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.
Martha Woodward
Nov 4, 2016
Martha Lue Killian Woodward 68 of Claremont died Friday, November 4th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 28th, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Austin William and Edna Mae Hart Killian. Her husband of 45 years, William D. Woodward of the home; a daughter, Teresa Salmeron and husband Juan of Claremont; a son Thomas Woodward of...
Ronnie Issacs
Nov 4, 2016
Ronnie Darrell Isaacs 49 of Newton died Friday, November 4th, 2016 at his residence. Born April 17th, 1967 he was the son of the late Charlie Isaacs. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Isaacs family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Cynthia Stewart
Nov 2, 2016
Cynthia Raye Stewart 59 of Hickory died Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 29th, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Robert Taylor and Doris Taylor. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stewart family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Craig Coffey
Nov 2, 2016
Craig Stephen Coffey 66, of Lincolnton, died Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center - Lincoln. Born March 13th, 1950, he was the son of Earl and Doris Coffey. He was a manager in a restaurant. A daughter, Christina Possehl of Virginia Beach, VA; a sister, Kim Bowenand, and a brother, Ray Coffey, survive him. Arrangements are incomplete at...
Terry Higgins
Oct 31, 2016
Terry Allen Higgins 61, of Hickory died Monday, October 31st, 2016 at his home. Born May 12th, 1955, he was the son of the late Ziegler Major and Pearl Smith Higgins. Two daughters Mandy Waldrop and husband Michael of Lincolnton, Mackenzie Higgins of PA; two sisters, Joyce DeMaria and husband Joe of Hickory, Martha Smith of Newton; two brothers Jerry...
Mary Larek
Oct 30, 2016
Mary Genevieve Larek, 85, of Hickory, died Sunday, October 30th, 2016 at Kingston Residence. Born September 10th, 1931 she was the daughter of Andrew and Magdalena Knapzyk. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Larek family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Barbara Warren
Oct 30, 2016
Barbara Jean Lingerfelt Warren 82 of Conover died Sunday, October 30th, 2016 at her residence. Two daughters, Cynthia Ann Lingerfelt of Conover and Samantha Warren Helms of Front Royal, VA; two grandsons, Kale and Harrison Helms of Front Royal VA survive her. She was a longtime member of Jordan Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. and a member of the Eastern...
Nancy Steffey
Oct 28, 2016
Nancy Stone Steffey died peacefully at Catawba Regional Hospice on October 28th 2016 in Newton North Carolina at age 59. She is survived by her loving spouse Ralph Steffey of Vale North Carolina, daughter Christina Duncan of Newton North Carolina, son Jason Stone of San Antonio Texas, stepdaughters Angela Robinson of Wilmington North Carolina and Michelle Steffey of Vale North...
Nancy Walker
Oct 23, 2016
Nancy Josephine Walker 77, of Hickory died Saturday, October 22rd, 2016 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born February 14th, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Lona Gilliam. Two daughters , Joy Propst and husband Clay of Hickory, Christy Seagle and husband Johnny of Connelly Springs; three sons Douglas Gilliam of Lincolnton, William Clarke and wife Wanda of...
Gerald Caruso
Oct 17, 2016
Gerald Robert Caruso 82, of Lincolnton died Monday, October 17th, 2016 at his home. Born December 8th, 1933 he was the son of the late Peter and Vences Caruso. A Memorial Service will be Friday, October 21st, 2016 at Denver United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Autrey officiating. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Caruso family has entrusted...
David Chavarin
Oct 16, 2016
David Chavarin 26 of Hickory died Sunday, October 16th, 2016 at his residence. Born November 2nd, 1989, he was the son of Magdaelena Ruelas and the late Salvador Chavarin. His mother, Magdaelena Ruelas of Hickory; his fiance, Elizabeth Rivera; a son, Khristian Jair Chavarin-Gibbs and a daughter, Mia Elizabeth Chavarin of the home; two step daughters; Delilah and Genesis; a...
Mark Osborne
Oct 16, 2016
Mark Eugene Osborne 41 of died Sunday, October 16th, 2016 at his residence. Born September 16th, 1975 he was the son of Tammy Gail Osborne and Floyd Anthony King. His wife Shannon Osborne of the home survives him. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Osborne family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins...
Thomas Larocque
Oct 16, 2016
Biography Thomas Gene Larocque 72 of Lincolnton died Sunday, October 16th, 2016 at his residence in Lincolnton. Born December 10th, 1943 he was the son of the late Marguerite and Eugene Peter Larocque. Five daughters, Lisa Larocque, Bonnie Mae Phillips, Tracy Larocque, Sara Larocque, Amanda Larocque; three sons, Thomas Larocque, Jr., David Larocque and Timothy Larocque survive him. Please sign...
Ioan Hant
Oct 13, 2016
Ioan Hant 79, of Matthews died Thursday, October 13th, 2016 at Novant Health Medical Center in Matthews. Born September 24th, 1937, he was the son of the late Iacob and Ecaterina Hant. In addition to his wife Floare Burca Hant of the home; a daughter Lydia Jacob and husband Peter of Matthews; a son Emil Hant and wife Gabriela of...
Louise Sykes
Oct 13, 2016
Louise Elcock Sykes 69 of Lincolnton died Thursday, October 13th, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincoln. She was born August 18th, 1947. Her husband of 19 years Walter Sykes of the home; three daughters, Suzette Sykes of Denver, NC, Starr Jones of Ladonia, TX and Peggi Elcock of Woodbridge, VA; a son, Ronald Sykes and wife Elsa Corona Sykes of...
Stephen Setzer
Oct 10, 2016
Stephen (Ryan) Setzer 39, of Claremont passed away Monday, October 10th, 2016 at his home in Claremont. Born October 13th, 1976, he was the son of David Lee and Marilyn Holleman Setzer. For the past 20 plus years, Ryan was the manager at his father's Automotive shop in Conover. Ryan loved drag racing and music, and was an avid fisherman...
David Huffman
Oct 9, 2016
David, “Dave” William Huffman, 70 of Conover died Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. Born September 18, 1946, David attended St. Stephens High School and was a retired contractor and master craftsman, specializing in building fine custom homes and fine wood working. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 46 years, Bonita “Bonnie”...
Lloyd Leonard
Oct 8, 2016
Lloyd Wayne Leonard, Sr. 82 of Nebo died Saturday, October 8th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born November 3rd, 1933 he was the son of the late Wales C. Leonard and Nancy Eursla Mangum Leonard. A daughter, Shirley Ann Brown of Marion, IN survive him. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Leonard family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins...
Sylvia Slacks
Oct 6, 2016
Sylvia Patricia Slacks 77 of Hickory died Thursday, October 6th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born August 5th, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Dorothy Hoyt Coulter. She was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church where she served in the choir. She was very giving and humble person and was always thinking of others...
Patty Blanton
Oct 6, 2016
Patty Darlene Blanton 50 of Cherryville died Thursday, October 6th, 2016 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Born April 30th, 1966 she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Frankie Swink Downs. A son, Curtis Blanton of Shelby; a daughter, Sheila Pruett of Mooresboro, NC and her boyfriend, Roger Peterson survive her. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The...
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