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.
Chao Her
Sep 28, 2026
Chao Her, a loving daughter, mother, and grandmother, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 28, surrounded by her grandchildren. Born on May 5, 1949 in Sayaboury, Laos, Chao is the daughter of Txhiajxeeb Her and Bao Lee. Chao was first married to her late husband Chaiki Lee and had two children. She then became a second mother to twelve...
James David Clark
Oct 19, 2026
In loving memory of James David Clark
Sunrise: November 7, 1952, Sunset: October 19, 2026
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend.
James David Clark, a proud United States Army veteran, devoted family man, and beloved friend, passed away on October 19, 2026. Born on November 7, 1952, he leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished memories, and family bonds...
Janey Whitener
Oct 19, 2026
Janey Huffman Whitener, 86, of Hickory, NC.
Janey was born on March 14, 1940, on her mother’s birthday in Hickory, NC, to the late Everette Preston Huffman and Carrie Walker Huffman.
Janey loved learning and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Lenoir Rhyne College and her Masters and Education Specialist in Science from Appalachian State University. She dedicated 30 years of...
Norma Jean Brannock
Oct 18, 2026
Norma Jean Brannock, 60, of Murphy, died Sunday, October 18, 2026. Born March 2nd, 1966 she was the daughter of David Thomas Brannock and Brenda Martha Wells. Norma loved to watch all sports, especially UNC basketball, Atlanta Braves baseball and Georgia football. She was an elite athlete at Andrews High School and played volleyball, basketball, softball and track and field....
Jerry Little
Oct 17, 2026
Jerry Little A.K.A. SOUL CONTROL
Jerry Little was born to Babe Sinclair and Elizabeth Turner of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina on July 31, 1939. He was married to Anna Louise Shuford Little. He leaves to cherish his memory three children: Ronald Eric Little of Newton, NC; Krisina Dawn Little Jones of Moore, SC; and Kimberly Renae Little McClary of Tampa, FL....
Mark Waring Galleshaw
Oct 11, 2026
Mark W. Galleshaw, 74, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026 at UNC Health Caldwell surrounded by his family.
Born October 20, 1951, in Dallas, Texas to the late Leslie W. and Joan B. Smith, Mark grew up splitting his time between Dallas and Lubbock, Texas. As a kid Mark played baseball and football, excelling at both. A lifelong Red Raider...
Thomas Eugene "Gene" Finley
Oct 10, 2026
Thomas Eugene “ Gene” Finley, 84, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Born August 27, 1942, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina to the late Furman and Nell Finley, Gene was a beloved band director who impacted the lives of many students from Forsyth, Rutherford and Catawba counties over the course of 30...
Mary Ann Setzer
Oct 8, 2026
Mary Ann Goins Setzer, age 83, from Hickory, NC, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 8, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
Mary was a passionate person who loved reading, watching movies, shopping, traveling and spending time with family and friends. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and she will be missed deeply by all who...
Rev. Ellis Grady Fulbright Sr.
Oct 5, 2026
Rev. Ellis Grady Fulbright, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pastor, missionary, and servant of the Lord, leaves behind a legacy of faithful Christian service that reached far beyond his local community.He was the beloved husband of Ruby Ann Jones Fulbright. Together, Ellis and Ruby shared a life dedicated to their family, their church, and the work of the Lord.Ellis...
Harold "Buddy" Ritch
Oct 5, 2026
Harold “Buddy” Ritch, 85, of Newton, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Born August 27, 1941, in Hickory, Buddy was retired from the furniture industry. He was an avid toy collector and talented artist who enjoyed woodworking and painting. Buddy was a friend to all, never met a stranger, and loved to tell stories of...
Sonia Stovall
Oct 2, 2026
Sonia was a devoted mother to her three daughters, Kerissa McNeil (son-in law, Tyler), Ashly Sluder, and Angel Smith (son-in-law, Trevor). She treasured her family and was a proud grandmother of 9; Addie, Darcy, Clairee, Colton, and Rivvi (who is expected in 2027); Natalie, Sam, and Haven; along with Marcie and Peytan. Sonia is also survived by her older sister,...
Georgeta (Geanina) Florinina Marita
Oct 1, 2026
Georgeta (Geanina) Florinina Marita, 54, of Hickory, NC passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1972, in Arad, Romania to Petru and Maria Cornelia Epure.
Geanina received Jesus as her Lord and Savior and was baptized on June 30th, 1990, in Biserica Baptista Nr.1 Resita. She faithfully served in the children’s ministry at the church...
Aaron Cash
Sep 30, 2026
Jamie “Aaron” Cash, 33, passed away on September 30, 2026.
Aaron was born on March 11, 1993. He grew up in Maiden, North Carolina, and attended Maiden Elementary and Middle School. He worked as a battery technician, handyman, and general laborer. Aaron enjoyed fishing, camping, the outdoors, music, and being a juggalo.
Above all, Aaron was proud to be a father to...
Kathy Jane Eller
Sep 28, 2026
Kathy Jane Eller, 73, of Hickory, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 28, 2026. Born on May 25, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Ray Eller and Geneva Dair Eller.
Kathy was one of the most loving, kind, generous, and unconditionally accepting people you could ever meet. She never met a stranger. She had a way...
Thomas Hamilton Mayo
Sep 25, 2026
Thomas Hamilton Mayo, 83, of Hickory died Friday, September 25, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born November 9th, 1942 he was the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy Mayo and Hilda Snead.
His children, John Mayo (Karen) of Winston-Salem and Piper Stephens (Benny); his brother, James K Mayo (Pam) of Glen Allen, Virginia; nine grandchildren five great-grandchildren and special friends: Bill...
Shareka Ann Payne
Sep 23, 2026
Shareka Ann Payne also known as Chyna or Reka age 39, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina March 4 , 1987.
She was proceed in death by her late husband Travis Santonio Weaver, Calvin Coffey SR ( Poppa...
Alice Faye Keen
Sep 21, 2026
Alice Faye Keen, 86, who had loved and served the Lord with all her heart for nearly 60 years received the long awaited call to come home on Monday, September 21st, 2026. She leaves behind family & friends who will miss her dearly, but rejoice that she is now with so many she loved.
A memorial service will be held on...
Floyd Agustus Beal Jr.
Sep 19, 2026
Floyd Agustus Beal Jr, age 64. Passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, brilliant intellect, and a vibrant love for life.
Born in Cherryville, NC on January 16th, 1962, Floyd was a man who truly never met a stranger and filled the lives of his family and countless friends with warmth and joy.
Floyd grew up...
Dolores Mary Flanagan
Sep 16, 2026
Dolores Mary Flanagan, 91, of Newton, North Carolina, passed away on September 16, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, with her daughter by her side.
Dolores was born on February 7, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Michael Zafarano and Mary Tedesco Zafarano. She was the third of seven children.
On January 28, 1956, Dolores married the love of...
Lero W. Hicks
Sep 14, 2026
Lero W. Hicks, 81, of Hickory passed away Monday, September 14, 2026 at Carolina Rehabilitation Center of Burke. Born, March 24th, 1945, he was the son of the late Lewis Lowman and Nellie Lowman.
He is survived by his daughters, Shauna Covill (Keith), and Christine Pierce (Jimmy); his brothers, William Hicks and Paul Moody; and his five grandchildren.
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