“Heaven is better by far” and “Be thankful and praise Him” are the words that Electa Mae lived by and taught her family to hold close to their hearts. On October 12, 2021, Electa Mae Mecimore arrived at her heavenly home at the age of 95. She is reunited with her parents, Mose Chapman and…

Carol Ann Fox Bowman, 58, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. Carol was born November 2, 1962, in Catawba County, to Carolyn Horton Fox and the late Donald D. Fox. She enjoyed playing piano and singing at church and on…

Russell Brice Icenhour, 83, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 18, 1938, in Alexander County, to the late Francis Ralph Icenhour and Fleta Warren Icenhour. Russell was a lifelong and active member of St. Johns Lutheran Church in Taylorsville. In addition to his parents, he…

Robin Elaine Meredith Fox, 58, passed away October 9, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Robin was born on November 26, 1962, in Alexander County, to the late Atwell Morris Meredith and Janie Lou Mitchell Meredith. She was a member of Liledoun Baptist Church. Robin is survived by her husband of 39 years, Steve Wayne…

Elaine Lackey Bowman, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at her home. Elaine was born August 13, 1933, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Emmalee Lackey Allen. She was a homemaker and a member of Friendship Lutheran Church, where she was involved with the nutrition program for over 25…

Bonnie Sue Campbell Fox, 57, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born March 27, 1964, in Orange County, California, the daughter of Barbara Burns of Taylorsville and the late Stan Campbell. She was a sewer in the furniture industry. She is survived by her mother, Barbara…

Christopher Dennis Early, 47, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Christopher was born December 27, 1973, in Baltimore County, Maryland, the son of Teresa Ann Ely of Taylorsville, and Warren Dennis Early (Lorie) of Statesville. He was a US Army veteran who served in Cuba and Turkey.…