Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Roy Chapman Rogers
Nov 13, 2017
Roy Chapman “Little Roy” Rogers, 77, of Taylorsville, died peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2017. Roy was born May 18, 1940, in Alexander County, the son of the late D. Roy Rogers and Gussie C. Rogers. After graduation from Taylorsville High School in 1958, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Korea, Puerto Rico and San Antonio....
2017 Annual Memorial Service
Nov 9, 2017
You and your family are cordially invited to Alexander Funeral Service’s ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Annual Memorial Service Sunday, November 26th, 2017 3:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service For all families served from November 1, 2016 – October 31, 2017 It has been a great privilege for you to allow us to serve your family this past year. We understand that after the...
Cathy Warren Mecimore
Nov 3, 2017
Mrs. Cathy Warren Mecimore, Daughter of the late Grady Fredrick Warren and Ada Benfield Warren, was born September 26, 1954 in Statesville, NC. She was preceded in death by her father Grady and her brother Grady Fredrick (Rusty) Warren Jr. She attended the public schools of Alexander County and was a graduate of Alexander Central High School. Cathy later enrolled...
Sam Johnson
Nov 2, 2017
Sam Johnson, age 87, of the Ellendale Community, Taylorsville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. He was born on July 21, 1930 in Alexander County, the son of the late Arthur and Dollie Johnson. Sam was retired from Broyhill Furniture in Lenoir where he worked as a shipping clerk...
Evelyn Bowman
Nov 1, 2017
Evelyn Bowman, age 92, of Conover left this world for her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born in Alexander County on September 18, 1925, the daughter of the late Smith and Pansy Pennell Bowman. Evelyn was retired from Taylorsville Upholstery. Then after retirement she worked for Captain’s Galley on Sandy Ridge...
Mary Helen Smith Sweet
Oct 29, 2017
Mary Helen Smith Sweet, age 78, of Goble Rd. Hiddenite, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born on January 23rd, 1939 in Alexander County to the late Edd Smith and the late Estelle Haithcox Smith of Hiddenite. She was also preceded in death by her...
Larry James Hill Sr.
Oct 29, 2017
Larry James Hill, Sr., age 67, of Hickory passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Brian Center. He was born on February 6, 1950, the son of the late Lester Douglas and Opal Venable Hill. He was semi-retired from Riverbend Frames where he worked for 5 years in the Machine Room. Larry was a member at Promise Land...
Wayne Claude Lowe
Oct 28, 2017
Wayne Claude Lowe, age 77, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice. He was born on February 21, 1940 in Alexander County, the son of the late William and Blanche Deal Lowe. He retired from Craftmaster where he worked as an upholster for over 40 years. Wayne was a member at Little...
Robert Charles Calendine
Oct 18, 2017
Robert “Bob” Charles Calendine, age 77, of Hiddenite passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born to the late Walter Jessie and Mary Katherine Affolter Calendine in Tuscarawas County, OH. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and was known to have a garden each and every year in which he...
Betty Elvina Burgess Bass
Oct 13, 2017
Betty Elvina Burgess Bass, age 68, of Taylorsville passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1949, the daughter of the late James and Mildred Blankenship Burgess. Betty was of the Baptist faith and worked in the food service industry. She loved her family and will greatly be missed. Along with...
Mary "Katherine" Brewington
Oct 9, 2017
Mary “Katherine” Owings Brewington, age 95, formerly of Taylorsville went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Burke Hospice. She was born on February 4, 1922, the daughter of the late William “Dewey” and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Allen Owings. Katherine had worked for Schneider Mills and also as a child care worker for First Baptist Church Daycare...
Bernice Inez Southard
Oct 8, 2017
Bernice Inez Carrigan Southard, age 83, of Taylorsville passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Gordon Hospice House. She was born on March 10, 1934 in Caldwell County, the daughter of the late John and Pauline Mecimore Carrigan. Before being a homemaker, Bernice had worked for Clayton Marcus for a number of years. She loved taking care of her...
Franklin Delano Hammer
Oct 6, 2017
Franklin Delano Hammer, age 78, of Stony Point passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Born to the late Arthur R. and Opal Dearman Hammer, on Jan. 11, 1939, he was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Franklin was retired from Dixie Worsted Mills and had served for 39 years on the Stony Point Fire Department. He was an avid...
Vinson Lamar Icenhour
Oct 4, 2017
Vinson “Vinnie” Lamar Icenhour, age 64, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 as a result of a farming accident. He was born in Alexander County, the son of the late Marlow and Lois Icenhour. Vinson spent his life farming and was an avid sportsman. He co-owned Morning Dew Farms. Vinson was a lifelong member at Friendship...
Robert "Bob" J. Connell
Oct 4, 2017
Robert “Bob” J. Connell, age 94, of Taylorsville took his final journey home to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his residence. He entered into life on September 29, 1923, the son of the late William and Mary Helms Connell. Before retirement, he worked in the furniture industry for many years. He was a WWII...
Thomas Edward Bare
Oct 1, 2017
Thomas “Ed” Edward Bare, age 78, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. He was born on March 25, 1939 in Ashe County, the son of the late Thomas Preston and Delta Blevins Bare. Before retirement, he worked for Piedmont Wood Product. He loved woodworking, fishing, and hunting. Thomas was a...
Fred Edward Sipe
Sep 30, 2017
Fred Edward Sipe, age 79, of Taylorsville went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born on February 26, 1938, the son of the late James Franklin and Hester Duncan Sipe. Fred owned and operated Fred’s Lumber Company and was an avid deer hunter & fisherman. He...
David Wayne Whaley Sr.
Sep 25, 2017
David Wayne Whaley Sr. age 78, of Taylorsville passed away on September 25, 2017. He was born in Sevier County, Tennessee to the late David Crockett and Bessie Newman Whaley on August 30, 1939. David was of the Baptist Faith and was saved at the age of 12. He was kind hearted and was always willing to help anyone, family...
Terry Lee Bowman
Sep 24, 2017
Terry Lee Bowman, age 69, of Taylorsville went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 24, 2017 after a courageous two year battle with cancer, but in the end won his final victory through his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Wilkes County on November 20, 1947, the son of the late Escar Elmore and Eunice Bumgarner...
Alice Faye Barber
Sep 23, 2017
Alice Faye Gregory Barber, age 62, of Taylorsville passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at her residence. She was born on May 13, 1955 to the late Hosey Eugene and Mary Sue Gregory in Alexander County. She was a homemaker. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by a sister; May Francis Brinkley, and brothers; Clifford, Tommy,...