Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Herbert Henry Tucker Jr.
Dec 20, 2017
Herbert Henry Tucker, Jr., age 75, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 25, 1942 in Ticonderoga, NY to the late Herbert Henry Tucker, Sr. and Ethel DeLong Tucker. Herbert worked in accounting at Custom Creations for several years. He also worked for defunct KTI in Cuba,...
Elizabeth Ann Payseur Smith Lilly
Dec 20, 2017
Elizabeth Ann Payseur Smith Lilly, age 73, of Hiddenite passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Valley Nursing Center. She was born on February 10, 1944 in Gaston County to the late Kelly and Elizabeth Shives Payseur. Elizabeth attended New Life Community Baptist Church in Statesville and had worked in the health care industry as a patient sitter. As...
Elizabeth P. Lilly
Dec 20, 2017
Elizabeth P. Lilly age 73, of Hiddenite passed on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Valley Nursing Center. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service will be serving the Lilly Family.
Louella P. Howell
Dec 19, 2017
Louella Parsons Howell, age 69, of Taylorsville took her final flight to be with her Lord & Savior on Monday, December 18, 2017 surrounded by her family. Her journey in this world began on January 1, 1948, to the late David and Effie Flowers Parsons. Before retirement, she worked for Broyhill Furniture Plant 5 in the finishing department and sewing...
Paul Daniel Christopher
Dec 17, 2017
On Sunday, December 17, 2017, after 16 years of declining health, Paul Daniel Christopher, also known as “Uncle P” to his family & friends, age 71, of Stony Point, took his heavenly flight to be with his Lord & Savior, with his family by his side at his residence. He was born on September 21, 1946, to the late Roby...
Harry Mitchell Deal
Dec 16, 2017
Harry Mitchell Deal, Jr., 76 of Taylorsville passed away peacefully Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Hickory, North Carolina. Born in Alexander County on May 19, 1941 to the late Harry M. Deal Sr. and Eloise Carter Deal. Harry graduated from Taylorsville High School 1959 where his passion for music began as a member of the school band, which lead to...
William "Buddy" Simmons
Dec 16, 2017
William “Buddy” Simmons, 75 years old, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 16, 2017 after a courageous two year battle with cancer, but in the end won his final victory through his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Buddy loved his family. They were everything to him. He also loved helping people. He worked with a group...
Edward "Bud" Franklin Winebarger
Dec 13, 2017
Edward “Bud” Franklin Winebarger, age 85, of Conover left this world for his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on June 3, 1932 to the late John & Willie Shook Winebarger. Before retirement he worked as an upholster for Lee Industries. Bud honorably served our country in the US Army...
Audrey Jane Buga Hansen Miller
Dec 12, 2017
Audrey Jane Buga Hansen Miller, age 58, of Statesville passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 19, 1959, in Sheffield Lake, Ohio to the late Robert Joseph and Betty Lou Smith Buga and was of the Lutheran faith. Audrey had worked for CommScope –...
Louise Price Herman
Dec 10, 2017
Louise Price Herman, age 87, of Taylorsville went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on February 5, 1930, to the late Jeff and Neva Payne Price. Louise was a member at Three Forks Baptist Church for over 70 years and was a member of the Golden Circle...
Billy "Ray" Mash
Dec 6, 2017
Billy “Ray” Mash, 78, of Taylorsville, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Born September 12, 1939, in Ashe County, he was the son of the late Herman H. Mash and Viola Miller Mash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James C. Mash, Robert E. Mash; an infant sister, Willa Jean Mash; sisters-in-law, Peggy Mash,...
James Allen Stocks
Dec 5, 2017
James Allen Stocks passed away on December 5, 2017 after a brief illness in Gordon Hospice House, in Statesville, NC. He was 87 years old. Born in Laurinburg, NC in 1930, Jim spent his early years in Lumberton, NC, where he was widely known by his nickname, “Sonny”. He graduated from Lumberton High School in 1948. His passion was everything...
Dovie Reid Scarbrough
Nov 30, 2017
Dovie Reid Scarbrough, age 98, of Taylorsville left this world peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Trinity Village in Hickory. She was born on March 7, 1919, to the late Henry & Emma Hollar Reid. Before retirement she worked as a knitter and loved gardening. Dovie was a member at Bethel Advent Christian Church and was a former choir...
Theresa Nancy Calabrese Georges
Nov 27, 2017
Theresa Nancy Calabrese Georges, age 91, of Taylorsville passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at her residence. She was born on August 6, 1926 in Salem, Massachusetts to the late Antonio & Anna Bimbo Calabrese and was the co-owner operator for Littleton Hotel. Theresa was of the Catholic faith. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Lena Mae Childers Campbell
Nov 26, 2017
Lena Mae Childers Campbell, age 70, of Taylorsville left this world to enter her eternal home with her Savior on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice in Hudson. She was born on October 14, 1947 in Alexander County to the late Fred Eli and Lucille Bumgarner Childers. Throughout her career, she worked for North Wilkesboro Federal Savings & Loan,...
Jerry Ray Starnes
Nov 25, 2017
Jerry Ray Starnes, age 77 of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Born in Alexander county to the late Loy Hugh and Mattie Corabell Ritchie Starnes, on Jan. 26, 1940, he was a self-employed building contractor and manager of rental properties. In addition to his parents, he...
Nell Rose Moose Kerley
Nov 23, 2017
Nell Rose Moose Kerley, 83, of Taylorsville was called to her Heavenly home on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, after a short illness. Born December 23, 1933 in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late James Butler and Sarah Doll Childers Moose. A member of Three Forks Baptist Church, she retired from First Baptist...
Marshall "Buster" Lee Carter
Nov 19, 2017
Marshall “Buster” Lee Carter, age 73 of Taylorsville passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was born to the late Richard Lee and Gladys Irene Sigmon Carter in Catawba County on August 18, 1944. He was a member at Smyrna Baptist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed farming, wood working, and watching old westerns and...
Emma Jean Mayberry Goforth
Nov 16, 2017
Emma Jean Mayberry Goforth, age 84, of Hiddenite left this world for her heavenly home on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Brian Center in Statesville. She was born on June 11, 1933, to the late Dorene Mayberry Troutt. Emma Jean was a housewife and loved spending time with her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and...
Mary Ella Matheson
Nov 13, 2017
Mary Ella Herrin Matheson, age 79, of Taylorsville left this world on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 25, 1938, the daughter of the late Ellis and Laura McKee Herrin. Mary Ella was a homemaker and loved to take care of her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and friend. Mary...