All Obituaries

Norma Lee Hayton Tabor, 81 of Newton, passed away at Frye Regional Medical Center on January 5, 2023.  Norma was born on February 3, 1941 to the late David Leander and Vena Harrison Hayton in Tazewell, Virginia.  She worked as a License Practical Nurse for many years and was a dedicated homemaker to her family.  Norma is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many other cherished relatives and friends. The Tabor family will receive friends on...

Jill Biggs Gibson, 58 of Newton, passed away on January 3, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.  Jill was born on March 30, 1964 to the late Charles Epton and Grace McMahan Biggs in Asheville, NC. Jill is survived by two sons; Tim Gibson, Jr. (Madison Gibson) and Steven Gibson, two brothers; Gerald (July) Biggs and Charles (Vivian) Biggs, six sisters; Louise (Jerry) Dodd, Lucille (Harold) Conner, Janice Leonhardt, Debra ( Woody) Biggs, Sharon (Terry) Hartsoe, and Karen (Jerry)...

      Joyce Ann Farmer Grant, 79, passed away on December 7, 2022 at her residence.  Joyce was born on March 22, 1943 to the late Thomas Clarence and Eva Mae Waters Farmer, Sr. in Lincoln County, NC.  Joyce was not only a mother to her children, but their best friend.  She loved to cook for her family and keeping their home clean.  Monday was always laundry day.  Joyce loved going to church, teaching Sunday school, and singing in the choir.  She...

     Cathy Marie Rudisill Beal, 59 passed away on October 29, 2022 with her family by her side at Atrium Lincoln.  Cathy was born to the late Ernest Rudisill and Zettie Grant Rudisill on December 27, 1962 in Lincolnton, NC.  Cathy was a beautiful soul, a devoted mother and nana, who was immensely proud of her family and friends.  She leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.  In addition to her father Ernest, Cathy is preceded in death by her brother...

Carolyn Sue Reinhardt Hughes, 68 of Newton, passed away October 24, 2022 at Senior Citizens Living in Lenoir.  Carolyn was born on May 16, 1954 to the late Boyd Austin and Pauline Williams Rinehardt in Lincoln County. She worked in the glove industry for many years until she retired.  Carolyn was a devoted member of the Maiden Church of God. Carolyn is survived by her three brothers; David Reinhardt, Daniel Reinhardt, and Terry Reinhardt, all of Maiden, four sons; Jai Rinehardt,...

Candice Sheree Henry, 39 of Newton, passed away on October 2, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory after a brief illness.  Candice was born on June 10,1983 in Lincoln County to Billy Gene and Carole Anne Henry Mayfield.  In addition to her parents, Candice is survived by three daughters; Dynasty Z. Nixon of Maiden, Karizma S. Nixon and Kamorah S. Nixon both of Denver, one brother, Billy Gene Henry of Maiden, three sisters; Lashonda J. Henry of Newton,...

Edwin Lester Davis, 78 of Vale, passed away on September 30, 2022 at Atrium-Lincoln in Lincolnton.

Ellen Diane Herron Kirkland, 71 of Maiden passed away on September 20, 2022 at her residence.  Diane was born on November 27, 1950 to the late Dewey Lee and Ellen Faye Edwards Herron in Buncombe county, NC.  She worked in the textile industry most of her life.  Diane was a devoted member of Union Baptist Church.  In additon to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Raymond Kirkland, and her son, Steven Dwayne Kirkland. Diane is...

William Harvey (Bill) Moore, 91 years old, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, passed away September 19, 2022 at his residence at Terra Bella in Newton, NC. He was born to the Harvey G. Moore and Fannie Mae Gardner Moore in Charlotte, NC. on November 12, 1930. He grew up there and in Charleston, SC. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He graduated from Clemson University in 1963 with a degree in engineering. He was a member of Spartanburg....

Kenneth Lee Berry, 82 of Maiden passed away on August 21, 2022.  Ken was born on March 4, 1940 to the late Ollie Mae Berry in Lincoln County.  He was a television repairman for most of his life.  In addition to his mother, Ken was preceded in death by one brother, David Berry. Ken is survived by his beloved wife, Frances M. Berry, one son, Jeffrey Lee Berry and wife Donna of Lincolnton, one daughter, Lisa Caldwell and husband Buddy of Lincolnton, three granddaughters, seven...