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.
David Townsley
Oct 17, 2023
David Wallace Townsley was born in Seattle, Washington on March 7, 1926 to Arthur Townsley and Eva Blatchford Townsley. He left his life on October 17, 2023 in Newton, North Carolina where he lived for the last 7 years. Prior to that, Dave had been a long-term resident of Beavercreek, Ohio where he and his wife, Mary Castor Townsley raised...
Tony Neff
Oct 16, 2023
Tony Lee Neff, 66, of Conover passed away Monday, October 16th, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, April 18th, 1957, he was the son of the late Benjamin Joseph Neff and Betty Lou Haines. He is survived by his son, Ben Neff of Anderson Indiana; a daughter, Dana Neff (James) of Anderson Indiana; three siblings, Mark Neff of Conover,...
Nala Vega-Johnson
Oct 15, 2023
Nala Zyanya Vega-Johnson, seven months old, of Newton, our warrior, fought her last battle on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Levine Children's Hospital. Born Monday, March 13th, 2023 she was the daughter of Marissa Vega-Freeman. She leaves behind her mother, Marissa Vega-Freeman; her devoted big brother, Kavari; her amazing big sister, Nayeli; five half-brothers, and she was loved by many...
Patrick Canterbury
Oct 14, 2023
Patrick Canterbury, 59, of Hickory passed away Saturday, October 14th, 2023 in his home. Born August 17th, 1964 he was the son of the late Emil Canterbury and Phyllis Canterbury. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Logan, West Virginia. He graduated from Logan High School and later worked as a coal miner before moving to North Carolina...
Theresa Proffitt
Oct 12, 2023
Theresa Diane Smith Proffitt 67 of Vale died Thursday, October 12, 2023 surrounded by her family at home. Born Monday, March 19th, 1956 in Hickory, NC. She retired from the furniture industry. Theresa is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Kenneth Earl Proffitt; mother, Ethel Broyhill Smith; son, George Donald Owenby and wife Sharon; daughter, Elizabeth May Daniels;...
Paul Wesson
Oct 9, 2023
Paul Robert Wesson, 70, of Newton died Monday, October 9, 2023 at his residence. Born November 2nd, 1952 he was the son of the late William and Wilma Wesson. His brother, Jimmy W. Wesson and wife Connie; his niece, Heather Eckard and husband Shane; his uncle, Buster Foxx and wife Jeannie; special friends and family members, Jay C Seagle, Mike...
Margaret Boone
Oct 7, 2023
Margaret R. Boone, 74, of Conover passed away Saturday, October 7th, 2023 in her home. Born, August 20th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Morris and Jeanette Morris. She is survived by her daughter, Becky Brown (Gary) of Conover; a son Randy Morris (Angela) of Catawba; six siblings, Carl Morris, Bernita Fridley, Mary Collins, Freda Nutter, Rosella...
Robert Burgess
Sep 29, 2023
Robert Allen Burgess, 63, of Newton passed away Friday, September 29th, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born, February 3rd, 1960, he was the son of Robert Leroy Burgess and Johnnie Laura Taylor. He is survived by his sons, Robert Burgess (Rita) of Shelby, and Alan Burgess (Savannah) of Hickory; a mother, Johnnie Taylor of Kings Mountain; sisters, Debra Dixon (Harold) of...
Salvador Figueroa-Magana
Sep 28, 2023
Salvador Figueroa-Magana 71 of Newton died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his residence. Born Tuesday, March 18th, 1952, he was the son of the late Manuel Figueroa-Renteria and Guadalupe Magana. Seven children, Salvador Figueroa Zavala, Daniel Figueroa Zavala, Leonel Figueroa Zavala, Jose Luis Figueroa Zavala, Rosaelia Figueroa Zavala, Esmeralda Figueroa Zavala and Laura Figueroa Zavala; seven brothers; six sisters; nineteen...
Mary Lowery
Sep 27, 2023
Ms. Mary Louise Lowery, 68, of Maiden died Wednesday September 27, 2023, at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, following a period of declining health. Ms. Lowery was born September 4, 1955, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Lowery. Mary was saved in the summer of 1975 and was baptized at Oak Harbor Baptist Church in Mayport Florida. She...
Gloria Anthony
Sep 25, 2023
Gloria Magaline Anthony, 75, of Maiden died Monday, September 25, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 13th, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth Nell Dugger. Four daughters, Emma Starnes, Ruth Kiziah (David), Hope Mullins (Randy) and Virginia Anthony; her son, Joseph Anthony; her brother, Joe Dugger (Libby), nine grandchildren, Josh Starnes, Jordan Starnes,...
Rodney Schell
Sep 25, 2023
Rodney B. Schell, age greater than 39, went to live in his heavenly home, September 25th, 2023. He was born to the late Boyd and Celia Schell. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Schell; three children, Maricia Schell, Gina Schell, and Greg and his wife Susan Schell; a granddaughter, Edana Ottney; and his beloved pet Dottie. Keeping with Rodney's...
Geneva Hensley
Sep 23, 2023
Geneva B. Hensley, 81, of Hickory passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Atrium Health of Lincolnton. Born, August 29th, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Robert Bruce Bristow Sr. and Lillie Truman Bristow. She is survived by two sons, Richard James Prince and Robert Scott Prince (Michele); three sisters, Ann Jackson, Margaret Bristow (Todd Farmer), Alice Dotson;...
Donald Scinto
Sep 22, 2023
Donald Robert Joseph Scinto October, 7, 1929 – September 22, 2023 “Don Juan” Scinto was born in the Hollow during The Great Depression in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He had a tremendous, larger than life personality (often introducing himself as “Humble Donald R.”) which would always bring a chuckle or two. He was a true song and dance man starting at an...
Sally Phillips
Sep 22, 2023
Sally Ritch Phillips left us peacefully September 22 nd , 2023 at age 62. Her smile and loving heart will be missed by all who knew her. Her devotion to her children was unparalleled as well as her care for special needs preschool children in her 16 plus years teaching in Catawba county. In addition to being mom to her...
Roberto Martinez
Sep 21, 2023
Roberto Hernandez Martínez (76) of Charlotte, N.C. entered into eternal rest on September 21, 2023; May his perpetual light shine upon him. Roberto was born on August 26, 1947 to Guadalupe H. Martinez and Narciso S. "Marty" Martinez in Brownsville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lisa Anne Martínez, and two sisters: Yolanda Martinez Roescher...
Michael Crawley
Sep 21, 2023
Michael Wayne Crawley, 63, of Lincolnton passed away peacefully Thursday, September 21st, 2023 in his home. Born, August 11th, 1960 he was the son of the late Larry Wayne Crawley and Nelda Levonne Crawley. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Regena Crawley of the home; a daughter Michelle Rainey of Maiden; four step-daughters, Renee King and her...
Florence Mccorkle
Sep 19, 2023
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, our queen, our mother, and grand- mother, Florence Elizabeth Foote McCorkle finished her course, took her place in line and waited for the Lord to cross over Jordan. She was the daughter of Marvin Springs and Lula Foote. Florence was born on May 5, 1941 and educated in the Catawba County Schools and graduated in...
Jerry Setzer
Sep 17, 2023
Jerry Howard Setzer 81 of Newton died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 3rd, 1941 he was the son of Lawrence Hubert Setzer and Carrie Killian Setzer. He was a lifelong employee of Southern Furniture in Conover and an avid race fan and competitor. He loved his family and his Beagle hunting dogs. His...
Devon Morrison
Sep 16, 2023
Devon Henry Morrison, 74, of Newton passed away Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at Carolina Caring. Born, March 4th, 1949 he was the son of the late Waitsel and Bernice Morrison. He is survived by his wife of 20 years,Tammy Morrison of the home; a son Jason Morrison (Heather) of Denver; a daughter Amber Franklin (Cory) of Connelly Springs; a stepson,...
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