Area Obituaries

Linda Gail Scott, 64, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at The Taylorsville House in Alexander County. She was born to the late Leroy Coolidge “LC” Starnes and Betty Pearl Payne Starnes on Wednesday, September 23, 1959, in Catawba County. Gail was of the Christian faith. Survivors include six siblings, Larry Starnes, JR Starnes,…

Imogene Howie Herman, 79, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home. Imogene was born November 16, 1944, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Gene Richardson and Barbara Wyncott Howie. She worked for the Women’s Clinic of Hickory for 23 years and formerly worked for the private practice of…

Thomas Lee Collins, Sr., 71, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home. Thomas was born October 12, 1952, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the son of the late Rober Lee Collins and Maggie Harvell Collins. He retired from Spring Mills in Fort Mill, South Carolina, after 30 years of service.…

Wilma Mikeal Fairchild, a beloved member of her family, passed away on August 24, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center, days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born on August 30, 1933, in Wilkes County, where she began her journey through life, filled with a spirit that would nurture many. For 17 years, Wilma…

Roger Gene Childress, 60, born on Saturday, December 28, 1963, in Wilkes County, to Joyce Childress and the late Larry Gene Childress, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He left a legacy of hard work and dedication as a farmer in the poultry industry. He is…

Alvin Tod Jones, fondly known as “Tod,” passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born on Wednesday, December 21, 1966, in Alexander County, where he lived for his entire life, embodying the spirit of the community he so dearly loved. Tod dedicated his career to public service, beginning with…

Gerald Dale Chapman, 75, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Catawba County. He was born on Wednesday, August 17, 1949, in Catawba County, to Cecil Bowman Chapman and the late James L. Chapman. He lived a life of dedication and…

Jerry Eugene Davis, 85, of Millers Creek, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Pilgrim Baptist Church with Rev. Wade Collins and Rev. Evan Moore officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the…

Edward “Curt” Cooper, 77, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at his home. He was born June 11, 1947, in Alamance County, the son of the late Mancel Cooper and Pearl Mae Fritts Cooper. He worked in construction for several years and later in the furniture industry, where he retired from Ideal…

Roxie Wyatt Bumgarner, 72, of Stony Point, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Roxie was born October 11, 1951, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Frank Wyatt and Pearl Allen Wyatt. Roxie worked at Southern Devices and Walmart Photography. She was a member of…