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.
Johnny Hanks
Sep 18, 2025
2 Corinthians 5:8 "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"
Johnny Hanks, 89, went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2025.
Johnny was born in Crowley, LA, on March 20, 1936, to the late Felix and Elta Arabie Hanks. He attended school there until he joined the United States Navy in 1954. He...
Michael Steven Poovey
Sep 18, 2025
Michael Steven Poovey, 74, of Newton died Thursday, September 18, 2025 at his residence. Born December 13th, 1950 he was the son of the late Charles and Lois Poovey.
His son, Steve Poovey (Stacy); his step-daughters, Tracy Childress (Sandy) and Candy Hamilton and his five grandchildren, Adam, Amy, Kayla, Justin and Jake survive him.
In addition to his parents, his loving wife,...
Erika Miyuki Gardner
Sep 15, 2025
Erika Miyuki Motohashi Gardner, 39, of Newton passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Lincoln. Born November 15th, 1985 in Hawaii, she was the daughter of Takashi Motohashi and Joy Naomi Motohashi.
Some people are born with super powers that affect their life, whether good or bad, but Erika was lucky to have a few amazing ones that she...
Linda "Sunshine" Carol Snead Perry
Sep 14, 2025
Linda (Sunshine) Carol Snead Perry, 81, of Iron Station, NC, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on September 14, 2025. She was born August 23, 1944, in Wake County to Charles Champion Snead and Mildred Seagroves Snead.
Health note: In March 2023, Sunshine was diagnosed with stage four Spindle Cell Carcinoma, a rare and fast spreading breast...
Wanda Mae Ledford
Sep 13, 2025
Wanda Mae Ledford, 76 of Taylorsville passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born, June 6th, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Claude J. McFee and Mildred Whetstine McFee.
Wanda loved the medical profession and worked in that field from the time she graduated from high school. She earned her RN degree from Randolph Community...
Leeann Blakley
Sep 8, 2025
Leeann Blakley, 62, of Hickory, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on December 9, 1962, in Hickory to the late Homer Mull Jr. and the late Faye Lois Mull.
Leeann loved visiting “junk stores,” enjoying a cold drink, and listening to music. She found peace at the beach, especially...
Johnny Theodore Styles
Sep 7, 2025
Johnny Theodore Styles, 67, of Morganton died Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House. Born Tuesday, July 8th, 1958 he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary Styles .
No services are planned at this time.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Styles family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
Roy Lee Seagle
Sep 6, 2025
Roy Lee Seagle "Bump", 75, of Maiden entered the gates of Heaven to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Born Saturday, July 8th, 1950 he was the son of the late Reed and Lilie Seagle. Roy served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Later in...
Salvadore Joseph Tedesco
Sep 6, 2025
Salvadore Joseph Tedesco, age 95 of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away in his home Saturday, September 6th, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Sal was born on July 29, 1930, in Watervliet, New York. Following his high school graduation, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army in 1948 and went on to serve in the Korean War. He reached the rank...
Roy Lee Seagle
Sep 6, 2025
Roy Lee Seagle, 75, of Maiden died Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his residence. Born Saturday, July 8th, 1950 he was the son of the late Reed and Lilie Seagle.
The funeral will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 15, 2025 at Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M. in the Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home, and...
Darrell Wayne Killian
Sep 5, 2025
Darrell Wayne Killian, 76, of Conover, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on August 23, 1949, in Conover, to the late Cloyd Killian and Bertie Lail Killian.
Darrell worked at Hickory Chair Company for 50 years. He loved fishing, watching racing, football, and game shows, and enjoyed listening to classic rock on...
Jose Manuel Santacruz Ruiz
Sep 3, 2025
José Manuel Santacruz Ruiz, de 57 años, falleció el 3 de septiembre de 2025. Nació el 11 de febrero de 1968 en México.
José será recordado por su amor al trabajo, las reuniones familiares y, especialmente, las fogatas. Tenía un don especial para reunir a las personas: enseñaba a los más jóvenes a encender una fogata y creaba recuerdos alegres alrededor...
Shirley Jean Langford
Sep 2, 2025
Shirley Jean Langford, 88, of Catawba died Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Trinity Ridge. Born April 17th, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Anderson and Geneva Roberts. Shirley and her husband began ministry at the age of 18 and together planted many churches. She served as the associate pastor at Covenant Christian Church and Lighthouse Ministries in Asheville....
Neal Eugene “Gene” McCorkle
Sep 1, 2025
Neal Eugene “Gene” McCorkle, the youngest of three siblings, was born on November 16, 1943, to the late Herman McCorkle, Sr. and Minnie Moena Cornelius. To all who knew him, he was simply “Gene.” On September 1, 2025, Gene peacefully transitioned to Eternal Rest at Valley Nursing Center.
Gene was educated in Newton, NC, and graduated from Central High School. After...
Filiberto Sanchez Martinez
Sep 1, 2025
Filiberto Sánchez Martínez, 88, a resident of Jonacapa, Huichapan, Hidalgo, Mexico, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on August 22, 1937, to the late Reyes Sánchez Ramírez and Dolores Martínez Nieto.
The family will receive friends from 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Friday, September 5, 2025 in Jenkins Funeral Home Celebration Center with the Funeral Service...
David Allen Brooks, Sr.
Sep 1, 2025
David Allen Brooks, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2025.
He is preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Marie Brooks; brothers, Carrol Brooks, William J. Brooks, and Roger Brooks; and father, William Brooks.
He survived by wife, Cynthia C. Brooks; son, David Allen Brooks, Jr and wife, Crystal Brooks; daughter, Amber Jewell and husband, Matthew Jewell; grandchildren, Chloe Brooks,...
Gladys Allen Wilson
Aug 28, 2025
Gladys Allen Wilson, 96, of Rutherford College went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Born June 26th, 1929 she was the daughter the late of Emory and Eula Allen. She has been an active member of the Connelly Springs Freewill Baptist Church for 66 years. She was and always will...
Connie Blair Burns
Aug 27, 2025
Connie Blair Burns, 80, of Hickory died Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at her residence. Born February 21st, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Royal Blair "Pete" Winstead and Frances Estelle Winstead.
Her loving husband of 36 years, Bobby Ray Burns; her daughter, Tammy Porter (Keith); her son, Alan Wilson; two brothers, Ronnie Winstead (Rhonda) and Terry Winstead (Dorothy); her...
Paul Joseph Faro
Aug 26, 2025
Paul Joseph Faro, 61, of Newton passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at his home following a lengthy battle with end stage renal disease and complications of diabetes. Born July 28th, 1964 in South Hampton, NY he was the son of Larry and Rose Faro, both of whom preceded him in death.
Paul spent more than 30 years in the car...
Albert William Smith
Aug 25, 2025
Albert William Smith, 38, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on August 25, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1987 in Hickory, NC.
Albert is survived by his two sons, Aiden and Tanner; his siblings, Peggy Smith, Tim Smith, and Ernie Smith; his nieces, Kayleigh Smith and Lili Tensley; and many other loving relatives.
He was preceded in death by parents,...
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