Local obituaries for Catawba County, NC.
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Tony Maddox
Jun 2, 2026
Tony Maddox, 70, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born on August 23, 1955.
The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Coulter's Grove AME Zion Church, 4513 Startown Road, Newton, NC 28658. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
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David Lewis Peterson Jr.
Jun 1, 2026
David Lewis Peterson Jr. passed away on June 1, 2026. He was born February 23, 1964, to the late David Lewis Peterson Sr. and Elizabeth Lawrence Peterson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Roger Lawrence, and a sister, Delores M. Peterson.
He leaves to cherish loving memories his wife, Alesia Peterson; his daughter, Aleia...
Flossie Hatley Blackburn
Jun 1, 2026
Flossie Ellen Hatley Blackburn, 93, of Newton died Monday, June 1, 2026 at her residence. Born April 22nd, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Claude and Mamie Wallace. She was a very caring lady who loved her family and the Lord with all of her heart.
Her children, Rick Wallace (Glenda), Bob Hatley, Sandy Wilfong (Terry), Pam Smith (Mike)...
Ralph Harlan Pruitt
May 29, 2026
The family is grieved to announce the passing of Ralph Harlan Pruitt, 84, of Hickory, who passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born on March 12, 1942, he was the son of the late Avery Pruitt and Elvenia Self Pruitt. Ralph enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and NASCAR. Throughout his life, he loved fishing...
Irma Elizabeth Sellers
May 28, 2026
Irma Elizabeth Sellers, 64, of Lincolnton passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born, March 19th, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Lena and Arthur Sellers.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Sellers family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...
Salvador Isai Loza Alvarez
May 27, 2026
Salvador “Sal” Loza Alvarez, 30, of Conover, passed away on May 27, 2026.
Born on November 25, 1995, in San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato, Mexico, Sal later grew up in Hickory, North Carolina. He was a graduate of St. Stephens High School and worked as a dialysis technician. One of his proudest accomplishments was becoming a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician.
Sal was...
Peggy Ann Woodie Green
May 27, 2026
Peggy Ann Woodie Green, 81, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Hickory Village Memory Care. Born, August 8th, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Garfield Woodie and Elizabeth Johnson Woodie.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Brooke Phillips (Matthew); her sons, James G. Green, and Jessie "Darrell" Green (Kim); her four grandchildren; and her two great-grandchildren.
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Marie Bowman Scronce
May 26, 2026
Eva Marie Bowman Scronce of Newton, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was 89 years old. Born October 31, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Harrison Bowman and Eva Mauney Bowman.
She was known to many as “Nanny Scronce,” and was faithful, fiercely loving, independent, stubborn, caring, and wonderfully honest. She was...
Linda Lee Starr
May 24, 2026
Linda Lee Starr, 78, of Newton died Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born Sunday, May 2nd, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Evelyn Aldridge.
Her husband, William Starr; her children, Elaine Lutz (Jamie) and Matthew Starr (Nicole); two grandchildren, Jessica Lutz and Patrick Lutz and her grand-pup, Roscoe survive her.
In addition to her parents, her...
Mary Katherine Witherspoon Hass
May 20, 2026
Mary Katherine Witherspoon Hass, age 86, of Startown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Abernethy Laurels. She was born on March 7, 1940, to the late Howard O. Witherspoon and Katherine Setzer Witherspoon.
She dedicated much of her professional life to education, serving as a Home Economics teacher for many years at Newton-Conover High School. She was admired...
Olen Dale Painter
May 19, 2026
Olen Dale Painter, 83, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Atrium Health. Born April 14, 1943, in Lincolnton, he was the son of the late Olen Bradford Painter and the late Hattie Sue Painter.
Olen Dale Painter dedicated his life to faith, family, and hard work. As a minister and preacher, he faithfully shared God’s word and touched...
Baron James Locklair
May 12, 2026
Baron James Locklair, 40, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was born July 28, 1985.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Locklair family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Jackson John Morris
May 10, 2026
Our sweet boy, Jackson John entered our lives briefly on May 10 th , 2026, leaving footprints on our hearts that will last forever. He was a beautiful gift, and though his time here was short, the love he brought into our family is immeasurable. He is survived by his parents, Luke and Sarah Morris, grandparents, John and Pam Sadlowski,...
David Wayne Hollar
May 10, 2026
David Wayne Hollar, 73, of Conover died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his residence. Born August 31st, 1952 he was the son of Claude and Violet Hollar. He spent his career as a fixing technician. He believed in the Lord and was a born again Christian. He was a hard working man who would do anything for anyone, and he...
Andres Corona Perez
May 10, 2026
Andres Corona Perez, de 42 años, de Hickory, falleció el domingo 10 de mayo de 2026 en Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Nació el 11 de noviembre de 1983 en México y era hijo de Dionisio Corona Salazar y de la fallecida Antonia Perez Ortiz.
Andres era conocido por su alegría y gran sentido del humor. Siempre hacía reír...
Patricia Ann Wilson
May 10, 2026
Patricia Ann Wilson, 80, of Newton died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 23rd, 1945 she was the daughter of Lois and Lethia Williams.
A brother and two grandchildren survive her.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Dillard Williams and her son, Alex Fleming preceded her in death.
No services are planned at this time.
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Eugene Edwards Rollins
May 9, 2026
Eugene Edwards Rollins, 76, of Black Mountain, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. Born June 24, 1949, he was the son of the late Otis Franklin Rollins and Frances Bernice Rollins.
Gene “Pops” loved fishing and spending time with his family. He will be remembered for the love he had for his children and grandchildren and...
Marlyn Fleming Mull
May 8, 2026
Marlyn Fleming Mull, 97, of Newton passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born October 20th, 1928, she was the daughter of the late H.K. Fleming and Alyce Fleming.
She is survived by her sons, Phil (Sharon), Rick (Susan), and Keith (Mynde); her grandchildren, Michael, Derek, Zachary, Thad, Garrett, Makenzy; her six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, including niece,...
Michael "Petey" Stephen Gray
May 7, 2026
Michael “Petey” Stephen Gray, 62, of Newton, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 22, 1963, he was the son of the late Wade Lewis Gray and Betty Gray.
Petey was a man of many passions and a wonderful spirit. He loved the thrill of a good pool game, the strategy of poker, and the...
William Jack Bumgarner Sr.
May 7, 2026
William Jack Bumgarner Sr, 87, of Hickory passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born, August 14th, 1938, he was the son of the late Bill W. Bumgarner and Beulah Bumgarner.
He is survived by his son, William “Bill” J. Bumgarner Jr. and his wife Donna W. Bumgarner; his sister, Lois Chapman and her husband Carol Chapman; his grandchildren,...
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