Judy Payne Chapman, 80, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Judy was born June 2, 1940, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Ransom Vance Payne and Pearl Warren Payne. She had worked as a Transportation Aid for Wilkes Senior Citizens Council…

Rickey Lee Elder, 60, of Hiddenite, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the Brian Center Rehabilitation in Viewmont after a 12 year battle with heart problems. He was of the Methodist faith. Rickey was born Monday, June 20, 1960, in Alexander County, the son of the…

Shirley Ann Hass Travis, 70, of Claremont, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her residence. She was born on January 18, 1951, the daughter of the late Ray Macon and Lura Frances Ellison Hass. Shirley had just retired last week from Carpenter Company where she had worked as a sewer for 43…

Jeanette Icenhour, 88, of Taylorsville, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the Taylorsville House. Jeanette was born August 22, 1932, in Catawba County, the daughter of the late George Ray Poovey and Bonnie Mae Hoover Poovey. She retired from Clark Schwebel in Statesville and was a member of White Plains…

Roger Dale Bowman, 73, of Taylorsville, passed away on May 7, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born February 28, 1948, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Clyde McCree Bowman and Cordelia Duncan Bowman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Travis Bowman; brother,…

Jane O. Mohney, 98, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Trinity Ridge in Hickory. Born on March 3, 1923, in Syracuse, New York, she was the daughter of the late Samuel B. and Helen (Bourne) Kirkpatrick. She was a graduate of North Rose High School and State University of New York…

Colene Klevay Goodwin Philmon, 84, of Hiddenite, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 7, 2021, at her home. She was born July 27, 1936, in Rockbridge County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Earl Bryan and Flora Evelyn Roach Goodwin. Colene was a member of Faith Revival Crusades and Missions…

Joyce Arlene Bennett White, 55, of Taylorsville, passed over into Heaven on Thursday evening, May 6, 2021. Joyce was born January 21, 1966, in Alexander County, to John Poole and Frances Bennett Blount. Joyce was a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church. Those left to cherish and celebrate the life and memories of Joyce include…

Patsy Ruth Tedder Wike, 62, of Taylorsville, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her home. Patsy was born October 19, 1958, in Alexander County, to Bobby Harold Tedder and the late Pauline St. Clair Tedder. She was a furniture worker and a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, Patsy…

Beryl Carlton Jr., a native of Alexander County, Hiddenite Community, and resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on May 6, 2021. He is predeceased by Mr. Beryl Carlton Sr., Mr. Joe Lackey Jr., and Mr. Steve Lackey. He is survived by his mother, Lona Bell Poole Lackey of Hiddenite; his wife, Mrs. V. Diana…