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,...
Michael Cliff Brown
Jan 1, 2026
Michael Cliff Brown, 64, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 1, 2026, at Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Born August 6, 1961, in Wilkes County, he was the son of the late Clifton Lytle Brown and Hazel Fletcher Burgess.
Michael was a lover of music, cars, and the outdoors. He enjoyed the simple...
Ralph Charles Hart
Dec 27, 2025
Ralph Charles Hart, 80, of Hickory passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his home. Born August 12th, 1945, he was the son of the late Ralph Cline Hart and Leona Woolsey Hart.
Ralph was a hard worker who took great pride in providing for his family. He loved woodworking, watching every movie available, forging knives, and dreaming of restoring classic...
Jacob Jeffery Zeren
Dec 24, 2025
Jacob Jeffery Zeren, age 46, of Terrell, North Carolina, passed away on December 24, 2025.
Born on June 7, 1979, Jacob was a loving parent, a loyal friend, and someone who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He especially loved fishing, working with RC cars, and could often be found tinkering with his beloved Datsun, always improving, fixing, or...
Maurice Paul Mason
Dec 24, 2025
Maurice “Paul” Mason died peacefully on Christmas Eve, at the age of 100. Born on July 4th, 1925, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Paul lived a full life defined by faith, family, service to others and a strong work ethic. He was the beloved husband of the late Edith Ray Mason, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.
Paul proudly served...
Ralph Farmer Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Ralph Farmer Jr., 78, of Vale, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born August 15th, 1947, he was the son of the late Ralph Columbus Farmer and Alice Allien Sage Farmer. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nesta Farmer; his...
George Thomas McGinness
Dec 21, 2025
George Thomas McGinness passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2025, at the age of 77. Raised on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, he was affectionately known as Toto to his family and many friends. He was born on September 24, 1948, to Billie Fontaine McGinness and Joseph Hastings McGinness.
Mr. McGinness was a proud graduate of the McCallie School and the University of...
Jean Carolyn Parham McKee
Dec 20, 2025
Jean Carolyn Parham McKee, 80, of Maiden, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home. Born October 12th, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William B. Parham and Rosa Parham. She was beautiful both inside and out—a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose generosity touched everyone she met. Adventurous and full of life, she joyfully kept...
Dale Everett Whitaker
Dec 19, 2025
Dale Whitaker, 86, of Newton, passed away on December 19, 2025. He was born December 19, 1939, in Kearney, NE, to the late Everett and Mayble (Springer) Whitaker.
As the youngest of three, Dale readily admitted to being spoiled by his sisters. Dale grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated from Lincoln High School. One of his riskier childhood exploits, with...
Richard Carter Sinclair
Dec 15, 2025
Richard Carter Sinclair, 72, was born on June 1st, 1953, the son of the late Carter and Betty Sinclair. From a young age, Richard showed fearlessness, a big heart, skillful hands, an engineer’s brain, a whimsical imagination, and an adventurous spirit that would characterize his life. He would become a traveler, an inventor, a builder, and a storyteller.Throughout Richard’s lifelong...
Larry Walter Smith
Dec 15, 2025
Larry Walter Smith, 79, of Hickory, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born September 11, 1946, he was the son of the late Lonnie Herbert Smith and Thelma Elenora Jones Smith.
Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who cherished time with his family. At a young age, he proudly served his country...
Otto Gerardo Rucavado
Dec 8, 2025
Otto Gerardo Rucavado, 73, of Lincolnton, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home. Born October 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Otto Rucavado Gomez and Hilda Aguero Duran.
He is survived by his wife, Xinia Matamoros; his daughters, Tatiana Rucavado (Lee Couto), Gaby Rucavado (Jason Leonhardt), and Cindy Rucavado (Diego Garcia); and his grandchildren, Christian Couto,...
Michael Martin Griffin
Dec 2, 2025
Michael Martin Griffin, 58, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 25th, 1967, he was the son of the late Martin Francis Griffin and Viola Marie Riggie Griffin.
Truck driving was his life. He loved being on the road, and his favorite part was taking his daughter with him or bringing her...
Graham Chappelle Logan
Nov 30, 2025
Graham Chappelle Logan, born January 1, 1947, in Selma, Alabama, was the beloved son of Graham A. Logan Jr. and Nell Chappelle Logan.
Graham was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. His passing has left a void...
Julia Anne Shields
Nov 30, 2025
Julia Anne Shields, 71, of Hickory, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born August 11, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Oliver McCoy Turner and Barbara Eleanor Turner.
Julia worked in many fields of nursing throughout her career, with her favorite roles being in the Emergency Room and MICN in the NICU....
Shirley Louise Dula
Nov 25, 2025
Shirley L. Woods Dula, born on October 19, 1959, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at 3:45 PM. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love, strength, and kindness touched every life she encountered.
Shirley cherished her family above all else. She is survived by her devoted husband, Terry Dula, and her beloved children, Catoura Woods, Andririan...