Area Obituaries

Billy “Bill” Rosevelt Smith, 78, of Taylorsville, left this world for his eternal home on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Valley Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 24, 1940, in Alexander County, the son of the late Isaac Newton and Lucy Mae Testament Smith. During his career, Bill worked as an upholster for Broyhill…

Grace Lorine Hall, 79, of Lewittes Road, Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Hall was born August 9, 1939, in Buchanan County, the daughter of the late Brookie M. Howell Campbell. She had worked as a packer for Gulf State and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church,…

Kathy L. Baity, 67, beloved wife of Robert Talley Baity, peacefully entered into rest on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at her residence. Kathy was a native of Statesville and a former long-time resident of Stony Point, but has resided in Thomson, Georgia for the last few years. She was a graduate of North Iredell School.…

Tammy Annette Bowman Crouch, 45, of 2nd Avenue NW, Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at her residence. Tammy was born January 25, 1973, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late Frank Bowman and Carolyn Hollar Bowman. She had worked in the furniture industry and attended Friendship Lutheran Church in her youth.…

Rev. John Walter Parsons, 77, of Lenoir, formerly of Taylorsville, took that glorious journey to his eternal home on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care to forever be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on February 20, 1941, in Catawba County, the son of the late David and Effie…

Lena Pauline Fox Deal, 93, of Taylorsville, passed away at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn on December 21, 2018 after an extended illness. Born February 2, 1925, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late John and Maggie Willet Fox. Places of employment included Irene Cotton Mill and Carolina Glove Mill. Lena…

Lowell Wayne Teague, 80, of Teague Town Road, Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Teague was born October 13, 1938, in Catawba County, the son of the late Clayton Marcus Teague and Hessie Presler Teague. He had worked in the furniture industry and was a member of Fellowship Advent Christian…

Ann Delowis Johnson Walker, 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born on September 5, 1954, in Alexander County, to the late Roger Wilson and Opal Blanche Hubbard. She was of the Baptist faith. Those left to cherish her memory include her life companion, Dennis…

Stoney Brook Billings, 78, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, December 10, 2018. Born on May 19, 1940, in Wilkes County, to the late John Pearlie and Virginia Lee Harris Billings, he attended the North Carolina School of the Deaf. He was employed at Mocaro Textiles in Statesville, before his retirement. He was…