Area Obituaries

Michael Eugene Teague, 70, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at UNC Health in Wayne County. Michael was born August 21, 1955, in Alexander County, the son of the late Herman Eugene Teague and Mary Inez Baker Teague. Michael worked in the furniture industry for most of his working career and was…

James Gary Millsaps, 79, affectionately known as Gary, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born to the late Troy Foy Millsaps and Flora Hendren Millsaps on May 30, 1947, in Iredell County. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army, earning the distinction…

Mark Eric Rogers, age 65, of Taylorsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Mark was born June 24, 1960, in Catawba County, the son of Earl Rogers and the late Marilyn Little Rogers. Mark was a truck driver for over 46 years and was of the Christian faith. He…

Betty Faye Hamby Teague, 69, of Taylorsville, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Betty was born September 20, 1956, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Hamby, Sr. and Dorothy Lucille Hager. Betty was a waitress and cook for Tiny Diner, a cook for Shubob’s, and…

Jerry Dean Southers, 76, of Hiddenite, passed away, surrounded by the love of his family, on June 9, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Jerry was born December 16, 1949, in Iredell County, to the late Harles Southers and Margaret Ann Southers. Jerry spent his childhood in Statesville before his family eventually…

Amie Cheyenne Bowman, 23, born on Monday, July 22, 2002, in Iredell County, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Though her time with us was far too brief, Amie’s spirit touched countless lives and left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Amie dedicated herself to a career of…

Nancy Louise Hines Sherrill, 89, of Hiddenite, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Iredell Memorial’s ICU Unit. She was born on March 6, 1937, to parents Asa and Vada Campbell Hines of Hiddenite. She was the baby of two. Her brother, Austin, was three years older and would go on to serve in…

Levi Eugene Helton, 79, of Catawba, completed his final Call of Duty here on earth and went to answer God’s heavenly call on May 30, 2026. He joined his parents, Paul R. Helton and Arlee Bolick Helton, as well as his sister, Martha Helton Hefner, who had preceded him. Those left to honor his memory…

Randy Mitchell, 75, of Hiddenite, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Randy was born January 17, 1951, the son of the late Dewey Mitchell and Edith Webster Mitchell. During his working career, he worked as an upholsterer in the furniture industry. He was a life-long member of Calvary Baptist…