Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
James O. Drum Jr.
Apr 28, 2023
James O. Drum, Jr., age 85, passed away at his home in Alexander County on Friday, April 28, 2023. He was born to the late James Oscar Drum and Mamie Abernathey Drum on Friday, June 11, 1937, in Alexander County. James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Drum attended Mitchell Community College. During his working...
Mandy Shae Keller
Apr 27, 2023
Mandy Shae Keller of Taylorsville, age 36, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born to Debbie Ann Keller in Catawba County on December 17, 1986. Mandy loved The Wizard of Oz and was an avid collector of anything, The Wizard of Oz. Ms. Keller enjoyed reading, drawing, listening to music, playing video games, and most of all...
Nick Andrew Johnson
Apr 25, 2023
Nick Andrew Johnson, age 50, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Alexander County. He was born to the late Jimmy Andrew Johnson and Kathy Bowman Johnson on Saturday, April 14, 1973, in Catawba County. Mr. Johnson was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed Porsche and BMW cars. Nick loved to tinker, draw, and play chess....
Rodney Scott Simpson
Apr 25, 2023
Rodney Scott Simpson, age 58, went to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday April 25, 2023 at his home in Alexander County. He was born to the late Defoy Conley Simpson and Frieda Shore Simpson on Monday, October 12, 1964 in Mecklenburg County, NC. Mr. Simpson began working for Tindall Corp. at the age of 19. In 1985, he...
Bonnie Gay Cremen Carpenter
Apr 24, 2023
Bonnie Gay Cremen Carpenter, age 72, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, in Forsyth County. She was born to the late Frank Cremen and Eleaner Irvin Cremen on Saturday, April 14, 1951, in Blackwood, New Jersey. During her working career Ms. Carpenter worked as a ceramist. Bonnie was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting, painting, sewing, wood...
Trula Juanita Denton Putnam
Apr 23, 2023
Trula Juanita Denton Putnam, age 41, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Alexander County. She was born to Ricky Dean Denton and the late Debra Shelton Johnson on Tuesday, September 21, 1982, in Catawba County. Mrs. Putnam worked as a nurse in a nursing home. She was a very bubbly and outgoing person. Trula loved her family and children....
Marlow Basil Mitchell
Apr 21, 2023
Marlow Basil Mitchell age 99, of Taylorsville, went to his heavenly home Friday April 21, 2023. He was born in Alexander County on October 21, 1923, to the late Arrie and Melar Fox Mitchell. Marlow proudly served in the United States Navy. During his working career he worked in furniture, at the hosier Mill, and in the lumber yard. Marlow...
Jimmy Ray Speagle
Apr 19, 2023
Jimmy Ray Speagle, age 68 of Vale, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. He was born the middle son of the late Owen and Dorothy Teague Speagle on Friday, October 29, 1954, in Catawba County. Mr. Speagle proudly served his country in the United States Army. He graduated from Fred...
Shirley Ann Williams Chapman
Apr 17, 2023
Shirley Ann Williams Chapman, age 87, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late Jesse Lee Williams and Mozelle Wicker Williams on Sunday, September 29, 1935, in Sanford, NC. She worked for Hunt Manufacturing for 48 years in quality control. Shirley was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She...
Ruth Keever Reid
Apr 16, 2023
Ruth Keever Reid, age 83, passed away on April 16, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville surrounded by her family. Born on May 30, 1939, in Iredell County to the late Parks L. and Cora Wike Keever. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Burton Reid; a son, David Reid; her parents; 4 brothers, Ray,...
Jezlyn Faith Parson
Apr 15, 2023
Jezlyn Faith Parson, the one and only Toots, age 20, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Alexander County. She was born to Amy Prichard Reese and Elton James Parson, on Monday, January 20, 2003, in Caldwell County. Jezlyn was a member of Mt. Caramel Baptist Church. During high school she played softball for Alexander Central...
Roger Theodore Jansen
Apr 15, 2023
Roger Theodore Jansen, age 91, of Hiddenite, NC (formerly of Chico, CA) passed away Saturday April 15, 2023. He was born on December 12, 1931, in Sussex, New Jersey to parents John Peter and Christine Anderson Jansen. He served as an Air Force Radio Interceptor Operator and Chaplain’s assistant. He then became an educator who spent much time working with...
Billy Jude McAlpin
Apr 15, 2023
Billy Jude McAlpin, 18, of Statesville, NC on the morning of April 15, within a split second, left this life. He died doing what he loved, skating on his skateboard, listening to his headphones, on his way to work. Jude was born on Dec. 1, 2004, to his Best Friend and Mom, Angie McAlpin. Jude was a Senior at West...
Effie Murphy White
Apr 9, 2023
After several years of declining health, Effie Murphy White went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. She was born in Ramseytown, NC on January 1, 1950, to the late Conway and Dona Murphy. She was a member of Liledoun Baptist Church. Before her health failed, she...
Glen Edward Burns
Apr 9, 2023
Glen Edward Burns, age 87, passed away Sunday April 9, 2023. He was born in Caldwell County on December 3, 1935. Glen served in the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. During his working career he was a supervisor in the photofinishing industry. Glen enjoyed fishing when he could. He is preceded in death by his parents...
Billy "Bill" Edward Hefner
Apr 7, 2023
Billy “Bill” Edward Hefner Sr. age 90, passed away after a short illness Friday April 7, 2023. He was born to the late Sam E. and Ina Bowman Hefner in Alexander County on April 1, 1933. Bill served in the Air Force and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. During his working career he worked for 40 years at...
Kenneth Marshall Richards
Apr 6, 2023
Kenneth Marshall Richards entered his heavenly home on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was the son of the late Robert Boone and Edna McGee Richards. He was preceded in death by his brother James Richards. Kenneth was saved at an early age, serving the Lord faithfully. He was a member of Oxford Memorial Baptist Church of Taylorsville. He loved the...
Patricia Mattei McDaniels
Apr 5, 2023
Patricia Elenor Mattei McDaniels, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at her residence in Alexander County. She was born to the late Salvatore and Victoria Mattei on Tuesday, May 24, 1938, in West Haven, Connecticut. Ms. McDaniels was a faithful member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She enjoyed word searches, reading, cooking, flowers, and taking care of people....
Paul "Barry" Roberts
Apr 2, 2023
Paul "Barry" Roberts, born on July 12th, 1948, was the oldest of four siblings, born to Kenneth Paul and Grace Evelyn McCall Roberts. He passed away on April 2nd, 2023. Barry is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Deborah Reid Roberts, and his siblings Regina Fairchild, Terry Whorley (Jim), and Jeff Roberts. He also leaves behind eight children:...
Ethel Mae Adams Robinson
Mar 29, 2023
Ethel Mae Adams Robinson, age 88, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. She was born to the late Lindsay Adams and Queen Barnes on Monday, October 22, 1934, in Alexander County. Mrs. Robinson was a lifelong member of Beulah Baptist Church. She enjoyed Braves Baseball, doing word searches, and gardening. Ethel loved cooking...
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