Burke Mortuary & Crematory

Burke Mortuary & Crematory Burke Mortuary provides funeral, memorial, personalization, aftercare, pre-planning and cremation se

Gary Dale Coulter - NewtonGary Dale Coulter, 78, of Newton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Advent H...
04/14/2026

Gary Dale Coulter - Newton

Gary Dale Coulter, 78, of Newton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Advent Health ER at Flamingo Crossings Town Center in Winter Garden, Florida.

Born on March 25, 1948, in Catawba County, Gary was the son of the late Ray Morris Coulter an...

Alice Mary Poteat Wagner, age 75, of Newton passed away April 12, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born Ma...
04/14/2026

Alice Mary Poteat Wagner, age 75, of Newton passed away April 12, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born March 22, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York daughter of the late James Oliver Poteat and Mary Jane Noone. She was employed in the Call Center at AT&T. In addition to her parents, she was pr...

Rex Daniel Elmore, Jr. age 79 of Denver passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at Atrium Health – Lincoln.He was born Decemb...
04/13/2026

Rex Daniel Elmore, Jr. age 79 of Denver passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at Atrium Health – Lincoln.

He was born December 6, 1946 in Lincoln County and was the beloved son of the late Rex Daniel Elmore, Sr. and Bertha Davis Elmore. In addition to his parents, two sisters, Jane Phillips and...

Frances Lenore Hager Reel, 94, of Iron Station, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Novant Health Hunte...
04/10/2026

Frances Lenore Hager Reel, 94, of Iron Station, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

Born on February 14, 1932, in Gaston County, Frances was the cherished daughter of the late William Franklin Hager and Viola Hurley Hager. A woman o...

Planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family.Call and speak with one of our Pre-Planning Special...
04/08/2026

Planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family.

Call and speak with one of our Pre-Planning Specialists today to learn how you can pre-fund your funeral arrangements and lock in today’s costs—making your plan inflation-proof and easing the burden on your loved ones.

📞 Contact us today to get started.

Maiden: 828-428-2460
Newton: 828-464-4410

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Betty Mae Bell Gill...
04/07/2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Betty Mae Bell Gilleland, a devoted educator, community leader, and lifelong advocate for children.

Betty Gilleland spent a lifetime dedicated to early education. Her greatest passion was the...

Scottie Lee Adams, 54, of Lincolnton, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. Born Oct...
04/06/2026

Scottie Lee Adams, 54, of Lincolnton, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. Born October 24, 1971 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Harold Dean Adams and the late Judith Ann Fortenberry Adams.

Scottie attended East Lincoln High School and was a...

He is Risen. ✝️Today, we are reminded that even in our deepest moments of loss, there is hope, renewal, and everlasting ...
04/05/2026

He is Risen. ✝️

Today, we are reminded that even in our deepest moments of loss, there is hope, renewal, and everlasting life through Him.

From all of us at Burke Mortuary, we wish you and your family a blessed and peaceful Easter.

Mary “Kathy” Katherine Corbin Newton, age 62 of Hickory passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at her residence.She was born ...
04/04/2026

Mary “Kathy” Katherine Corbin Newton, age 62 of Hickory passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at her residence.

She was born May 10, 1963 in Mecklenburg County.

Left to cherish her memory:

Husband of 36 years: Tony Newton of the home

2 Sons: Matthew Newton of the home; Ca...

Joanne Laraine Walls Alexander, age 80 of Newton passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Atrium Health – Linco...
04/03/2026

Joanne Laraine Walls Alexander, age 80 of Newton passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Atrium Health – Lincoln.

She was born June 18, 1945 in Catawba County and was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Campbell Walls. She retired from Catawba Valley Medical Center in...

Gregory John Lavelle, 55, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June ...
04/02/2026

Gregory John Lavelle, 55, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 24, 1970 in Cuyahoga County, OH, he was the son of the late John Phillip Harman and Doris Peterson. He loved to go to Flea Markets and yard sales. He enjoyed collecting baseball an...

Gene Thomas Lawhorne, Sr. age 91 of Newton passed away April 1, 2026 at Catawba Valley Assisted Living. He was born Febr...
04/01/2026

Gene Thomas Lawhorne, Sr. age 91 of Newton passed away April 1, 2026 at Catawba Valley Assisted Living. He was born February 21, 1935 in Alleghany County, Virginia son of the late Walter Lawhorne and Olivia Lipscomb Lawhorne. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Hickory, a US Army Veteran and...

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