Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
David Earl Clarke
Feb 27, 2021
David Earl Clarke Sr. passed away at his residence February 27, 2021. He was born to the late Neil Clarke and Leota Nina Holt Truax in Ischua, New York on December 25, 1936. During his working career he worked as a welder in Dresser-Rand, New York. He enjoyed having a farm later in life, enjoyed woodworking, and was an all-around...
Ellen Harrington Childers
Feb 26, 2021
Ellen Cleo Harrington Childers age 88 of Taylorsville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, February 26, 2021. Ellen was born on April 9, 1932 to the late Fred and Beaulah Queen Harrington in Alexander County. Ellen was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she was active in the choir, working in missions,...
Michael Eugene Powers
Feb 23, 2021
Michael Eugene Powers, age 74 of Hickory passed away on Tuesday morning, February 23, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC. Michael was born on September 28, 1946 to the late Harold and Martha Bost Powers in Iredell County. Michael was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and finance...
Ned Hugh Bowman
Feb 23, 2021
Ned Hugh Bowman age 75 of Bethlehem, passed away February 23, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. Ned was born March 3, 1945 to the late Hugh and Lucille Austin Bowman. During his working career he worked as an upholster for many years, and after retirement he worked with his son at Bowman Tire and Auto. He enjoyed raising...
Martha Dorcas Dyson
Feb 23, 2021
Dorcas Brookshire Dyson died February 23, 2021 She was born in Iredell County, the youngest child of the late Butler Nathaniel and Marylou Lowe Brookshire. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Courtney Brooke Johnston who was killed on December 9, 1999 and her son-in-law, Kelvin G. Johnston. Also preceding her in death were five brothers: J. Lee, B....
Margaret Rebecca Barker
Feb 22, 2021
Margaret Rebecca Robinson Barker of Taylorsville age 86 passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home. Born on September 17, 1934 to the late Crawford Robinson and Victoria Carter Stigger in Crocketts Bluff Arkansas. As well as stepmother Blondell Ross Robinson. Margaret was a member of Love & Unity Resurrection Assembly; she loved to travel and cook. Margaret...
Betty Louise Cline
Feb 21, 2021
Betty Louise Dyson Cline age 79 of Conover, passed away February 21, 2021. She was born to the late John Henry (Ruth) Dyson and Ruby Mitchell (JD Goble) on September 11, 1941. Betty enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking, and her grandkids most of all. She attended Oxford Baptist Church in Conover. Along with her parents those preceding her in death is...
Navy Brooke Bowles
Feb 21, 2021
Baby Navy Brooke Bowles went to be with Jesus on February 21, 2021. Although we only held you for a short time you will always be in our hearts. Those that are left and are grieving the loss of Navy include her parents, Joshua and Haley Holman Bowles, brothers, Shepherd and Sutton Bowles, grandparents, Tim and Carol Holman of Hiddenite,...
Irene Marie Shedrow
Feb 21, 2021
Irene Marie Olson Shedrow age 78 of Taylorsville, passed away February 21, 2021. She was born to the late Guy Olson and Fern Irene Hahn Megge-Smith on February 12, 1943. Ms. Irene was of the Christian faith and enjoyed cross-stitching and was a master at it. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by several brothers. Those left...
Mary Alice Brown
Feb 18, 2021
Mary Alice Teague Brown age 72 of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully February 18, 2021. She was born to the late Roscoe David and Mary Jane Catherine Brookshire Teague in Iredell County. Mrs. Brown was of the Christian faith and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church since a child. She graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College with a bachelor’s degree in...
Javier Munoz Alantara
Feb 16, 2021
Javier Munoz Alcantara of Hiddenite age 53, “you will forever be in our hearts”, he passed away February 16, 2021. He was born in Tlaxcala Mexico to David Munoz Perez and Estela Alcantara Alba, but Javier loved Taylorsvillle. Javier was of the Catholic Faith, he enjoyed many things including selling at the flea market, listening to Luis Miguel, his dogs,...
Terisa Ann Smith
Feb 14, 2021
Terisa Ann Smith age 54 passed away at her home on Sunday morning, February 14, 2021. Born to Creola Willie Teague Jones (Johnny)and the late James Leroy Smith on February twenty-first, nineteen sixty-six. Terisa was a member of Exodus Missionary Hickory, where she served her Lord singing in the choir. Terisa enjoyed Bingo, working crossword puzzles, but most of all...
Hurshel Charlie Teague
Feb 13, 2021
Hurshel Charlie Teague age 90 is dancing with Jesus, he passed away February 13, 2021. He was born to the late Espie and Robert Teague. Hurshel left his footprint in many people’s life always putting others before himself. He was a member at Fellowship Advent Christian Church, a county commissioner for a four-year term, and an avid republican. He was...
Elizabeth Hayes Herman
Feb 13, 2021
Elizabeth Hayes Herman age 75, passed away peacefully February 13, 2021 she was born to the late Cameron “Cam” and Rhoda Anderson Hayes on March 22, 1945. She attended several churches including St. John Baptist Church, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and Little River Baptist Church. During her working career she spent many years at Schneider Mills and Joan Fabrics as...
Oscar "Allan" Pruitt
Feb 11, 2021
Oscar “Allan” Pruitt age 77, passed away peacefully February 11, 2021. He was born October 9, 1943 to the late Lloyd Pruitt and Essie McMillian Gowan. Allan enjoyed reading his Bible, going to church, collecting classic model cars, he sponsored prisoners, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family. Along with his parents he is preceded in death...
Kay Frances Childers Ashley
Feb 10, 2021
Kay Frances Childers Ashley, age 78 of Hiddenite passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her home. Kay was born February 1, 1943 in Alexander County to the late James Bard Childers and Dorothy June Campbell Childers. Kay was a retired worker in the textile industry, working for Schnieder Mills. Kay loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She...
Robert Bob Johnson
Feb 9, 2021
Robert “Bob” Clegg Johnson, age 89 of Moravian Falls passed away on Tuesday evening February 9, 2021 at Wilkes Health and Rehab. Born September 6, 1931 to the late Willie Grady and Pearl Adeline Harris Johnson in Wilkes County. Bob was a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church, enjoyed playing golf, camping, doing mission work, working in his garden, doing...
Joyce Ann Gambill
Feb 8, 2021
Joyce Ann Abernethy Gambill, age 78 passed away February 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was born to the late Roy L. and Mary Lois Fraizer Abernethy on January 24, 1943. She enjoyed carpenter work, cutting hair for her salon, yard work, loved animals and was of the Christian Faith. Those left...
William Billy Carpenter
Feb 7, 2021
William “Billy” Anthony Carpenter age forty-three of Hiddenite passed away at his home on Sunday, February 7th , 2021. Born on May 17, 1977 to Bonnie Cremen Carpenter in Stratford, New Jersey. Billy was of the Christian faith, enjoyed lifting weights, loved his kids, and considered himself a “Mommy’s boy”. Preceding Billy in death include one aunt, Tyine, and two...
Archel "Arbutus" Bard
Feb 6, 2021
Archel “Arbutus” Wagoner Bard, age 88, of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her residence. She was tough and fought the battle hard but has won the victory and is forever with her Lord & Savior and the love of her life for seventy years, George Carl Bard. Arbutus was born in Wilkes County on April 18,...