Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Mary Francis Connor Younger
Aug 19, 2021
Mary Francis Connor Younger, age 58 of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday morning, August 19, 2021. Mary was born on September 17, 1962, to the late D. A. and Catherine Miller Connor in Alexander County. Mary was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, she enjoyed music, playing cards, and giving somebody a “Hard time”. In addition to her parents,...
John David Fox
Aug 18, 2021
John David Fox, age 57 of Hiddenite passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born February 14, 1964, the son of Beth Barnes Fox and the late J.C. Fox of Stony Point. He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church and a member of Hands of a sportsman. He enjoyed taking the handicapped...
Martha Joel Hammer
Aug 16, 2021
Martha Joel Childers Hammer age 67, passed away unexpectedly Monday August 16, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1953, to the late Hub and Pauline Goble Childers. Martha was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and loved God along with her church. During her working career she worked at the Alexander Board of Education and...
Ed Cooper
Aug 16, 2021
Ed Cooper, 75, of Taylorsville, NC passed away peacefully August 16, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Ed was born April 23, 1946, in the Poplar community of Mitchell County NC, the son of the late Carl and Dora Bryant Cooper. Ed was a graduate of Tipton Hill High School in Mitchell County and had made his home...
Jason Duane Parkhurst
Aug 16, 2021
Jason D. Parkhurst, 44, of Bethlehem went to his heavenly home Monday, August 16, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. Jason was born July 24, 1977, to Wanda Parkhurst and the late Jeffery Parkhurst. He was of the Christian faith and attended Crosspoint Church in Taylorsville. He attended Bethlehem Elementary School as a child and attended Alexander Central...
Patricia Ann Howell
Aug 14, 2021
Patricia Ann Howell age, 54 of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Patricia was born on June 4, 1967, to the late Thomas Leon and Margaret Parsons Howell in Alexander County. Patricia attended St. John Baptist Church, she loved to read and listen to music, but most of all she loved caring for...
Cindy Harrington Hefner
Aug 14, 2021
Cynthia “Cindy” Marlene Harrington Hefner age 63 of Taylorsville passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born October 30, 1957, in Taylorsville to JD and Lula Bell Mitchell Harrington. Cindy was an avid crafter, she loved all kinds of crafts from clay bears, clay necklaces and earrings which she published in the Southern Living...
Elizabeth Joan Johnson
Aug 13, 2021
Elizabeth “Joan” Ferguson Johnson, age 72, passed away after a period of declining heath due to pancreatic cancer. She was born January 25, 1949, to the late Charles and Winifred Vivian Ferguson. Joan graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor’s in Library Science. She then served as a librarian for 28 years at Taylorsville Elementary School, where she loved...
Mary "Jill" Bentley
Aug 6, 2021
Mary “Jill” Elder Bentley, age 67, of Taylorsville passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on August 15, 1953, the daughter of the late James Espie and Suma Ray Jolly Elder. Before retirement, Jill worked at Isenhour Furniture as an inspector for twenty years. She had a special love for her family, friends,...
Mahala June Falta
Aug 3, 2021
Mahala June Falta, age 92 of Moravian Falls passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Mahala June Falta, Mahala was born August 1, 1929, to the late Robert Lee and Molly Maria Gamble Spencer in Chavies Kentucky. Mahala was of the Methodist faith. In addition to her parents Mahala was preceded in death by eight brothers and...
Ralph Frank Helton
Aug 3, 2021
Ralph Franklin Helton, age 72 of Hickory passed away on Tuesday evening August 3, 2021. “Frank” was born on March 13, 1949, to the late Ralph A. and Alma Helton in Catawba County. Frank was a member of Dudley Shoals Baptist Church, he enjoyed woodworking and tinkering. Those left to celebrate the life of Frank include his wife of forty-nine...
Srophronia Earline Cannon
Aug 3, 2021
Srophronia Earline Beasley Cannon, age 87 of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday evening, August 3, 2021. Srophronia was born March 12, 1934, to the late Robert E. and Leola Bryant Beasley in Blount County, Alabama. Srophronia was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, and embroidering. Those left to cherish and share the memories of Srophronia include her...
Annie Almetta Smith
Jul 30, 2021
Annie Almetta Smith, age 94, of Taylorsville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 30, 2021. Ms. Smith was born on August 27, 1926 to the late Joseph Howard and Elsie Griffin Smith in Iredell County. Ms. Smith spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher of her family. She worked at Lewittes Furniture...
John "Johnny" Clark Bruce
Jul 29, 2021
John “Johnny” Clark Bruce, age 71, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 surrounded by family and friends following a heart attack Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born Monday, October 3, 1949 to the late Bill and Luna Gooden Bruce of Alexander County. Johnny graduated with a Master of Arts in Education from Appalachian State University in 1973. He then...
Allene Bowman Harrington
Jul 29, 2021
Rosa Allene Bowman Harrington, age 91, formerly of the Hiddenite Community entered into her heavenly home on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Such a glorious day for her! Ms. Harrington resided in Hudson, NC the past six years of her life and was in good health until a brief illness within the past week. She was active and loved participating in...
Samuel "Sam" Monroe Wike
Jul 24, 2021
Samuel “Sam” Monroe Wike, age 88 of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, July 24 after a long period of declining health. Sam was born on August 19, 1932, to the late Poly Crouse and Mary Elizabeth Deal Wike in Alexander County. Sam was a Supply Room supervisor in the textile industry for many years up to his retirement. Sam was...
Anna Belle Barker Loudermilk
Jul 23, 2021
Anna Belle Barker Loudermilk, age 96 of Taylorsville passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, July 23, 2021, after a long period of declining health. Anna was born on March 19, 1925, to the late Dewey Watson and Belle Barker in Gaston County. Anna worked as an assistant schoolteacher in Alexander County and was a member at Calvary...
Colleen Clementine Hubbard McDuffie
Jul 23, 2021
Colleen Clementine Hubbard McDuffie, age 94 of Taylorsville passed away at her home on Friday, July 23, 2021. Colleen was born Saturday, June 4, 1927, to the late Daniel “Calloway” Hubbard and Lydia Treadway Hubbard. Colleen enjoyed sewing, walking and her grandkids. In addition to his parents, Colleen was preceded in death by her husband Joe McDuffie. Brothers: Edd and...
Herman Steve Watson
Jul 22, 2021
Herman “Steve” Watson, age 79 of Lenoir passed away at his home on Thursday, July 22, 2021, after a period of declining health. Steve was born December 12, 1941, to the late Commodore Tim Watson and Faye Ola Stallings Rose in Caldwell County. Steve served his country in the US Air Force, he enjoyed being a poultry farmer and working...
Mary Sue Daniels
Jul 19, 2021
Mary “Sue” Daniels age 89 of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday morning, July 19, 2021 at Iredell Health Systems. A graveside service will be held at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery on Friday, July 23, 2021, at 11:00 am. Rev. Jeff Chapman and Rev. Phil Jolly will officiate. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service. Condolences may...