OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.

Walter Lee Auton

Walter Lee Auton

Jun 25, 2018

Walter Lee Auton, age 69, of Taylorsville passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at his residence. He was born to the late Lee Walter and Lettie Edna Daniels Auton on April 11, 1949 in Alexander County. Walter was a devoted member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a Church Deacon, member of the choir, and a Sunday school...

Shirley Diann Icenhour Stocks

Shirley Diann Icenhour Stocks

Jun 21, 2018

Shirley Diann Icenhour Stocks, age 68, of Hiddenite left this world on Thursday, June 21, 2018 from Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, for her heavenly home. She was born on May 13, 1950 in Alexander County, and was a tremendous cook and enjoyed working in the flower garden. During her career, Diann worked at Carolina Glove as a seamstress and...

Ruth Eloise Little

Ruth Eloise Little

Jun 19, 2018

Ruth Eloise Queen Little, age 96, of Taylorsville left this world for her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Brian Center in Hickory. She was born February 13, 1922 in Burke County, the daughter of the late Joe and Sally Keever Queen. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all. While she was a homemaker...

Carrie Renea Howell

Carrie Renea Howell

Jun 18, 2018

Carrie Renea Shields Howell, age 33, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 18, 2018. She was born to Jimmy Wesley and Barbara Ann Little Shields on April 2, 1985 in Catawba County. Carrie enjoyed photography, painting, and scrapbooking. She loved her family and was always serving others in any way she could. She is preceded in death by...

Millard "Buddy" Ree Patterson

Millard "Buddy" Ree Patterson

Jun 17, 2018

Millard Ree “Buddy” Patterson, age 94, passed away at his home in Hiddenite on June 17th following a period of declining health. Born February 3, 1924, in Alexander County, he was the son of the late William Allie Patterson, Sr. and Lola Gwaltney Patterson. He married Jenny McLelland Patterson on November 12, 1943, and they celebrated 70 years of marriage...

James "Jamie" Eric Fox

James "Jamie" Eric Fox

Jun 16, 2018

James “Jamie” Eric Fox, 47, of Taylorsville passed unexpectedly on Saturday, June 16, 2018. He is the son of Steve and Nancy Fox. Jamie was employed with the Catawba County Department of Transportation as a Supervisor. A successful businessman, he owned a landscaping company for 10 years. He was a member at Oxford Baptist Church in Conover. Jamie was an...

Jeffrey Duane Parkhurst

Jeffrey Duane Parkhurst

Jun 15, 2018

Jeffrey Duane Parkhurst, 62, of Taylorsville, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 15, 2018. He was the son of Charles and Dolores Parkhurst. Jeff will be best remembered as the Service Manager of the former Hickory Marine Sales where he worked for 35 years. He loved the lake, boating, fishing, and racing. Jeff was preceded in death by his father: Charles,...

Laura Nell Keaton

Laura Nell Keaton

Jun 15, 2018

Laura Nell’s work here is done. On Friday, June 15, 2018, she received a call, the sort of call she couldn’t refuse. It was a call for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This appointment comes with an incredible benefit – a reunion with family and friends, some of which she has not seen in a very...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lackey Teague

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lackey Teague

Jun 14, 2018

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lackey Teague, age 84, of Hiddenite was called home by her Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Mrs. Teague was the daughter of Bron and Edna Lackey, born on April 11, 1934, in Alexander County. Jackie was a talented artist; she painted many oil paintings, giving them away to her family. Her greatest treasures were her...

Doris T. Watts

Doris T. Watts

Jun 13, 2018

Doris T. Watts, age 89, of Taylorsville passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in a caring and loving community at the Brian Center Home in Gastonia. Doris was born October 6, 1928 in Rockingham, NC. She worked in textiles till she became a stay at home mom/nanny. Doris was a kind loving Christian lady and she loved all her...

Sylvia Helen Elder

Sylvia Helen Elder

Jun 12, 2018

Sylvia Helen Jolly Elder, age 85, of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born to the late Wade and Sophie Looper Jolly in Alexander County on Thursday, October 27, 1932. Sylvia was a member of Millersville Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, beach trips, and her grandchildren above all. Along with...

Jeremy Kyle Law

Jeremy Kyle Law

Jun 11, 2018

Jeremy Kyle Law, age 17, of Taylorsville left this world unexpectedly on Monday, June 11, 2018. He was born on July 25, 2000, the son of Scott Harvey and Angelia “Angie” Darlene Daniels Law. Jeremy had just graduated with Honors from Alexander Central High School where he was a member of the ROTC for 3 years. He was employed with...

Ruth Ann Shook Teague

Ruth Ann Shook Teague

Jun 9, 2018

Ruth Ann Shook Teague, age 72, of Taylorsville left this world for her heavenly home on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Valley Nursing Center. Born April 17, 1946 to William David (Bill) Shook and Katie Icenhour Shook. She was retired from Carolina Glove after 45 years of service. Ruth was a long time Sunday School Secretary at Taylorsville Church of...

Fred "Freddy" Revis Brock, Jr.

Fred "Freddy" Revis Brock, Jr.

Jun 8, 2018

Fred “Freddy” Revis Brock, Jr., age 69, of Moravian Falls, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away, unexpectedly at his residence, Friday morning, June 8, 2018. Born to the late Fred Revis Brock and Pearlee Respy Bentley Brock, who survives, on Dec. 23, 1948, he was a member East Taylorsville Baptist Church. Freddy serviced in the United States Army during Vietnam, where...

Dr. Robert "Bob" Leon Wheeler

Dr. Robert "Bob" Leon Wheeler

Jun 6, 2018

Dr. Robert “Bob” Leon Wheeler, age 70, of Taylorsville passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Duke University Medical Center. Bob was born December 13, 1947, in Boone, NC., to the late Commie Dora Wheeler and the late Ann Danielian Wheeler. He graduated from Watauga High School and received his Doctorates degree in Education from Appalachian State University in...

Walter "Bill" William Pennell

Walter "Bill" William Pennell

Jun 6, 2018

Walter “Bill” William Pennell, age 89, of Taylorsville left this world for his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born on May 30, 1929, the son of the late Byrd Rufus and Cecil Amy White Pennell. Before retirement, Bill worked for a number of furniture companies including Broyhill and Bassett....

Blayne Edison Hollar

Blayne Edison Hollar

Jun 5, 2018

Blayne Edison Hollar, age 86, of the Antioch Community, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his residence. Born to the late Jay Hugh and Harriet Katherine Moretz Hollar on March 7, 1932, he was a graduate of Taylorville High School and Clevenger Business College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict...

Linda Pauline Fox

Linda Pauline Fox

May 31, 2018

Linda Pauline Canter Fox, age 71, of Taylorsville peacefully left this world for her heavenly home on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 26, 1946 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Jack and Vinna Mae Canter Joines. During her career, she worked as a sewer for Mitchell Gold and Alexvale. Linda was...

Mabel Kathrine Kerley Martin

Mabel Kathrine Kerley Martin

May 28, 2018

Mabel Kathrine Kerley Martin, age 86, of Taylorsville took her final flight home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 28, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 28, 1931 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Clarence Andrew and Lacy Mae Anderson Kerley. Mabel was privileged to be able to stay at home...

Cristina "Tina" Dillow Lancaster

Cristina "Tina" Dillow Lancaster

May 27, 2018

Cristina “Tina” Dillow Lancaster, 48, of Union Grove, overcame this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 3:46 a.m. Tina was born March 11, 1970 in Dade City, Florida, the daughter of the late Harry Anthony “Tony” Dillow and Lena Marlene Dillow Carr. She was a loving and devoted wife of...

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