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.

Richard Whelpley

Richard Whelpley

Sep 23, 2017

Richard  Whelpley 72 of Lincolnton died Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 at his residence. Born October 4th, 1944 he was the son of the late Irene Whelpley.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Whelpley family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Bobby Hughes

Bobby Hughes

Sep 22, 2017

Bobby  Hughes 66 of Hickory died Friday, September 22nd, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. He was born August 28th, 1951. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hughes family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Jose -Gonzales

Jose -Gonzales

Sep 22, 2017

Jose Joaquin Lopez -Gonzales 66 of Maiden died Friday, September 22nd, 2017 at his home. Born August 17th, 1951 he was the son of Blanca Gonzalez and the late Enrique Lopez.  A Celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Lopez - Gonzales family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral...

Jerry Wellman

Jerry Wellman

Sep 20, 2017

Jerry (Cotton) David Wellman Sr. 67 of Ellenboro died Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 at CMC Charlotte. Born January 17th, 1950 he was the son of the late Johnny Wellman and Helen Cook Wellman.  Two sons Jerry David Wellman Jr. and wife Tammy of Rutherfordton, Jamie Wellman and fiancée Michelle of Lawndale; Johnny Wellman of Lawndale; Terry Wellman of Lawndale and...

Richard Arney

Richard Arney

Sep 18, 2017

Richard Marvin Arney 63 of Newton died Monday, September 18th, 2017 at his residence.  Born February 4th, 1954 he was the son of the late Ralph Arney and  Charlotte Propst.  Wife, Ann Jalynn Arney of the home, three daughters; Denise Lepher and husband Paul of Spartanburg, SC, Debra Dunn and Katie Swanson of Asheville, Andrea Lauren and Jackie of Newton,...

Rosa Takacs

Rosa Takacs

Sep 16, 2017

Rosa Mary "Rosie" Takacs 77 of Hickory died Saturday, September 16th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 17th, 1940 she was the daughter of the late James Edward Freshour and Cora Presnell Freshour. Her husband, Robert Takacs survives her. Burial will be at NC Veterans cemetery in Black Montain, NC. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Takacs...

Howard Houser

Howard Houser

Sep 14, 2017

Howard Lee Houser 85 of Hickory died Thursday, September 14th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born May 27th, 1932 he was the son of the late Henry Houser and Edna Sigmon Houser.   His wife of 61 years, Betty Faye Martin Houser of the home; two daughters, Debbie Honeycutt and husband Wallace of Maiden and Penny Young of Newton; three sons,...

Leonard Hawkins

Leonard Hawkins

Sep 12, 2017

Leonard G Hawkins passed away Tuesday September 12th at 3:15 pm at Carolinas Medical Center in Lincolnton. He had fought a difficult fight since January, when he fell off a ladder painting. Leonard was a retired teacher at Lincoln Middle School and he was the former assistant principal at East Lincoln High School. He was with his close retired teacher...

Donna Mecimore

Donna Mecimore

Sep 8, 2017

Donna (Lynn) Mecimore 57 of Hickory died Friday, September 8th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 14th, 1960 she was the daughter of the late Donald Swanson and Anna Mae Parker.  A daughter Brandy Abernethy of Hickory; two sons Thomas Chase Abernethy of Hickory, Jacky Wright of Taylorsville; a sister Connie Robinson and husband Robert of Hildebran; a...

James Deyton

James Deyton

Sep 7, 2017

James Howard Deyton 77 of Lincolnton died Thursday, September 7th, 2017 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born November 9th, 1939 he was the son of the late Clinton and Edna Deyton.  No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Deyton family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Tony Ly

Tony Ly

Sep 6, 2017

Tony Ly 36 of Claremont died Wednesday, September 6th, 2017.  Born April 12th, 1981 he is the son of the Wa Ge Lor and Yang Pa Ly. The funeral will be 7:00 am Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Jenkins Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ly family...

Jack Conner

Jack Conner

Sep 5, 2017

Jack Alexander Conner 79 of Newton died Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born August 23rd, 1938 he was the son of the late Freeman Conner and Nellie Brown Conner. He was owner operator in the trucking industry for over 50 years.  A daughter, Diane Conner of Newton; three sons, Doug Conner and wife Kelly of Conover, Roger...

Crystal Whetstine

Crystal Whetstine

Sep 5, 2017

Crystal Ann Whetstine of Apex, NC passed away from heart complications September 5, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton, NC. She was born January 2, 1950 in Morganton, NC and was predeceased by her parents, Nita Ann and Bennett Whetstine. A graduate of Morganton High School and UNC-Chapel Hill,her 32 year career was spent at Southern Bell/AT&T Raleigh, NC.  ...

Mildred Holmes

Mildred Holmes

Sep 4, 2017

Mildred Edith Holmes 93 of Lincolnton died Monday, September 4th, 2017 at her home. Born August 20th, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Garlin and Cali Stiltner.  No Service is planned at this time.   Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Holmes family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Margaret Parlier

Margaret Parlier

Sep 4, 2017

Margaret (Dale) Parlier 70 of Boone Passed away Monday, September 4th, 2017 at her home.  Born September 20th, 1946 she was the daughter of the late RV and Elaine Mathis Simmons.   In addition to her husband James of 34 years; two daughters Ginger Powell and husband Mike of South Carolina, Brenda Harbour and husband David of Mississippi; a step daughter...

Patricia Warf

Patricia Warf

Sep 1, 2017

Patricia Louise Welch Warf, 76 of Hickory died Friday, September 1st, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 18th, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Rev. Mack and Lucille McIntyre Welch. She worked in food service at St. Stephens High School and also worked with Hamrick's for several years. She was an active member of Trinity Reformed...

Judith August

Judith August

Aug 31, 2017

Judith Feliz August 72 of Hickory died Thursday, August 31st, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born June 11th, 1945.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The August family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Betty Huffman

Betty Huffman

Aug 31, 2017

Betty Jo Huffman 81 of Hickory died Thursday, August 31st, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 1st, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ira and Martha Gibbs Anderson.  No service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Huffman family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...

John Mckee

John Mckee

Aug 29, 2017

John William McKee Jr. 75 of Hickory died Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 24th, 1942 he was the son of the late John McKee and Daisy Skinner McKee. John William McKee was a member of the First Baptist Church, was involved in Jaycees, loved fishing, hunting, golf and gardening.  One daughter; Stephanie McKee of Hickory;...

William Hoyle

William Hoyle

Aug 28, 2017

William McArthur Hoyle 66 of Hickory died Monday, August 28th, 2017 at Brian Center Hickory. Born February 7th, 1951 he was the son of the late William Hildebran and Edna Griffey Triplett.  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...

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