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.
Julia Harrell
Dec 7, 2017
Julia Nell Anderson Rush Harrell, 77, of Hickory, NC, and formerly of Atlanta, GA, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Julia was the owner of -julia rush- Fine Crafts and was a well-known potter, jewelry designer, jazz and blues singer and performer, writer and publisher and an avid supporter of Downtown Hickory and...
Franklin Garrett
Dec 5, 2017
Franklin Trent Garrett 69 of Newton died Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke. Born January 21st, 1948 he was the son of the late Franklin Garrett and Carolyn Beard . There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Garrett family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and...

Everette Hoyle
Dec 4, 2017
Everette Lee Hoyle 80 of Maiden died Monday, December 4th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 5th, 1937 he was the son of the late Burlie Hoyle and Elvie Canipe. There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hoyle family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Richard Patterson
Dec 4, 2017
Richard Alan Patterson 51 of Statesville died Monday, December 4th, 2017 at his home. Born July 19th, 1966 he was the son of the late Richard Patterson and Vivian Price. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Patterson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Stacey Krohmer
Dec 2, 2017
Stacey Laverne Krohmer 41 of Lincolnton Passed Saturday, December 2nd, 2017. Born August 16th, 1976 she was the daughter of Rhonda and Tim Lowe. Her mother Mrs. Rhonda Lowe; step father Tim Lowe; and brother Jason Krohmer survive her. A Celebration of Life and visitation will be Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 1:00pm ~ 3:00pm at Long Shoals Wesleyan Church...
David Rodgers
Dec 1, 2017
David Rodgers, 63, a resident of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on December 1, 2017, at Catawba Regional Hospice. He was born on September 15, 1954, to Raymond and Margaret Rodgers in Red Bluff, California and grew up in Modesto, California. Dave graduated from Iowa State University in 1977 and later earned his Master’s degree in Accounting from Stanislaus State...
Adelaide Jones
Nov 30, 2017
Adelaide (Addie) Elizabeth Jones of Hickory, N.C. passed away on Thursday, 30 November 2017. She was a lifetime member of Macedonia Lutheran Church in Prosperity, S.C. She retired from the South Carolina Highway Department, Greenville, S.C. Division. She also owned a gift shop, Addy's Place, in Maggie Valley, N.C. Addie was the daughter of the late Jeff Hamm and Mary...

Peggy Atkinson
Nov 30, 2017
Peggy Mitchell Atkinson, 89, of Ashville passed away Thursday, November 30th, 2017 at Shaire Center in Lenoir. Born June 23rd, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Harry Mitchell and Margaret Williamson Mitchell. Peggy was a native of Ashville and lived there all her life, and was a member of Trinity Methodist Church in Ashville. She was a loving...

Earl Hefner
Nov 28, 2017
Earl Adam Hefner 45, of Conover passed away Tuesday, November 28th, 2017 at CMC Charlotte. Born June 4th, 1972 he was the son of Earl Hefner and Betty Russell Hefner. In addition to his parents; a daughter Victoria Hefner of Mount Holly; three sons, Earl Adam Hefner IV of Vale, Justin Gonzalez Hefner of Hickory, Adam (AJ) John Bates Hefner...
Sharon Dellinger
Nov 27, 2017
Sharon Levon Dellinger 51 of Claremont died Monday, November 27th, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born April 17th, 1966 she was the daughter of Bobby McMurry and Billie Ramsey McMurry. In addition to her parents, her sons and daughters; Matthew Dellinger; Olivia Collius; Aubrey Dellinger; and Briana Dellinger; grandchildren; Ariana, Kardon, Rosealyn, Karolina, and Emmalynn all survive her....
Kimberly Woosley
Nov 23, 2017
Kimberly Dawn Woosley 53 of Hickory passed away Thursday, November 23rd, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 11th, 1964 she was the daughter of the late Bobby Sherrill and Dimple Ollis Sherrill. In addition to her husband of 27 years Walker Woosley II of the home; a son John Walker Woosley of Hickory; two sisters Teresa Bolick and...
Mary Pugh
Nov 23, 2017
Mary Dean Pugh 77 of Conover died Thursday, November 23rd, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 2nd, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Cyrus L. Dean and Gladys M. Dean. Mary was retired from the food service department at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church and she volunteered at the...
May Kue
Nov 23, 2017
May Hang Kue age 74 of Morganton, passed away on Thanksgiving, November 23rd, 2017. She was born to the late Pang Toua and You Chang Hang. She and Nhia Vue we're married for almost 60 years, had 9 children, 14 grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. She is survived by 4 Sons: Vang, Freddie, Kong& Chuyee, 5 Daughters : Cheng, Maly,...
Nina Shell
Nov 22, 2017
Nina Burns Shell, 88, of Hickory died Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017, at Catawba Regional Hospice with family at her side. Born June 19th, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Edgar L. Burns, Sr. and Edna White Burns and a lifelong resident of Hickory. Nina was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she volunteered as a...

Jennifer Morgan
Nov 21, 2017
Kay Morgan, beloved wife and friend died Tuesday November 21st after a long ilness. Kay passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of her family. Kay is survived by her husband Terry Deese (married October 15 1996), her sister Pam Brunell and husband Jeff of Florida, Sister in Law Martha Morgan of Salisbury, Niece Danielle Morgan Cooney, her...
Ronnie Turner
Nov 18, 2017
Ronnie Keith Turner, 59, of Hickory was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at Mission Hospital. Born July 6th, 1958 he was the son of the late Herman Clay Turner and Mary Frances Brackett Turner. Ronnie was a Sergeant in the 82nd Airborne 101st Division of the Army. He loved wildlife and admired...
Patricia Stinson
Nov 18, 2017
Patricia Ann Stinson 72, of Conover died Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at her home. Born September 9th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Alfred Mays and Virginia Kaiser Paige. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stinson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton...
Clemencia Tobar
Nov 17, 2017
Clemencia Tobar, 78, of Newton, NC passed away Friday, November 17th, 2017 at Trinity Ridge Nursing Home. Born October 2nd, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Miguel Tobar and Leonor Ospina. Clemencia was born in Bogotá Colombia and later moved to North Carolina. She was the matriarch of her large extended family. She was a loving, strong willed...
Mark Ryffel
Nov 15, 2017
Mark Wesley Ryffel 61 of Hickory died Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 at his residence. Born September 15th, 1956 he was the son of the late Byron Ryffel and Marlena Spencer Ryffel. Wife, Cynthia Ryffel of the home; three sons, Christopher Travis and wife Pamela of Lincolnton; Robbie Travis and wife Christina of Connelly Springs; Dale Ryffel and wife Megan of...
Thomas Lail
Nov 14, 2017
Thomas Benton Lail, Jr. 47 of Hickory died Tuesday, November 14th, 2017. Born October 8th, 1970 he was the son of the late Thomas Benton Lail, Sr. and Sheila Carver Lail. He loved fishing and hunting with his friends. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. His wife, Amanda Lail of the home, three daughters, Baylee Lail of...
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