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.
Todd Anthony Propst
Mar 10, 2026
Todd Anthony Propst, 57, of Claremont, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home. He was born January 15, 1969, in Catawba County, North Carolina. Todd worked as a handyman and was known for making people laugh. He always had a smile and enjoyed bringing joy to those around him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Linda...
Dan Ray Timmerman Jr.
Mar 10, 2026
Dan Ray Timmerman Jr., 46, of Conover passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born May 28th, 1979, he was the son of Dan Ray Timmerman Sr. and Paula Killian Timmerman.
He served as President of Timmerman Manufacturing since 2001. Dan was an Eagle Scout, and he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Appalachian State...
Betty Jean Schronce
Mar 8, 2026
Betty Jean Rumfelt Schronce, 91, of Maiden, North Carolina, died peacefully on March 8, 2026 at The Greens at Hickory. Betty was born on September 9, 1934 to Ida Biddix and Andrew Rumfelt.
She grew up in Marion, North Carolina, and acquired a life-long spirit of determination and perseverance from her mother and a love of sewing and tending plants of...
Sharon “Denise” Buff
Mar 7, 2026
Sharon “Denise” Buff, 70, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at her home. Born October 26, 1955, in Lenoir, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Allen Smith and the late Mary Catherine Smith.
Denise retired from Hickory City Schools as a cafeteria manager. Prior to that, she worked for the Newton-Conover School System. She loved playing...
Sharon Childers Watson
Mar 6, 2026
Sharon Childers Watson, 87, of Hickory, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home. Born June 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Harry Dane Childers and Edith Whitener Childers.
Sharon was a lifelong and devoted member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, where her faith and presence were a steady part of the community for many years....
Elbert Carey Ayres
Mar 6, 2026
Elbert Carey Ayres, age 83 of Vale, NC, passed away on March 6, 2026, at his home.
Carey was born on May 14, 1942. He was the son of the late Elbert and Ruth Ayres. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. He is survived by two sons, David Ayres and wife Jackie, and Benjamin Ayres; a daughter, Michelle...
John Paul Bridges
Mar 5, 2026
John Paul Bridges, 49, of Lincolnton, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born March 20, 1976, in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
John loved his family deeply. His sons were the light of his life, and he cherished every moment spent with them and his grandson.
He is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Jo Bridges; his...
Gary Page Johnson
Mar 4, 2026
Gary Page Johnson, 81, of Graham, died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Mebane Ridge Assisted Living Facility. Born November 10, 1944, he was the son of the late Verta Keck and Harrison Johnson. Gary was a kind, humorous and stern man who was both service and family oriented.
His sons, Chad Johnson (Kristen) and Eric Johnson (Karen); his step-son, Edward Metz...
Kay Hatley Salyers
Mar 4, 2026
Kay Hatley Salyers, 61, of Newton passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in her home. Born, October 17th, 1964 she was the daughter of William Howard Hatley and Flossie Ellen Wallace.
Kay loved caring for her family and was known for her kind and giving heart. She was a devoted Christian, mother, and caretaker who always put others before herself. She...
Shoua Vang
Feb 28, 2026
Shoua Vang, age 41, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 surrounded by his loving fmaily. He was born February 26, 1985 to Chang and Phoua. He was a devoted husband, loving father and cherished brother and friend.
Shoua was known as a man of integrity, committment and passion. He loved the simple things in life and spending time with his family.
Shoua...
Randall Earl Butts
Feb 28, 2026
Randall Earl Butts, age 73 of Vale, NC, lost his battle to a myriad of ailments at Catawba Valley Medical Center on Saturday, February 28, and now blessedly resides in the Lord’s mansion.
Randall was born on May 14, 1952, in Catawba County, to Marion Earl Butts and Sadie Leonna Hilton Butts. Both his parents and younger brother Charles Andrew Butts...
Richard Daniel Fox Sr.
Feb 26, 2026
Richard Daniel Fox Sr, 82, of Newton passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Frye Hospital. Born, March 6th, 1943 he was the son of the late Mitchel Glenn Fox and Rosa Pearl Collins.
He is survived by his children, Lisa Carpenter (Wayne), Richard Fox Jr. (Cheryl), Lori Reardon (Guerry), Susan Wilson (Scott); his sister, Sybil McCrary; and many loved grandchildren,...
Aichai See
Feb 23, 2026
Aichai See, 47, of Newton died Monday, February 23, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. Born December 31st, 1978 he was the son of the late Aipin and Nabou See.
His brother, Aising See and his sisters, Eekae See, Tong See, Esaeng See and Ekham See survive him.
His parents preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends at 12:00 Monday,...
Jean Whitener (Killian) Kaufman
Feb 19, 2026
Jean Whitener (Killian) Kaufman, 91, of Hickory, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 19, 2026, surrounded by her caregivers and family. Her greatest legacy is her family she loved beyond measure, a blessing she cherished every day.
Born on July 7, 1934, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Eli Whitener and Ola...
Manley Joe Barker
Feb 19, 2026
Manley Joe Barker, 48, of Valdese died Thursday, February 19, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge. Born March 11th, 1977 he was the son of Charles Edward Barker and Retha McDonald.
His wife, Christina Barker; his mother, Retha McDonald; his daughters, Jessica Barker and fiancé, Mitchell Millsaps, Cassie Barker and Leslie Barker; his in-laws, Danny and Debra Bridges; his grandmother, Margaret...
Carl Albert Larson
Feb 18, 2026
Carl Albert Larson, a long time resident of Hickory NC passed away in Raleigh, NC on February18, 2026. Born July 28, 1927 in Springfield, Massachusetts, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Marianne Cioppa Larson, father John Daniel Larson, mother Doris Mecum Larson, and sister Barbara Larson Sauve. Carl is survived by his children, Peter...
Cristian Adalberto Guardado Morales
Feb 16, 2026
Cristian Adalberto Guardado Morales, de 45 años, de Newton, falleció el lunes 16 de febrero de 2026 en Carolina Caring. Nació el 25 de abril de 1980 y fue hijo de Jesús Milton Guardado Franco y Margarita Morales de Guardado. Era un ávido pescador que encontraba paz y alegría en el agua, y tenía un profundo amor por los animales....
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Lindley Cox
Feb 13, 2026
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Lindley Cox, beloved wife, mother and grandmother has passed away. Born June 4, 1941, in Provo, Utah, Jacquelyn lived a life defined by family, friendship, and a job well-done.
Jacquelyn married James Cox, beginning a partnership that would shape the next decades of her life. She and her husband lived nearly 40 years in Wheaton, Illinois, before making their...
Billy Vernon Weathers
Feb 12, 2026
Billy Vernon Weathers, 86, of Newton passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born, January 22nd, 1940 he was the son of the late Marion A. Weathers and Lola C. Weathers. He served in the Army and had a deep love for the outdoors, spending much of his time fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his son, Kevin...
Matthew Day
Feb 9, 2026
Matthew Charles Day, 43, of Maiden, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Carolina Caring.
He was born July 7, 1982, in Hickory, North Carolina. Matthew enjoyed bull riding earlier in life and later enjoyed tinkering with lawn mowers after he became ill. He loved riding four-wheelers, hunting, and joking around. He was never boring and always brought laughter to those...
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