Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Helen Johnson Braswell
Dec 4, 2023
Helen Johnson Braswell, age 84, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. She was born to the late Linzie and Maggie Benfield Johnson on Sunday, August 6, 1939, in Avery County. During her working career, Helen worked as an upholsterer seamstress for Emerson Leather and other manufactures in Hickory. Helen attended Millersville Baptist...
Mildred Gladys Queen Norton
Nov 27, 2023
Mildred Gladys Queen Norton, age 82, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late Stacie and Beulah Estes Queen on Sunday, November 16, 1941, in Iredell County. During her working career, Mrs. Norton worked as a sewer for AlexVale Furniture. Mildred was a member of Wayfound Baptist Church, and she...
Larry Hardin Crawford
Nov 26, 2023
Larry Hardin Crawford, age 72, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Amorem Hospice House in Caldwell County. He was born to the late Ronder and Mildred Cook Crawford on Wednesday, December 27, 1950, in Avery County, NC. During his working career, Larry worked as a diesel truck mechanic, and worked at Clark Tire, and Waldensian Bakeries. Mr. Crawford was...
Robert "Lynn" Marshall
Nov 24, 2023
The D.O.T. Legend “The Sheriff” and our hero Robert “Lynn” Marshall of Taylorsville went to work the streets of gold on Friday November 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 75 after an extended illness. He was born to the late John Thurmond and Elma Clanton Marshall on June 23, 1948. Lynn retired as...
Rachel Shephard McIntyre
Nov 15, 2023
Rachel Shephard McIntyre, age 91, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Richmond County Hospice in Rockingham, NC. She was born to the late Dewey and Delphina Shephard on Wednesday, October 26, 1932, in Ellerbe, NC. Rachel worked as a seamstress for over 40 years and retired from Fruit of the Loom. Mrs. McIntyre was a member of Cameronian Presbyterian...
Allene Grace Cline Starnes
Nov 14, 2023
Allene Grace Cline Starnes, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born to the late Perry Cline and Pearl Johnson Cline on Thursday, March 19, 1931, in Alexander County. During her working career she worked for Alexander County Schools in the cafeteria. Allene was a member of Mt. Bethel Methodist...
Tommy Joe Harold Keen
Nov 13, 2023
Tommy Joe Harold Keen, 60 years old of Hiddenite, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023, with his family by his side. Born June 7, 1963, in Richlands, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Amos and Judie Ann Coleman Keen.
Tommy was a retired painter from General Dynamics Corp. in Catawba, NC....
Mary Lou Fox Hollar
Nov 12, 2023
Mary Lou Fox Hollar, age 74, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Sherrill’s Ford. She was born to the late Everette Clarence and Cecil Pennell Fox on Friday, September 23, 1949, in Alexander County. During her working career she worked for Parker Pie Factory. Mary Lou was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed going...
Barbara Wyatt Barnes
Nov 11, 2023
Barbara W. Barnes, of Wilkes passed away on November 11, 2023 at the age of 81.
Barbara was born to the late Mary Lou Emma Haynes Wyatt on August 8, 1942, in Wilkes County. In addition to her mother, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, O. C. Barnes, Jr.; two sisters, Betty L. Wyatt...
Thelma St. Clair Burgess
Nov 10, 2023
Thelma St. Clair Burgess, age 93 passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. She was born in Alexander County on January 25, 1930, to Obie and Patty St. Clair.
Thelma was a devoted housewife. She was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church, the Red Hat Club, and the Hiddenite Emerald Squares. Mrs....
Arnold Lee Wall
Nov 9, 2023
Arnold L Wall, age 79 passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on November 1, 1944, to Robert and Louise Wall.
Arnold served in the Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Wall retired from the furniture industry. He enjoyed reading, loved his family, and enjoyed...
James "Ray" Bowman
Nov 4, 2023
James “Ray” Bowman, age 82 went home to be with his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday November 4 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and his pastor. He was born in Alexander County on May 10, 1941, to Prater and Dora Bowman.
Ray loved the Lord, his family, and his church. He was a...
Steven Lee Echerd
Nov 2, 2023
Steven Lee Echerd, age 48, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Mecklenburg County. He was born to the late Roger Lee Echerd and Brenda McAlpin Pierce on Thursday, January 2, 1975, in Alexander County. Steven worked in construction for A & A Construction.
Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Helms Echerd.
Those left...
Tyrone Irvin Balthrop
Oct 30, 2023
Tyrone Irvin Balthrop, age 65, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born to the late John and Cynthia Swann Balthrop on Tuesday, April 22, 1958, in the District of Columbia where he grew up and went to school. Tyrone was employed at Tyson for many years until he retired. Mr. Balthrop was...
James Gregory Bolick
Oct 29, 2023
James Gregory Bolick, age 54, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Iredell County. He was born on Wednesday, January 22, 1969, in Alexander County to the late Carol Gene Bolick and Rita Mitchell Bolick. Mr. Bolick was a supervisor in the furniture industry and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed woodworking, working outside and in the yard. James...
Sir Dobbert Peebles
Oct 27, 2023
On October 27, 2023, Sir Dobbert Peebles, Dobby, crossed over the rainbow bridge. Dobby was a healer of heart and souls. During his short stay on this earth, he stole the hearts of everyone he met. There was not a tennis ball he did not love to chase and catch. He was loved all the days of his life and...
Zora "Marie" Carroll Moretz
Oct 27, 2023
Zora “Marie” Carroll Moretz, 91, of Bethlehem, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Trinity Ridge Nursing Home in Hickory, North Carolina. She was born March 7, 1932, to the late Virgil Grady Carroll and Onnie “Ona” Alberta Williams Carroll in Watauga County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents,...
Constance Jeanette Dyson Howell
Oct 18, 2023
Constance Jeanette Dyson Howell, age 63, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Atrium Health University City Hospital in Mecklenburg County. She was born in Alexander County on Wednesday, February 24, 1960, to Shelby Burgess Malcolm and the late Clifford Junior Dyson. Ms. Howell worked as a CNA and was member of Liberty Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She loved reading,...
Justin Lee Killian
Oct 14, 2023
Justin Lee Killian, age 42, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 14, 2023, at his home in Alexander County. He was born to Billy Killian and Faye Jonas on Tuesday, February 3, 1981, in Catawba County. Justin worked as an electrician and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Justin enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and riding motorcycles. He had a...
Colene Frances Robinette Bowman
Oct 9, 2023
Colene Bowman, age 91, known as “Granny” to many, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was a genuine follower of Christ and lived each day for Him. The love she had for God and His Word marked the life of everyone she encountered. If you were with her, she was sharing scripture,...
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