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.
William Botsko
Jun 1, 2017
William Patrick Botsko, 90 of Lincolnton died Thursday, June 1st, 2017 at his residence. Born March 17th, 1927 he was the son of the late Steve Botsko and Mary Uhlar Botsko. A daughter, Theresa Spurrier of the home and a granddaughter, Ashley Helms and husband, Jeffery of Lincolnton survive him. His wife, Elizabeth Botsko, preceded him in death. No services...
Lois Kilby
Jun 1, 2017
Lois Hilda Kilby 82 of Connelly Springs died Thursday, June 1st, 2017 at her home. Born August 13th, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Marzelita Daelke Hertzfeld. She was a loving homemaker during her life to her family. Two daughters; Cynthia Kilby of Connelly Springs, Sandra J. Shannon and husband Steve of Garner, NC; a son...
Thelma Miller
May 29, 2017
Thelma Louise Miller, 85 of Conover died Monday, May 29th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 22, 1931 she was the daughter of the late David Miller and Pearl Price Miller. A member of Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, she retired from Sherrill Furniture. In her early years she loved to create black and white sketches. She...
Allen Abee
May 28, 2017
Allen Durant Abee 73 of Hickory died Sunday, May 28th, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born February 18th, 1944 he was the son of the late Alvin Durant Abee and Lucille Starnes Abee. He was the owner and operator of Abee Auto Sales. His wife of 54 years, Nancy Abee of the home; a daughter, Pamela Church and husband...
Loyd Lewis
May 27, 2017
Loyd Edward Lewis 75 of Newton died Saturday, May 27th, 2017 at his home. Born February 25th, 1942 he was the son of the late Henry Lewis and Mildred Cahoon Lewis. Loyd was a part of a prayer and share bible study at Christ Alive Church. Prior to medical issues he was often seen helping around the Church and doing...
Althea Clark
May 26, 2017
Althea Ann Clark, 60 of Iron Station died Friday, May 26th, 2017 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born January 1st, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Thomas Clark and Doretha Staley Clark. She was employed by Mohican Mills in Maiden, NC for over 20 years. A son; Demetrious A. Clark and wife Shadiva of Iron Station, NC. Grandson; Chris...
John Miller
May 21, 2017
John Alvin Miller 87 of Hickory died Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at his residence. Born February 8th, 1930 he was the son of the late Loy Franklin Miller and Zelda Hawn Miller. A US Navy Veteran, he worked at Hickory Sheet Metal for over 40 years. His wife of 62 years, Catherine Fulbright Miller of the home; twin brother Joe...
Howard Cooper
May 21, 2017
Howard Eugene Cooper 63, of Hickory died Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 11th, 1953 he was the son of the late Dairel Cooper and Eva Martin Cooper. In addition to his wife, Vicki Curl Cooper; a daughter, Angelleia Cooper of Hickory; and a sister, Cheryl Cooper of Colorado Springs, Colorado survive him. In addition to...
Derrick Howard
May 18, 2017
Derrick Dean Howard, 49, went to be with Jesus on May 18th, 2017 at his residence in Iron Station, NC. He was the son of the late Danny Ray Howard and Sandra Kay Duncan of South Carolina. In addition to his wife, Kathryn (Kayte) Howard; daughters, Roxanna Hunter and husband Todd of SC, and Kasi Trantham and husband Bryan of...
John Dowdal
May 18, 2017
John Thomas Dowdal Sr. 86 of Hickory died Thursday, May 18th, 2017 at Trinity Village. Born April 1st, 1931 he was the son of the late William Dowdal and Cleo Glandon Dowdal. A daughter Joy Dowdal of Hickory; five sons John Dowdal Jr., Rick Dowdal, Bill Dowdal, Danny Dowdal; and Daniel Dowdal survive him. No service is planned at this...
Barbara Bilanski
May 15, 2017
Barbara Ann Janezic Bilanski 78 of Hickory died Monday, May 15th, 2017 at her home. Born June 17th, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Ludwig Junezic and Lottie Dolecki Junezic. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bilanski family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home...
Della Adela Hammer
May 13, 2017
Della Adela Branch Hammer, 87 of Lenoir died Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 21st, 1930 she was the daughter of the late John Branch and Annie Branch Branch. Della was employed by Broyhill Furniture as a line supervisor. Survived by; daughters, Cynthia Dancoff and husband John of Lincolnton, NC, Wanda Perkins of Lenoir, NC and...
Ronald Odell
May 13, 2017
Ronald Eblin Odell 62 of Conover passed away Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 26th, 1954 he was the son of the late Eblin and Francis Church Odell. A sister Sherry Williams of Newton survives him. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Odell family has entrusted arrangements...
Victoria Tevepaugh
May 12, 2017
Victoria Ames "Amy" Tevepaugh 48 of Newton died Friday, May 12, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 9, 1969 she was the daughter of Mary LeBlanc of Hickory and the late C. H. Beam. She worked at Goodwill Industries. Her mother, Mary Tevepaugh LeBlanc of Hickory; her half brother, Chuck Beam of Beaufort, SC; her foster mother, Ruth Tevepaugh...
James Hensley
May 12, 2017
James Thomas "Tom" Hensley, 67, of Hickory went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness Friday, May 12, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born July 28, 1949 he was the son of the late Dorothy Irene Asherbraner Hensley and Aron Glen Hensley of Newton. He was a master carpenter and artist. He was a 1967 graduate...
Sandra Shrum
May 11, 2017
Sandra Kay Sigmon Shrum 68 of Conover died Thursday, May 11th, 2017 at the residence of her daughter. Born March 29th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Roy William Sigmon and Ruby Cook Sigmon. A devout Christian, she was known for being patient and graceful in all situations. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Her biggest...
Anthony Brown
May 8, 2017
Anthony Noel Brown 47 of Hickory died Monday, May 8th, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born December 13th, 1969 he was the son of Roosevelt Brown and Mary Cary Ammons. No arrangements have been made at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brown family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Roy Wheeler
May 6, 2017
Roy Winston Wheeler, 79 of Newton died Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at his residence. Born February 19th, 1938 he was the son of the late Avery Wheeler and Stella Salley Wheeler. Roy was retired from the U.S. Army as a Chief Warrant Officer and also worked as a Physicians Assistant retiring in 2006. Survived by his Wife of 50 Years, ...
Dorothy Smith
May 4, 2017
Dorothy "Dot" Emma Sigmon Smith, of Newton was called home to heaven after a brief illness on Thursday, May 4th, 2017. Born on April 25th, 1925, Dot had just turned 92. She was the loving wife of the late Clarence A Smith. Dot was the daughter of the late Thomas Sigmon and Bertha Sigmon. She had 6 brothers and 5...
Elton Oliver
May 3, 2017
Elton Clayton Oliver 72 of Newton passed away Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born February 13th, 1945 he was the son of the late Jewel Oliver and Buna Olham Oliver. In addition to his wife 43 years Donna Smith Oliver; three daughters Angel Norris and husband Gary of Newton, Misti Killian and husband Chad of...
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