Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
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...
Kelly Rae Elliott Watson
Oct 4, 2023
Kelly Elliott Watson, born in Statesville, NC, raised in Stony Point, and a lifetime Alexander County resident, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was 62 years old.
Kelly is survived by her husband of 44 years, Steven L. Watson, as well as her two sons and their wives, Lee A. Watson (Julie R. Watson)...
Geraldean Holloway Smith
Oct 4, 2023
Geraldean Holloway Smith, age 74, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late Daniel Hort Holloway and Flossie Wagoner Holloway on Wednesday, September 14, 1949, in Wilkes County. Geraldean was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, canning, and her house cleaning business. Geraldean also enjoyed watching NASCAR,...
Faith Elaine Brown Davis
Oct 3, 2023
Faith Elaine Brown Davis, age 65, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at her residence in Alexander County. She was born in Alexander County on Thursday, June 26, 1958, to the late Sonny Max Brown and Betty Little Kibby. Faith was of the Christian faith and attended East Taylorsville Baptist Church where she was baptized. She worked as a paramedic...
Sharon Rose Horski McKee
Sep 27, 2023
Sharon Rose Horski McKee, age 82, of Bethlehem passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. She was born to the late Edward L. Horski and Esther Skinner Horski on Friday, August 22, 1941, in Shiawassee, Michigan. Mrs. McKee had a bachelor’s degree. She taught in public and private schools in Michigan, Texas, Illinois, and Colorado....
Margie Annette Dawson Emry
Sep 26, 2023
Margie Annette Dawson Emry, age 58, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late Dollie Mae Cain Gravely on Wednesday, November 11, 1964, in Guilford County. Annette was a simple lady that could always make you laugh or smile. She enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel and spending time with her...
Judith Dean York Gantt
Sep 26, 2023
Judith Dean York Gantt, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. She was born to the late Raymond York and Dolly Canipe York on Thursday, July 15, 1948, in Burke County. Mrs. York was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed going to church, traveling, cooking, and quilting.
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Tony Neil Harrington
Sep 26, 2023
Tony Neil Harrington, age 64, passed away Tuesday morning, September 26, 2023, at approximately 1:45 am after seven years of declining health. Tony was a construction worker with his dad and brother until he became a building inspector for Alexander County, Catawba County, and later in the city of Denver, North Carolina. Tony was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist...
Sam Todd Ward
Sep 25, 2023
Sam Todd Ward, age 55, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at his home in Caldwell County. He was born to David Ward and Sally Ward on Monday, December 25, 1967, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Mr. Ward had worked for the last 15 years for Ethan Allen and had worked in the furniture industry for 35 years. Sam attended East...
Steven Ward Scott
Sep 24, 2023
Steven “Steve” Ward Scott, age 69, passed Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late William Mullis Scott and Christine Ward Scott on Thursday, December 3, 1953, in Aroostook County, Maine. Steve enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Those left to cherish the memories of Steve include his sister, Barbara Scott Cromer, niece, Stephanie...
Gail Lynn Brown Pearce
Sep 21, 2023
Gail Lynn Brown Pearce, age 72, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Forsyth County. She was born to the late Robert L. Brown and Wanda L. Scales on Friday, May 18, 1951, in Daviess County, Indiana. Gail was a woman of faith and prayer warrior. Her joy was her grandkids and teaching people of all ages about Jesus especially...
George Pinkney Smith
Sep 15, 2023
George Pinkney Smith age 87, of Conover passed away Friday September 15, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County after an extended illness. He was born June 18, 1936, in Catawba County to the late Edgar Vance Smith Sr. and Vida Rosella Sigmon Smith. George was a lifelong member of St. Peters Lutheran Church. He served his country in the...
Dorothy "Dot" Sherrill Martin
Sep 13, 2023
Dorothy “Dot” June Sherrill Martin, age 86, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late Roy Lee Sherrill and Ila Estelle Moose Sherrill on Tuesday, June 1, 1937, in Alexander County. Mrs. Martin worked for Gilliam Furniture and later BB&T, where she retired in 1995 after 32 years of...
James "Jimmy" Dwight Chatham
Aug 31, 2023
James “Jimmy” Dwight Chatham, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Hugh Gordon Chatham and Novella Icenhour Chatham on Tuesday, October 29, 1946, in Alexander County. Mr. Chatham attended West Lenoir Bible College and was the first pastor of Goldsboro Ave Baptist Church. Jimmy was a member...
Omie Mae Troxell Echerd
Aug 30, 2023
Omie Mae Troxell Echerd, age 79, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in Alexander County. She was born on Saturday, July 15, 1944, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and grew up in Collinsville, Mississippi. Omie enjoyed running and did several 5 Ks. She loved cooking and feeding everyone. Omie cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. Including her parents,...
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