Conover, NC Obituaries

Brenda Kay Purkey passed on April 1, 2026, at the age of 83. A committal service will be held at Gloryland Baptist Church, 3925 King Wilkinson Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092, US, on April 9, 2026, from 2...

Sherry Elizabeth Hermann passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on January 4, 1951, in Massachusetts, Sherry will be remembered in a way that leaves room for a smile. A Gathering of Frien...

Cynthia Ann Darity, age 67, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, after a period of declining health, surrounded by her family and welcomed into the arms of Jesus. Cindy was a strong Christian wo...

Barbara “Ann” Hefner, age 52, of Claremont, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was born in Catawba County on Saturday, February 23, 1974 to the late Howard Willard Hefner and Janie Black Hefn...

Clarice "Ann" Ward, 57, of Connelly Springs, North Carolina, passed away on March 22, 2026. Born January 22, 1969, to James Arthur Richards and Roma Lee Wright Richards, Clarice was a beloved and cher...

David “Dave” B. Beard, Jr. age 49, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was met by Jesus and his wife, Rebekah through the beautiful sunrise. His pain and anguish were replaced with joy and than...

In Loving Memory of James Steven Tolle Jr.(Jim/Jimmy) With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved Jim/Jimmy. He left this world on March 17th of 2026, leaving behind a void that...

Johnny Ray Moose, 76, of Catawba, North Carolina, was born August 28, 1949, and passed away March 8, 2026. Johnny was adventurous, and he will be remembered with respect and gratitude by all who knew ...

Teresa Bailey Gilchrist of Conover, North Carolina, fulfilled her long-standing mantra to “finish well” on March 8, 2026. Surrounded by the love of her family, she peacefully slipped into the arms of ...

Tilma "Tillie" Rose Sigmon Houser, 79, of Claremont, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026. Born June 7, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Henry Sigmon and Rena Arabell Sigmon. She is survived ...

Angelene Wooten passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 88. Angelene Wooten was a resident of Vale, North Carolina.

Charles Edward Douglas, age 76, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on August 21, 1949 to the late Qulon Douglas and Clarissa Sudderth Douglas. Char...

Violet Hedrick Clark, 88, was born on September 26, 1937, to the late Harland Elmore Hedrick Sr. and Maddie Huffman Hedrick. Violet passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. In additi...

Miriam Henrietta Keisler, known lovingly as Henrietta, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, NC. Henrietta was born on December 29, 1942...

Leda Lidia Robbins passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born in Trieste, Italy on February 17, 1931 to the late Giordano Pickel and Lidia Zotti Pickel. In addition to her paren...

Margaret Aileen Lail Benfield, 94, of Conover went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her home. She was born on Saturday, April 25, 1931 in Catawba County to th...

Talitha Gantt Bolick, age 94, of Indian Land, SC, formerly of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Born July 12, 1931 in Catawba County, NC she was the daughte...

Brenda Kay Clay, born on July 6, 1955, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 70. Brenda was a resident of Taylorsville, North Carolina.

Dessie Ballard Allman, 94, was born on April 17, 1931, to the late James and Della McClain Ballard. Dessie passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. In addition to her parents, she was pr...

Steven “Steve” Vernon Killian, age 82, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Steve was born in Catawba County on Friday, April 23, 1943 to the late Roy E. Killian and Beulah L. Killian. Steve was...

Joyce Street Styles Reese, 82, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1943 to the late Fred and Wilma Street. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by ...

William “Bill” Richard Parkhurst, age 89, passed away at his home on Monday, January 19, 2026. Bill was born in Catawba County on Friday, January 24, 1936 to the late Charles Nye Parkhurst and Eula Si...

James “Jim” Horace Davis, 96, of Newton, North Carolina, died on January 16, 2026. He was born in Boaz, Alabama, on December 8, 1929, to Lowell Clint Davis and Della Brown. He grew up in Toccoa, Geor...

Susan Rebekah Reinhardt Holbrook, age 75, passed away on January 14th, 2026. Born on March 27th, 1950, in Newton, NC, Susan lived a life defined by love, service, and devotion to others. Susan, the d...

Brian Christopher Wilson, age 50, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Brian was born in Hickory, NC on Saturday, November 8, 1975 to John Calvin Wilson and the late Vera Fox Wilson. ...

Earl Linwood Tyndall, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Earl was born on Sunday, November 5, 19...

John Preston Van Horne, Jr., age 81, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. John was born in Catawba County on Wednesday, July 19, 1944 to the late John Preston Van Horne, Sr., and Ora Maybelle Bowma...

Robert Eugene Grandstaff of Claremont, NC, was born on March 11, 1951, in Anchorage, Alaska to the late Gilbert and Wanda Grandstaff. He passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 74. He is sur...

Carolyn Marie Spears, a resident of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 26, 1947, Carolyn was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Caro...

Wendy Hoke Cloninger, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Wendy was born in Catawba County on August 30, 1969 to Jack Hoke and Jeanne Abernathy Hoke. Grandparents Joe and R...

Frances Bailey Lafone, 86, of Conover, North Carolina passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 11, 2025. A devoted wife, mother and Granny, she was the daughter of the late Paul an...

Rita Swanson Goble, age 70, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. She was born in Catawba County on Wednesday, February 16, 1955 to the late Charles Swanson and Itsuko O. Swanson. Rita treasured ...

Kay Deal, 78, of Conover, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Kay lived a life defined by kindness, service and unwaveri...

Braylin Ray Farmer passed away on December 4, 2025, the same day he was born. He was a resident of Claremont, North Carolina.

It is with great sorrow the family of Joanne Chastain Moser announces her passing on Monday December 1, 2025. Joanne was born to the late Julian Charles Chastain and Margaret Louise Chastain on July 2...

Joan R. Saine, age 97, passed away on November 30, 2025 at Conover Rehabilitation in Conover, NC. She was born in Catawba County on Friday, November 16, 1928 to the late Marshall A. Rockett, Sr. and B...

Harold Lewis Parks, born on October 2, 1951, in Wytheville, Virginia, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 74. He was a resident of Hickory, North Carolina.

Thomas Grier Hubbard, 69, was born on June 15, 1956, to Thomas Reid Hubbard and Frankie Marie Herman Hubbard. He passed away on November 22, 225 at Carolina Caring. He was preceded in d...

Ruth Jonas Tyndall, 84, was born on April 6, 1941, to the late Butler Stephenson Jonas and Effie Ellen Bentley Jonas. She passed away on November 21, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. ...

Joe Herman Schell, age 104, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Joe was born in Catawba County on Friday, January 7, 1921 to the late Alvin Osborne Schell and Essie Mae Rowe Schell. Joe was...

Lisa Charlene McCoy, born on August 17, 1961, in Miami Florida, passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 64. Lisa was a resident of Newton, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Char...

Jimmie David Sherrill Jr., of Catawba, North Carolina, entered his heavenly rest on November 14, 2025. A man known for his big heart, quick humor, and love of anything with an engine, he brought light...

Emma Jean Huffman Connor, 89 of Conover, NC went home to be in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born at home in Conover; on Monday, September 14, 1...

Shirley Jean Reinhardt Cranford went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was 89 years old. She was born in Catawba County and lived her entire life here with Christ-l...

Gennis “Kirby” Mitchem, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Richmond Hill Assisted Living in Asheville. Kirby was born on Tuesday, January 26, 1960 to the late Robert Lee...

The Rev. Dr. William Kenneth Hollar Jr., died peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Trinity Ridge in Hickory, North Carolina. Born May 16, 1939, in Newton, N.C., to Henrietta and William Kenne...

Obed Dane Beatty, age 93, of Sherrills Ford, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2025, peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Born March 20, 1932, in Catawba County, he was th...

John Robert Johnston, age 77, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 after fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer. John was born on Wednesday, October 27, 1948. John was an important an...

Donald Ray Honaker, 68, was born on November 7, 1956, to the late Thomas Edward Honaker and Virginia Lee Dickerson Honaker. He passed away on October 29, 2025, at Carolina Caring. In ad...