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.

Michael Webb

Michael Webb

Nov 13, 2017

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Glenn Layne

Glenn Layne

Nov 11, 2017

Glenn Lee Layne, Jr., 74, of Conover, NC passed away Saturday, November 11th, 2017 at his home. Born January 2nd, 1943 he was the son of the late Glenn Lee Layne, Sr and Anna Mae Cooner Layne.  Glenn was born in Jacksonville Florida before moving to Georgia, then ultimately to Connecticut where he remained until his retirement, upon where he...

Dixie Burleson

Dixie Burleson

Nov 10, 2017

Dixie Carpenter Burleson 71, of Taylorsville died Friday, November 10th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 25th, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Carl Carpenter and Maude Greene Carpenter.  A daughter Pam Setzer and husband Tommy of Taylorsville; two sisters Margaret Carpenter of Thomasville, Lois Styles of Thomasville; three brothers Leroy Carpenter and wife Juanita of Plumtree,...

Arthur Davis

Arthur Davis

Nov 8, 2017

Arthur William-Joseph Davis 80, of Hickory went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 at his home. Born October 15th, 1937 he was the son of the late Cyril O.C. Davis and Loretta Benoit Davis. Arthur had a very gentle, loving, and kind spirit. He was an avid woodworker and a devout Christian. Arthur proudly served in...

Edward Garvin

Edward Garvin

Nov 5, 2017

Edward Williams Garvin 65 of Claremont died Sunday, November 5th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 17th, 1951 he was the son of the late Edward Garvin and Adelaide McCabe Garvin.  A Celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Garvin family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral...

Paul Propst

Paul Propst

Nov 1, 2017

Paul James Propst 68 of Newton died Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 at his residence. Born November 4th, 1948 he was the son of the late Earl Propst  and  Annie Smith.  There are no services planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Propst family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton...

Antolina Marcos

Antolina Marcos

Oct 31, 2017

Antolina  Marcos 63 of Hickory died Tuesday, October 31st, 2017 at CMC Charlotte.  Born September 28th, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Eliceo Marcos and Alberta Pascual.  Her husband, Antonio Morales-Martinez of the home, four daughters; Edith Morales of San Diego California, Ruth Morales of Hickory, Martha Morales of Hickory, Jocelyn Morales of Hickory, one son; Eli Morales...

Ray Von Lutz

Ray Von Lutz

Oct 29, 2017

Ray Von Lutz 85 of Hickory died Sunday, October 29th, 2017 at his daughter's residence. Born May 25th, 1932, he was the son of the late Able Lutz and Susan Whitener Lutz.  He was Navy veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.  A son, Robert Lutz and wife, Sue of Hickory;...

Virginia Wilfong

Virginia Wilfong

Oct 28, 2017

Virginia Wilfong 82 of Hickory died Saturday, October 28th, 2017 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born October 17th, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Colonel Wilfong and Robinson Ella Wilfong. Services will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Wilfong family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...

Brenda Caldwell

Brenda Caldwell

Oct 23, 2017

Brenda Sue Caldwell 53 of Hickory died Monday, October 23rd, 2017 at her residence. Born January 14th, 1964 she was the daughter of the late Wade Sipe and Bowman Ruth Stuart.  No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Caldwell family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton...

Larry Brittain

Larry Brittain

Oct 20, 2017

Larry Eugene Brittain 71 of Newton died Friday, October 20th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 19th, 1946 he was the son of the late Morris Brittain and Honor Hartman Brittain.  Larry is survived by his daughter, Emily Brittain Miller, grandchildren, Emma Brantley, Jessica McGregor, Laura "Loras" Scott, Allen Scott, 3 great-grandsons & 2 great-granddaughters. He is also...

Audrey Killian

Audrey Killian

Oct 20, 2017

Audrey Killian 75 of Newton died Friday, October 20th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.  Born May 23rd, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Lester Hoyle and Thelma Hendrick Hoyle.  Two daughters, Janice Evans and husband Stanley of Vale; Scottie Corriher of Newton; two sons, Jimmy Killian and wife Revonda of Newton; Keith Killian of Newton; four sisters,...

Lourie Tallon

Lourie Tallon

Oct 18, 2017

Lourie Norene Tallon 56 of Newton passed away Wednesday, October 18th, 2017. Born January 25th, 1961 she was the daughter of the late Jack and Jackie Miller. In addition to her parents; a daughter Jamie Everett and husband Kevin of Newton; two sisters Sherry Leonard and husband Barry of CA, Andrea Adams and husband Bill of CA; a brother Shawn...

Donald Mcferrin

Donald Mcferrin

Oct 17, 2017

Donald Walker McFerrin 66 of Hickory died Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 at Winston Salem Nursing and Rehab. Born June 1st, 1951 he was the son of the late Charles McFerrin and Rachel Lawson McFerrin.   Donald was a graduate of Newton Conover High School in 1969, as well as a graduate of Pfeiffer College. Three sisters Nancy Towne and husband David...

Betty Houser

Betty Houser

Oct 16, 2017

Betty Houser 82 of Hickory died Monday, October 16th, 2017 at Heath House. Born February 26th, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Joe Martin and Roxie Permel Martin.  Two daughters, Debbie Honeycutt and husband Wallace of Maiden and Penny Young of Newton; three sons, Wayne Houser and wife Dennie of Vale, Junior Houser and wife Trina of Claremont...

Dimple Elmore

Dimple Elmore

Oct 15, 2017

Dimple Earleen Hodges Elmore 88 of Taylorsville died Sunday, October 15th, 2017 at her residence. Born August 7th, 1929 she was the daughter of the late Howard Hodges and Elsie Pennington Hodges. She was a dedicated servant of the Lord and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a woman of many talents, a true friend, a great cook...

Miriam Hardy

Miriam Hardy

Oct 15, 2017

Miriam Irene Hardy 94 of Hickory died Sunday, October 15th, 2017 at her residence. Born March 24th, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Irvin Russel Ottinger and  Katherine Benning Ottinger.   Three sons, Joseph Gordon Stewart, Jr, and wife Virginia of Pinellas Park, FL and Galen Russel Stewart and wife Mary (MIckey) of Clearwater, FL,  Step-son David J. Hardy...

Calvin Duncan

Calvin Duncan

Oct 14, 2017

Calvin Robert Duncan 58 of Granite Falls died Saturday, October 14th, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born July 16th, 1959 he was the son of the late Joseph Duncan and Hattie Colleen Barnes.   His wife, Cheryl Duncan of Granite Falls; a son, Christopher Daniel Duncan of Granite Falls; a sister, Mary Frye and husband Wayne; nieces and nephews, Joshua...

Jenny Gurley

Jenny Gurley

Oct 14, 2017

Jenny Marilyn Gurley, 47, of Connelly Springs, died Saturday, October 14th, 2017 at her home.  Born February 12th, 1970, she was the daughter of Jackie Carroll and Lenny Stuart.   Jenny was a beautiful, vibrant, fiercely independent woman who worked hard to make life better for herself and everyone around her.  She put herself through nursing school and earned her nursing...

Timothy Kuebler

Timothy Kuebler

Oct 13, 2017

Timothy Lee Kuebler 68 of Lincolnton died Friday, October 13th, 2017 at his residence. Born October 20th, 1948 he was the son of the late Joseph Kuebler and  Francis White Kuebler.  No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Kuebler family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton...

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