Gail Deloris Icenhour Bowman, 72, entered into her heavenly home on Monday, August 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 4, 1953, in Iredell County to the late Coie and Lois Icenhour. Gail was saved at an early age, serving the Lord faithfully. She loved praising her Savior through song and playing…

Chuck Vane Hendren, 50, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkinville. Born on Monday, May 19, 1975, in Iredell County, Chuck embraced life with warmth and an infectious smile that made everyone feel welcome. For over 15 years, he took great joy in greeting customers at Walmart,…

Norris Charles Childers, 71, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Norris was born August 10, 1954, in Alexander County, the son of the late Lawson Childers and Evelyn Powell Childers. Norris was self-employed as the owner and operator of a tree service business. Earlier business ventures…

Karen Harding Tyler, 70, of Hiddenite, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at her home. Karen was born September 27, 1954, in New Castle County, Delaware, the daughter of the late Roy Harding and Jackie Scott Harding. Karen made her career in nursing, but also had her real estate license, all while being a…

Thelma Sloope Echerd, 92, entered into her eternal rest on August 17, 2025. She was born in Alexander County on October 31, 1932, to Thomas and Mamie Adams Sloope. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years, Owen Neil Echerd; two sisters, Wilma Cook (Carlton) and Lillian Cook (Lynn); two…

Robert “Wayne” Teague, 86, of Stony Point, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Wayne was born May 7, 1939, in Alexander County, the son of the late Clay Edwards Teague and Mary Jane Hines Teague. Wayne worked for Hunt Manufacturing for around 50 years and was a member…

Louise McCall, 91, of Statesville, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Louise was born February 22, 1934, in Macon County, NC, the daughter of the late Joe Webb and Minnie Shelton Webb. Louise was a homemaker and a faithful member of Kingdom Way Church in Jesus Name in…

Glenn Dee Elder, 84, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away from this life on August 14, 2025. Glenn was born in Taylorsville on March 5, 1941, to the late D.B. Elder and Lillian Teague Elder. He graduated from Hiddenite High School in 1959 and received a baseball scholarship to Wingate College in Wingate, where he competed…

Phyllis Jane Burke, 88, of Taylorsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home. Phyllis was born March 21, 1937, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late John Henry Burke and Juanita Deal Burke. Phyllis was a phone operator and later an office worker for Southern Bell before retiring. She was a…