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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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 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...
Mrs. Juanita Cranford Gant went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 2, 2016. She was born on June 29, 1932 in Biscoe, NC. Juanita was the fifth of the eleven children of Minnie Minton and Roy F. Cranford, Sr. She married the love of her life, Willis Gant, on June 14, 1952. Juanita was a former member...
Kathy L. Barnes, age 66, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at her residence. She was born to the late Osie and Bessie Barnes on January 27, 1950 in Iredell County. Kathy was retired from Lowes Foods. Kathy enjoyed singing and playing the piano. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by 2 brothers,...
Fletcher William Lee Puett, age 41 took his heavenly flight on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 after a six month illness. Fletcher was born October 30, 1974 to Pam Puett Wiles and Ronnie Puett in Alexander County. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by stepdad Robert Wiles Sr. who raised him, his grandfather, Chaunce Elder and...
Basil Lee Echerd, age 85, of Taylorsville, passed away at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Basil was born on July 13, 1930 to the late Roscoe Columbus and Hattie Hammer Echerd in Alexander County. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Herman Baptist Church and was on the cemetery committee. He was in the United...
Margie Gwen Hines White, age 87, of Taylorsville, passed away in Valley Nursing Center, on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Born, May 8, 1929, to the late Kermit Franklin and Catherine Marie Norton Hines, she was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She was retired from Broyhill Furniture Company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
James Curtis “Paw” Deal of Taylorsville, NC, went home to be with his heavenly father on June 23, 2016 after a battle with cancer. He was born on June 16, 1932. He is survived by his wife, Ola W. Deal; a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Harvey Lafone of Taylorsville; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Sara Deal of Hudson;...
Tanner Quan Howell, age 25, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Tanner was born to the late Juanita "Bo" Howell on May 10, 1991 in Iredell County. Tanner enjoyed watching sports especially Basketball. He loved his music and was always nicely dressed. Tanner was loved by many and will be remembered for...