Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Charles Eugene Barnes
Jan 15, 2021
Charles Eugene “Toon” Barnes, age 82 of Taylorsville passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born on August 5, 1939 to the late Don and Mary Sue Childers Barnes of Alexander County. Toon was a lifelong member of Three Forks Baptist Church where he served his Lord as a deacon and Training Union Director. Toon loved...
Betty Dowell Woodring
Jan 14, 2021
Betty Lou Woodring age 75 of Taylorsville passed away on January 14, 2021 at Gordons Hospice House in Statesville. Born on September 18, 1945 to the late Grayson and Annie-Mae Louise Carver Dowell in Wilkes County. Betty was an artistic lady, she enjoyed painting, sewing, making quilts, and enjoyed going to the beach. Betty loved her family, especially her grandchildren....
Margaret Mayes Scott
Jan 12, 2021
Margaret Lorraine Mayes Scott, age 77, passed away January 12, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at Alexander Funeral Service on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Officiated by Pastor Mel Rodriguez, Margaret’s son-in-law. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Lighthouse Worship Center at 651 Glen Circle,...
Rev. Gary W. Jennings
Jan 10, 2021
Rev. Gary W. Jennings, age 73, went home to be with the lord Sunday, January 10, 2021 after a hard battle with Covid-19. He was born to the late Carl and Martha Jennings in Sullivan Co. Tennessee on April 27, 1947. Rev. Jennings accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was 9 years old, started preaching at...
Mary Sue Payne
Jan 9, 2021
Mary Sue Wike Lackey Payne, age 91, of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Valley Nursing Center. Mary Sue was born on May 22, 1929 in Alexander County, to the late Perry Lee Wike and Texie Stikeleather Wike. Mary retired from Alexvale Furniture Company. She was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, her...
Carolyn Hilton Icard
Jan 9, 2021
Carolyn Sue Hilton Icard, age 71 of Granite Falls passed away January 9th, 2021 at Caldwell Memorial. She was born to the late Homer and Inez Teague Hilton on July 15, 1949. She enjoyed watching football and growing flowers most of all. Carolyn is preceded in death along with her parents, a daughter Jamie Jenkins, a son Jason Icard, a...
Linda Allen Jones Hall
Jan 8, 2021
Linda Allen Jones Hall, age 81 passed away peacefully at Frye Regional Medical Center on January 8, 2021. She was born March 29, 1939 to the late Hazel McCoy Campbell. Linda worked in the furniture business for several years as a stocker at Thomasville. Most of all she enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. Those left to cherish Mrs. Linda is...
Martha "Jill" Herman Childers
Jan 7, 2021
Martha “Jill” Herman Childers, age 70, of Taylorsville passed away at her home on Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was born on May 20, 1950 the daughter of the late Harvey Watts and Martha Nell Daniels Herman. During her career, Jill worked for Southern Monument and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and watching them play ball....
Glenn Lee Sigmon
Jan 7, 2021
Glenn Lee Sigmon, age 85, of Bethlehem went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born December 7, 1935 to the late Ralph E. Sigmon and Ruby Johnson Sigmon in Caldwell County. He attended Alexander County Schools and was employed in the furniture industry before starting Glenn’s Auto Trim, that he owned and operated...
Billy Layfate Hefner
Jan 4, 2021
Billy Layfate Hefner, age 86 of Taylorsville passed away on January 4, 2021 at Valley Nursing Center. Billy was born on May 28, 1934 to the late Quez and Evie Lou Fox Hefner. Billy was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to new places; he referred to this as loafing, piddling and tinkering. In addition...
Bobby Harris Lowe
Jan 2, 2021
Bobby Harris Lowe, age 76 of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on 1/2/2021.Born March 9, 1944 to the late Lynn Lowe and Winnie Wood in Alexander County. Bobby was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church but, most of all Bobby will be remembered as a fruit farmer, Bobby and Linnie Lowe, fourth generation apple farmers, opened Sugar Loaf Apple House...
Rosemarie Gertrud Farrens
Dec 30, 2020
Rosemarie Gertrud Wieland Farrens age 81, passed away on December 30, 2020 at Taylorsville House. Born to the late Adolf Wieland and Hedwig Wieland in Colonge Germany. Rosemarie was of the Christian faith, she enjoyed raising and showing horses, and miniature pinscher dogs. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors, traveling, walking in parks, and canoeing. During her working years, she...
Kevin James Fitzpatrick
Dec 30, 2020
Kevin James Fitzpatrick, age 66 of Taylorsville passed away at his residence on December 30, 2020. Born, July 25, 1954 to the late Walter James and Joan Margaret Lewis Fitzpatrick in Illinois. Mr. Fitzpatrick was retired from the Federal Aviation Administration, he was of the Catholic faith, enjoyed woodworking, and especially enjoyed visiting his children in Atlanta. In addition to...
Linda Joann Miller
Dec 29, 2020
Linda Joann Scott Miller, age 76, of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born of February 17, 1944 the daughter of the late Joseph Arnum & Hazel Stafford Scott. During her career, Linda worked in the furniture industry for Lewittes and then for Lane Furniture. She enjoyed gardening, jewelry, and beads. Linda had...
Betty Jo Mayberry
Dec 29, 2020
Betty Jo Crisp Mayberry, age 86, of Stony Point passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. She was born on September 17, 1934 in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Joe Hawk and Mary Elizabeth Adams Crisp. During her career, Betty worked in textiles for many years. She was a faithful member of Stony Point...
Janie Elizabeth Teague
Dec 29, 2020
Janie Elizabeth Daniels Teague, age 85, of Taylorsville went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. She was born on September 10, 1935 the daughter of the late Homer & Ruby Childers Daniels. Janie was a member at East Taylorsville Baptist Church, working in the nursery for seventy years. She was an amazing homemaker...
Steve Waitfield Bentley
Dec 28, 2020
Steve Waitfield Bentley, age 73, of Taylorsville passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 1, 1947 the son of the late Lester Waitfield and Cecil Mae Hubbard Bentley. Steve attended Mt. Hebron Baptist Church and loved gardening. He sold his produce as a living. He also enjoyed reading, playing checkers, and riding...
Janet "Dorcas" Barnes
Dec 28, 2020
Janet “Dorcas” Mays Barnes, age 64, of Taylorsville passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 13, 1956 the daughter of the late Garnet Sylvester and Dorothy Ellen Burchette Mays. Dorcas worked at Craftmaster Furniture and was a member at Salem Lutheran Church. She was very involved in serving at Salem Lutheran and...
Donald Albert Mason
Dec 28, 2020
Donald Albert Mason, 82, of Hiddenite passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Gordon’s Hospice House in Statesville following several years of declining health. Born on August 7, 1938, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late David Boyd Mason and Adelle Millsaps Mason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother...
Rev. Douglas "Doug" Kay Foster
Dec 27, 2020
Rev. Douglas “Doug” Kay Foster, age 89, of Taylorsville passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Carolinas Caring. He was born on January 10, 1931 the son of the late Chelsie Wyatt & Verna Mae Bulis Foster. Doug pastored Mt. Olive Baptist Church and later was the Interim at Macedonia Baptist Church where he would move his membership. He...