OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.

Annie Pearl Moretz Kirby

Annie Pearl Moretz Kirby

Oct 23, 2026

Annie Pearl Moretz Kirby, lovingly known as Ann, passed away peacefully at her home on October 23, 2026, in Alexander County. She was born on July 1, 1939, in Alexander County, and her life remained deeply rooted in the community she loved.

Ann and her husband Lindsey were second generation dairy farmers. Farming was far more than her work; it was...

Donald Edward Hefner

Donald Edward Hefner

Oct 20, 2026

Donald Edward Hefner, 79, passed away on October 20, 2026, at Carolina Caring - Catawba Valley Hospice House in Catawba County. He was born on October 10, 1947, in Catawba County to the late Edward Hefner and Blanche Hefner.

Donald lived a life marked by faith, service, hard work, and deep devotion to the people around him. During his working career,...

James Michael Burke

James Michael Burke

Oct 17, 2026

James Michael Burke, age 76, of Lincolnton, passed away on October 17, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on November 12, 1949, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

James built a life marked by hard work, devotion, and steady commitment. He was a plant manager in the hosiery industry, and he was also known as a businessman who continued...

Gregory Darrell Kiser, Sr.

Gregory Darrell Kiser, Sr.

Oct 16, 2026

Gregory Darrell Kiser, Sr., age 68, passed away on October 16, 2026, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on September 28, 1958, in Richlands, Virginia, to Ralph and Lear Stevens Kiser.

Gregory worked as a puller at Mitchell Gold. Outside of work, he was a gun enthusiast who enjoyed hunting and had a love for Harley Davidson motorcycles...

Kathy Ruelene Fox Deal

Kathy Ruelene Fox Deal

Oct 12, 2026

Kathy Ruelene Fox Deal, lovingly known as Ruelene, age 72, passed away on October 12, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. She was born on November 1, 1953, and will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of her church and community.

During her working career, Ruelene served as a cafeteria manager for...

Harold Justice Deal

Harold Justice Deal

Oct 11, 2026

Harold Justice Deal, lovingly known as Hal, age 72, passed away on October 11, 2026, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on December 16, 1953, and will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and faithful servant of his church and community.

Hal built a life centered on hard work, faith, and family. He worked...

Walter Gene Hall

Walter Gene Hall

Oct 10, 2026

Walter Gene Hall, 86, passed away on October 10, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on October 4, 1940, in Houston County, Alabama.

Mr. Hall was drafted during the Vietnam War and proudly served his country. In his working life, he was the owner of Winecoff Memorials. He was also a member of East Side Baptist...

Ronald Joseph Troxclair

Ronald Joseph Troxclair

Oct 9, 2026

Ronald Joseph Troxclair, affectionately known as “Troxy,” passed away on October 9, 2026, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House in Catawba County. He was born on May 11, 1952, in Georgia.

Ronald lived a life shaped by dedication to his work, devotion to his faith, and pride in his service to his country. He proudly served in the United States...

Linda Anita Whitcher Hines

Linda Anita Whitcher Hines

Oct 8, 2026

Linda Anita Whitcher Hines, of Taylorsville, age 85, passed away on October 8, 2026, at Westwood Hills in Wilkes County. She was born on March 26, 1941, in Burke County, North Carolina.

During her working career, Linda worked as a bandsaw operator and later at the Christian Crisis Center. She will be remembered as someone who loved and cherished her family,...

Sandra Darlene Yoder Harrell

Sandra Darlene Yoder Harrell

Oct 7, 2026

Sandra Darlene Yoder Harrell, lovingly known as Sandi, passed away on October 7, 2026, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House in Catawba County. She was born on August 11, 1962, in Catawba County.

Sandi will be remembered for the care she showed to others and for the many simple joys that filled her life. She worked as a waitress at...

Horace Clark Moretz

Horace Clark Moretz

Oct 2, 2026

Horace Clark Moretz, 87, passed away on October 2, 2026, at his home in Alexander County. Mr. Moretz was born on April 20, 1939. He will be remembered as a devoted family man whose life was marked by hard work and determination. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He enjoyed working nonstop on his tractor or loader, gardening,...

Peggy Tevepaugh Johnson

Peggy Tevepaugh Johnson

Oct 2, 2026

Peggy Tevepaugh Johnson, age 86, born March 26, 1940, passed away on October 2, 2026. She will be remembered with love for her devotion to her family, her faithful life, and the steady kindness she shared with those around her.

Peggy was a member and very faithful at Mt. Wesley Wesleyan Church, a place that was an important part of her...

Daniel Billings

Daniel Billings

Oct 1, 2026

Daniel Billings, 62, passed away on October 1, 2026, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on December 13, 1963, in Harford County, Maryland.

Daniel was a member of Shining Light Baptist Church. He was a truck driver for Hickory Springs Manufacturing. He was also someone who found enjoyment in the outdoors. He loved fishing and hunting, especially when...

William Greg Daniels

William Greg Daniels

Sep 29, 2026

William Greg Daniels, known to many as Greg, passed away on September 29, 2026, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on January 7, 1966, in Alexander County.

Greg built a life centered on hard work, faith, and the people he loved most. He was a supervisor at Century Furniture and owned WG Daniels Pressure Washing and Lawn Care....

James Glenn Baker

James Glenn Baker

Sep 26, 2026

James Glenn Baker, age 68, of Taylorsville, NC, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 26, 2026. He lived a life surrounded by his loved ones, especially “Dixie” his beloved and faithful companion who was always by his side, even in his last moments.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Derwood and Nathalee Baker, and his brother, Gary Baker.

His loved ones...

Kerria Raechelle Taylyn Willis

Kerria Raechelle Taylyn Willis

Sep 25, 2026

Kerria Raechelle Taylyn Willis, precious infant daughter of Karrel Monte Willis and Kesha Lashay Combs, was born on September 12, 2026, in Catawba County. She passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 25, 2026, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Though Kerria’s time on earth was brief, her beautiful little life was a precious gift from God....

William Charles Ciccone

William Charles Ciccone

Sep 22, 2026

William “Bill” Charles Ciccone, age 59, passed away September 22, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born in Princess Anne County, Virginia on January 8, 1967, to John and Marlyn Webb Ciccone.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery located at 580 Antioch Church Road,...

Carl David Stafford

Carl David Stafford

Sep 19, 2026

Carl David Stafford, age 76, of Taylorsville, passed away on September 19, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. Born on March 26, 1950, in Washington, DC, Carl was a man with a big heart who loved talking to people and never met a stranger. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, and his life was...

Justin Lee Echerd

Justin Lee Echerd

Sep 19, 2026

Justin Lee Echerd, age 21, passed away on September 19, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born on March 29, 2005, in Forsyth County. Justin will be remembered with love for the joy he found in being outdoors, for the happiness he shared in being around people, and for the deep love he had for his family.

Justin...

Helen Lorette Frye Starnes

Helen Lorette Frye Starnes

Sep 18, 2026

Helen Lorette Frye Starnes, age 93, lovingly known as Lorette, passed away on September 18, 2026, at her home in Alexander County. She was born on April 11, 1933, in Alexander County.

During her working career, Lorette worked at Southern Hosiery Mill as a sock folder. She was a woman who found joy in the simple and meaningful things of life....

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