Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Rickey Arnaz Lafon
Sep 16, 2026
Rickey Arnaz Lafon, age 67, of Taylorsville, passed away on September 16, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on August 9, 1959, in Alexander County.
Rickey will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and man of faith whose life was deeply rooted in family, church, and the simple joys that brought him...
Dr. James Franklin Wells, Jr.
Sep 12, 2026
Dr. James Franklin Wells Jr., 82, died peacefully at home on September 12, 2026, in Conover, North Carolina. Surrounded by loving family. “Frank”, as he was known to friends and family, was born in Rutherford County on July 17, 1944, arriving just 15 minutes after his twin sister. He grew up in Henrietta, North Carolina, just a few houses down...
Margaret Lauretta Banks Moore
Sep 10, 2026
Margaret (Maggie) Moore, age 71, of Maiden, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026.
Maggie was born on April 4, 1955 in Hickory, NC to Esther Bernetta and John Henry Banks. Maggie graduated from Fred T. Foard High School and later followed her calling to care for others, earning her nursing degree from Catawba Valley Community College.
Maggie spent many years serving...
Pamela Parsons Lineberger
Sep 9, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Parsons Lineberger, age 70, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on September 9, 2026. Born to the late Robert F. Parsons, Sr. and Ruth Howell Parsons in Taylorsville on November 22, 1955. She attended Happy Plains School until 1972.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters.
Those left to cherish...
Connie Rose Dagenhart Kerley
Sep 7, 2026
Connie Rose Dagenhart Kerley, age 72, passed away September 7, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. She was born on September 11, 1953, in Spokane, Washington to the late Harold and Shirley Huffman Dagenhart. During her working career, Connie worked as a phlebotomist for Labcorp for over 40 years. She was a lifetime member at Friendship Lutheran Church. Connie...
Rita Lenora Carlson Fox
Sep 3, 2026
Rita Lenora Carlson Fox, 77, of Taylorsville, left her body and reunited with her best friend and the love of her life, W.J., on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Rita was born on July 1, 1949, in Valparaiso, FL, to the late Ivan Eugene Carlson and Rosa Belle “Rosie” Reese Carlson and grew up with her five siblings in Alexander County....
Melvin Reece Gilliam
Sep 1, 2026
Melvin Reece Gilliam, age 60, born December 19, 1965, in Surry County, passed away on September 1, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County.
Melvin was a man who loved deeply and lived with a strong devotion to the people closest to him. He especially cherished his son and grandchildren and found great joy in spending time with family, friends, and...
Rosa Louise Lafon Johnson
Aug 30, 2026
Rosa Louise Lafon Johnson, age 69, left this world and entered into her heavenly home on August 30, 2026. She was born on June 4, 1957, to Franklin “Arnold” and Lillian Daniels Lafon and preceded in death by them.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Johnson in 2018 and a brother-in-law Harvey Connolly.
Left to cherish her memory include,...
Craig Blackwood Collins, Sr.
Aug 29, 2026
Craig Blackwood Collins, Sr., age 80, passed away on August 29, 2026, at Mountain View Manor in Bryson City, North Carolina. He was born on September 19, 1945, in Richland County, South Carolina, to the late Clyde Collins and Helen Bridgers Collins.
Craig proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. During his military service,...
Norma Gail Sigmon Huffman
Aug 29, 2026
Norma Gail Sigmon Huffman, 90, of Taylorsville, passed away on August 29, 2026, at Trinity Village in Catawba County. She was born on October 23, 1935, in Catawba County to Norman Alexander Sigmon and Alice Ledford Sigmon.
Norma will be remembered as a woman of deep love for her family, her faith, and the many gifts she shared throughout her life....
Madge Fields Wilson Barnes
Aug 29, 2026
Madge Fields Wilson Barnes, 92, passed away on August 29, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Iredell County. She was born on April 6, 1934, in Thomasville, North Carolina.
Madge was a devoted family woman, an educator, and a woman of faith. She earned her Master’s degree and went on to serve as a teacher at Thomasboro Elementary School, a calling...

