Carol Ann Galli
Jun 10, 2026
She is preceeded in death by both her parents, John Galli and Mary Stella Galli, as well as her first husband, Alfred Henry Vernillo, and her second husband, Eugene Joseph Ferguson.
Her one surviving daughter is Lisa Ann Staats, and Son-In-Law David Michael Staats.
She was a very kind, outgoing person, a bright light in this dark World. She strongly believed in...
Charles Hugh Ethridge
Jun 8, 2026
Charles Hugh Ethridge, 87, of Lenoir passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home. Born May 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Charlie Talmage Ethridge and Jennie Mae Scroggins Ethridge.
A kind, loving, caring, and devoted husband and father, he was a faithful servant of God and an Elder in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He proudly served...
Johnny Roscoe Price
Jun 6, 2026
Johnny Roscoe Price, 77, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House. Born in Lincolnton on August 24, 1948, he was the son of the late Charles Roscoe Price and Ruby Mae Craig Price.
Johnny married Colleen Price on July 31, 1965, and they shared almost 61 years of marriage together. He was a brick mason all...
Christine Goldie Carter
Jun 5, 2026
Christine Dean Carter, 73, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026. She was the cherished wife of the late Gary Lynn Carter, with whom she shared a loving and steadfast partnership. Born to the late C.L. and Gladys Dean of Lenoir, North Carolina. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Alice Barber and Mary...
John Clenon Worley
Jun 5, 2026
John Clenon Worley, 68, of Claremont, passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. Born November 27, 1957, he was the son of the late McKinley Clenon Worley and Catherine Plemmons Worley.
He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Despite facing numerous health challenges, he remained a resilient fighter who overcame many obstacles...
Robert "Bobby" Allen Harris
Jun 4, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Allen Harris, 62, of Denver, North Carolina made his blessed journey home in the early morning of June 4, 2026. He was born on October 21, 1963 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Marvis and Suzanne Harris. He was the eldest of three children.
Following his graduation from High School, Bobby enlisted in the United States military and served his...
Bernie G. McNamara
Jun 1, 2026
Bernie G. McNamara, 91, of Hickory, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, in the loving arms of his wife, Lana. Born July 17, 1934, he was the son of the late Roy McNamara and Eva Wildes McNamara.
There were six boys in the McNamara family, five of whom predeceased Bernie: Donald, Jim, Bob, Richard, and Stan.
Bernie was a Staff Sergeant in...
Connie Elaine Sutherland
May 31, 2026
Connie Elaine Sutherland, 81, of Claremont passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Catawba Valley Assisted Living Center. Born October 7th, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James Madsen and Hazel Madsen.
She loved her family, cookouts, traveling, the beach, collecting clocks, and John Wayne memorabilia. She also loved listening to classic country music.
She is survived by her children,...
Ellen "Claudette" Hutto
May 31, 2026
Claudette Hutto, 76, of Granite Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three daughters on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born in Lawndale, on April 22, 1950, to the late Billy Throneburg and Jaunita Ledford.
Affectionately known as Mom or Memaw to many, Claudette was loved by everyone who met her. She made a lasting impression on many people’s lives and will...
Michael Scott Fife
May 28, 2026
Michael Fife, born October 5, 1981, in Catawba County, passed away surrounded by the love and memories of those whose lives he touched.
Michael was the beloved son of Brenda Jo Fife and the late Gregory Lee Fife. He was a devoted father whose greatest pride and joy were his children: Jayden Lee Fife (23), Kadence Ann Taylor (16), and Atlee...
Richard Allen Shillito
May 22, 2026
Richard Allen Shillito, 63, of Conover, North Carolina, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and love shared with family and friends.
Richard was known for his kind heart, quick humor, and loving spirit. He had a way of making people laugh and feel welcome wherever he went. A proud junker, Richard enjoyed finding value in...
Sylvia Hill Whitt
May 21, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Sylvia Hill Whitt, who passed away peacefully on May 21st, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born and raised in Winston-Salem, Sylvia married her high school sweetheart, Harold Robert Whitt, and celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this past December — a beautiful testament to a lifetime of...
Jerry Lee Poovey
May 2, 2026
Jerry Lee Poovey, 85, of Conover, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Lenoir Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born March 16, 1941, he was the son of the late Theodore William Poovey and Virginia Jones Smith.
Jerry was an avid Duke basketball and Carolina Panthers fan. He enjoyed spending time with family, eating at Dicks Café, spoiling his dog Gus, and...
Colonel John Williams Cowan Jr.
May 1, 2026
Colonel John Williams Cowan Jr., Marine Aviator, 73, of Hickory, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home. He was the son of the late John Williams Cowan and Erika Cowan.
Colonel John W. Cowan Jr. was a retired Marine Corps officer and Naval Aviator with more than 30 years of distinguished service. After graduating from Greensboro College, John was...
Pamela Carolyn Houser Wood
Apr 28, 2026
Pamela Carolyn Houser Wood, 73, of Newton passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 12th, 1953 she was the daughter of James Franklin Houser and Shirley Carolyn Houser.
Pam was a woman who truly loved her family and was a hard worker. She had a carefree spirit, embraced life fully, and never missed a chance...
Joseph Howard Schraeder
Apr 26, 2026
Joseph Howard Schraeder, 61, of Connelly Springs, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge. Born October 30, 1964, he was the son of the late Joyce Robie White.
Joe enjoyed riding his Harley with friends through the mountains of North Carolina and New Hampshire. Having lived in New Hampshire before moving to North Carolina in 2021, he...
Rudolph Joseph William Streng
Apr 19, 2026
Rudolph Joseph William “Rudy” Streng, age 89, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on April 19, 2026. Born on November 17, 1936, in Queens, New York, Rudy was the son of the late Rudolph Joseph Dominicus Streng and the late Greta Frercks Streng.He graduated from Wesley Junior College in Dover, Delaware, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from...
David Shelby Witherspoon
Apr 14, 2026
David Shelby Witherspoon, 55, of Cornelius, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
David was born on August 26, 1970, in Colorado. He lived a life marked by resilience, experiences across different places, and the connections he made along the way. In recent years, he resided in Cornelius, North Carolina, after spending time living in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his...
John Bradley "Brad" Isenhower
Apr 11, 2026
John Bradley “Brad” Isenhower, 58, of Conover, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 11th, 2026.
Born on October 12th, 1967, in Hickory, NC, Brad was the son of the late Horace Jordan Isenhower, Jr. and Sandra Goodman Isenhower. He spent his life rooted in the Catawba County area, where he built lasting relationships and a strong sense of family.
Brad was a...
William Victor Snipes
Apr 9, 2026
William Victor Snipes, 38, of Hickory, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his home. Born May 15, 1987, he was the son of Kelly Snipes Trivette of Hickory.
William was a caring soul who could always make you laugh. If you needed a smile, he was the one to go to. He had a deep love for music and concerts,...