Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
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
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,
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,
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,
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,
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",
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,
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",
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...
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...
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...
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,
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...
Juanita Cranford Gant,
Jul 3, 2016
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 Lynn Barnes,
Jul 2, 2016
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 Lee Puett,
Jul 1, 2016
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...