David Wayne Queen
Feb 18, 2026
David Wayne Queen, 68, of Newton, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born Saturday, January 21, 1958, he was the son of David Franklin Queen and Carolyn Smith Rozelle.
David was a man who truly lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, drag racing with his brother, and was known as...
Betty Jolley Rector
Feb 17, 2026
Heaven gained the sweetest angel on February 17th, 2026 when Betty Jolley Rector of Bethlehem went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born October 23rd, 1935 to the late Charlie and Lillie Darty Jolley.
She was known by many names which includes “The Doll Lady”, “Ms. Betty”, and her absolute favorite; “Grandmommie”. Betty was a staple in the...
Lori Marie Thornton
Feb 16, 2026
Lori Marie Thornton, born October 21, 1962, at The Anthony N. Brady Maternity Hospital in Albany, New York, passed away surrounded by the love of the family who meant everything to her.
Lori was raised in Colonie, New York, and later proudly embraced life as a military wife while living in Fulda, Germany. She also made a home in Rome, New...
Jasper Trent Hughes
Feb 15, 2026
Jasper Trent Hughes, 69, of Maiden, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born October 29th, 1956, he was the son of the late Ruthel Hughes and Margaret Hughes.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Faye Abernathy-Hughes of the home; his sister, Shelby Culbreth of York, SC; his brother, Danny Hughes (Kaye) of York,...
Brian Samuel Eugene Johnson
Feb 8, 2026
Brian Samuel Eugene Johnson, 27, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born July 7, 1998, he was the son of Brian Keith Johnson and Lakea Nicole Cromwell.
Brian had a deep love of the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He treasured time spent with family and friends and will be remembered for his love...
Galen Craig Beamon
Feb 3, 2026
Galen Craig Beamon, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Valdese. Born on March 16, 1950, he was the son of the late Paul Eugene Beamon and Vearl Virginia Beamon.
Craig is survived by his son, Eric Beamon, and daughter-in-law, Leah Beamon of Morganton; his beloved grandchildren, Gabriel and Ari Beamon, both of...
Garrell Reitzel
Jan 27, 2026
Garrell Reitzel, 80, of Catawba County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Catawba Memorial Hospital in Hickory, NC.
Garrell was a proud Veteran and served in the United States Army. He then worked as an upholsterer for Drexel Furniture. He was a skilled bass guitarist and bandmember for the "High Tones" playing at local dance halls, like "The...
Russell Thomas McNeill
Jan 25, 2026
Russell Thomas McNeill, 81, of Vale, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 28, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of Lewis Archie McNeill and Hazel McNeill.
Russell proudly served his country in the United States Army before dedicating many years to law enforcement. He was a former Assistant Chief with the...
Mary Elizabeth McDaris
Jan 25, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Harris McDaris, 62, of Granite Falls passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home. Born November 27th, 1963, she was the daughter of Luther Decalvous Harris and Earlene Lois Harris.
She is survived by her husband, Mickey McDaris of the home; her sons, Luke McDaris (LaTricia) of Sawmill and Casey McDaris of the home; her granddaughters, Olivia McDaris...
Audrey Ann Wilfong
Jan 20, 2026
Audrey Ann (Dutchess) Wilfong (66) passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1960, in Catawba County, to the late Virginia Ann Wilfong and Oliver Pope Jr.
Audrey was known for her beauty, her radiant smile, and her warm, loving heart. She brought comfort, joy, and peace to all who knew her through her kind spirit,...
Jeremy Lon Christy
Jan 19, 2026
Jeremy Lon Christy, of Moravian Falls, NC—formerly of Fredonia, PA, and Davidson, NC—passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 19, 2026, after bravely facing a rare and aggressive cancer.
Born on September 12, 1973, Jeremy was the son of Larry Wilcox Christy of Grove City, PA, and Judith Jones Downing of Fredonia, PA.
He was preceded in death by his brother,...
Theresa Elizabeth Pittenger
Jan 17, 2026
Theresa Elizabeth Pittenger (Landinger) of Hickory, NC, formerly of Arlington Heights, IL and Beckley, WV passed away peacefully on Saturday January 17, 2026 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on June 6, 1939 in Landing Germany to Joseph and Anna Maria Landinger. Throughout her life she was known for her kindness, devotion to God, and family.
She dedicated...
Bobby Lee Hensley
Jan 17, 2026
Bobby Lee Hensley, 62, of Iron Station, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge. Born December 29, 1963, he was the son of Joe Franklin Hensley and Patricia A. Newlin Hensley.
He is survived by his father, Joe Franklin Hensley, and his step-mother, Karma Hensley; his sister, Jennie Marie Hensley Brown (Brent); his brothers, Tony Lynn Hensley,...
Guinelle Cooper Garrard
Jan 15, 2026
Guinelle Cooper Garrard passed into her resurrection life in Jesus Christ on January 15, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1923, in the village of Tignall, Georgia, the fourth of eight children of Lauren Wesley and Lula Bobo Cooper. Growing up in the love of her family and small town life during the poverty of the Great Depression, she...
Tony Keith Burgess
Jan 14, 2026
Tony Keith Burgess, 54, of Walt Burgess Road in Lincolnton, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on October 5, 1971, to Bill Burgess and the late Charlotte Hallman Burgess.
Tony was an old soul with a contagious smile and quick-witted sense of humor. He never met a stranger. Starting at a young age, he spent most of...
Marie Jenney Elkins
Jan 11, 2026
Marie Jenney Elkins, 84, of Morganton, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge. Born September 5, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Smith and Thelma Smith.
Marie was a devoted homemaker, mother, and loving caregiver. She took great pride in caring for her family and home and found joy in gardening, yard work,...
Thomas Michael Holden
Jan 4, 2026
Thomas Michael Holden, 74, of Hildebran, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Cambridge House. Born September 13th, 1951, he was the son of the late Cecil Raymond Holden and Mildred Price Fox.
He is survived by his daughter, Stacey Townsend of Asheboro; his step-son, Micheal Helton of Lenoir; his grandchildren, Tyler Holden, Amanda Holden, Jacob Holden, Tristian Holden, Crystin Helton,...
David Neil Turner
Jan 3, 2026
David Neil Turner, age 67, of Hickory, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Deer Park Health & Rehabilitation. Born on November 25, 1958, David was the beloved son of Jerry Franklin Turner and the late Dorothy Maureen Turner.
David is survived by his father, Jerry Franklin Turner; his son, Eric Jason Turner and wife Amanda of Statesville; his...
Deborah Lynn Siwik
Jan 3, 2026
Deborah Lynn Siwik, 75, of Hickory passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born September 26th, 1950, she was the daughter of David Sullam and Jean Libby Sullam.
She is survived by her husband, Jozef Siwik; her son, Keith; her brothers, Barry and his wife, Donna, Wayne, and David; her sisters, Robin and Callie; and numerous nieces and...
Chyrl Ann Edwards Deal
Jan 2, 2026
Chyrl Ann Edwards Deal 69, of Newton, North Carolina, passed away on January 1, 2026, in her hometown of Newton.
Born on April 26, 1956, in Newton, Chyrl was the daughter of the late Charles and Barbra Edwards. She remained deeply rooted in her community throughout her life and was known for her unwavering faith and gentle spirit. A devoted Christian,...