Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Russell Maynard Teague, Jr.
Jan 21, 2018
Russell Maynard Teague, Jr., age 81, of Granite Falls passed away on January 21, 2018. Mr. Teague was born on August 18, 1936 to Russell Maynard Teague, Sr. and Edna Medlin Teague. He was married to Mary Elizabeth “Tootsie” Reid Teague for 49 years. Mr. Teague is preceded in death by his parents, Russell Maynard Teague, Sr. and Edna Medlin...
James Carlton Bentley
Jan 21, 2018
James Carlton Bentley, age 78, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the Villages of Wilkes. He was born on February 15, 1939, the son of the late Vaughn Kenneth and Euwilda Clementine Barnette Bentley. James’ avocation was his vocation as a jeweler which led over to him owning and operating Bentley Jewelers for...
Carmen Sharpe Gant
Jan 19, 2018
Carmen Sharpe Gant, age 95, of Taylorsville went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Valley Nursing Center. She was born on April 9, 1922, the daughter of the late Parks Sharpe, Sr. and Irene Sloop Sharpe. Carmen was a member at Concord Baptist Church where she played the piano and loved to feed the preachers. Carmen...
Frances Wilmalee Kerley Douglas
Jan 18, 2018
Frances Wilmalee Kerley Douglas, age 84, of Taylorsville took her final flight home on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She did not lose the battle, but won her reward after a courageous forty year battle with MS. Her strong will and faith in her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ kept her going through the years. She...
Cary "Coach" Donald Moore
Jan 12, 2018
Cary Donald “Coach” Moore, 69, of JC Gant Ln, Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday November 2, 2017, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born in Siler City, to the late Clarence Newton Moore and Sadie Johnson Moore. He graduated from Jordan-Matthews High School and received his teaching degree from East Carolina University. His passion was teaching and...
William "Jack" Gaither Treadway
Jan 11, 2018
William “Jack” Gaither Treadway, age 92, of Moravian Falls went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord & Savior on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Villages of Wilkes. He was born on February 21, 1925 in Wilkes County, the son of the late Rufus and Alma Kerley Treadway. During his lifetime, he worked in the logging industry...
Marshall Monroe Bowman
Jan 11, 2018
Marshall Monroe Bowman, age 83 of Conover passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Sherrill’s Ford Hospice. He was born in Alexander County to the late Dewey William Bowman and Bessie Nola McAlpin Bowman on August 29, 1934. Marshall spent all of his free time fishing with his grandkids, and never missed one of their ballgames. Along with his...
Barry Douglas Hollar
Jan 10, 2018
Barry Douglas Hollar The Man, the myth, the legend Barry Douglas Hollar, age 69, of the Bethlehem Community, Taylorsville hit his final grand slam when he entered the presence of the Lord and gained his angel wings Wednesday, January 10, 2018. He was an avid competitor and loved ball, whether playing, coaching or cheering on his favorite player. He rarely...
Novella Bowman Fox
Jan 10, 2018
Courtesy obit for Whitley’s Funeral Home on behalf of Novella Bowman Fox. Novella Bowman Fox, 86, of Taylorsville, NC entered the Church Triumphant on January 10, 2018, at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Roscoe, and her three brothers, Marshall, Jasper, and Haven Bowman. She is survived by her six...
Judy Mae Jolly Harrington
Jan 9, 2018
Judy Mae Jolly Harrington, age 76, of Taylorsville departed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She came into this world on February 19, 1941, the daughter of the late Haskel and Willa Mae James Jolly. During her career, Judy worked as an Insurance and Billing Clerk for Medical Center Pharmacy...
Dewey Lee St. Clair Sr.
Jan 7, 2018
Dewey Lee St. Clair, Sr., age 81, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 10, 1936, to the late Lee David & Ollie Mae Barnes St. Clair. Dewey was a talented mechanic and owner of St. Clair Auto Repair. He honorably served our country in the US...
Glenard Lee Cook
Jan 7, 2018
Glenard Lee Cook, age 84, of Taylorsville passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Valley Nursing Center. He was born in Burke County on March 24, 1933, to the late Forest and Bessie Bennett Cook. Before retirement, Glenard had worked for Broyhill Furniture in Conover for a number of years. He was of the Baptist faith and an avid...
Alleen Cosby Lackey Leonard
Jan 7, 2018
Alleen Cosby Lackey Leonard, age 89, of Stanley, NC, formerly of Hiddenite went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Sunday, January 7, 2018 with her family by her bedside. She was born in Iredell County on March 6, 1928 to the late Julius and Ila Fortner Lackey. Alleen was a graduate of Troutman High School in 1945,...
John Wesley Byrd
Jan 3, 2018
John Wesley Byrd, age 86, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Tennessee on April 14, 1931, the son of the late John & Julia Key Byrd. John was a member at East Taylorsville Baptist Church and honorably served our country in the US Army during WWII...
Deborah Gene Chapman Davidson
Dec 28, 2017
Deborah Gene Chapman Davidson, age 64, of Taylorsville passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on December 7, 1953, the daughter of the late Jack & Alice Childers Chapman. Deborah worked in the furniture business and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed being outdoors, but especially loved spending time with her grandbabies....
Nesbit Keith Bowman
Dec 25, 2017
Nesbit Keith Bowman age 97, of Taylorsville passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. He was born to the late Webster and Della Bowman in Alexander County on February 19, 1920. Nesbit was a lifetime member at Friendship Lutheran Church and spent his whole life farming. He worked for Hickory Chair where he retired. Along with...
Jerry Ray Goodnight Sr.
Dec 24, 2017
Jerry Ray Goodnight Sr. age 76, of Taylorsville passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June, 19, 1941 in Rowan County. Jerry was a faithful member at Three Forks Baptist Church and loved his family and friends. He served in the United States Army in Korea during Peace Time. He is preceded in...
Paul David Frye
Dec 23, 2017
Paul David Frye, age 87, of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Taylorsville House. He was born on January 23, 1930 in Catawba County, the son of the late Hayden and Edna Mae Bowman Frye. Paul was retired from Clayton Marcus where he worked as a band saw operator and had prior worked for Hickory Chair....
Elizabeth "Libby" Sharpe Lackey Shook
Dec 23, 2017
Elizabeth “Libby” Sharpe Lackey Shook, age 85, of Taylorsville passed away December 23, 2017 at The Villages of Wilkes Nursing Home in Wilkesboro, NC. She was born in Hiddenite, NC on April 25, 1932, the daughter of Daniel Parks, Sr. and Rena Sloope Sharpe. Ms. Shook was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church where she served as a greeter...
Misty Nicole Brown
Dec 22, 2017
Misty Nicole Brown, age 41 of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 22, 2017 at her residence. She was born on September 16, 1976 in Alexander County to Randy Watt Brown and Vickie Diane Earp Greene. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers; Grady Brown and Henry Earp. Those left to cherish her memory are her father; Randy...