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...
Patrick Michael Robbins
Dec 15, 2025
Patrick Michael Robbins, age 42, of Hickory, NC, passed away on December 15, 2025, after a long and difficult battle with addiction.
Patrick was deeply loved and is survived by his mother and stepfather, Jan and Jeffrey Vierra; his Great Aunt, Maxine Loftis; his oldest daughter, Alexis Michelle Robbins; his son, Avery Michael Robbins; and his youngest daughter, Taylor MaKaylyn Robbins....
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...
Margaret Ann Franklin Grant
Nov 20, 2025
Margaret Ann Franklin Grant, 81, of Hickory, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 6th, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Cobeurn Franklin and Cordie Lee Woodie Franklin.
She grew up with very little, but from those humble beginnings blossomed into the sweetest and kindest woman you could ever meet. A devout Christian,...
Christopher Allen Smyly
Nov 14, 2025
Christopher Allen Smyly, 59, of Neeses, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born on December 26, 1965, he was the son of Robert Allen Smyly and Virginia Prince Smyly.
Chris deeply loved his family and friends. He never met a stranger—always ready to strike up a conversation and make a new friend wherever...
Carolina Yeannine Miller
Nov 11, 2025
Carolina Yeannine Miller, 50, of Hickory, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born July 22, 1975, she was the daughter of Angel Ramon Lias Payarez and Yamila Josefina Arellano.
Her laughter, her love for adventure, and the way she danced through life made every place brighter and every memory sweeter for those who knew her.
She found...
Benny Wayne Cameron
Nov 10, 2025
Wayne Cameron, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and faithful servant to his family and community, entered his heavenly home on November 10, 2025. Born on October 8, 1949, Wayne lived a life marked by integrity, humility, and an unwavering dedication to the people he loved. Wayne spent many years serving the City of Raleigh as a Building Inspector,...
Ena Mae Pace Stacy
Nov 6, 2025
Ena Mae Stacy, 67, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born September 3, 1958, she was the daughter of Charles Vernon Pace and Genelle Mildred Pace.
She was a God-fearing woman whose faith guided every step of her life. With a heart devoted to service, she spent her days sharing God’s word and offering spiritual...
Donna Jean McClellan
Oct 31, 2025
Donna Jean McClellan, 68, of Claremont, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Born December 3, 1956, she was the daughter of the late James Vernon Love and Edna Lee Baldwin Love.
Donna loved people and was known for her strong work ethic. She worked two jobs until her retirement from White Pine Restaurant and the...
William "Bill" Nathanial Osborne
Oct 30, 2025
Dr. William “Bill” Osborne, 88, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Born September 6, 1937, he was the son of the late George Harold Osborne and Mary Annette Osborne.
Bill was an accomplished musician. He taught at Denison University for 42 years and introduced thousands of students and community members to the beauty...