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.
Darleen Rae Cline
Jun 22, 2026
Darleen Rae Cline, 70, of Claremont passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, December 24th, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Mack Houston and Odessa Houston.
She is survived by her loving husband, Rodney Cline; and her daughters, Brittany Cline, Odessa Mason, and Denise Starnes.
The family will have a private service at a later...
Jean Elizabeth Clark
Jun 18, 2026
Jean Elizabeth Clark,74, of Sherrills Ford passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at The Greens at Hickory. Born, October 31st, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jackson Clark Sr. and Dorothy Jean Clark.
She is survived by her brother, Thomas J. Clark Jr. and his wife, Patricia; her nephews, Thomas J. Clark III and his wife Stacie, and...
Maisie Jo Miller
Jun 17, 2026
Maisie Jo Miller was born sleeping on June 17, 2026. Though her time on earth was far too brief, she was deeply loved and will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who awaited her arrival.
Maisie Jo is the cherished daughter of Anthony Miller and Conner Miller. From the moment her parents learned of her existence, she...
Lilly May Jenkins
Jun 17, 2026
Lilly May Mathis Jenkins, 81, of York, South Carolina passed away on June 17, 2026, at Atrium Health in Charlotte.
Born on October 23, 1944, in Gaston County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John R. Mathis and Elsie Jane Bonham Mathis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Cecil Clarence Bond and...
Mary Josephine Hilton
Jun 17, 2026
Mary Josephine Hilton, 86, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Trinity Ridge. Born on August 25, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Serley Kahill and Maudie Kahill.
Mary found great joy in quilting and creating cherished handmade pieces. She was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church, where her faith and fellowship were an important part...
Margaret S. Dixon
Jun 15, 2026
Margaret S. Dixon, 81, of Granite Falls, North Carolina went home to be with her Good Lord on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Margaret was born on November 11, 1944 in Weeksville, NC to the late Julian and Dorothy Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two older brothers, Wesley and William (Bill) Saunders and a...
William Francis Heffernan
Jun 13, 2026
William Francis Heffernan, 82, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Carolina Caring. Born May 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Francis Heffernan and Helen Heffernan.
He is survived by his wife, Annie, of the home; his sisters, Barbara Prazzo of Medford, Oregon, and Patricia Webster of Twin Falls, Idaho; his brother, Michael Heffernan of Los...
Larry C. Pruitt
Jun 8, 2026
Larry C. Pruitt, 68, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. He is survived by his partner, Stacie Waters; four children, Jennifer Dunlap, Chris Dunlap, Kelsey Pruitt Sigmon, and Melanie Hunt; and grandchildren.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Pruitt family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Sandra Kay Watts
Jun 8, 2026
Sandra Kay Watts, 68, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026. Born on July 6, 1957, Sandra grew up in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, where she developed a love for family, friends, animals, and the beauty of nature that would remain with her throughout her life.
Sandra earned her GED from Catawba Valley Community College in 2002 and later obtained...
Johnny "JJ" Tyler
Jun 6, 2026
Johnny Joseph Tyler, 45, of Collettsville, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born June 13, 1980, he was the son of the late Johnny Tyler and Janet Elaine McAbee.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Theresa Ann Tyler; his children, Haley Tyler, Anthony Hunt, and Zachary Hunt; his grandchildren, Cohen Stafford and Vivienne Stafford; his brother, Moe Christopher (Teresa); and many...
Linda Darnell Little Edwards
Jun 6, 2026
Linda Darnell Little Edwards, 77, of Conover passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 at The Greens at Hickory. Born in Caldwell County, October 4th, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Eubert David Little and Viola S. Little.
Linda found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved cooking for family and friends, especially baking cakes. She also enjoyed...
Joyce Hammonds Blackburn
Jun 6, 2026
Joyce Hammonds Blackburn, 80, of Mooresville died Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Glenwood Nursing and Rehab. Born February 22nd, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Grady and Mable Hammonds.
Her children, Tina Miller (Tommy), Lee-Ann Morrow (Daniel) and Levi Breiten; her step-sons, Junior Blackburn (Missy) and Jimmy Freeman (Lori); her grandchildren, Bubba Miller, Tyson Miller, Jacob Morrow, Brianna Nash,...
Bob Gatanis
Jun 3, 2026
Bob Gatanis, 89, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2026. Bob and his wife Lil recently moved from Aiken, SC to Newton, NC in April 2026 and were in the process of building a new home next to their daughter Valerie and son-in-law Bill Long. Born on August 10, 1936, he grew up in Penns Grove, New Jersey,...
Buford Allen Young
Jun 3, 2026
Buford Allen Young Jr., 80, of Hickory died Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born Tuesday, September 4th, 1945 he was the son of Noah and Cora Young.
His daughters, Debbie Alexander and Lena Morgan; five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews survive him.
In addition to his parents, his wife, Laura Edith Young; his two daughters; his son, Arnold Shuford...
Rachel Jeanette Watts
Jun 2, 2026
Jeanette Watts, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in the loving care of her family on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born in Alexander County, NC to the late Hayden Foy Bowman and Edna Fox Bowman, Jeanette spent her life as one of 7 wonderful sisters in Bethlehem on the family farm and homestead. She always shared her countless memories...
Howard Lee Michael
Jun 2, 2026
Howard Lee Michael, 92, was called home to the Lord on June 2nd, 2026, ushered by song. He is now reunited with his wife of 62 years, Sallie Frances Murphy Michael. Born May 20th, 1934 in Mountain View, NC, he was the last surviving child of the late Craig Logan and Winnie Lee Parlier Michael.
In addition to his wife and...
Tony Maddox
Jun 2, 2026
Mr. Tony Maddox, age 70, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, departed this life on June 2, 2026. He was born on August 23, 1955, in Catawba County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Elder Prince Oscar Maddox and Eva Farley Maddox. He was a proud graduate of Maiden High School.
In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in...
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...
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