Area Obituaries

Celeste Loraine Gribble Atkinson, 48, of Statesville, died Monday, July 15, 2019, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Stephens County, Georgia, on April 12, 1971, to Marion “Mike” Brown Epperson and the late Robert Andrew Gribble. Celeste graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, NC, and Mitchell Community College. She…

Ralph “Preston” Chapman, age 44 of Stony Point, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 14, 2019. Preston was born to Ralph Anthony Chapman, of Stony Point and the late Teresa Gail Beaver Roberts in Iredell County on Wednesday, January 8, 1975. Preston worked in construction, specializing in painting. Preston was of the Methodist faith. In addition…

Marie Pennell Adkins, age 86 of Taylorsville passed away on July 14, 2019, at Catawba Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born on June 6, 1933, to the late Phletus Branks and Carrie Shook Pennell.  Marie worked for over 50 years at Carolina Glove in Taylorsville, and was a member of East Taylorsville…

David Marvin Proffitt, age 51 of Taylorsville, passed away on July 14, 2019. Born October 30, 1967, to the late Roger Lee and Brenda Davis Proffitt. David was a machine operator for Centro Inc., enjoyed making custom knives, paint ball, fishing, four wheeling, and being outdoors. Those left to cherish the memories of David include:…

Mrs. Clydie Goforth Rector, age 75, of Millersville Road, Taylorsville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her residence. Clydie was born January 31, 1944 in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Clyde William Goforth and Betty Lowe Goforth. She had worked in office…

Willie Mae Julia Presnell, passed away July 13, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 11, 1924, in Alexander County, daughter of the late Manuel and Sadie Payne Presnell. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She worked at the Irene Cotton Mill, Carolina Glove, and retired from…

Joseph Monroe Woodring, 63, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Born September 29, 1955, to the late Crowson Daniel and Ruby Catherine Keller Woodring, and before becoming disabled, he was employed by the NCDOT. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include twin brothers, Mark and Mack Woodring,…

Clyde Uriah Dyson, Sr., age 80, of Emma’s Garden Lane, Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Valley Nursing Center. Clyde was born October 15, 1938, in Alexander County, the son of the late Otto Dewey Dyson and Emma Jean Smith Dyson. He was the owner and operator of Dyson Auto Sales and…