Conover, NC Obituaries

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...

Eddie Dean Baker, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Eddie was born on Sunday, February 15, 1948 to the late Floyd Baker and Goldie H. Baker. In addition to his parents...

Raymond Scott Miller, 86, of Claremont, NC, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 2, 2025. First and foremost, Scott was a devoted and loving father to his three daughters. He ...

Keith Allen Strickland, age 67 passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Sherry Stickland. Keith is survived by son, Scott and daughter, Brandy. ...

Martha “Ann” Sigmon, age 87, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. Ann was born on Saturday, July 9, 1938 to the late John Taylor Fairchild and Louise Smith Fairchild. In addition to her parent...

Ronald Gene Kaylor, Sr., age 92, a lifelong resident of Conover died at home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Ronald was born on Wednesday, September 14, 1932 to the late Kermit Howard Kaylor and Ann...

Loretta Kuykendall Holcombe, age 75 passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. A visitation for Loretta will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Drum Funeral Home Chapel, ...

Glen Jeffrey Palmer, age 57, of Catawba, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Sherry Strickland, age 65, of Claremont, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. A celebration of life for Sherry will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 3:02 PM to 3:10 PM ...

John Daniel Ward Sr., age 76 passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. John was born in North Carolina.

Mrs. Rita Bandy Ikerd, age 94 of Somerset, Kentucky departed this life on Saturday, August 30, 2025 to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior. She was Born in Newton, North Carolina on March 1, 19...

Pamela Gail Hinson, age 71, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born on Friday, September 18, 1953 to the late James Ray Matheson and Kathleen Bean Matheson. In addition to her parents,...

Claude “Dale” Lee Spencer, age 88, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Claude was born on Thursday, August 27, 1936 to the late Clifford Leroy Spencer and Lucy Hillard Spencer. Dale was a cher...

Doris Gantt Kaylor, age 90, of Conover passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 18, 1935, in Newton, North Carolina to the late Edgar Thomas Gantt a...

Mrs. Virginia Shearin, age 104, went to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon, August 11, 2025, at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Taylorsville where she resided. She was born May 7th, 1921...

Mrs. Bernice Samples Holler, 99, of Conover, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 9, 2025, after a year of declining health. She was born on July 26, 1926, in Newport, Tennessee to the lat...

James Williams Tyndall, of Newton, NC, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Carolina Rehab of Burke County. He was 83 years old. Born on September 15, 1941, James was the son of the late Will...

Richard “Rick” Sydney Carson, 84, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Rick’s life was...

Brandon Lynx Miller, age 39, of Conover, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Brandon was born in Catawba County on Thursday, April 3, 1986. Brandon was loved and cherished by his family and frien...

Larry Olen Fox, age 83, of Conover, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Larry was born in Catawba County on September 12, 1941 to the late Guy S. Fox and Frances S. Fox. In addition to his parents,...

Nadine Sipe Hildebran, age 92, of Newton, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Nadine was born in Conover on Tuesday, October 4, 1932 to the late Oren Eugene Sipe and Essie Eckerd Sipe. Nadine was a...

Rev. Dr. Linda Stack Morgan, a devoted minister, educator, and musician, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and education. She was born in Wilmington, North...

Charles Sinclair Bogle, 74, was born on March 25, 1951, to the late James Bogle and Edythe Deal Bogle. He passed away on July 5, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was a math teacher at variou...

Bonita "Bonnie" Jane Morgan, age 86 passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. Bonnie was a loving mother and grandmother and is survived by daughters, Doris Travis and Denise Deviney. A celebration ...

John "Wayne" Hughes, age 59, of Newton, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Wayne was born on Saturday, April 9, 1966 to the late Bascom Clayton Hughes and Clara Hicks Hughes. In addition to his p...

Mable "Edith" Pope, 86, of Newton went home to be with her Lord and savior on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Mable was born in Huntersville, NC on October 2, 1938 to the late William Craven Christenbury and A...

Margarita Navarro, age 51, of Conover, North Carolina passed away early Sunday morning, May 25, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. She was born Wednesday, Septemb...

Johnny Eugene Pope, age 85, of Claremont passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Kaye Pope and his son, Shane Pope. No services are scheduled at this ...

Frances Whisnant Carpenter, age 78 passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. A visitation for Frances will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Drum Funeral Home, 509 First Ave...