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.
Bruce Reed
Mar 10, 2025
Willie Bruce Reed, 68, of Morganton passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 in his home. Born, July 27th, 1956 he was the son of Frank and Lucille Reed. Willie worked in furniture factories, such as Burke Wood and Hickory Chair until he retired.
He is survived by two sons, Chad Reed of Morganton and Steven Reed of East Burke; one brother,...
Wesley Lee Pierce
Mar 9, 2025
Wesley Lee Pierce, 67, of Hickory passed away Sunday, March 9th, 2025 in his home. Born, December 19th, 1957 he was the son of Ronald Lee and Martha Jean Pierce.
He is survived by his only son, Christopher Pierce of Newton; his sister, Theresa Misenheimer of Maiden; his two nieces; and his two nephews.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
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Sue Lynn Van Horn
Mar 6, 2025
Sue Lynn Hedrick Van Horn 91 of Hickory died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at her home. Born November 11th, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Clyde Lynn and Morene Hedrick.Sue is survived by sons, Charles Van Horn, Jr; Jeffery Van Horn and wife Liz; grandchildren, Bradley Van Horn and Sarah Van Horn Hedrick and husband Dakota; great grandchild,...
Tina M. Ives
Mar 5, 2025
Tina M. Ives, 53, of Newton died Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center, Hickory, NC. She was born January 14th, 1972 in Macon, GA, the daughter of the late James and Brenda Ives.
Tina loved riding on Harley Davidson motorcycles, cruising in her Jeep or camping on the hill with her long-time sweetheart of 26 years, Don Whitehouse....
Debra F. Hinson
Mar 5, 2025
Debra Francies Hinson, 69, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice. Born July 27th, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Ray Vone Hinson and the late Dollie Francies Hinson.
She is survived by her daughters, Kelly Buff and husband Kevin and Karen Crawford ; sisters, Roberta Sigmon and husband Melvin and Delores...
Paul Richard PeQueen
Mar 3, 2025
Paul Richard Pequeen, 85, of Denver passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 at Atrium Health Lincolnton. Born, April 10th, 1939 he was the son of the late Karl Pequeen and Zella Pequeen.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Connie Pequeen; his daughter, Suzanne Jensen (Joel); his son, John Pequeen (Janet); his three grandchildren; and his great-grandchild.
In addition to...
Johnnie McCarroll
Mar 1, 2025
Johnnie McCarroll, 79, of Hickory passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Springs of Catawba. Born February 11th, 1946 in Forest City, NC, he was the son of late J.C. McCarroll and the late Lola Mae Rippy McCarroll.
Johnnie is survived by daughter, Debra J. Fair; son, Charles S. Barbee; sister, Barbara Jean Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, and...
Kevin Daleshawn Danner
Feb 28, 2025
Kevin Daleshawn Danner, 43, of Hickory passed away Friday, February 28th, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born, February 27th, 1982 he was the son of the late Wade McArther Danner and Mary Frances Danner.
He is survived by his daughter, Areiana Danner (Davaughn); his fiancé, Lauren Barnes; his step-children, Aaliyah Jones and Ayla Jones (Malik); his goddaughter, Hailey Greene; his...
Jaime Espitia Perez
Feb 23, 2025
Jaime Espitia Perez, 52, of Newton passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025.
The funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Jenkins Funeral Home, 4081 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658. Burial will follow at Jenkins Funeral Home Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00pm-2:00pm, Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Jenkins Funeral Home, 4081 Startown Rd, Newton, NC 28658.
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Paul Edward Fosnow
Feb 23, 2025
Paul Edward Fosnow, 56, of Hickory died Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home. Born Saturday, October 19th, 1968 he was the son of Rema Jean Smithson.
His sisters, Linda Jackson, Sheila Kerby; friend, Eli McKown and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and cousins survive him.
In addition to his mother, his wife, Teresa Holmes Fosnow preceded him in death.
A memorial service will...
Darlene Brown
Feb 22, 2025
Darlene S. Brown, 68, of Conover died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at The Greens of Viewmont. She was born Sunday, January 27th, 1957.
No services are planned at this time.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brown family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Janice Bertha Creson
Feb 21, 2025
Janice Bertha Creson, 65, of Newton died Friday, February 21, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Friday, April 3rd, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Francis William Glasbrooks and Ruby Elizabeth Glasbrooks.
No services are planned at this time.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Creson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral...
Mike Swanson
Feb 21, 2025
Charles Michael Swanson, 64, of Newton died Friday, February 21, 2025 at Home. Born February 17th, 1961 he was the son of the late Charles Ray Swanson and Itsuko Omura Swanson. He graduated Newton Conover High School in 1979 and attended UNC- Wilmington. Mike worked at Siecor Corning for numerous years and Clark Tire in Hickory as an Certified Master...
Patricia Cauthen Bell
Feb 20, 2025
Patricia Cauthen Bell, 87, of Newton died Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Carolina Caring. Born January 21st, 1938 she was the daughter of the late John Hayward Cauthen and Lorene Cline Cauthen. Patricia graduated as Salutatorian of the class of 1956 from Fred T. Foard High School. She was a faithful member of the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church and her...
Elizabeth Ann Sutton
Feb 19, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Sutton, 60, of Hickory passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Born, June 16th, 1964 she was the daughter of the late James Ray Herman and Mary Dale Herman. Elizabeth was more than just a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother; she embodied the spirit of nurturing and support. Her life was a testament...
Jackie Lee O'Neal III
Feb 18, 2025
Jackie Lee O'neal III, 37, of Spotsylvania Courthouse passed away Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 in Gaston County, NC. Born, May 23rd, 1987 he was the son of Gregory James O'Neal and Melissa Kaye O'Neal.
In addition to his parents, Gregory James O'Neal and Melissa Kaye O'Neal, he is survived by his siblings, Gregory Wayne O'Neal, Ashley Lynn O'Neal, and Joshua O'Neal...
Mario Eduardo Diaz
Feb 13, 2025
Mario Eduardo Diaz, 41, of Hickory died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born January 31st, 1984 he was the son of Daniel Diaz Rodriguez and Gloria Quintino Buitron.
The funeral will be 4:00 P.M. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Jenkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 P.M. at the Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral...
Marian Christine Myer
Feb 10, 2025
Marian Gayle Myer, 90, of Hickory passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born Monday, April 16th, 1934, in Reedsville, PA, to William Gail and Zelphia Mae (Stringer) Christine. Marian was preceded in death by her sister Evelyn Waugh and her husband John H.Myer. She is survived by her two sons, John (Susan) and Philip (Lynne), seven grandchildren,...
Charles Verle Kistler Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Charles Verle Kistler Jr, 45, of Hickory went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Burke County. Born, April 17th, 1979 he was the son of Charles Verle Kistler Sr. and Carla Jean Hilton. Charles will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, and grandfather. Though his time here was short...
Nichole Lynn Agnew
Feb 7, 2025
Nichole Lynn Agnew, 33, of Newton passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 in Hickory, North Carolina. Born, November 19th, 1991 she was the daughter of Johnny Gandee and Rhonda Lovelace. Though her time among us was far too brief, she will never be forgotten and her memory will live on.
She is survived by her husband, Benjamin Agnew; her children, Alex...
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