Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
David Vance Barnette
Sep 14, 2017
David Vance Barnette, age 72, of Taylorsville passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville. Born April 23, 1945, son of the late James Clay and Dora Clay Adams Barnette. David was an upholster for many years and retired as a truck driver. Including his parents, he was preceded...
Ethel Mildred Davidson Pardue
Sep 12, 2017
Ethel Davidson Pardue went to her heavenly home September 12th, 2017, surrounded by loving family. Ethel, 84, was born December 6th, 1932, in Alexander County, to the late Edith Bentley Davidson and Asa Homer Davidson. Ethel accepted Christ as a young girl and was a faithful, lifelong member of the Church of God in Taylorsville, NC, where she loved the...
Mary Kathleen McLean
Sep 4, 2017
Kathleen “Kat” Crisp McLean, age 83 of Bethlehem, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, September 4th, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Bethlehem, where she was loved and fondly called “Miss Kat”. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone that knew her. Kat was...
Betty Joan Looper
Sep 2, 2017
Betty Joan Kerley Looper, age 79 of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born to the late Lexo J. Kerley and Cecil Brown Kerley on August 22, 1938. Betty loved her grandchildren and centered her life on them. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by eight siblings....
David Franklin Branson
Sep 1, 2017
David Franklin Branson, age 56 of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2017.He was born to the late Thomas William Branson and Beulah Hudson Branson in Forsyth County on July 10, 1961. He was an avid hiker and loved hiking the Appalachian Trail along with fishing. David also enjoyed playing his guitar and throwing darts in his free...
Jimmy Wayne Pennell
Aug 31, 2017
Jimmy Wayne Pennell, age 60, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 2, 1957, the son of Emilia Percic Pennell and the late Asa Pennell. Jimmy worked as a truck driver for Hickory Springs and was part of the brotherhood with Commscope Truck Drivers. He was a member...
Helen Moody Maye
Aug 28, 2017
Helen Moody Maye, age 89, of Taylorsville left this world for her heavenly home on Monday, August 28, 2017 at her residence. She entered this world in Watauga County on December 17, 1927, the daughter of the late Stacy and Sarah Norris Moody. Throughout her life she worked as a grower for Perdue Farms, Shurtape, and a Bus Driver for...
Bobbie-Jean Barnes Odom
Aug 26, 2017
Bobbie-Jean Barnes Odom, age 47, of the Bethlehem Community passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 26, 2017 after an automobile accident. She was born on May 4, 1970, the daughter of the late Mary Ann Carrie Barnes. Bobbie-Jean had previously worked for Walmart in Taylorsville, PVH of Jonesville, and for Tyson. She was a loving mother and friend to all,...
Carol Marie Krogman
Aug 25, 2017
Carol Marie Bakke Krogman, age 75, of Taylorsville, North Carolina passed away Friday morning, August 25, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina. Born in Clark County, Wisconsin on April 23, 1942 to the late Uno and Helga Bakke of Withee, Wisconsin. Carol and Ron owned Audubon Hardware and loved their occupation. Carol dearly cherished her marriage...
Joanne R. Clarke
Aug 25, 2017
Joanne R. Clarke, age 79, died on Friday, August 25, 2017 in Catawba Valley Medical Center. From her birth in Potter County, Pennsylvania on January 19, 1938 to her death on Friday, August 25, 2017, she nourished people around her with Love and Faith and her doors were always open. She is survived by David, her husband of 60 years,...
LTC Clyde J. (Jack) Daniel
Aug 24, 2017
On August 24, 2017, LTC Clyde J. Daniel (Jack), age 82, of Stony Point passed peacefully at his home following an extended illness. The son of the late Clyde Eldridge Daniel and Eloise Daniel Clark, he leaves behind his beloved wife, Gloria; daughter, Angela Sizemore (Eric); sister-in-law and niece, Adonna and Taylor Dickerson; son, Patrick Daniel, of Dyess, Arkansas; four...
Ruby Franz Barger
Aug 20, 2017
Ruby Franz Barger, age 80, of the Bethlehem Area, Granite Falls, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Warlick County, Indiana on June 5, 1937, the daughter of the late Ralph and Lillian Franz. Ruby loved assisting her husband in the woodworking shop. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Bryce Boyd Harrington
Aug 15, 2017
Bryce Boyd Harrington, age 69, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 surrounded by his family at home. Born on November 3, 1947, the son of the late Curtis and Omie Deal Harrington. Bryce honorably served our country in the US Navy with two tours in Vietnam and helped with the VFW when he could....
Carmen Belinda Dority Peterson
Aug 14, 2017
Carmen Belinda Dority Peterson, age 60, of Taylorsville went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 14, 2017 at her residence. She was born on January 23, 1957 in Catawba County to the late Stanley Dubose and Elvina Pauline Kurd Dority. Carmen had worked for Fairmont Furniture as a sewer. She was a member at Refuge Baptist Church and was...
Edna Barnes Stephens
Aug 12, 2017
Edna Barnes Stephens, age 88, of Newton passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Abernathy Laurels. The daughter of the late James (Jim) Barnes and Espie Elder Barnes. Born 7/04/1929. She was a proud member of Salem Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Edward Stephens, brother James Clyde Barnes, and sisters Alice Barnes...
Ophelia Martin
Aug 11, 2017
Ophelia Martin, age 89, of Taylorsville passed away on Friday evening, August 11, 2017, at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 18, 1927 in Alexander County to Dewey and Nola Bowman. She was a lifelong resident of Alexander County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. While she will be greatly...
Roger Dale Kerley
Aug 6, 2017
Roger Dale Kerley, age 63, of Stony Point passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Gordon Hospice House. Born on March 22, 1954, the son of the late Lexo J. and Cecil Brown Kerley. Roger loved antiques, collecting coins, fishing, and basketball. He was a loving husband, father, and friend and will greatly be missed, but will forever be...
Ralph Jerry Fox
Aug 4, 2017
Ralph Jerry Fox, age 75, of Taylorsville left this world on Friday, August 4, 2017 at his residence. Born on August 9, 1941, the son of the late Ransom S. and Rosa Lail Fox. Ralph honorably served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. Before retirement, he worked for Broyhill Furniture - Hiddenite Plant 5 as an...
Roberta Teague Goble
Aug 4, 2017
Roberta Elaine Teague Goble, age 85, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017, in Shaire Center, Lenoir. Born, as an only child, to the late Clyde Louis and Belle McLeod Teague, on Dec. 10, 1931 in Alexander County, she was a graduate of Wingate University, Lenoir Rhyne University, and Appalachian State University. Having taught elementary school for many years in...
Geraldine "Jerri" Chapman
Aug 2, 2017
Geraldine "Jerri" Chapman, age 80, of Taylorsville left this world for her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at her residence. Entered into life on April 29, 1937, the daughter of the late William Curlee and Tessie Estel Robinette Chapman. Jerri was a member at Little River Baptist Church and attended Winkler's Grove Baptist in Hickory. She was a...