Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Hazel Christine Brown
Nov 23, 2020
Hazel Christine Davidson Brown age 78 of Hiddenite passed away at the Taylorsville House on Monday, November 23, 2020. The family will conduct a private service at a later date. Hazel was born on November 17, 1942 to the late Noah Parks and Sarah Auton Davidson in Alexander County. She was a member of White Plains Baptist Church, she enjoyed...
Teresa Lee Pilkins
Nov 23, 2020
Teresa Lee Keller Pilkins, age 54 of Taylorsville passed away at her residence on Monday, November 23, 2020. Teresa was born May 17, 1966 to the late Herman “Hoyle” Keller and Phyllis Teague Kerley in Alexander County. Teresa was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed watching Hallmark movies and spending time with her family. During her working career, Teresa worked...
Gerald William Van Orden
Nov 22, 2020
Gerald “Jerry” William Van Orden, age 62 of Taylorsville passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Jerry was born on August 9, 1958 to the late Catherine Mae Van Orden Venosh in Dover City New Jersey. Jerry was a member of Jesus Life Worship Center, he enjoyed fishing, working, model cars, watching westerns, and taking...
Jewel Carolyn Stroupe
Nov 17, 2020
Jewel Carolyn Stroupe, age 71 of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her residence. Born May 13, 1949 to the late Richard Harvey and Louise Hoppers Stroupe in Lincoln County. Jewel enjoyed raising flowers, and vegetables. Jewel loved the outdoors, she was an observer of nature and all the wonders of life. Prepared, with her hiking boots...
Lois Marie Jolly
Nov 17, 2020
Lois Marie Elder Jolly, age 81 of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020 at Valley Nursing Center. Mrs. Jolly’s body will Lie-in-State at Alexander Funeral service on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 12:00 noon until 8: 00 pm. and Thursday, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. A graveside service for Mrs. Jolly will be conducted at Little River...
James Carl Picha
Nov 13, 2020
James Carl “Buddy” Picha, 80 passed away, November 13th in Taylorsville, NC after a brief illness. He was the widower of Marie “Rita” Picha. The graveside service and internment will be held at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church in Granite Falls, NC on Tuesday, November 17 at 3:00 with Rev. Gordon West officiating. Born on February 21st, 1940, Buddy was the...
Tina Ann Allen
Nov 12, 2020
Tina Ann Allen, age 52 of Hiddenite passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Tina was born the daughter of Richard Russell and Mollie Sue Layne Dotson in Mingo County, West Virginia. Tina was of the Pentecostal faith and will be remembered as a caregiver and for the love she shared with her friends. In addition to Tina’s parents,...
Elizabeth Ann Cartner
Nov 12, 2020
Elizabeth “Ann” Cartner, age 88 of Statesville went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Wilkesboro Health and Habitation. A graveside service for Mrs. Cartner will be conducted at Society Baptist Church Cemetery in Statesville on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Ann will be laid to rest next to her husband. Rev....
Jan Edward Miller
Nov 11, 2020
Jan Edward Miller, age 73 of Taylorsville passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford after a period of declining health. He was born on January 1, 1947 in St. Lois. A memorial service for Jan will be conducted by the family at a later date. Jan enjoyed mowing grass, yard work, and watching Gunsmoke....
Ann Gray Davis
Nov 11, 2020
Ann Gray Davis of Taylorsville passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2020. She was born January 18, l932 in Philadelphia PA to the late Joseph and Elaine (Wheaton) Gray, but was raised in the western part of New York state. Ann led a very accomplished life. After raising four children, she went back to school at Roberts Wesleyan...
Glenn Icenhour
Nov 6, 2020
Glenn Icenhour, age 84, of Taylorsville passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born on March 23, 1936, the son of the late Charlie and Sarah Pierce Icenhour. During his career, Glenn worked in the furniture industry at Ideal Frame for 58 years. He attended Dover Baptist Church and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather,...
Carlie "Carl" Monroe Jolly
Nov 5, 2020
Carlie “Carl” Monroe Jolly, age 78 of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, November 5,2020 after a period of declining health. Born to the late Carlie Monroe and Lera Pauline Robinette Jolly, Sr. in Alexander County. Carl will lie in state at Alexander Funeral Service Saturday, November 7th from 12:00 to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm....
Chrystal Michele Blanton
Nov 4, 2020
Chrystal “Michele” Stout Blanton, age 42 of Taylorsville passed away after a period of declining health on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Born April 21, 1978 to Mary Sharpe Stout and the late Ricky Stout in Iredell County. Michele was of the Baptist faith and a member of Wayside Baptist Church, she loved watching Bill Gather videos, and spending time with...
Bradley Allen Ball
Nov 3, 2020
Bradley Allen Ball, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Orange County California. Born October 16, 1987 to Richard Ball and Tracy Fox in Wilkes County. Brad was recently honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He was a highly decorated soldier, receiving the level of Staff Sergeant. including Air Assault training, Airborne, and completed N.C.O. courses....
Rev. James Lockee
Nov 2, 2020
Rev. James Reginald Lockee age 90 of Taylorsville went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 2, 2020. Funeral Service for Rev. Lockee will be conducted at Liledoun Baptist Church on Friday November 6, 2020 at 4:00 pm. Rev. Tony Finney, Rev. Jason Payne and Rev. Phil Chapman will officiate. Pallbearers include; Josh Byrd, Josh Russell,...
William Darrell Robertson
Nov 1, 2020
William “Darrell” Robertson, age 72 of Stony Point went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Darrell was born April 19, 1948 to the late Allie Franklin and Evelyn Waugh Robertson in Iredell County. Darrell was a graduate of N. C. State University, with a B. S. in Civil Engineering. Darrell had a servant’s...
Martha Nell Herman
Nov 1, 2020
Martha Nell Herman, age 91 of Taylorsville passed away at her home on Sunday, November 1, 2020 after a long period of declining health. Martha Nell was born July 15, 1929 to Homer and Ruby Artimissy Childers Daniels. During her working career, she worked for The National Enquirer, Schneider Mills, and as a grower for Holly Farms. Martha Nell was...
Georgia Fern Brookshire
Oct 31, 2020
Georgia Fern Brookshire, age 84 of Taylorsville passed away at Catawba Medical Center on Saturday, October 31, 2020 after a period of declining health. Born to George and Fern Amanda Wonnatott Mosier. Georgia was of the Mormon faith, she participated in the DAV Auxiliary, was a Red Hat Lady and enjoyed the Christmas holidays. A graveside service for Georgia will...
Rick Lynn Lackey
Oct 27, 2020
Mr. Richard “Rick” Lynn Lackey is now walking on streets of gold. Rick passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a period of declining health. Rick was born on February 19, 1959 to Waitsell Delano Lackey and the late Faye Belle Jolly Lackey in Alexander County. Rick was saved by the grace of God,...
Jackie Allen Fox
Oct 23, 2020
Jackie Allen Fox, age 77 of Taylorsville passed away at his residence on Friday, October 23, 2020. Jackie will lie in state at Alexander Funeral Service Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, October 26, 2020 at Friendly Baptist Church at 2:00 pm. Rev. Derek Jonas will be officiating. Pallbearers...