OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.

David Eugene Elder Sr.

David Eugene Elder Sr.

Aug 9, 2019

David Eugene Elder, Sr., age 70 of Taylorsville passed away at his residence on August 9, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born to the late Donald Eugene Elder, and Lucille Bentley Elder. David was a longtime member of Wayfound Baptist Church, loved fishing, working on his 66 Mustang, going to church and enjoyed hanging out with family and...

Jerry Baker Kohnle

Jerry Baker Kohnle

Aug 8, 2019

Jerry Baker “Beaver” Kohnle, age 75 of Taylorsville passed away at Catawba Memorial Hospital on August 8, 2019 after a period of declining health. Born to the late Carl Mast and Blanch Hodges Kohnle. Jerry was a US Army Vet, during his working career he was the Spring-up supervisor at King Furniture and a member at Ebenezer U.M.C. in Dudley...

Gladys Ann Hill

Gladys Ann Hill

Jul 30, 2019

Gladys Ann Parsons Hill, age 70 of Hickory passed away unexpectedly at Frye Regional Hospital on July 30, 2019. Gladys was born on May 31st, 1949 to Blake Morrison, Jr. and Elizabeth Parsons Jones. She was a former dental technician for Fine Arts Dental Lab and attended Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Gladys expressed her love by writing poetry, she...

Melanie Lynne Adams

Melanie Lynne Adams

Jul 27, 2019

Melanie Lynne Adams, age 38, of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Wake Forest Health, Wilkesboro. Born November 28, 1980 to Doris Elaine Wildes Adams and the late Jimmy Harold Adams. She was a member of Linney’s Grove Baptist Church. Melanie was a waitress for most of her working career and attended college in clothing design. She...

James Leon "Jim: Hall

James Leon "Jim: Hall

Jul 26, 2019

James Leon “Jim” Hall, age 63 of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2019. He was the son of the late Frank Odell and Lena Magilee Braswell Hall. Jim was employed in product development and design for Hickory chair, was an avid golfer, was a faithful member at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, enjoyed repairing furniture, and was extremely...

Douglas Ray Justice

Douglas Ray Justice

Jul 24, 2019

Douglas Ray Justice, age 57, of Stony Point passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born in Grundy, VA on September 3, 1961 the son of the late Ray Hilliard Justice and Gladys Hawkins Justice Stacy. During his career, Douglas worked in the construction industry for P & L Construction Company and...

Ruthy Jean Cline Roop

Ruthy Jean Cline Roop

Jul 23, 2019

Ruthy Jean Cline Roop, age 64, of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 after a lengthy illness at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 21, 1954, the daughter of the late John Kelsie and Ruth Goble Cline. During her career, Ruthy worked as a shipping clerk for Hickory Springs. She attended Smyrna Baptist Church and...

Lee Douglas Deal Jr

Lee Douglas Deal Jr

Jul 20, 2019

Lee Douglas Deal, Jr. age 43 won his courageous uncomplaining battle with cancer on July 20, 2019 and was awarded eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Doug was born on July 26, 1975 to Lee and Wanda Shew Deal, Sr., Doug worked with his father at L & D Heating and Air, was a member of Macedonia...

George Markis Martin

George Markis Martin

Jul 17, 2019

George Markis Martin, age 89, passed away, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Carolina Caring in Newton. Born April 8, 1930, to the late John Spenser and Eva Cinathia Combs Martin, in Alexander County, he was retired from ShurTape in Stony Point. He was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Stony Point. He will always be remembered for his...

Margaret Michelle Parsons

Margaret Michelle Parsons

Jul 17, 2019

Margaret Michelle Parsons, age 42 of Taylorsville passed away on July 17, 2019 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Born on May 30, 1977 to Jimmy Lee and Laura Jane Howell Parsons. Michelle worked as a cashier in the food industry. She served as a caregiver to her mother, loved her family, especially fond of the younger generation, loved...

Jerome C. Libby

Jerome C. Libby

Jul 17, 2019

Jerome Charles Libby, age 83 of Hiddenite passed away on July 17, 2019 at Gordon’s Hospice House in Statesville after a period of declining health. Born on November 20, 1935 to the late Cecil O. and Florence Mann Libby. He was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed bowling and playing golf. Mr. Libby is survived by his wife of 65 years...

Rev. Chase William White Jr

Rev. Chase William White Jr

Jul 16, 2019

Rev. Chase White, Jr. age 69 of Spencer Mountain, former pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, Taylorsville passed away in Iredell. Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning, July 16, 2019. Born to the late Chase White, Sr. and Ruby Little White on October 15, 1949. Chase devoted his life to the ministry and enjoyed occasionally playing golf. Those left to cherish the memory...

Mary Marie Adkins

Mary Marie Adkins

Jul 14, 2019

Marie Pennell Adkins, age 86 of Taylorsville passed away on July 14, 2019 at Catawba Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born on June 6, 1933 to the late Phletus Branks Pennell and Carrie Shook Pennell. Marie worked for over 50 years at Carolina Glove in Taylorsville, a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church and a member of...

David Marvin Proffitt

David Marvin Proffitt

Jul 14, 2019

David Marvin Proffitt, age 51 of Taylorsville passed away on July 14, 2019. Born October 30, 1967 to the late Roger Lee and Brenda Davis Proffitt. David was a machine operator for Centro Inc., enjoyed making custom knives, paint ball, fishing, four wheeling and being outdoors. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Michael Lee...

Joseph Monroe Woodring

Joseph Monroe Woodring

Jul 13, 2019

Joseph Monroe Woodring, age 63, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away in Knoxville, Tn. On Saturday, July 13, 2019. Born Sept. 29, 1955, to the late Crowson Daniel and Ruby Catherine Keller Woodring, and before becoming disabled was employed by the NCDOT. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one half-sister...

Willie Mae Presnell

Willie Mae Presnell

Jul 13, 2019

Willie Mae Julia Presnell, passed away July 13, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 11, 1924 in Alexander County, daughter of the late Manuel and Sadie Payne Presnell. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She worked at the Irene Cotton Mill, Carolina Glove and retired from Chaircraft. Ms. Presnell was preceded...

Lawrence Steve Kelsoe

Lawrence Steve Kelsoe

Jul 3, 2019

Lawrence Stephen “Steve” Kelsoe, age 62 of Taylorsville passed away at his residence on July 3rd, 2019. Born to the late Kermit Kelsoe and Joyce Barnes Hodge. Steve served in the US. Army from 1977 until 1980 and was last stationed at Fort Richard, Alaska. He worked in the shipping department in the furniture industry and enjoyed spending his leisure...

Elaine Carolyn Smith

Elaine Carolyn Smith

Jul 2, 2019

Elaine Carolyn Smith, age 75 passed away on July 2, 2019 at Carolina Caring of Catawba county after a short period of illness. Elaine was born to the late Cloyde and Jewell Smith. She was a member at Antioch Baptist Church. She enjoyed puzzles and cross-stitching. She is preceded in death by her parents, one son Tony Smith, two brothers...

Bernerd Eugene Watts

Bernerd Eugene Watts

Jul 2, 2019

Bernerd Eugene Watts, age 56 of Taylorsville passed away on July 2, 2019 at his residence after a period of declining health. Bernerd was born on August 2, 1962 to Jimmie and Joyce Barnes Watts. He was a member at Lebanon Baptist Church, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and singing. Those left to cherish the memoires of Bernerd include his parents, one...

Mary Ann Crouch

Mary Ann Crouch

Jun 24, 2019

Mary Ann Crouch, age 63 of Taylorsville passed away on June 24, 2019 at her residence after a period of declining health. Mary was born to Jerry Lee Hefner and Katherine Louise Trimm Hendrix. She was a member at The Purpose Church in Taylorsville, was considered artistic, loved to paint, loved her church, loved her “woman’s best friend” – Sissy,...

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