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.
Barbara Ann Keener
Jul 26, 2026
Barbara Ann Keener, 78, of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her residence. Born December 13th, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maude Smith. Barbara was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister.
An Asheville native, she and her first husband, Ted, had two sons and moved to Florida after...
Johnny Paul Wellman
Jul 24, 2026
Johnny Paul Wellman, 78, of Lawndale passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at Carolina Caring. Born May 23, 1948, he was the son of the late Johnny Cecil Wellman and Helen Leona Wellman.
He had a passion for traveling and especially enjoyed taking cruises with his beloved girlfriend. He loved antiquing, selling at flea markets, and searching for unique treasures. One...
Nancy T. Stallings
Jul 24, 2026
Nancy T. Stallings, 81, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Carolina Caring.
Born on September 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James Eugene Thompson and Bonnie Edna Thompson.
Nancy enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, shopping, and spending time in her garden alongside her husband, where they grew beautiful flowers and vegetables. She especially loved spoiling her...
Dorothy Roberta Winkler
Jul 21, 2026
Dorothy Roberta Winkler, 83, of Newton, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Carolina Caring. Born on May 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John Harrison Winkler and Mary Elizabeth Winkler.
She is survived by her sons, Randall Winkler, Richard Winkler, and Benjamin Winkler and his wife, Deborah; her daughter, Brandie Winkler; and her grandchildren, Joshua Winkler, Brittany...
Debraha Fagan Worley
Jul 19, 2026
Debraha Fagan Worley passed away on July 19, 2026, in Newton, North Carolina. She was born on April 12, 1960.
Debraha is survived by her husband of 16 years, Jeffrey Worley; her daughter, Jasmine Worley; her son, Joseph Worley; and her four grandchildren, Faith, Madison, Destiny, and Ryan.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends from 3:00...
Joe Louis Rankin
Jul 14, 2026
Mr. Joe Louis Rankin, age 85, of Conover, North Carolina, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina.
Born on May 23, 1941, in Hickory, North Carolina, Joe was the beloved son of the late William Rankin, Sr. and Edna Greene Rankin.
A man of unwavering faith, Joe was a devoted...
Javier Ruiz
Jul 14, 2026
Javier Ruiz, 53, of Newton, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Born September 25, 1972, he was the son of Javier Ruiz Chora and Iraiz Chavez Juarez.
Javier was born and raised in Zimapán, Hidalgo, Mexico. A dedicated and hardworking man, he made his career in the furniture industry and was known for his strong work ethic, generous heart, and devotion...
Herbert Allen Transou
Jul 12, 2026
Herbert Allen "Ace" Transou , 74, passed away on July 12, 2026. Born on December 19, 1951, he was a lifelong resident of the Pleasant Hill Community in Wilkes County with a deep love for his family, friends, and community.
Allen was the son of the late Herbert Howard Transou and Cola Anderson Transou. He graduated from Elkin High School and...
John Vashti "JV" Randall
Jul 11, 2026
John Vashti "JV" Randall, Jr. 89, of Conover passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, S.C. He was born December 27, 1936 in Salisbury, NC to the late John Vashti (Tye) Randall, Sr. and Beulah Chapman Randall. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Robert Jack Randall and Joe Kelly Randall; and...
Crystal Marie Whipple
Jul 10, 2026
Crystal Marie Whipple, 64, of Hickory, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born on September 23, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Roland J. Price and Gail Marie Vanderveer.
Crystal had a deep love for animals, especially her beloved puppies. She found great joy in crocheting and was known for creating beautiful...
Steve Lovern
Jul 9, 2026
Captain Steven Berry Lovern, 70, of Newton, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Steve suffered a massive stroke while enjoying a walk in the woods with his dog Goose, who remained by his side.
Born on November 12, 1955, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the son of the late Donald...
Justin Lee Hedrick
Jul 6, 2026
Justin Lee Hedrick, 44, of Catawba, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born on February 25, 1982, he was the son of Ronald Lee Hedrick and Delores Garrison.
He was a proud Marine veteran whose strength and loyalty remained with him throughout his life. He had a deep love for animals and opened his heart to...
James Bryson Jones
Jul 4, 2026
James Bryson “Gus” Jones, 78 yrs, Lincolnton, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Beloved husband to his late wife, Nancy Gayle Crabtree Jones, devoted father to his daughter, Jennifer Lee Jones, and son, James Bryson Jones, Jr., and grandfather to Hailey Ellen Jones, Nathaniel Bishop Webb, and Luke Alan Webb. He was also preceded in death by...
Kathleen Sigmon
Jul 4, 2026
Mary Kathleen Sigmon 91, of Claremont died Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born Tuesday, July 31st, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Claude Eugene Little and Susie Catherine Little. Kathleen possessed an outgoing personality and was blessed with many friends throughout her life with whom she shared many talents. She began her church life at an...
Junior Ismael Guerrero
Jun 29, 2026
Junior Ismael Guerrero, of Conover, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. He was born on June 23, 2006, in Catawba County, North Carolina, and was the beloved son of Maria Yuliana Loza and Jorge Guerrero.
Junior was a beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend. He had a passion for working on his car and enjoyed spending time with those he...
Michael Allen Johnson
Jun 28, 2026
Michael Allen Johnson, 67, of Hickory, owner of Mike Johnson's Hickory Toyota and the Tack Automotive Group, passed away after a valiant battle with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Mike was born on June 5, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Allen Suiel Johnson and Barbara Thomas Johnson Kyle.
Mike was raised in Georgia by...
Brenda Gail Brown
Jun 28, 2026
Brenda Gail Davis Brown, 78, of Vale passed to her heavenly home Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Born August 9th, 1947 she was the daughter of the late E.M. Davis and Lovie Louise Elliott Davis.
Brenda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed her many many years...
Antonio Morales Martinez
Jun 28, 2026
Antonio Morales Martinez, 71, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton.
Antonio was born on June 13, 1955, in Mexico City, Mexico, to the late Marcelino Morales and Prudencia Martinez. He spent many years working in construction and remodeling, where he was known for his strong work ethic and...
Joyce Ann Reed
Jun 27, 2026
Joyce Mullins Reed, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, selfless love, and a life devoted to serving God, her family, and others.Joyce was born on November 25, 1952. She was a woman of remarkable Christian faith whose relationship with the Lord guided every aspect of her life. She found her...
Ivette M. Gonzalez
Jun 26, 2026
Ivette M. Gonzalez, 71, of Hickory passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at Carolina Caring. Born, January 8th, 1955 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Camilo Medina and Virgen Medina.
She is survived by her loving husband, Anibal Gonzalez, and their children, Mayra and Daniel Gonzalez.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by...
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