Barry F. Conover Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barry F. Conover of Hayesville, North Carolina, born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 4, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Barry is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Barry's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert William and Josephine Kresge Conover; and his brothers, Robert Conover Jr. and Donald Conover Sr.. He is survived by: his wife Jackie Conover of Hayesville; his children, Linda Forstoffer of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, John "J. C." Conover (Kris) of Bethlehem and Jim Toteno (Holly) of Ghent; and his pet Willie. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in memory of Pastor Barry F. Conover to Oak Forest United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 152, Hayesville, North Carolina 28904, or Resurrection Lutheran Church, at [email protected] or REACH of Clay County, P.O. Box 1485, Hayesville, North Carolina 28904. Keep Pastor Barry 's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
