All Obituaries

ATTENTION To Families Served by Adams Funeral Home   If we have served your family or a loved one who has passed away December 1st, 2022, through November 30th, 2023, we will have a dove on our Christmas tree that you will be able to pick up for your loved one. Available the weekdays of Monday, December 11th, 2023, until Friday, December 22nd, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 307 Main Avenue Drive Taylorsville, NC 28681   The staff of Adams Funeral Home would like for...

Mrs. Elizabeth “Lib” Ann Pierce Teague, 73, of North Wilkesboro passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center.   Elizabeth was born on February 11, 1950 in Wilkes County to Hardin Monroe Pierce and Rosalee Porter Pierce.   She enjoyed going to yard sales, doing puzzles and spending time with her family.   Elizabeth is preceded in death by parents; husband, James Robert Teague; son, Mark Allen...

Alice Leola Church, age 82, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Alice was born February 26, 1941 in Ashe County, the daughter of the late William Taft Phillips and Nellie Pearl Shoun. She was a member of Harvest Time Ministry and enjoyed reading the Bible and sewing. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, John Wesley Church, Sr.; a brother, Benjamin Harrison Phillips. Those left to cherish and honor her...

William Albert Church, age 61, of Hays, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Wilkes County, William was born March 9, 1962 in Henry County, VA, the son of the late Albert Seaberry Church and Phyllis Ann Everidge Church. William was a US Army veteran. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Hays, NC, and enjoyed fishing, outdoor activities, working on cars, music, teaching Sunday school and reading the Bible. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...

            James Everette “Binder” Adams, age 69, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born November 17, 1954 in Iredell County, the son of the late Everette Reaford Adams and Elmeta Bennett Adams.             He was a US Air Force veteran and a member of Zion Chapel AME Zion Church. He worked in the furniture industry for several years and...

            Matt L. Jarrell, age 27, of Taylorsville, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.             Matt was born January 17, 1996 in Alexander County, the son of David Jarrell and Donna Barlow.             He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He adored his nieces and nephews, and...

Joseph Robert Falco, 37, of Ferguson, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 26th 2023. Joseph was born on July 18, 1986 in Somers Point, New Jersey to James Falco and Jill Catherine Morgan Falco. Joseph knew the Lord from a young age and his heart was mighty for others. He was the first to help anyone in need. He loved fishing, kayaking, snowboarding, camping and any outdoor activity. He had a special gift of fixing anything involving computers or electronics. He used that gift like...

Allan Edward Sheppard, Jr., of Taylorsville, NC, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, after a brief illness. Born September 26, 1953, in Melrose, MA, he was the son of the late Allan Sheppard, and Barbara Ruth (Barclay) Sheppard. Allan graduated from Needham High School in 1971, and from UMass Lowell with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in 1975. Allan would often recall meeting a beautiful redhead while in college, Marna Ann (Hoffman) Sheppard, who instantly became the love of...

Mr. Robert Carroll “Hippie” Triplett, 53, of Caldwell County passed away Thursday, November 24, 2023 at Caldwell UNC Health Care.  Robert was born November 17, 1970 in Summit County, Ohio to Lloyd Elmer Triplett and Violet Jean Baker.  He enjoyed working for the Shenandoah Park Service and being a Fire Fighter. Robert also enjoyed, deer hunting and antiques, He loved spending time with family and friends.  Robert is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd...

            Lisa Ray Massagee, age 54, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 24, 2023 at her home.             She was born January 29, 1969 in McDowell County, the daughter of the late Clyde Ray and Effie Jane Ray.             She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading and being...