Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
William "Bill" Harold Robinson
Aug 29, 2018
William Harold "Bill" Robinson, 54, of Taylorsville, NC, formerly of Morgantown, WV, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 29, 2018. He was born June 29, 1964, in Franklin Township, Greene County, PA and was the adopted son from 9 years of age, of Thomas Allen and Ruth Ann Robinson. He is survived by his loving daughter, Emily Mary Robinson (18), Morgantown,...
Rufus Judone Golightly Jr.
Aug 29, 2018
Rufus Judone Golightly, Jr., age 65, of Taylorsville died on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on April 24, 1953 in Alabama, the son of the late Olivia Mae Patton Golightly. During his career, Rufus worked for Tyson in Wilkesboro and also for Volex in Conover. He honorably served our country in the...
Gail Bumgarner
Aug 29, 2018
Gail Bumgarner, age 79, of Taylorsville passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born on November 6, 1938 to the late Lester V. and Vera Mae Beach Lowe in Alexander County. She worked for First Baptist Child Development Center and also at Millersville Baptist Child Development Center; she enjoyed working with and around...
Lawrence Junior Hubbard
Aug 24, 2018
Lawrence Junior Hubbard, age 73, of Hiddenite left this world for his eternal home on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1945 in Wilkes County, the son of the late Carter Baxter Hubbard and Hattie Hubbard Watts. Lawrence honorably served our country in the North Carolina National Guard. He was a member at...
Teresa Faye Helms Walker
Aug 21, 2018
It is with heavy hearts that we share that our beloved, Teresa Faye Walker (nee, Helms) on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018, has crossed over the River of Life and has joined her beloved Larry Dale Walker in Paradise. Mrs. Walker was born to Ruby Rachel Helms (later Parker) and Oren Helms in Mecklenburg County, on November 3rd, 1954. She attended...
Guy Edward Barnes
Aug 17, 2018
Guy Edward Barnes, 83, of Taylorsville, NC passed away Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at Valley Nursing Center after an extended illness. Guy was an avid hunter for many years and a huge sports fan. He loved NASCAR racing, Braves baseball, Carolina Panthers football, and ACHS football, but he especially loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. Guy worked at...
Lindsay Edward Barnes
Aug 13, 2018
Lindsay Edward Barnes, age 79, of Taylorsville died on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 1, 1938 in Alexander County, the son of the late June & Hessie Howell Barnes. During his career he worked in maintenance for Schneider Mills and H & B Finishing. Lindsay attended St. John’s Baptist Church and...
Charlie Dail
Aug 12, 2018
Charlie Dail, age 85, of 193 Airport Rd, Taylorsville died Sunday, August 12, 2018 at home. He was born October 15, 1932 in Pitt County, NC. He was the son of the late Charlie and Pearl Elmore Dail. Charlie retired from Waldorf Paper Box Co. after working there for 29 years. He then worked at Mitchell Gold for 18 years...
Alvin "Bill" Parker Jones
Aug 10, 2018
Alvin “Bill” Parker Jones, age 72, of Taylorsville died after a brief illness on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Gordon’s Hospice House. He is forever home with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ and we know we will see him again one day on the other side. Bill was born on November 10, 1945 in Avery County, the son of...
Sarah Elizabeth Lackey Leach
Aug 9, 2018
Sarah Elizabeth Lackey Leach, age 39, of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a long courageous battle with Leukemia since she was 18 years old. In the end, she won the victory to forever be home with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on January 6, 1979, the...
Maria Rochelle Little
Jul 28, 2018
Maria Rochelle Little was born May 24th, 1964 to Patricia Barker Little and the late William Thurston Little Sr. On Saturday morning, July 28, 2018 after gracing this earth for 54 years, Maria went to be with her Lord and was greeted there by her late grandparents Lois and Stacey Barker, Jake and Pearlie Little, and their son and Maria’s...
Jerry Kenneth Reitzel
Jul 27, 2018
Jerry Kenneth Reitzel, age 81, of Taylorsville passed away at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, July 27, 2018. He was born to the late Charles Franklin and Mary Ethel Echard Reitzel on September 23, 1936 in Catawba County. Jerry served in the North Carolina National Guard Army Reserves as a Staff Sergeant in the Vietnam Era. He was...
Anthony Andrew Killian
Jul 24, 2018
Anthony Andrew Killian, age 24, of Catawba County passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his residence. He was born on September 12, 1993 in Catawba County to Donald Leonard and Roxanne Evans Killian. He was of the Lutheran Faith. Anthony was an amazing young man, with a heart of gold, he'd give the shirt off his back....
Jettie Elizabeth Walker
Jul 17, 2018
Jettie Elizabeth Dellinger Walker, age 70, of Statesville passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on July 30, 1947 to the late Clyde Monroe and Ora Renee Beaver Dellinger in Iredell County. Jettie was a member of Sandy Ridge United Methodist and attended Hiddenite United Methodist Church in her later years. Her passions...
James "Edsel" George
Jul 15, 2018
James “Edsel” George, age 78, of Taylorsville passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Valley Nursing Center. Born on December 5, 1939, the son of the late Paul George and Louvada Harrington George. He was married to the late Lillie George of 38 years. During his career he worked as an upholster for Montclair Furniture in Claremont and Orbit...
Phyllis Elaine Teague
Jul 12, 2018
Phyllis Elaine Reid Teague, age 70, of Taylorsville left this world for her heavenly home on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice. She was born on August 5, 1947, the daughter of the late Lester Reid, Jr. and Angeline Estelle Pennell Reid. During her career she worked as a leather marker for Hancock & Moore. Phyllis attended Huntington...
Sherry "Lynnay" Burch
Jul 10, 2018
Sherry “Lynnay” Burch, age 51, of Granite Falls passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Carolinas Health Care System Blue Ridge in Morganton. She was born to the Claude Oscar and Judy Lane Eckard Hall on April 1, 1967 in Burke County. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was known for her crocheting, her dog...
James Edward Ingram
Jul 6, 2018
James Edward Ingram, age 74, of Moravian Falls left this world unexpectedly on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 18, 1944 in Alexander County, the son of the late Haskell and Edith Sawyer Ingram. James honorably served our country in the US Army and the National Guard. During his career he worked...
Kathleen Thompson Johnson
Jul 3, 2018
Kathleen Thompson Johnson, age 64, of Granite Falls left this world for her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Catawba Regional Hospice. She was born on August 12, 1953 in Cherokee County, NC, the daughter of the late Fred Russell and Lois Burgess Thompson. Before retirement, she worked at Shurtape and had been a member at Union Baptist...
Infant Kashtyn Elaine Byers
Jul 1, 2018
Infant Kashtyn Elaine Byers, went into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 1, 2018. She was the daughter of Nathan Tyrone Byers and Abby Michelle Dykes, who is a member at First Baptist Church in Taylorsville. Even though we only got to hold you for a short period here on earth, one day we will hold you forever in...