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Erin Lynn Novotny Laney, age 56 of Lincolnton passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Atrium Health – Lincoln. She wa...
11/21/2025

Erin Lynn Novotny Laney, age 56 of Lincolnton passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Atrium Health – Lincoln. She was born December 15, 1968 in Mariaspa County, Arizona and was the daughter of Stuart Novotny and Nancy Jo Moon.

Left to cherish her memory:

Husband of 24 years: Step...

Peggy Ann Story, born on November 29, 1943, entered her eternal home in Heaven on November 19, 2025, at the age of 81. A...
11/20/2025

Peggy Ann Story, born on November 29, 1943, entered her eternal home in Heaven on November 19, 2025, at the age of 81. A devoted member of Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden, NC, she lived a life marked by quiet faithfulness, warmth, and service. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of ...

Gerald Davis, age 91, of Vale, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton....
11/18/2025

Gerald Davis, age 91, of Vale, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Carolina Caring in Newton.

Gerald was born on September 9, 1934, in Guilford County to the late John Mitchell Davis and the late Anne Louise Helms. From an early age, he developed a deep love for th...

Mary Elizabeth Murphy Plunkett, 90, of Conover, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Catawba Valley Living at Roc...
11/13/2025

Mary Elizabeth Murphy Plunkett, 90, of Conover, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn. Born October 31, 1935 in Dutchess County, NY, she was the daughter of the late James Murphy and Dorothy Potts Murphy.

Mary was a loving and selfless mother whose he...

Larry James Propst, age 85 of Maiden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Atrium Health – Wake Forest...
11/12/2025

Larry James Propst, age 85 of Maiden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Atrium Health – Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem.

He was born July 17, 1940 in Catawba County and was the beloved son of the late James and Aileene Hoke Propst. He was a supervisor in the textile...

Susan Janette (Christensen) Merrifield, 77, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at TerraBella in Lincolnton, No...
11/11/2025

Susan Janette (Christensen) Merrifield, 77, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at TerraBella in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Born on July 18, 1948, in Enumclaw, Washington, to Hans and Dorothy Christensen, Susan’s life was deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. She lived for many years in ...

11/11/2025

Today and every day, Burke Mortuary & Crematory stands with our nation’s veterans. We are forever grateful for the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom and preserve our American values.

To all who have worn the uniform — thank you for your service.

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Carl Eugene Wilson, born November 14, 1951 in Liverpool, England, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 9, 202...
11/11/2025

Carl Eugene Wilson, born November 14, 1951 in Liverpool, England, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 9, 2025, at his home in Granite Falls, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Eugene Wilson and Veronica Keating Wilson.

Carl is survived by his...

Bruce Edward Ikard, age 62, of Maiden passed away November 8, 2025 at Carolina Caring in Newton. He was born March 21, 1...
11/08/2025

Bruce Edward Ikard, age 62, of Maiden passed away November 8, 2025 at Carolina Caring in Newton. He was born March 21, 1963 in Catawba County son of the late Carson Edgar Ikard and Catherine Ramseur Ikard. He was a Counselor for the Catawba County School System. In addition to his parents, he was pr...

Mary Elaine Kerley Alwran, age 77, of Conover passed away November 7, 2025 at her home. She was born August 2, 1948 in C...
11/08/2025

Mary Elaine Kerley Alwran, age 77, of Conover passed away November 7, 2025 at her home. She was born August 2, 1948 in Catawba County the daughter of the late Cecil Benard Kerley and Lillian McGuinn Kerley Alvey. She was a member of Eufola Baptist Church in Statesville and a Clerk with the US Postal...

It is with great love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eldwin Lee Nechville, age 76, on November 3, 2025,...
11/07/2025

It is with great love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eldwin Lee Nechville, age 76, on November 3, 2025, in Denver, North Carolina. Born on January 17, 1949, to Edwin Nechville and Emma Lee, Eldwin lived a life driven by passion, innovation, and dedication to family, motorsports, and...

James “Jimmy” Harold Ferguson Ross, age 30, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Cen...
11/07/2025

James “Jimmy” Harold Ferguson Ross, age 30, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on February 7, 1995, in Forsyth County, Jimmy was the beloved son of Jeremy and Amy Ross. He was a bright l...

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