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.
Lyndi Stoddard
Feb 21, 2024
Lyndi Buchanan Stoddard returned home to her Father in Heaven on February 21, 2024, in Newton, North Carolina, at the age of 35 with her sweetheart, Eric Parker Stoddard, by her side. She courageously and valiantly battled cancer for 11 months with optimism that was contagious and inspiring. Lyndi grew up in Centerville, Utah. She was the first child born...
Ronnie Engle
Feb 20, 2024
Ronnie Jean Engle, 65, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at Frye Regional Hospital. Born, November 17th, 1958 he was the son of the late Bud Engle and Pearl Huffman Engle. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He worked as a machine repairman for his whole life and worked at Defeet for over 10 years. He is survived by...
Stephen Waits
Feb 19, 2024
Stephen Glen Waits, 75, died February 19, 2024 at Hospice of Wendover in Shelby N.C., lovingly surrounded by his family. Steve was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida but lived most of his adult life in NC. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Jouett, a guided missile cruiser and was a Vietnam War veteran. Steve was...
Tiffany Chen
Feb 14, 2024
Tiffany Caroline Chen, 60, of Conover passed away Wednesday, February 14th , 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, April 20th, 1963 she was the daughter of the late Frank Chen and Jenny Pho Chen. She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Chen. The family will have a private Celebration of Life at a later date. Please sign...
Brenda Carpenter
Feb 12, 2024
Brenda Kathleen Carpenter, 80, of Lincolnton died Monday, February 12, 2024 at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 4th, 1943 she was the daughter of Russell Franklin Payseur and Mandy Elizabeth . Brenda loved to fish and she loved flowers and gardening. She enjoyed helping people and always loved to play checkers with her family. One of Brenda's favorite...
Steven Marlowe
Feb 10, 2024
Steve Marlowe passed away peacefully at Baptist Hospital on February 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on February 1, 1956, he was a husband, father, farmer, friend, and motorcyclist who enjoyed his grandchildren, coffee, and a good long drive. Even though he could be a man of few words, he'd never hesitate to tell people about his grand babies...
Peggy Rinck
Feb 10, 2024
Peggy Jean Rinck, 75, of Newton died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Conover Nursing & Rehab Center. Born January 21, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Pete Angel and Polly Angel. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Paul Rinck. Two nephews, Paul Milam (Felicia) and Charles Milam. One aunt, Jewel Rinck. A graveside service will...
Yessenia Dodero
Feb 9, 2024
Yessenia Vanessa Dodero, 33, of Hickory died Friday, February 9, 2024. Born September 5th, 1990 she was the daughter of Brian Keith Blake and Martha Isela Dodero. She graduated from Newton Conover High School in 2009. Yessenia was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister and niece. No matter how difficult life was treating her she never hesitated to help someone...
Shelby Cooper
Feb 6, 2024
Shelby Jean Bellomy Cooper, 66, of Conover died Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, April 1st, 1957 she was the daughter of the late Jay Bellomy and Georgia Maxine Bellomy. No public services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Cooper family has entrusted arrangements to...
Scott Whisnant
Feb 5, 2024
Scott Wayne Whisnant, 59, of Connelly Springs died Monday, February 5, 2024 at Hospice Of Rutherford County. Born July 15th, 1964 in Hickory, North Carolina. Scott was a correctional officer at Foothills Correctional in Morganton. He was a fun loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed football, fishing and racing. Scott is survived by his wife of 33...
Sidney Leonard
Jan 31, 2024
Sidney Lee Leonard, 82, of Newton died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born January 12th, 1942 he was the son of the late Sidney Lee Leonard Sr. and Lorene Allen Leonard. Sidney was born in Forsyth county and raised in Kernersville, NC. He worked for Cone Mills, Gulf Oil, National Steel, started Leonard's Sanitation, Banquet Foods...
Brad Letterman
Jan 30, 2024
Brad Allen Letterman 38 of Claremont died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Home. Born April 23rd, 1985 in Hickory, he was the son of late Willis Lee Letterman Jr. and Karen Letterman. Brad loved spending time with his family, hiking, drawing and tattoos. Brad is survived by mother, Karen Letterman of Claremont; brother, Randy Letterman of Shelby; children, Alivia Johnson,...
Elizabeth Ray
Jan 25, 2024
Elizabeth "Mickey" Michael Ray (Jennings), 76, of Newton, North Carolina, passed away on January 25, 2024. Mickey was born on April 29, 1947, in Edmeston, New York, to Frances and Alfred Jennings. Mickey dedicated 34 years of her life to working at Head Start, where she made a lasting impact on the lives of many children. After her time at...
Tommy Greenhill
Jan 25, 2024
Tommy Lee Greenhill, 77, of Hickory passed away January 25, 2024. Son of the late Shirley Lee Greenhill and Ella Sue Sloop Greenhill, he was born on January 23, 1947, in Catawba county. He graduated from Fred T. Foard High School in 1965 and married his high school sweetheart Patty in 1966. After graduation he enlisted in the United States...
Jessie Adams
Jan 24, 2024
Jessie Allen Adams, 37 of Lincolnton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 24,2024. Jessie was born on February 10,1986 to the late Tony Allen Adams Jr and surviving mother Patty Ann Adams. He attended Lincolnton High School and was a part of the 2004 graduating class. He was known by many as an amazing Tattoo Artist and loved the art...
Ronald Sain
Jan 24, 2024
Ronald Steven Sain “Ronnie” to his family and friends, 78, of Hickory, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 24, 2024. He was proceeded in death by his stepson Wayne Stansel, his stepdaughter Angela Pennell, and his grandson Derrick Lowe. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Sain, sister Sheila Rainey, brothers Larry and Dennis...
Ralph Lowman
Jan 23, 2024
Ralph Silvines Lowman, Jr. 83 of Vale died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Conover Nursing & Rehab Center. Born September 11th, 1940 he was the son of the late Ralph Silvines Lowman Sr. and the late Ruby Estelle Lowman. Ralph was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked in the furniture industry for 40+ years. Ralph also enjoyed being active in...
Kenneth Brown
Jan 23, 2024
Kenneth (Ken) Ray Brown, 77, of Hickory, NC, tragically passed away in a fire at his home in Hickory on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born August 23, 1946 in Shelby, NC to the late Samuel T. Brown and Eula N. Brown. Ken is survived by his wife of 37 years, Betty Jo (BJ) Brown and their children Sarah...
Jimmy Hull
Jan 23, 2024
Jimmy Charles Hull, 79, of Newton died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born September 11th, 1944 he was the son of the late Cecil and Alma Hull. He loved the Lord and his family and was a faithful member of Startown First Baptist Church. He always had a smile, even through his pain and will be...
Melinda Winters
Jan 21, 2024
Melinda Vess Winters passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born, June 17th, 1989 she was the daughter of Greg Nelson (Amanda) and Regina V. Nelson. She is survived her husband of 16 years, William Winters "Aaron" of Hickory and their son, Bryson Winters; a brother, Zack Nelson (Emalie) of Newton; an uncle, David Vess;...
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