OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.

Sonya Stroud Moore

Sonya Stroud Moore

Dec 3, 2022

Sonya Stroud Moore, age 69, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at her residence in Alexander County. Ms. Moore was born to the late Luther Dorman Stroud and Mary Lee Brotherton Stroud on July 29, 1953, in Iredell County. During her working career she worked in the furniture industry. She was a member of Emerald Baptist Church. Sonya enjoyed reading,...

Toni Clarke Ledbetter

Toni Clarke Ledbetter

Dec 2, 2022

Toni Ledbetter, born September 26, 1945, to Jack and Kathleen Clarke, passed away peacefully December 2, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She worked for Schneider Mills for 23 years where she retired. After retirement, she fostered children in her home for many years. Over the years Toni had fostered dozens of children and young adults, the impact she left on...

Joan “Joanie” McGhee Anderson

Joan “Joanie” McGhee Anderson

Nov 30, 2022

Joan “Joanie” McGhee Anderson, age 66, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Joanie was born to the late Troy and Irma Wheeler McGhee on June 23, 1956 in Champaign, Illinois. During her free time, she enjoyed riding and camping with horses, muscle cars, painting and drawing. Joanie loved her family and pets and spending time with them. Including her parents...

Sherry Eller Moretz

Sherry Eller Moretz

Nov 25, 2022

Sherry Elaine Eller Moretz age 76, of Taylorsville passed away November 25, 2022. She was born to the late Paul Eller and Margaret Davis Cannon June 19, 1946. Ms. Moretz was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she was very active and enjoyed helping where she could. Sherry retired from Burns Wood Products in Granite Falls. She was a...

Ethel Louise Davis Alexander

Ethel Louise Davis Alexander

Nov 25, 2022

Ethel Louise Davis Alexander age 85, of Lenoir passed away November 25, 2022. She was born to the late Floyd Jackson and Janie Ellis Davis March 26, 1937, in Wilkes County. Ms. Alexander was a cleaning lady where she cleaned people’s homes. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, building rock sculptures, cooking, gardening, flowers, canning, and was most of all a homemaker....

Jeanne "Pat" Good

Jeanne "Pat" Good

Nov 22, 2022

Jeanne “Pat” Good, age 85, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at her home in Catawba County. She was born to the late Lewis and Irene McCrary Benfield on September 21, 1937, in Caldwell County. Ms. Good was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her step-father, Collis Reece, husband of...

John "J.B." Deal

John "J.B." Deal

Nov 20, 2022

John “J.B.” Beaver Deal, age 91 of Taylorsville passed away Sunday November 20, 2022, at his residence. He was born to the late J. Deal and Verna Kerley Watson May 16, 1931, in Alexander County. John is a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Deal worked at the Box factory in...

O.C. Barnes Jr.

O.C. Barnes Jr.

Nov 17, 2022

O.C. Barnes Jr., of Taylorsville passed away on November 17, 2022 at the age of 82. O.C. was born to the late Osie and Bessie Barnes on October 16, 1940 in Alexander County. O. C. enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family, and singing in the church choir at Journey of Grace, his home church. In addition to his parents,...

Betty Jean Bennett

Betty Jean Bennett

Nov 14, 2022

Betty Jean Linney Bennett, age 91, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at Autumn Care in Iredell County. Ms. Bennett was born to the late Roger Linney and Leathia Jones Linney on January 25, 1931, in Alexander County. Betty had worked for Alexander Hospice as a CNA. She was a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church. Betty loved watching NASCAR,...

Billy K. Teague

Billy K. Teague

Nov 14, 2022

Billy K. Teague, age 92, went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 14, 2022. He was born April 28, 1930, to the late John A. Teague and Mamie Poarch Teague in Alexander County. Mr. Teague proudly served in the United States Army. He owned and operated Billy K. Teague Sawmill & Lumber. Prior to that he drove a truck...

Ned Bentley

Ned Bentley

Nov 11, 2022

Ned Bentley of Taylorsville, age 86 passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, in Alexander County at the Taylorsville House. He was born January 21, 1936, to the late Lonnie McKinley and Ocie Kerley Bentley. During his working career Ned was a pressman at Gulf states for 30 plus years until he retired. Mr. Bentley was a car and motorcycle enthusiast....

Kathryn Johnson Bowman

Kathryn Johnson Bowman

Nov 6, 2022

Kathryn Bowman is finally at home with her Savior. She has been preparing for 92 years to take a seat at Heaven’s organ. In her last days, she has been working on a list of songs to play for the heavenly choir. “Well done good and faithful servant” Kathryn was born and raised in Taylorsville. She was married to her...

Robert "Bob" Drew Kennedy

Robert "Bob" Drew Kennedy

Nov 6, 2022

Robert “Bob” Drew Kennedy, 71, of Taylorsville passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of November 6, 2022. He was born in Washington D.C. on November 19, 1950 to the late Frank John and Sherlene Pitra Kennedy. He married Elaine McKenny on June 9, 1974. Bob was a member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church and was active in...

Robert Grey Cummings

Robert Grey Cummings

Nov 4, 2022

Robert Grey Cummings, age 72, passed away November 4, 2022, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born to the late William Preston and Dorothy Elizabeth Brawley Cummings on January 5, 1950, in Yadkin County. Mr. Cummings was a member of St. Paul Methodist of Hamptonville, he loved hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and traveling. Mr. Cummings also enjoyed being...

Jimmie "Boots" Fox

Jimmie "Boots" Fox

Nov 4, 2022

Jimmie Lee Fox, aka “Boots”, age 45, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, in Iredell County. He was born to the late Jimmy and Brenda Kay Deaton Fox in Houston, Texas on June 23, 1977. Mr. Fox attended Stony Point Methodist Church. He loved hunting fishing, socializing, NASCAR, and spending time with his daughter. Including his parents, Jimmie is preceded...

Mr. James "Jim" Holland Davis

Mr. James "Jim" Holland Davis

Nov 4, 2022

James ‘Jim’ Holland Davis, age 92, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at his home in Catawba County. He was born to the late ‘Lonzo’ Willis and Imo Ruth Pressley Davis in Alexander County on July 13, 1930. Mr. Davis was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Foothill Antiques and Power Association. He was a retired truck driver from...

Lillie Mae Icenhour

Lillie Mae Icenhour

Nov 3, 2022

Lillie Mae Blackwelder Icenhour, age 83, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Gordons Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late Alma Hubbard in Alexander County on May 1, 1939. Mrs. Icenhour attended Dover Baptist Church. She loved traveling, collecting ornaments, and especially shopping. Including her mother, she is preceded in death by her husband of...

James "Mike" Steelman

James "Mike" Steelman

Oct 30, 2022

James Michael “Mike” Steelman, age 74, passed away with the light of the morning coming through his window, with the birds feeding and squirrels playing and peacefully transitioned to Heaven on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 10:45 am. He was born to the late James Henry Steelman and Electa Anderson Steelman on January 18, 1948, in Wilkes County. Mr. Steelman...

Jelene Frye Fox

Jelene Frye Fox

Oct 24, 2022

Jelene “Mawmaw” Fox of Taylorsville went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 24, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born on October 29, 1930, in Alexander County. Jelene was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, was the church treasurer, and sang in the choir. She loved the Lord and was dedicated to...

Maudie Parsons Horton

Maudie Parsons Horton

Oct 21, 2022

Maudie Parsons Horton, age 88, passed away Friday, October 21,2022, in Alexander County. Ms. Horton was born to the late Robert Parsons and Ada Howell Parsons on July 23, 1934, in Alexander County. Ms. Horton was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. Maudie enjoyed flowers, knitting, sewing, and cooking. Along with her parents she was preceded in...

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