Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Lois Teague Richey
Dec 7, 2020
Mrs. Lois Teague Richey, age 94, of Taylorsville passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at her home. Born on October 3, 1926 in Alexander County, Lois was a daughter of the late William Waitzel and Edna Childers Teague. Lois enjoyed gardening, canning, and working in her flowers. She also enjoyed sewing and baking. Her most joyous times were spent...
Courtesy - William "Bill" Herman Summers
Dec 7, 2020
Courtesy obituary for the Summers family Mr. William “Bill” Herman Summers, 87, of Statesville, passed away, Monday, December 7, 2020 at his home. Mr. Summers was born November 3, 1933 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Henry Clay Summers and Ila Stikeleather Summers. He was a graduate of Scotts High School and was previously married to...
Agnes Moore Childers
Dec 6, 2020
Agnes Moore Childers went to her Heavenly home on her 92nd birthday, December 6, 2020. She was born on December 6, 1928 to the late Alvis Edward Moore and Flossie Hendren Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Franklin Alexander (Alex) Childers; brother Robert Moore; and infant brother Conrad Moore....
Roby "Dwayne" Warren
Dec 5, 2020
Roby “Dwayne” Warren, age 80, of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Dwayne will lie-in-state at Alexander Funeral Service on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Friday, December 11, 2020 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; and Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Graveside service...
David J Locklear
Dec 3, 2020
David J Locklear, age 47, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Catawba Regional Medical Center. David will Lie-in-State on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 11:00 am at Friendship Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tim and...
Betty Sue Childers
Dec 3, 2020
Betty “Sue” Burgess Childers, age 84, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 peacefully at her residence, lovingly surrounded by her family. Mrs. Childers will lie in state at Alexander Funeral Service on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from noon until 1:00 p.m. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at the...
Harold Devon Bowman
Dec 3, 2020
Harold Devon Bowman, age 82 of Bethlehem, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born June 25, 1938 to the late Clyde and Gladie Icenhour Bowman in Alexander County. Mr. Bowman’s body will Lie-In-State at Alexander Funeral Service on Friday, December 4, 2020 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm., Saturday from 9:00 am – 5:00...
Barry Lynn Harrington
Dec 1, 2020
Barry Lynn Harrington, age 70 of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born September 14, 1950 to the late Crafton and Genieve Fox Harrington in Alexander County. Barry served our country in the US Army, he worked as an upholster in the furniture industry and retired at Mitchell Gold Furniture. By many...
Jimmy Clifford McCurdy
Nov 28, 2020
Jimmy Clifford McCurdy, age 79 of Charlotte, formerly of Taylorsville passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Born November 28, 1941 to the late Clifford and Hazel Miller McCurdy in Alexander County. Mr. McCurdy will Lie-in-State Tuesday, December 1, 2020 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. and Wednesday, December 2 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Thursday,...
Aaron Wayne Baker
Nov 26, 2020
Aaron Wayne Baker, age 86 of Stony Point passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Born August 15, 1934 to the late Wayne and Audrey Baker in Iredell County. Burial for Mr. Baker will be conducted on Friday, November 27, 2020 at 2:30 pm in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Statesville. A memorial service...
Gary Lynn Morell
Nov 26, 2020
Gary Lynn Morell, age 73 of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born August 26, 1947 to the late Alvis lee and Betty Jo Kerns Morell in Knox County Tennessee. Inurnment for Mr. Morell will be at a later date at the Salisbury VA. Cemetery. Mr. Morell served in the US Navy, worked...
Robert Gray Minton
Nov 26, 2020
Robert “Bobby” Gray Minton, age 79 of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Iredell Health Systems. Born June 7, 1941 to the late Rhonda and Thelma Mae Johnson Minton in Caldwell County. Bobby was a member of Millersville Baptist Church, he enjoyed washing and detailing cars and spending time working outdoors. The Minton family will be holding...
Linda Kay Barnes
Nov 23, 2020
Linda Kay Ingram Barnes, age 73 of Taylorsville passed away with her family by her side on Monday, November 23, 2020. Linda was born January 9, 1947 to the late Haskel and Edith Sawyer Ingram in Alexander County. A graveside service for Mrs. Barnes will be conducted at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm....
Hazel Christine Brown
Nov 23, 2020
Hazel Christine Davidson Brown age 78 of Hiddenite passed away at the Taylorsville House on Monday, November 23, 2020. The family will conduct a private service at a later date. Hazel was born on November 17, 1942 to the late Noah Parks and Sarah Auton Davidson in Alexander County. She was a member of White Plains Baptist Church, she enjoyed...
Teresa Lee Pilkins
Nov 23, 2020
Teresa Lee Keller Pilkins, age 54 of Taylorsville passed away at her residence on Monday, November 23, 2020. Teresa was born May 17, 1966 to the late Herman “Hoyle” Keller and Phyllis Teague Kerley in Alexander County. Teresa was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed watching Hallmark movies and spending time with her family. During her working career, Teresa worked...
Gerald William Van Orden
Nov 22, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” William Van Orden, age 62 of Taylorsville passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Jerry was born on August 9, 1958 to the late Catherine Mae Van Orden Venosh in Dover City New Jersey. Jerry was a member of Jesus Life Worship Center, he enjoyed fishing, working, model cars, watching westerns, and taking...
Jewel Carolyn Stroupe
Nov 17, 2020
Jewel Carolyn Stroupe, age 71 of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her residence. Born May 13, 1949 to the late Richard Harvey and Louise Hoppers Stroupe in Lincoln County. Jewel enjoyed raising flowers, and vegetables. Jewel loved the outdoors, she was an observer of nature and all the wonders of life. Prepared, with her hiking boots...
Lois Marie Jolly
Nov 17, 2020
Lois Marie Elder Jolly, age 81 of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. Mrs. Jolly’s body will Lie-in-State at Alexander Funeral service on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 12:00 noon until 8: 00 pm. and Thursday, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. A graveside service for Mrs. Jolly will be conducted at Little River...
James Carl Picha
Nov 13, 2020
James Carl “Buddy” Picha, 80 passed away, November 13th in Taylorsville, NC after a brief illness. He was the widower of Marie “Rita” Picha. The graveside service and internment will be held at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church in Granite Falls, NC on Tuesday, November 17 at 3:00 with Rev. Gordon West officiating. Born on February 21st, 1940, Buddy was the...
Tina Ann Allen
Nov 12, 2020
Tina Ann Allen, age 52 of Hiddenite passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Tina was born the daughter of Richard Russell and Mollie Sue Layne Dotson in Mingo County, West Virginia. Tina was of the Pentecostal faith and will be remembered as a caregiver and for the love she shared with her friends. In addition to Tina’s parents,...