Local obituaries for Taylorsville, NC Area.
Debbie Townsend Smart,
May 25, 2016
Deborah "Debbie" Townsend Smart, age 64, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Debbie was born to the late Charlie "Bud" and Tressie Austin Townsend on September 6, 1951 in Catawba County. Debbie was of the Baptist faith. She was a jig saw puzzle master, enjoyed boating, music, traveling, loved her family more...
Clyde Eugene Higgins,
May 21, 2016
Clyde Eugene Higgins, age 53, of Hiddenite, started shouting on the streets of glory with his Heavenly father on Friday, May 20, 2016. He had fought a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his battle with cancer he would always say, "I will be a winner either way. Whether I win this fight or leave here, I will be a winner!!!"...
Pauline Wooten Spears,
May 21, 2016
Pauline Brown Wooten Spears, age 86, of Wilkes, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Pauline was born to the late Charlie Burgess and Edna Rebecca Fender Brown on August 24, 1929 in Wilkes County. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Hays, NC. In addition to her parents Pauline was preceded in death by husband, Roy Wooten,...
Donnie Woody Jr.,
May 17, 2016
Donnie "Little Joe" Woody Jr., age 33, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Gordon's Hospice. Donnie was born to Donnie Sr. and Regina Woody on August 21, 1982 in Kendallville, Indiana. He was a born again Christian and loved the Lord. In addition to his parents Donnie leaves to cherish his memory brother Jeremy & wife...
Myrtle Louise Lail,
May 17, 2016
Myrtle Louise Lail, age 94, of Conover, passed away at Conover Nursing & Rehab on Monday, May 16, 2016. Myrtle was born to the late John Herbert and Lola Essie Killian Lail on August 17, 1921 in Catawba County. Before Myrtle's retirement she was employed by Conover Glove as a seamstress. She was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church...
Donald Harold Blanton,
May 13, 2016
Donald Harold Blanton, age 55, of Taylorsville, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Mr. Blanton was born to the late Donald Lee and Francis Sarah Henderson Blanton on January 12, 1961 in Cherokee County, SC. Mr. Blanton was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by grandmother Bertie Lee...
Jimmy Lee Parsons,
May 11, 2016
Jimmy Lee Parsons, age 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Jimmy was born to the late Robert Franklin Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Howell Parsons on June 22, 1951 in Alexander County. He was a member of St. John Baptist Church and of the men's choir. Jimmy was known for his love of...
Barbara Canter Pennell,
May 9, 2016
Barbara Ann "Bobbi" Canter Pennell, age 61, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, May 6, 2016, following a brief illness. Bobbi was born on June 1, 1954 in Alexander County to the late Homer Waitsel and Lillian Lucille Wike Canter. Bobbi was a member of Millersville Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, was a member...
Ronnetta Morgan Miller,
May 6, 2016
Ronnetta Morgan Miller, age 71, of Stony Point, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Ronnetta was born to the late James Robert Morgan and Pearl Whitehead Miller on February 2, 1945 in Carter County, Tennessee. Before her retirement, Ronnetta was employed by Mocaro Textiles as a knitter. In addition to her parents Ronnetta was preceded by...
Charles Edward Setzer,
May 3, 2016
Charles Edward Setzer, age 74, of Lenoir, passed away at Caldwell County Hospice on Monday, May 2, 2016. Mr. Setzer was born to the late Clifford Ward and Carrie Leola Craig Setzer in Caldwell County. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and hanging out with his breakfast buddies at the Bo. Mr. Setzer worked for Alexander County Schools as a custodian for...
Roger Lee Blankenship,
May 2, 2016
Roger Lee Blankenship, age 56, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2016 at Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Blankenship was born to the late Herbert and Rosie May Blankenship who survives on November 8, 1959 in Buchanan County. In addition to his mother Mr. Blankenship leaves to cherish his memory daughter Melissa McCall, five sons: Jesse, James, Brian, Kenneth,...
Richard Lee Norris,
Apr 29, 2016
Richard Lee Norris, age 51, of Taylorsville, passed away at his residence on Thursday, April 28, 2016. He was born on December 25, 1964 in Beaufort, South Carolina. Richard was the son of Beatrice Norris and the late Raevon Norris. He was preceded in death by his wife Arlene Norris. Surviving family are his mother, Bea Norris, two sons Wesley...
Willard "Keith" Elder,
Apr 27, 2016
Willard "Keith" Elder, age 56, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Keith was born to the late William Walter and Peggy Anne Crouch Elder who survives on March 14, 1960 in Alexander County. He was employed with the NCDOT in Alexander County. In addition to his mother, Keith leaves to cherish his memory...
Billy James Woodring,
Apr 25, 2016
Billy James Woodring, age 70, of Taylorsville, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Mr. Woodring was born to the late Jake William and Alma Maxizene Phillips Woodring on October 11, 1945 in Watauga county. Mr. Woodring leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 52 years, Betty Dowell Woodring, children: Annette Keller, Sherrie Yow & husband...
Dennis Snow Jr.,
Apr 25, 2016
Dennis Charles Snow Jr., age 37, of Taylorsville, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was born to Dennis Charles Sr. and Joyce Ann Passino Snow who preceded him on January 9, 1979 in Syracuse, New York. In addition to his mother, Dennis was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Snow. Dennis Jr. leaves to...
Earnest Pinkney Teague,
Apr 18, 2016
Earnest (Bud) Pinkney Teague, age 85, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Mr. Teague was born to the late Porter and Bessie Cline Teague on February 25, 1931, in Alexander County. Earnest was a lifelong cattle farmer. He grew poultry for Perdue Farms for 31 years. He loved caring for his...
Jefferson Watts Sr.,
Apr 13, 2016
Jefferson Lowe Watts Sr., age 76, of Taylorsville, passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was born to the late Benjamin Lowe and Beulah Smith Watts on December 4, 1939 in Mecklenburg County. Mr. Watts was the chief engineer for WACB & WTLK for over 50 years, as well as many other radio stations in...
Travis Edward Harold,
Apr 12, 2016
Travis Dean Edward Harold, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 11, 2016. Travis was born to Aubrey "Terry" Harold and Norma Harold on July 17, 1980 in Beckley, West Virginia. Travis was preceded in death by grandmothers: Ruth Carpenter & Catherine Morgan; uncle David "Cookie" Shiflett, and cousin Gregory Stephen Kent. Travis leaves to cherish his memory in...
Delores Hendrickson, Kokotkiewicz,
Apr 11, 2016
Delores Mae Hendrickson Kokotkiewicz, age 85, was born on March 16, 1931 to John & Anna. She married Louis Oliver Sr. on May 27, 1950. Married for 46 years, she was a homemaker, tutor, and worked with special needs children. She was a member of Liledoun Road Church of Christ. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded...
Kasey Lynn Norton,
Apr 11, 2016
Kasey Lynn Norton, age 38, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center. Kasey was born to Barry Neil Norton and Vickie White Ellenburg on October 31, 1977. She enjoyed watching the Carolina Panthers and loved her dog Maya. Kasey graduated from Appalachian State University where she majored in chemistry and minored in physics and...

