Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Ruth Elizabeth McLain
Nov 3, 2018
Ruth Elizabeth Bentley McLain, age 80, of Hiddenite made her journey home to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on May 9, 1938 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Smith Howard & Elsie Childers Bentley. During her career she worked as...
Willie Lee Isenhour
Nov 2, 2018
Willie Lee Isenhour, age 93, of Hickory passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Trinity Village. Born August 8, 1925 in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Pleas Hefner and Amanda Catherine Bowman Hefner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Lacy Carlo Isenhour; brother and sisters: Lula...
Kelly Rene Smith
Oct 31, 2018
Kelly Rene Smith, age 38, of Hiddenite passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on January 10, 1980, the daughter of Johnny Smith of Hiddenite and Ellen Bowles Smith of Taylorsville. Kelly had a very loving, giving, and caring spirit. She always brightened the day with her smile. She was...
Nancy Darcus Daniels
Oct 23, 2018
Nancy Darcus King Daniels, age 86, of Taylorsville left this world for her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born on September 22, 1932, the daughter of the late Spencer and Nina Barnes King. Before retirement, Nancy worked as an Inspector for Lewittes. Nancy was a member at East Taylorsville...
Robin Ryan Ward
Oct 19, 2018
Robin Ryan Ward, age 42, of Hiddenite passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 19, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1975 in Florence, SC, the son of David and Margaret “Sally” Walker Ward. Robin was a truck driver for Fox F4 Trucking and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was of the Baptist faith and...
Mary "Ma' Jolly Bumgarner
Oct 18, 2018
Mary “Ma’ Jolly Bumgarner, age 91, of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born to the late Ralph and Minnie Fox Jolly in Alexander County on October 4, 1927. Mary was a devoted member at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She was known for her famous fried chicken and there was nothing she was...
Gracetene Treadway Johnson
Oct 17, 2018
Gracetene Treadway Johnson, age 95, of Wilkes County passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at her residence. She was born on September 18, 1923, the daughter of the late Rufus and Alma Kerley Treadway. She shared a successful poultry and cattle farm with her husband of 72 years, the late Mack Lendon Johnson. Gracetene was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...
Julia Darlene Wilson
Oct 14, 2018
Julia Darlene Wilson, age 54, of Taylorsville was called home on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on April 12, 1964, in Watauga County, the daughter of the late Jacob “Hugh” and Bess Moody Wilson. During her career she worked for Hancock & Moore Furniture and as a CNA for Alexander Hospice and Home Care....
John Hall Echerd
Oct 12, 2018
John Hall Echerd, age 87, of Taylorsville moved to Heaven on Friday morning October 12, 2018 from Valley Nursing Center. He had been in declining health for 10 months and seriously ill for 3 days. John Hall was born February 27, 1931 in Alexander County to Dallas George and Ida Cleo Burgess Echerd. He proudly served his country in the...
Nancy Florinda Walker
Oct 9, 2018
Nancy Florinda Walker, age 71, of Taylorsville was called home Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1947, the daughter of the late James and Willie Ingram Walker. Nancy was an extremely hard worker with a high work ethic. During her career, Nancy worked for Clayton Marcus, Royal Comfort, Bureau of Census...
Stacy Jean Chase
Oct 8, 2018
Stacy Jean Moore Chase, age 47, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 8, 2018. She was born on September 18, 1971 in Boone County, WV, the daughter of the late James Benjamin and Barbara Jean Chester Moore. Before becoming disabled, Stacy had worked in the home health industry as a CNA II. She loved spending time with her...
Billy B. Cooper
Oct 6, 2018
Billy B. Cooper of Taylorsville, NC (formerly from Charlotte, NC) went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2018 at the age of 93 years. Born in Barry, TX to the late Mary & George Cooper on August 23, 1925, he moved to Charlotte, NC in 1953 with his wife the late Mary (Lois Byrd). In addition to...
Eveleen Link Campbell
Oct 2, 2018
Eveleen Link Campbell, age 87, of the New Hope Community, Union Grove passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at her residence following a period of declining health. She was born on December 23, 1930, the daughter of the late John and Bertha Ann Speaks Link. Eveleen had previously worked for Southern Devices, Lewittes, and Campbell Feed & Fertilizer, but...
James "Shorty" Stephen Warren
Sep 27, 2018
James “Shorty” Stephen Warren, age 75, of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 31, 1942, the son of the late Grady and Eloise Icenhour Warren. Shorty was retired from Rock-Teen now West Rock. He honorable served our country in the US Army and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Shorty was...
Rosa Lee McAlpine Rhyne
Sep 25, 2018
Rosa Lee McAlpine Rhyne, age 86, of Taylorsville left this world to be with her Lord & Savior on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. She was born on December 18, 1931, the daughter of the late Pansy McAlpine Little. Rosa worked at Carolina Glove for over 40 years and was a lifetime member at Liledoun Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, gardening,...
Steven Ray Miller
Sep 20, 2018
Steven Ray Miller, age 66, of Hudson passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 17, 1951, the son of Anita Mae Harris Miller and the late Alfred Ray Miller. During his career he worked for Boeing and Meridan Manufacturing. Steven was a member at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church and was a...
George William Zedlitz
Sep 15, 2018
George William Zedlitz Jr, 75 – of Taylorsville, NC passed away peacefully on September 15, 2018. George was a long time resident of the town of Taylorsville, with many ties to the field of education serving as a teacher and a school administrator and respected by many. George was born in Westfield, Massachusetts and lived most of his childhood and...
Lura Whittington Bartlett
Sep 13, 2018
Lura Whittington Bartlett, age 96, originally from Charlotte, but made her home in Mooresville passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Born on March 21, 1922, the daughter of the late Grover and Lillie Whittington. She thought it was a privilege to be able to stay at home and take care of her family and grandboys. Lura always had a...
Aleigha Ray Paille
Sep 13, 2018
Aleigha Ray Paille went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was survived by her mother Audrey Paille; father Zachary Weston; maternal grandparents Lynne and Marko Lopes; fraternal grandparents Mandy and Anthony Weston; maternal great-grandmother Patricia Burchell; fraternal great-grandmother Glenda Ballard; as well as several aunts and uncles. A family led memorial service for Aleigha will...
Nancy Faye Adams Watson
Sep 11, 2018
Nancy Faye Adams Watson, age 87, of Taylorsville passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her residence. She was born on January 25, 1931 in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Harvey & Florence Mayberry Adams. During her career, she was part owner at Watsons of Taylorsville and had worked in accounting for Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams....