Area Obituaries
Jesse Ellsworth Grubbs Sr.
Jesse Ellsworth Grubbs Sr., 80, passed away January 16, 2021 at home. He was born September 18, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Jesse Alfred Grubbs and Katherine Clark Grubbs. He attended St. Philip Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Jesse Grubbs Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kevin Grubbs of Claremont, and Cody…
Read MoreGayle Dean Sharpe
Gayle Dean Sharpe, 73, of Stony Point, passed away January 16, 2021 at Salisbury VA Hospital. He had been in declining health for several years. Gayle was born March 3, 1947, in Iredell County, to the late William Wayne Sharpe and Lois Adams Sharpe. Gayle married the former Gladys Fox on March 22, 1969. Gayle…
Read MoreQuinton Turpin
Quinton Turpin, 7, went to his heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home. Quinton was born February 16, 2013, in Catawba County, the son of Randy Turpin and Kansas Westray of Taylorsville. He was a member of Crosspoint Church and a student of Hiddenite Elementary School.…
Read MoreJoseph “Joey” Frank Menscer
Joseph “Joey” Frank Menscer, 44, of Taylorsville, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Taylorsville. He was born July 20,1976, in Iredell County, to the late Frank Everette Menscer and Teresa Ann Keller Menscer of Statesville. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Christian Mencser, and a daughter,…
Read MoreCharles Eugene “Toon” Barnes
Charles Eugene “Toon” Barnes, 82, of Taylorsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1939 to the late Don and Mary Sue Childers Barnes of Alexander County. Toon was a lifelong member of Three Forks Baptist Church, where he served his Lord as a deacon…
Read MoreBetty Lou Woodring
Betty Lou Woodring, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on January 14, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born on September 18, 1945, in Wilkes County, to the late Grayson and Annie-Mae Louise Carver Dowell, Betty was an artistic lady. She enjoyed painting, sewing, making quilts, and going to the beach. Betty loved her family,…
Read MoreFaye Linda Fortner Fox
Faye Linda Fortner Fox, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away January 14, 2021 at home. She was born February 18, 1941, in Alexander County, to the late David Fred Fortner and Mary Ann Treadaway Fortner. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Royce…
Read MoreSarah “Marie” Teague
Sarah “Marie” Teague, 75, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Valley Nursing Center. Sarah was born March 26, 1945, in Watauga County, the daughter of the late Hugh Wilson and Bess Moody Wilson. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Dover Baptist Church. She was a great cook, excellent…
Read MoreJames William Doris
James William Doris, 78, of Taylorsville, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his residence. Born March 16, 1942, he was the son of James Peter Doris and Emma Rose Doris. Born in Queens, New York, he worked in the HVAC service industry most of his life. He was a devout Christian. A brother, Kenneth Doris…
Read MoreGeorgie Daniels
Georgie Daniels, 85, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Georgie was born July 1, 1935, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Paul Moose and Vernie Pierce Moose. She was a homemaker and a member of Tri-City Baptist Church. She loved working…
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