OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.

Braxton Corbin Smith,

Braxton Corbin Smith,

Aug 13, 2016

Braxton Corbin Smith, age 6, of Taylorsville, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville, on August 13, 2016. Braxton was born on January 15, 2010 to Kevin Douglas Smith and Danielle Brook Wallace in Catawba County. Braxton enjoyed riding dirt bikes, hunting, and fishing, but most of all he loved Jesus and his family. In addition to his parents Braxton...

Coyet Raymond Adkins

Coyet Raymond Adkins

Aug 11, 2016

Coyet Raymond “Shorty” Adkins, 95, of Taylorsville, passed away in the Catawba Valley Hospice House, in Hickory, on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Born on May 17, 1921, to the late Effie Estelle Adkins and Clyde Wesley Church. Coyet served in the United States Army (Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion) from July 1941-December 1945. Coyet owned & operated City Cab in...

Ardean Joe Howe

Ardean Joe Howe

Aug 8, 2016

Ardean Joe Howe, age 96, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 at Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Howe was born in Bentley County, Kansas on October 22, 1919 to the late Harry R. and Annie J. Longberg. He served in the United States Army and fought in World War II. Mr. Howe was a member of Carson Chapel...

Ruth Luffman Pardue,

Ruth Luffman Pardue,

Aug 3, 2016

Ruth Luffman Pardue, age 88, of Taylorsville, passed away at Valley Nursing Center on August 3, 2016. Ruth was born in Surry County to the late Tyrie and Brancie Cox Luffman on August 8, 1927. Ruth was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. She loved sewing, especially making baby pillows and doll clothes. In addition to her parents Ruth...

George Holland Fox

George Holland Fox

Aug 3, 2016

George Holland Fox, age 77, of Mt. Gilead NC, formerly of Hiddenite, passed away in Stanley Manor, Albermarle, NC on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. Born in Wilkes County, to the late Thomas Lee and Maude Ella Bumgarner Fox, on March 29, 1939, he was a professional tour bus and truck driver, having driven many of the college and minor league...

Jeremy Grayson Church,

Jeremy Grayson Church,

Aug 1, 2016

Jeremy Grayson Church, age 34, of Hudson, passed away on August 1, 2016. Jeremy was born on November 24, 1981 to Joseph Grayson Church and JoAnn Stafford Coffey in Catawba County. He attended Freedom Baptist Church. Jeremy was preceded in death by his wife Candi "Renee" Church and grandparents, Ardna & Eugene Church and Joe & Shirley Stafford. In addition...

Scotty Glenn Pennell,

Scotty Glenn Pennell,

Jul 29, 2016

Scotty Glenn Pennell, age 53, of the Dover Community, Taylorville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Wilkes Regional Hospital. He was born on October 5, 1962 in Alexander County to the late Kearney Hall and Shirley Bowman Pennell, who survives. He was a member of Dover Baptist Church, where he served as an usher and member of...

Kailab "Schylar" Payne,

Kailab "Schylar" Payne,

Jul 18, 2016

Kailab "Schylar" Payne, 21, of Drexel, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 18, 2016. Born August 13, 1994 in Burke County, Schylar was the son of  Randy and Kimberly Payne. Schylar was baptized at Missionary Ridge earlier this year. He loved playing with his son, gardening, trying new foods, listening to music and hanging out with his friends. He...

Louise Mitchell McLelland,

Louise Mitchell McLelland,

Jul 18, 2016

Louise Mitchell McLelland, age 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. She was born to the late Lee and Jettie Carrigan Mitchell on October 22, 1925 in Alexander County. In addition to her parents Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert James McLelland and four brothers. She leaves to cherish her memory...

Lonnie Walter Watt,

Lonnie Walter Watt,

Jul 18, 2016

Lonnie Walter Watt, age 69, of Taylorsville, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Lonnie was born on October 26, 1946 in Iredell County to the late Walter Sidney and Blanche Larson Watt who survives at her residence in Oregon. He served in the United States Marine Corp during...

Charles "Lynn" Brinkley,

Charles "Lynn" Brinkley,

Jul 16, 2016

Charles "Lynn" Brinkley, age 85, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Valley Nursing Center, in Taylorsville. Born, October 28, 1930, in Alexander County, to the late Charlie Independence and Marsha Stella Gwaltney Brinkley, he was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was a professional truck driver for Carolina Freight Lines, having retired after 41 years....

Diane Dixon Fox,

Diane Dixon Fox,

Jul 14, 2016

Diane Dixon Fox, age 54, of Taylorsville, passed away July 14, 2016, Gordon's Hospice House. Diane was born to the late Lester Charlie and Beulah Mae Boyd Dixon on December 4, 1961 in Guilford County. She was of the Baptist faith. Diane enjoyed gardening, cooking, feeding people, baking, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents...

Kenneth Craig Mayberry,

Kenneth Craig Mayberry,

Jul 12, 2016

Kenneth “Craig” Mayberry, 59, of Taylorsville, passed away in Gordon Hospice House, in Statesville, on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Born on January 17, 1957,  to the late Joe Bill Mayberry and Pearl Moose Mayberry, who survives. He was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Dagenhart. He was an active member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. Craig’s career spanned Clayton...

Jesus Juan "Zeus",

Jesus Juan "Zeus",

Jul 8, 2016

Jesus Martinez San Juan also known as "Zeus" , age 43, of Taylorsville, passed away on July 8, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Jesus was born on July 5, 1973 to Jesus Martinez and Antonia San Juan Cruz in Hidalgo, Mexico. He was known as the "Mexican Doctor Dolittle" for his love of animals and was cherished for his sweet...

Catherine Morrison Walker,

Catherine Morrison Walker,

Jul 8, 2016

Catherine Morrison Walker, 68, passed away July 6 after a 9-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Franklin and Margaret Morrison and her son David Walker. Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 49 years Wayne Walker, her son Chris Walker & wife Alison, beloved grandchildren Alex and Madeline Walker, sister Nancy Heafner...

Roy Queen "Frog",

Roy Queen "Frog",

Jul 7, 2016

Roy Lee Queen "Frog", age 78, of Statesville, passed away at Gordon's Hospice House on July 7, 2016. Roy was born to the late Stacie and Beulah Estes Queen on January 15, 1938 in Iredell County. Roy was of the Baptist faith. He was employed at Southern Screw for over 30 years and Walmart for 15 years. In addition to...

Lois Evelyn Gilstrap,

Lois Evelyn Gilstrap,

Jul 6, 2016

Lois Evelyn Gilstrap, age 66, of the Bethlehem Community passed away at her residence on July 2, 2016. Lois was born to the late Carl and Lois Banks Thackston on December 25, 1949 in Greenville, South Carolina. Lois attended Life of Victory Church. She was an avid reader, loved family, and especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents Lois...

Lena Belle Moretz,

Lena Belle Moretz,

Jul 6, 2016

Lena Belle Moretz, age 83, of Taylorsville, passed away on July 5, 2016, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Lena was born to the late James Cicero and Zula Mae McKinney Bolick on June 5, 1933 in Alexander County. She was a member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. In addition to...

Annice Hall Milstead,

Annice Hall Milstead,

Jul 6, 2016

Annice Hall Milstead, 80, of Taylorsville went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2016.  She passed away while she was at Abernathy Laurels of Newton under Hospice Care. Annice was born Dec. 12, 1935 (1 of 6 children) to the late Q. J. and Etta Hall of Alabama.  Annice was born in Coffey County, Alabama.  She...

James "Frankie" Wilson,

James "Frankie" Wilson,

Jul 5, 2016

James Franklin "Frankie" Wilson, age 48, of Taylorsville, passed away on July 1, 2016 at his residence. Frankie was born on July 22, 1967 in Caldwell County to the late Glenn Franklin and Shirley Louise Snyder Wilson who survives. Frankie was of the Baptist faith. He was known for being able to fix anything. He was a people person and...

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