Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Stephen Clayton Teague
Jul 19, 2024
Stephen Clayton Teague, age 75, peacefully passed away on Friday. July 19, 2024, at his home in Alexander County. He was born on Friday, June 3, 1949, in Catawba County to the late Dan and Novella Bowman Teague. He was the loving husband and a dedicated family man.
During his successful career, Steve served as the head of engineering at Clayton...
Samuel Moses Fox
Jul 18, 2024
Samuel Moses Fox, a beloved man of faith, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on November 26, 1935, he was a gentle soul who lived a life rooted in simplicity, humility, and kindness.
A devout Christian, Samuel had a deep and abiding love for Jesus, which was evident in every aspect of his life....
Betty Gray Shepherd Combs
Jul 16, 2024
Betty Combs, 89, of Old Mountain Road in Stony Point went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, following a sudden illness. She was born on Thursday, March 14, 1935, in Wilkes County and was the daughter of Fred and Dessie Mae Shepherd. Betty was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for 71 years. She married the love...
David Alan Hash
Jul 12, 2024
David Alan Hash, age 68, passed away at his home in Alexander County on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1955, in Chester, Pennsylvania to Virginia Hash and the late Robert Lee Hash. He attended East Taylorsville Baptist Church. David proudly served his country in The United States Air Force, embodying principles of duty and honor...
Lee Presnell
Jul 9, 2024
Lee Presnell, age 72, a retired captain with the Taylorsville Police Department, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Iredell County. He was born on Thursday, October 25, 1951, in Iredell County.
During his lifetime, Lee proudly served his country in The United States Army and later upholding justice and protecting his community as a police officer. His commitment to...
Tom Reynolds Jr.
Jul 3, 2024
Tom Reynolds Jr., age 99, a retired fire fighter and lieutenant for the city Abilene, Texas, and a skilled log home builder, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. He was born on Tuesday, May 5, 1925, in Anson Jones County, Texas.
A proud veteran who served his country in The United States Navy...
Dorothy Clair Berny Karvelis
Jul 3, 2024
Dorothy Karvelis, 88 of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was welcomed into her heavenly home by her husband Julie, who she missed terribly and whom she awaited to be reunited with. Born in Astoria, New York on March 13, 1936, to Clara Harms and Herman Berny. She was the middle child, enduring...
Francis "Joe" Arnold Shearer
Jul 2, 2024
Francis "Joe" Arnold Shearer, known affectionately as Joe to his family and friends, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Forsyth County. He was born on Wednesday, July 12, 1939, in Keene, New Hampshire to the late Russell and Florine Shearer. He graduated high school in June 1958 and furthered his education at...
Edward Arthur Turner
Jul 2, 2024
Edward Arthur Turner, known affectionately as Ed, passed away at his home in Alexander County on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, April 15, 1941, in Catawba County to the late Arthur Lincoln Turner and Claudia Craig Turner. Ed dedicated 34 years of his life to the furniture industry, where his hard work shone through in all...
Evelyn Marie Munday Hines
Jun 29, 2024
Evelyn Marie Munday Hines, age 82, born on Monday, September 29, 1941, in Caldwell County, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend that went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Forsyth County, has left a void in the hearts of all who knew her.
Evelyn's life was characterized by...
Eren Lanett Hawkins Beasley
Jun 24, 2024
Eren Lanett Hawkins Beasley, age 89, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. She was born on Saturday, May 11, 1935, in Haleyville, Alabama, to her parents Arthur Allen Hawkins and Ella Kate Broome.
Throughout her life, Eren cultivated an array of hobbies and interests including reading, solving puzzles, and playing cards. These pastimes...
Hal L. Bond
Jun 24, 2024
Hal L. Bond, age 80, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at Taylorsville House in Alexander County. He was born to the late Stanley L. And Eleanor Browan Bond on Friday, February 4, 1944, in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Hal was a teacher for 20 years in Burke County and worked in general construction.
Hal is survived by his wife of...
Nancy Lee Loux Steskal
Jun 22, 2024
Nancy sadly passed away suddenly at her home on June 22, 2024. She was born August 29, 1947, in Sellersville, PA. Nancy was a dedicated wife of 37 years to her husband David Henry Steskal. They resided in Granite Falls, NC. Nancy and Dave resided in Quakertown, PA before moving to NC.
Throughout her life she held many jobs ranging from...
Rev. John Calvin Rowe
Jun 22, 2024
The Reverend John Calvin Rowe, age 81, passed away at his home in Alexander County on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born on Thursday, May 20, 1943, in Alexander County to the late James Calvin Rowe and Vertie Octavia Carlton Rowe.
Throughout his life, Reverend Rowe dedicated himself to serving others. In 1999, he became an ordained minister and went...
Lonnie Lewis Munday
Jun 21, 2024
Lonnie Lewis Munday, born April 27, 1950, in Iredell County to Ralph Lewis Munday and Junie Campbell Munday. He passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Lonnie worked at Mack Modeling as a senior technician for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, working on cars, remodeling, and tormenting people that he loved.
Along with...
Arlene Oliver Lail
Jun 20, 2024
Arlene Oliver Lail, age 75 of Hickory passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Born on January 21, 1949, in Greensboro, NC, Arlene was the daughter of Arzie and Evelyn Oliver. Family, teaching, music, art, and wrestling were her passions. Arlene graduated with a degree in education from Mars Hill University and...
Frederick Jay Osmer
Jun 17, 2024
Frederick Jay Osmer at the age of 90, passed in his sleep on Monday, June 17, 2024. He
was born December 9, 1933, in Owosso, Michigan. Fred was a unique individual with incredible
humor. He spent his youth in Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University, with a
Master’s Degree in Arts and a Minor in Education. He took that knowledge and became...
Larry Dale Sheets
Jun 17, 2024
Larry Dale Sheets, age 63, born on Tuesday, June 28, 1960, in Audrain County, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend to all.
Larry will always be remembered for the love he had for his family. He cherished every moment spent with...
Terry Lee Harrington
Jun 17, 2024
Terry Lee Harrington, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Terry was born on April 14, 1953, in Alexander County, to Crafton and Genieve Harrington. He worked at Clayton-Marcus Furniture for many years and retired from Paladin Furniture. Terry was a member of the Katie Mullis Sunday School class at Little River Baptist Church. He was a valued member...
Mabel Clorene Bowles Grant
Jun 16, 2024
Mabel Clorene Bowles Grant, age 92, born on Sunday, March 27, 1932, in Alexander County, was a beloved soul who touched the lives of many with her kindness and devotion. She passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County.
Mabel's life was a tapestry of love and togetherness. She excelled in playing basketball during...