OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.

Charles "Charlie" Dennis Brinkley

Charles "Charlie" Dennis Brinkley

Dec 7, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Dennis Brinkley, age 66, passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Alexander County. He was born to the late Charles Lynn and Mary King Brinkley on Monday, May 20, 1957, in Iredell County. During his working career Mr. Brinkley was a welder. Charlie was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish...

Margaret "Maggie" Breden Taylor

Margaret "Maggie" Breden Taylor

Dec 7, 2023

Margaret “Maggie” Breden Taylor, age 77, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Watauga County. She was born to the late Clifton Daniel Crutchfield and Annie Young Crutchfield on Thursday, June 27, 1946, in Guilford County. Mrs. Taylor earned a nursing degree and worked for Iredell Memorial Hospital and Frye Regional Medical Center for many years. Maggie was a member...

Thomas "Tom" Lee Pennell

Thomas "Tom" Lee Pennell

Dec 5, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Lee Pennell, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House in Newton.

Tom was born October 22, 1935, in China Grove to the late James Columbus Pennell and Wilma Meadlock Pennell.

He retired from Hickory Craft Furniture where he was a driver and dispatcher. He loved spending time on...

Helen Johnson Braswell

Helen Johnson Braswell

Dec 4, 2023

Helen Johnson Braswell, age 84, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. She was born to the late Linzie and Maggie Benfield Johnson on Sunday, August 6, 1939, in Avery County. During her working career, Helen worked as an upholsterer seamstress for Emerson Leather and other manufactures in Hickory. Helen attended Millersville Baptist...

Mildred Gladys Queen Norton

Mildred Gladys Queen Norton

Nov 27, 2023

Mildred Gladys Queen Norton, age 82, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home in Alexander County. She was born to the late Stacie and Beulah Estes Queen on Sunday, November 16, 1941, in Iredell County. During her working career, Mrs. Norton worked as a sewer for AlexVale Furniture. Mildred was a member of Wayfound Baptist Church, and she...

Larry Hardin Crawford

Larry Hardin Crawford

Nov 26, 2023

Larry Hardin Crawford, age 72, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Amorem Hospice House in Caldwell County. He was born to the late Ronder and Mildred Cook Crawford on Wednesday, December 27, 1950, in Avery County, NC. During his working career, Larry worked as a diesel truck mechanic, and worked at Clark Tire, and Waldensian Bakeries. Mr. Crawford was...

Robert "Lynn" Marshall

Robert "Lynn" Marshall

Nov 24, 2023

The D.O.T. Legend “The Sheriff” and our hero Robert “Lynn” Marshall of Taylorsville went to work the streets of gold on Friday November 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 75 after an extended illness. He was born to the late John Thurmond and Elma Clanton Marshall on June 23, 1948. Lynn retired as...

Rachel Shephard McIntyre

Rachel Shephard McIntyre

Nov 15, 2023

Rachel Shephard McIntyre, age 91, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Richmond County Hospice in Rockingham, NC. She was born to the late Dewey and Delphina Shephard on Wednesday, October 26, 1932, in Ellerbe, NC. Rachel worked as a seamstress for over 40 years and retired from Fruit of the Loom. Mrs. McIntyre was a member of Cameronian Presbyterian...

Allene Grace Cline Starnes

Allene Grace Cline Starnes

Nov 14, 2023

Allene Grace Cline Starnes, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born to the late Perry Cline and Pearl Johnson Cline on Thursday, March 19, 1931, in Alexander County. During her working career she worked for Alexander County Schools in the cafeteria. Allene was a member of Mt. Bethel Methodist...

Tommy Joe Harold Keen

Tommy Joe Harold Keen

Nov 13, 2023

Tommy Joe Harold Keen, 60 years old of Hiddenite, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023, with his family by his side. Born June 7, 1963, in Richlands, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Amos and Judie Ann Coleman Keen.

Tommy was a retired painter from General Dynamics Corp. in Catawba, NC....

Mary Lou Fox Hollar

Mary Lou Fox Hollar

Nov 12, 2023

Mary Lou Fox Hollar, age 74, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Sherrill’s Ford. She was born to the late Everette Clarence and Cecil Pennell Fox on Friday, September 23, 1949, in Alexander County. During her working career she worked for Parker Pie Factory. Mary Lou was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. She enjoyed going...

Barbara Wyatt Barnes

Barbara Wyatt Barnes

Nov 11, 2023

 

Barbara W. Barnes, of Wilkes passed away on November 11, 2023 at the age of 81.

Barbara was born to the late Mary Lou Emma Haynes Wyatt on August 8, 1942, in Wilkes County.   In addition to her mother, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, O. C. Barnes, Jr.; two sisters, Betty L. Wyatt...

Thelma St. Clair Burgess

Thelma St. Clair Burgess

Nov 10, 2023

Thelma St. Clair Burgess, age 93 passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. She was born in Alexander County on January 25, 1930, to Obie and Patty St. Clair.

Thelma was a devoted housewife. She was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church, the Red Hat Club, and the Hiddenite Emerald Squares. Mrs....

Arnold Lee Wall

Arnold Lee Wall

Nov 9, 2023

 



Arnold L Wall, age 79 passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina on November 1, 1944, to Robert and Louise Wall.

Arnold served in the Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Wall retired from the furniture industry. He enjoyed reading, loved his family, and enjoyed...

James "Ray" Bowman

James "Ray" Bowman

Nov 4, 2023

James “Ray” Bowman, age 82 went home to be with his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday November 4 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and his pastor. He was born in Alexander County on May 10, 1941, to Prater and Dora Bowman.

Ray loved the Lord, his family, and his church. He was a...

Steven Lee Echerd

Steven Lee Echerd

Nov 2, 2023

Steven Lee Echerd, age 48, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, in Mecklenburg County. He was born to the late Roger Lee Echerd and Brenda McAlpin Pierce on Thursday, January 2, 1975, in Alexander County. Steven worked in construction for A & A Construction.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Helms Echerd.

Those left...

Tyrone Irvin Balthrop

Tyrone Irvin Balthrop

Oct 30, 2023

Tyrone Irvin Balthrop, age 65, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born to the late John and Cynthia Swann Balthrop on Tuesday, April 22, 1958, in the District of Columbia where he grew up and went to school. Tyrone was employed at Tyson for many years until he retired. Mr. Balthrop was...

James Gregory Bolick

James Gregory Bolick

Oct 29, 2023

James Gregory Bolick, age 54, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Iredell County. He was born on Wednesday, January 22, 1969, in Alexander County to the late Carol Gene Bolick and Rita Mitchell Bolick. Mr. Bolick was a supervisor in the furniture industry and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed woodworking, working outside and in the yard. James...

Sir Dobbert Peebles

Sir Dobbert Peebles

Oct 27, 2023

On October 27, 2023, Sir Dobbert Peebles, Dobby, crossed over the rainbow bridge. Dobby was a healer of heart and souls. During his short stay on this earth, he stole the hearts of everyone he met. There was not a tennis ball he did not love to chase and catch. He was loved all the days of his life and...

Zora "Marie" Carroll Moretz

Zora "Marie" Carroll Moretz

Oct 27, 2023

Zora “Marie” Carroll Moretz, 91, of Bethlehem, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Trinity Ridge Nursing Home in Hickory, North Carolina. She was born March 7, 1932, to the late Virgil Grady Carroll and Onnie “Ona” Alberta Williams Carroll in Watauga County. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents,...

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