Obituary Listings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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