Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Shirley Ann Williams Chapman
Apr 17, 2023
Shirley Ann Williams Chapman, age 87, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. She was born to the late Jesse Lee Williams and Mozelle Wicker Williams on Sunday, September 29, 1935, in Sanford, NC. She worked for Hunt Manufacturing for 48 years in quality control. Shirley was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She...
Ruth Keever Reid
Apr 16, 2023
Ruth Keever Reid, age 83, passed away on April 16, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville surrounded by her family. Born on May 30, 1939, in Iredell County to the late Parks L. and Cora Wike Keever. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Burton Reid; a son, David Reid; her parents; 4 brothers, Ray,...
Billy Jude McAlpin
Apr 15, 2023
Billy Jude McAlpin, 18, of Statesville, NC on the morning of April 15, within a split second, left this life. He died doing what he loved, skating on his skateboard, listening to his headphones, on his way to work. Jude was born on Dec. 1, 2004, to his Best Friend and Mom, Angie McAlpin. Jude was a Senior at West...
Jezlyn Faith Parson
Apr 15, 2023
Jezlyn Faith Parson, the one and only Toots, age 20, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Alexander County. She was born to Amy Prichard Reese and Elton James Parson, on Monday, January 20, 2003, in Caldwell County. Jezlyn was a member of Mt. Caramel Baptist Church. During high school she played softball for Alexander Central...
Roger Theodore Jansen
Apr 15, 2023
Roger Theodore Jansen, age 91, of Hiddenite, NC (formerly of Chico, CA) passed away Saturday April 15, 2023. He was born on December 12, 1931, in Sussex, New Jersey to parents John Peter and Christine Anderson Jansen. He served as an Air Force Radio Interceptor Operator and Chaplain’s assistant. He then became an educator who spent much time working with...
Glen Edward Burns
Apr 9, 2023
Glen Edward Burns, age 87, passed away Sunday April 9, 2023. He was born in Caldwell County on December 3, 1935. Glen served in the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. During his working career he was a supervisor in the photofinishing industry. Glen enjoyed fishing when he could. He is preceded in death by his parents...
Effie Murphy White
Apr 9, 2023
After several years of declining health, Effie Murphy White went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. She was born in Ramseytown, NC on January 1, 1950, to the late Conway and Dona Murphy. She was a member of Liledoun Baptist Church. Before her health failed, she...
Billy "Bill" Edward Hefner
Apr 7, 2023
Billy “Bill” Edward Hefner Sr. age 90, passed away after a short illness Friday April 7, 2023. He was born to the late Sam E. and Ina Bowman Hefner in Alexander County on April 1, 1933. Bill served in the Air Force and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. During his working career he worked for 40 years at...
Kenneth Marshall Richards
Apr 6, 2023
Kenneth Marshall Richards entered his heavenly home on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was the son of the late Robert Boone and Edna McGee Richards. He was preceded in death by his brother James Richards. Kenneth was saved at an early age, serving the Lord faithfully. He was a member of Oxford Memorial Baptist Church of Taylorsville. He loved the...
Patricia Mattei McDaniels
Apr 5, 2023
Patricia Elenor Mattei McDaniels, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at her residence in Alexander County. She was born to the late Salvatore and Victoria Mattei on Tuesday, May 24, 1938, in West Haven, Connecticut. Ms. McDaniels was a faithful member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She enjoyed word searches, reading, cooking, flowers, and taking care of people....
Paul "Barry" Roberts
Apr 2, 2023
Paul "Barry" Roberts, born on July 12th, 1948, was the oldest of four siblings, born to Kenneth Paul and Grace Evelyn McCall Roberts. He passed away on April 2nd, 2023. Barry is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Deborah Reid Roberts, and his siblings Regina Fairchild, Terry Whorley (Jim), and Jeff Roberts. He also leaves behind eight children:...
Ethel Mae Adams Robinson
Mar 29, 2023
Ethel Mae Adams Robinson, age 88, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Valley Nursing Center in Alexander County. She was born to the late Lindsay Adams and Queen Barnes on Monday, October 22, 1934, in Alexander County. Mrs. Robinson was a lifelong member of Beulah Baptist Church. She enjoyed Braves Baseball, doing word searches, and gardening. Ethel loved cooking...
Cainie Alan Bumgarner
Mar 28, 2023
Cainie Alan Bumgarner, age 79, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Forsyth County. He was born to the late Arthur Atwell Bumgarner and Fannie Barnes Bumgarner on Monday, June 14, 1943, in Alexander County. Mr. Bumgarner proudly served in the United States Army. During his working career he was a supervisor at Taylor King. Cainie was a member of...
Elizabeth "Ann" Plemmons Rosenbaum
Mar 17, 2023
Elizabeth “Ann” Plemmons Rosenbaum age 79, passed away Friday March 17, 2022, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1944, to the late Bill Tipton and Althea Levine Plemmons. During her working career she worked in the Textile industry as a weaver. Ann was of the Christian faith; she loved to color and do word searches. Along...
Carol Louwona Woodring Greene
Mar 17, 2023
Carol Louwona Woodring Greene passed away on March 17, 2023, in Catawba County. She was born to the late Jake William Woodring and Alma Maxizene Phillips Woodring on October 19, 1955, in Caldwell County. Carol was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She loved to read, and watch tv shows like Swamp People, Curse of Oak Island, and...
Edna Pearl Bowman Johnson
Mar 16, 2023
Edna “Pearl” Bowman Johnson, age 93, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Caldwell County. She was born to the late Curby Agustis Bowman and Bessie Reese Bowman on Tuesday, November 19, 1929, in Alexander County. Pearl was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She enjoyed tending her flowers and gardening. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Sylvia Loretta Austin Hefner
Mar 10, 2023
Sylvia Loretta Austin Hefner, age 84, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at her residence in Alexander County. She was born to the late Jonas Partee Austin and Nellie Cline Austin on Tuesday, August 2, 1938, in Alexander County. Sylvia was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crafts, coloring, and painting. Sylvia loved her family and grandchildren and...
Russell Lee Greene
Mar 9, 2023
Russell Lee Greene, age 59, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his residence in Alexander County. He was born to the late Alfred Greene Sr. and Annie Louise Walker Greene on Saturday, July 27, 1963, in Macon, Georgia. Russell enjoyed go kart racing and watching football. He also enjoyed working on RVs and automobiles. Russell was known as Mr....
Shirley Ann Lail
Mar 8, 2023
Shirley Ann Lail, age 83 of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023 in Huntsville, Alabama. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church Sanctuary. A memorial service will immediately follow. Rev. Gordon West and Rev. Kyle Lloyd will officiate. Shirley was the daughter of the late Sam...
Terry Wayne Wallace
Mar 8, 2023
Terry Wayne Wallace, age 68, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Catawba County. He was born to the late Kenneth Dewy Wallace and Edna Kelly Wallace on Thursday, June 3, 1954, in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Wallace was of the Christian faith. He was co-owner of Cross Creek Stables. Terry enjoyed fishing. He never met a stranger...