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.
Obery Norton
Dec 2, 2016
Obery Eugene Norton, 74, of Catawba, died Friday, December 2nd, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 22nd, 1941 he was the son of the late Obery Eugene Norton and Helen Louise Lafevers. He was an owner and operator in the construction business. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Norton family...
Alma Fleenor
Nov 30, 2016
Alma Cecile Fleenor, 76 of Newton died Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 at Duke University Hospital. Born August 27th, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Robert Houston Stapleton and Birdie Lee Manis Stapleton. A loving wife and mother, she was active at Startown Baptist Church. For 15 years she worked for Giant Food Market which later became Food Lion...
See Thor
Nov 29, 2016
See Thor, 88 of Statesville died Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born May 12th, 1928 in Laos. Three sons, Chia Yang, Neng Yang and Bee Yang; five daughters, Mai Tong Yang, Chi Yang, Yi Yang, Teng Yang and Gia Yang and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren survive her. The Hmong funeral will begin Friday, December 16,...
Sue Blair
Nov 26, 2016
Sue Roberts Blair, age 61 of Mountain View, N.C., passed away in her home from a long illness Saturday, November 26, 2016. She was born September 4, 1955, to the late Ralph and Margaret Roberts. Sue loved her husband and family. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband, James Blair. They celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary...
Iva Griffin
Nov 20, 2016
Iva Lee Griffin 83, of Lincolnton died Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at CHS Lincoln. Born September 25th, 1933 she was the daughter the late Benjamin and Maggie Poole. No arrangements are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Griffin family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.Iva
Gwen Jackson
Nov 20, 2016
Gwen Leverne Jackson 68, of Hickory passed away Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at her home. Born August 12th, 1948, she was the daughter of Russell Deal and the late Joann Brindle Tebepaugh. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Jackson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Mary Mozeley
Nov 19, 2016
HICKORY Mary Freda Frye Mozeley, 93, of Hickory, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in the presence of family. She was born March 28, 1923 to the late Frank and Freda Jones Frye, and was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Mozeley, of 34 years, her brother, Frank, and sister, Rebecca Frye Andrews. Mary and Robert were married at...
Judith Piedlow
Nov 16, 2016
Judith Ann Piedlow 59 of Newton died Wednesday, November 16th, 2016 at her residence. Born September 23rd, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Jack and Rita Sharpe Watson. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother who cared and loved her family and friends deeply. Her husband, Bob Piedlow of the home; two sons, Jack Piedlow and wife...
Ethel Holland
Nov 14, 2016
Ethel Dianna Holland 71 of West Columbia died Monday, November 14th, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Lincolnton, NC. Born May 25th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Danny Gortman and Helen Duffie. A daughter, Tonya Goins and husband Walt of Lincolnton; a son, Bubba Holland and wife Cory of Irmo, SC; five grandchildren, Justin Goins...
Rodney Rhoades
Nov 14, 2016
Rodney Michael Rhoades 65, of Conover went to be with the Lord Monday, November 14th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 14th,1951, he was the son of the late Clint Edward and Reba Hincher Rhoades. In addition to his wife of six years Vickie Cook Penley Rhoades, three daughters Christi Connor and husband Terry of Conover, Amanda Parsons...
J.C. Smith
Nov 12, 2016
J.C. "Jay" Smith, son of the late Forrest and Georgia Crider Smith passed away Saturday November 12, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was a 30 year Veteran of the US Postal Service, having started work in the days when mail was transported by bus and trains while traveling four or five states for many years. For many years,...
Sarah Buff
Nov 11, 2016
Sarah Ruth Buff 89, of Vale died Friday, November 11th, 2016 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton. Born May 12th, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie Pendleton. Three Sons, Dale Buff and wife Linda of Hickory, Jerry Buff and wife Elaine of Vale and Dennis Buff and wife Phyllis of Hickory, and a brother Max Pendleton...
Jonathan Hamright
Nov 10, 2016
Jonathan Bernard Hamright 54, of Newton passed away Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 7th, 1962, he was the son of the late James and Roberta Hamright. In addition to his wife Helen; two daughters Alexis Heller and fiancé Paul of the home, Shaquita Whittenburg of Kentucky; three sons, The Rev. Matthew Farley of the...
Gail Byrd
Nov 10, 2016
Gail Nancy Byrd, 60, of Statesville, died Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at her home. Born January 19th, 1956, she was the daughter of Clyde Thomas and Genevieve Spies. She was a supervisor for a textile manufacturing firm. Two sons, James Fox of Charleston and Jason Fox of Statesville; two grandchildren, Lillian Grace Fox and Riley Adam Fox; a sister, Cathy...
Ralph Trivette
Nov 9, 2016
Ralph McCoy Trivette, 86 of Hickory died Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 at his residence. Born May 24th, 1930 he was the son of the late Cicero Trivette and Frankie Trivette Hunt. He was a truck driver and drove race cars. He enjoyed working flea markets in his later years. Three sons, Robert Trivette and wife Deborah of Newton; Timothy Mark...
Thelma Pierce
Nov 8, 2016
Thelma Darlene Pierce, 62, of Claremont NC, passed away on November 8, 2016. She was a former resident of Jamestown NY and most recently made her home in Claremont, NC with her brother, Richard Wetsel along with her dog and faithful companion Eli. She was born February 27, 1954 in Jamestown NY, the daughter of the late Fred and Thelma...
Cheynne Johnson
Nov 7, 2016
Cheynne Nicole Johnson, 20, of Hickory, died Monday, November 7th, 2016 at her home. Born October 11th, 1996, she was the daughter of Tracy Wayne Johnson and Maura Kathlyn Carpenter. She is survived by her parents, Tracy Johnson and Maura Carpenter. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Johnson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...
Tommy Bradley
Nov 7, 2016
Tommy (Mikie) Dwayne Bradley 50 of Rutherfordton died Monday, November 7th, 2016 in Rutherfordton. Born April 16th, 1966, he was the son of the late Herman and Francis Bradley. Three Daughters, Jessica Bradley, Kynlie Bradley, Katlin Bradley; and his two sisters Teresa Kelly of Rutherfordton, and Melissa Bradley of Texas survive him. The funeral will be 2:00pm Friday, November 11th,...
Bruce Farmer
Nov 6, 2016
Bruce Kyedale Farmer, 61 of Newton died Sunday, November 6th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 17th, 1955 he was the son of Elizabeth Farmer and the late Arnold Farmer. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Republic of Korea in the Medical Battalion. He was the former Director of Radiology at Davis Regional...
Glenn Schronce
Nov 5, 2016
Glenn Donald Schronce Sr., 80 of Maiden, NC, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. His family experienced an eight-year “long goodbye” due to Lewy Body Dementia. Glenn was a native of Maiden, born August 21, 1936, to the late Melvin and Ocie Schronce. He served in the Marine Corps 1953-1957 and retired from General...
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