passed away on November 11, 2023 at the age of 81.
Barbara was born to the late Mary Lou Emma Haynes Wyatt on August 8, 1942, in Wilkes County. In addition to her mother, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, O. C. Barnes, Jr.; two sisters, Betty L. Wyatt...
Thelma St. Clair Burgess
Nov 10, 2023
Thelma St. Clair Burgess, age 93 passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. She was born in Alexander County on January 25, 1930, to Obie and Patty St. Clair.
Thelma was a devoted housewife. She was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church, the Red Hat Club, and the Hiddenite Emerald Squares. Mrs....
Arnold Lee Wall
Nov 9, 2023
Arnold L Wall, age 79 passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on November 1, 1944, to Robert and Louise Wall.
Arnold served in the Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Wall retired from the furniture industry. He enjoyed reading, loved his family, and enjoyed...
James "Ray" Bowman
Nov 4, 2023
James “Ray” Bowman, age 82 went home to be with his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday November 4 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and his pastor. He was born in Alexander County on May 10, 1941, to Prater and Dora Bowman.
Ray loved the Lord, his family, and his church. He was a...
Steven Lee Echerd
Nov 2, 2023
Steven Lee Echerd, age 48, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Mecklenburg County. He was born to the late Roger Lee Echerd and Brenda McAlpin Pierce on Thursday, January 2, 1975, in Alexander County. Steven worked in construction for A & A Construction.
Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Helms Echerd.
Those left...
Tyrone Irvin Balthrop
Oct 30, 2023
Tyrone Irvin Balthrop, age 65, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born to the late John and Cynthia Swann Balthrop on Tuesday, April 22, 1958, in the District of Columbia where he grew up and went to school. Tyrone was employed at Tyson for many years until he retired. Mr. Balthrop was...
James Gregory Bolick
Oct 29, 2023
James Gregory Bolick, age 54, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Iredell County. He was born on Wednesday, January 22, 1969, in Alexander County to the late Carol Gene Bolick and Rita Mitchell Bolick. Mr. Bolick was a supervisor in the furniture industry and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed woodworking, working outside and in the yard. James...
Sir Dobbert Peebles
Oct 27, 2023
On October 27, 2023, Sir Dobbert Peebles, Dobby, crossed over the rainbow bridge. Dobby was a healer of heart and souls. During his short stay on this earth, he stole the hearts of everyone he met. There was not a tennis ball he did not love to chase and catch. He was loved all the days of his life and...
Zora "Marie" Carroll Moretz
Oct 27, 2023
Zora “Marie” Carroll Moretz, 91, of Bethlehem, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Trinity Ridge Nursing Home in Hickory, North Carolina. She was born March 7, 1932, to the late Virgil Grady Carroll and Onnie “Ona” Alberta Williams Carroll in Watauga County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents,...
Constance Jeanette Dyson Howell
Oct 18, 2023
Constance Jeanette Dyson Howell, age 63, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Atrium Health University City Hospital in Mecklenburg County. She was born in Alexander County on Wednesday, February 24, 1960, to Shelby Burgess Malcolm and the late Clifford Junior Dyson. Ms. Howell worked as a CNA and was member of Liberty Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She loved reading,...
Justin Lee Killian
Oct 14, 2023
Justin Lee Killian, age 42, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to Billy Killian and Faye Jonas on Tuesday, February 3, 1981, in Catawba County. Justin worked as an electrician and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Justin enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and riding motorcycles. He had a...
Colene Frances Robinette Bowman
Oct 9, 2023
Colene Bowman, age 91, known as “Granny” to many, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was a genuine follower of Christ and lived each day for Him. The love she had for God and His Word marked the life of everyone she encountered. If you were with her, she was sharing scripture,...
Henry Ray Benfield
Oct 9, 2023
Henry Ray Benfield, age 49, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on Saturday, July 31, 1974, to Don and Retha Hill Benfield in Alexander County. Henry enjoyed working on and racing old cars and trucks. He also enjoyed fishing. Henry loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was...
Fremon Blankenship
Oct 8, 2023
Fremon Blankenship, age 86, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Byrd and Mary Owens Blankenship on Friday, April 2, 1937, in Buchanan County, Virginia. Fremon proudly served his county in the United States Army. He attended Freedom Baptist Church. He enjoyed remodeling and carpentry work. Fremon loved his...
Anna Arlene Swanner Barnett
Oct 7, 2023
Anna (Arlene) Barnett 83 of Taylorsville NC, formerly of Hickory NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023, after a brief and unexpected illness. Services will be held at Alexander Funeral Services (193 NC-16, Taylorsville, NC 28681) on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, her wishes are to support Hospice of Alexander (50 Lucy...
Carol Pennell Barr
Oct 7, 2023
Carol Pennell Barr, age 81, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at The Greens in Catawba County, North Carolina. She was born to the late Conley and Elsie Carson Pennell on Wednesday, July 22, 1942, in Iredell County. Mrs. Barr was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church, she loved her Lord and her church. Carol enjoyed traveling, loved...
Carl Frederick Milholland
Oct 6, 2023
Carl Frederick Milholland, age 80, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to the late Frederick Milholland and Sarah Cook Milholland on Thursday, September 9, 1943, in Alexander County. Mr. Milholland was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Carl enjoyed fishing, working on racecars, going to dances, and...
Randy Lee Bumgarner
Oct 4, 2023
Randy Lee Bumgarner, age 68, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born to the late Frank O. Bumgarner and Thelma Watts Deal on Wednesday, October 6, 1954, in Alexander County. Mr. Bumgarner was a retired DOT supervisor. Randy was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church where he was very...
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