Harold "Deanie" Dean Thomas
Jun 23, 2026
Harold “Deanie” Dean Thomas, 71, of Hudson, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Amorem. Born December 11, 1954, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Harold Sain and Beulah Jackson.Deanie grew up in Crouse, where she helped care for her seven siblings, and attended West Lincoln High School. She enjoyed baking her famous pumpkin pies, listening...
Trent Alexander Barnes
Jun 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Trent Alexander Barnes on June 20, 2026, at the age of 38. Trent was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished son, brother, and loyal friend whose kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for others left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
There are nice people, and there are kind...
Pamela Taulbee
Jun 12, 2026
Pamela Taulbee, 62, of Newton, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 6, 1964, she was the daughter of the late G.B. Taulbee and Betty Jo Taulbee.
Pamela was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed spending her days reading, watching NFL football, listening to classic rock music, and keeping up with her...
Patsy Irene Taylor
Jun 10, 2026
Patsy Irene Taylor (Irene), 89, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Hickory Northeast on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Born on April 19th, 1937, in Asheville, NC, she was the beloved daughter of the late Oscar Laund Calloway and Vista Follett Calloway.
Irene graduated from Biltmore High School in 1955 and went on to work for Merrill Lynch for over...
Carol Ann Galli
Jun 10, 2026
She is preceded 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, 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 Jesus...
Dixie Ann Parsons
Jun 9, 2026
Dixie Ann Hurt Parsons, 84, of Hickory, NC, fell asleep in death on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Dixie was born on December 22, 1941, in Elkin, NC. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Hurt Sr. and Bertha Irene Scales Hurt.
For over 19 years, Dixie lovingly opened her home as a daycare to babysit countless children. She nurtured, encouraged, protected,...
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...
William Wolf LeRoy
Jun 7, 2026
William Wolf LeRoy passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, after living courageously with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 71 years old.
Bill was born to William Lee LeRoy and Winifred ‘Winnie’ Jane (Wolf) LeRoy on November 12, 1954, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He was a 1977 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, where he was a member of the National...
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...
Bob Roy Mathews
May 1, 2026
Bob Roy Mathews of Conover, North Carolina, passed away on May 1, 2026, at Springs of Catawba following a lengthy illness.
Born in Athens, Georgia, Bob was a standout athlete throughout his life, excelling in football and baseball during his high school and college years. He graduated from Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina, with a degree in Chemistry and Biology....