OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.

Johnny Walker Jarvis

Johnny Walker Jarvis

Oct 15, 2024

John W. “Boss” Jarvis, age 82, of Taylorsville, NC died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Fondly known as “Boss” by many, he was a man of few words but had a big and giving heart. Some of his favorite things were spending time with family and Bass fishing. A man of many talents who touched the...

Betty Lou Herman Johnson

Betty Lou Herman Johnson

Oct 14, 2024

Betty Lou Herman Johnson, age 93, born on Thursday, October 8, 1931, in Alexander County, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Amorem Hospice in Caldwell County. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend leaving behind a legacy filled with love, warmth, and cherished memories.

Betty dedicated her life to her family, always placing them at the...

Patricia Ruth Hawkins Foy

Patricia Ruth Hawkins Foy

Oct 13, 2024

Patricia Ruth Hawkins Foy, age 91, born on Sunday, March 26, 1933, in Guilford County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Iredell. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend whose profound impact on her community will be cherished by all who knew her.

Ruth dedicated over 40 years of her life...

Thelma Aleese Adams Canter

Thelma Aleese Adams Canter

Oct 12, 2024

Thelma Aleese Adams Canter, age 97, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. Born on Sunday, May 15, 1927, in Alexander County, Thelma lived a life rich with love, family, and joy for the simple pleasures in life.

Thelma was known for her warm heart and generous spirit....

Dinah Lu Purser

Dinah Lu Purser

Oct 8, 2024

No longer bed-ridden, no longer unable to walk, and no longer in pain, Dinah Lu Purser, 67, of Statesville, ran into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

 Dinah was born in Virginia on November 2, 1956, to Cyrus Long Purser and Gladys Jean McKillop Purser. She enjoyed a remarkable 32-year career with the Department of Transportation, where she...

Donna Elenora Lackey-Little

Donna Elenora Lackey-Little

Oct 6, 2024

Donna Elenora Lackey-Little, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexander County on Sunday, October 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication for her family. She was born on Monday, January 14, 1957, in Iredell County.

Before retiring Donna worked diligently as a fabric cutter for Williams-Sonoma and worked part time as a real estate agent,...

Randy Harrison Scott

Randy Harrison Scott

Oct 6, 2024

Randy Harrison Scott, age 69, born on Thursday, March 24, 1955, in Alexander County, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

For over 30 years, Randy worked as a plant manager for Cemex, where he was respected...

Paul Cecil Goble

Paul Cecil Goble

Oct 4, 2024

Paul Cecil Goble, age 71, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC. He was born on Friday, March 27, 1953, in Catawba County, where he spent his formative years and developed a deep love for his family, the great outdoors, and...

Wesley Howard Starnes

Wesley Howard Starnes

Oct 2, 2024

Wesley Howard Starnes, age 58, a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Duke Hospice - Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. Born on Wednesday, July 6, 1966, in Catawba County, to the late John Quincy Starnes and Melva Jean Curtis Starnes.

Wesley served as a regional vice president in financial...

John Lester Duncan

John Lester Duncan

Oct 1, 2024

John Lester Duncan, age 75, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. He was born to the late Agustus and Helen Myers Duncan on Saturday, April 9, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York. He enjoyed watching football, fishing, and taking care of his animals. John loved his family and cooking for them, especially lasagna.

Those left...

Edgar "E.L." Lee Land

Edgar "E.L." Lee Land

Sep 30, 2024

Edgar “E.L.” Lee Land, age 61, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to Edgar Lee Land and Etta Suddreth Land on Sunday, April 14, 1963, in Caldwell County. E.L. worked in the finishing department at Hickory Wood Finishing in Hickory. He attended Mt. Ridge Baptist Church. E.L. enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Elaine Cave Hodges

Elaine Cave Hodges

Sep 30, 2024

Elaine Cave Hodges, age 82, born on Friday, October 3, 1941, in Yadkin County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in Wilkes County on Monday, September 30, 2024, just days before her 83rd birthday. 

Elaine devoted over 20 years of her life as a kindergarten teacher assistant in Surry County, where she touched the lives of countless children and their families. Her...

Atlas Samuel Jimenez

Atlas Samuel Jimenez

Sep 19, 2024

Heaven gained another angel, infant Atlas Samuel Jimenez “nugget,” the son of Kevin and Juli Jimenez, on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Atlas was born on Friday, August 16, 2024. He weighed 1 pound 14 ounces.

Including his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his six siblings, Adysen, Ashur, Ava, Anorah, Aspyn, and Attley; his paternal grandmother, Leonor Jimenez of...

Vanessa Shea Lail

Vanessa Shea Lail

Sep 18, 2024

Vanessa Shea Lail, age 39, born on Easter Sunday, April 7, 1985, in Caldwell County, left this world unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Catawba County. Shea was an extraordinary woman whose nurturing spirit and passion for life expressed itself in every endeavor she pursued. She owned and operated her own lawn care business, where her green thumb and...

Ryan "Bubba" Christopher Williams

Ryan "Bubba" Christopher Williams

Sep 15, 2024

Ryan "Bubba" Christopher Williams, age 33, born on Thursday, October 25, 1990, in Iredell County, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Alexander County, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering dedication to his loved ones and community.

Bubba was a devoted extruder operator for Borealis Compounds, showing immense commitment and expertise in his role. Prior to this,...

Diane Marie Yauchzi Buey

Diane Marie Yauchzi Buey

Sep 15, 2024

Diane Marie Yauchzi Buey, age 62, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home in Alexander County. She was born on Sunday, May 27, 1962, in Monroe County, New York, to the late Harold Robert Yauchzi and Madeline Priestley Yauchzi.

Diane's life was a celebration of family and connection. She...

Lillie Ellen Hining

Lillie Ellen Hining

Sep 14, 2024

Lillie Ellen Hining was born March 27, 2006. From the beginning, she was a bright, funny and outspoken child that loved to explore new places and things. She was always up for an adventure, whether it be snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking or fishing. Although a picky eater, she had a particular love of venison and would amaze us with her...

Mark Alan Krasnisky

Mark Alan Krasnisky

Sep 14, 2024

Mark Alan Krasnisky, age 55, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Thursday, May 8, 1969, in Jefferson County, Colorado to Linda Stuckey Krasnisky and the late Algrid Krasnisky. Mark had an associates degree and was employed as a diesel mechanic at Gallaher Fleet Solutions in Statesville. He was...

Joey "Joe" Allen Dula

Joey "Joe" Allen Dula

Sep 12, 2024

Joey "Joe" Allen Dula, age 66, born on Friday, February 28, 1958, in Caldwell County, departed this life on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Joe had a passion for enjoying life, often found watching NASCAR races,...

Nai Liem Saetern

Nai Liem Saetern

Sep 10, 2024

Nai Liem Saetern's journey began on June 22, 1933, in Ban Nampa, Laos. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the evening of September 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Saeng Liem Tingh Saelee and Cheng Chiem Saelee, as well as her older sister and brother, and two younger brothers. 

In 1951, she...

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