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.
Donald Eugene Lawing
Jul 18, 2025
Donald Eugene Lawing September 2, 1934 – July 18, 2025
Donald Lawing of Lincolnton peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday evening, July 18, 2025. He was a beloved member of his community and a longtime, active member of First Baptist Church, where he served faithfully alongside his wife, Kay.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Kay...
Christopher Reid Carter
Jul 17, 2025
Christopher Reid Carter, 51, of Newton died Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born October 25th, 1973 he was the son of Thomas Eugene Carter Jr. and Linda Chambers Carter.
His mother, Linda Carter; his wife, TIna Carter; his children, Brittani Carter, Brandon Carter, Reid Cloninger, Ryan Cloninger, Braxton Carter and Macie Carter; and 14 grandchildren survive him.
In...
Savannah Saine
Jul 17, 2025
Savannah Averie Saine, 19, of Valdese died Thursday, July 17, 2025. Born Thursday, December 1st, 2005 she was the daughter of James Richard Edward Saine and Alana Sprouse. Savannah was Loved by many of her church family, Beth Haven Baptist Church in Lincolnton, NC.
In addition to her parents, her sister, Lilly Saine; her grandfathers, Billy Sprouse and Rick Saine; her...
Clyde David Grigg
Jul 16, 2025
Clyde David Grigg, 74, of Lincolnton passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in his home. Born, March 15th, 1951 he was the son of the late George Grigg and Elvie B. Grigg.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Grigg family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...
George Austin Propst
Jul 16, 2025
George Austin Propst, 72, of Winston-Salem died Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his residence. Born June 8th, 1953 he was the son of the late George Franklin Propst and Dorothy Lee Hilton Propst. George was a fabulous musician, and enjoyed his time playing in the Symphony Orchestras in Morganton, Greensboro and Danville, Virginia. He also sang in the Triad Pride...
Michael John Brzezinski
Jul 13, 2025
Michael John Brzezinski, 70, of Hickory passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 in his home. Born October 10th, 1954 in Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Philip Brzezinski and Elizabeth Finerty Brzezinski. He was a kind and loving brother and uncle who will be deeply missed.
Michael was a proud graduate of NC State University and...
Kathleen "Kathy" Foerster
Jul 10, 2025
Kathleen "Kathy" Sue Foerster, 71, of Iron Station died Thursday, July 10, 2025 at her home. Born October 15th, 1953 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Kathy is survived by her daughter, Brigette Edwards and spouse Bryan; sister, Marilyn Hicks and partner James Lail; grandchildren, Emilee Edwards, Cole Cartee and Caleb Cartee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Partner, Donnie Cartee; parents, Morris Samuel Montgomery...
Aileen Davis Doty
Jul 7, 2025
Aileen Davis Doty, 82, of Newton died Monday, July 7, 2025 at Carolina Caring Hospice. Born March 25th, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Hershel and Carrie Davis.
Aileen was a devoted woman of God. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and she was devoted to help her church anywhere she was needed. She loved...
Shannon D. Caldwell
Jul 6, 2025
Shannon Dianne Caldwell, 47, of Lincolnton passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born, January 18th, 1978 she was the daughter of Robert Stephen Caldwell and Vivian Dianne Caldwell.
She is survived by her daughter, Ashlyn Rodriguez; her parents, Robert Stephen Caldwell and Vivian Diann Caldwell; her sister, Sheldon Olmos.
The are no services scheduled at this time.
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Bobby Joe Whitt
Jul 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Bobby Joe Whitt, who was called home to bewith the Lord on July 4th, 2025, at the age of 83. Bobby Joe was born on May 5th, 1943, in Etowah, Alabama, to the late Lonnie and Annie Whitt. He grew up in Alabama along with 13 brothers and sisters....
Wanda Roberts
Jul 4, 2025
Wanda Blair Roberts, 82, of Newton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Carolina Caring. She was born on October 22, 1942, in Clintwood, Virginia. Wanda everyday expressedd gratitude for her family, health, and life. She worked as a coal miner for ten years and, in her younger years, enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends.
Wanda is survived by...
Terry Dale Harris
Jul 2, 2025
Terry Dale Harris, 70, of Conover passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at The Gordon Hospice House. Born, June 9th, 1955 he was the son of the late Robert Dale Harris and Irene Louise Verttasselt Harris.
He is survived by his significant other, Wanda Jones of Conover; his siblings, Randy Harris (Linda), Connie Walsh, and Mike Harris (Teri); and his loved...
Pamela Murphy Lowman
Jun 26, 2025
Pamela Murphy Lowman, 74, of Morganton died Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 21st, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Glenn Wilson Murphy and Ruby Murphy Franklin.
Her sister, Kathy Poteet (Jack); her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Lowman and Karsen Lyon; her nieces, Shelly Poteet, Brooke Malmsten and Lindsay Baker; great-neices and nephews, Hailey Malmsten, Hannah...
Billy D. Crump
Jun 26, 2025
Billy Dean Crump, 68, of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Carolina Caring. He was born on December 29, 1956, in Hickory, North Carolina, the son of the late George Lee Crump and the late Iris Jennings Crouse.
Billy had a deep love for music—he enjoyed playing the guitar and performing in bands. He also loved fishing, spending...
Clara Belle Whitley
Jun 25, 2025
Clara Belle Whitley, 90, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Born on September 9, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles P. Mason and Hattie Hoyle Mason. Clara was a devoted lifelong member of Oak Grove Methodist Church, where she worshipped for 90 years.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie Whitley of...
Charles Ray Doty
Jun 20, 2025
Charles Ray Doty, 84, of Newton passed away Friday, June 20th, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born July 4th, 1940 he was the son of James Faye Doty and Bertha Mae Doty.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Aileen Davis Doty and his children and grandchildren; Candius Doty Campbell and granddaughter Elizabeth Margaret Campbell both of Newton; Charles...
Sara "Sally" Eckard
Jun 18, 2025
Sara “Sally” Lee Eckard, 79, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Sally earned a Bachelor’s degree from Carson-Newman University, a Master’s degree in languages from Vanderbilt University, and later in life, a Master’s degree in counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She was an avid reader...
Rosemary Sands Edwardson
Jun 18, 2025
Rosemary Sands Edwardson, beloved friend, colleague, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in Hickory, North Carolina.
Born on June 28, 1945, in Trauger, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Catherine Florine Sands and Normand Parker Sands. Rosemary grew up in a large and loving family, with siblings Paul J. Sands (1935–2015), John A. Sands (1936–2008), Mary “Pat”...
Alice Faye Dotson
Jun 17, 2025
Alice Faye Dotson, 73, of Conover, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Trinity Ridge. Born on November 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Robert Bruce Bristow and the late Lillie Truman Bristow.
Alice deeply loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all her family, including her many nieces and nephews. She had a passion for cooking and a...
Priscilla Ann Cromartie
Jun 13, 2025
Priscilla "Doboo" Cromartie, 66, of Conover, passed peacefully, surrounded by close family, Friday, June 13, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 17, 1959, she was the daughter of the late John Morrison and the late Thelma Cornwell. We could feel her love and strength during her transition, and we know she felt ours. She was a shining light...
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