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.
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...
Derrick Barineau
Oct 6, 2016
Derrick Clinton Barineau 35 of Hickory died Thursday, October 6th, 2016 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Born February 25th, 1981 he was the son of Stephens Berkley Barineau and Derriann Carpenter Powell. He was employed as a construction worker. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Barineau family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...

Glenn Elmore
Oct 5, 2016
Glenn Alan Elmore 65, of Hickory died Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 at Brian Center East. Born December 30th, 1950, he was the son of the late Ted and Martha Elmore. A Celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Elmore family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation...

Jeffree Bice
Oct 3, 2016
Jeffree Wayne Bice 20 of Hickory died Monday, October 3rd, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 5th, 1995 he was the son of Gilbert Wayne Bice and Donna Lynn Jaime Bice Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bice family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Jefree Bice
Oct 3, 2016
Jeffree Wayne Bice 20 of Hickory died Monday, October 3rd, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 5th, 1995 he was the son of Gilbert Wayne Bice and Donna Lynn Jaime Bice. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bice family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Katherine Bruno
Sep 30, 2016
Katherine Garnet Bruno 39, of Conover Passed away Friday, September 30th, 2016 in Hickory. Born September 1st, 1977, she was the daughter of Toni Johns Bruno and the late Joseph Levy Bruno Sr. A Celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Bruno family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral...
George Wells
Sep 28, 2016
George Jackson Wells 79 of Newton died Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 at his residence. Born August 31st, 1937 he was the son of the late Joshua Mayo Wells and Freda Irene Yount Wells. His wife, Barbara Dean Smith Wells of the home; a daughter Freda Robin Salmon of Loganville, GA; a son, Alan W. Wells of Connelly Springs and stepson...

Edna Morrow
Sep 27, 2016
Edna Elizabeth Morrow, 91 of Hickory died Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 at Trinity Ridge in Hickory. Born July 20th, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Kemper Gray Speas and Leola Jane Denny Ball. Her daughter, Beverly Jane Morrow Harris and husband Del of Hickory: a grandson, Mark Harris and two great grandchildren, William and Johnanthan survive her. A...

Harold Ingold
Sep 26, 2016
Harold (Joe) Ingold, 79 of Stanly County, died Monday, September 26th, 2016 at Rowan Medical Center. Born November 4th, 1936, he was the son of late Walter Crawford and Dovie Frances Ingold. Joe leaves behind a daughter Priscilla Austin and husband David of Mocksville, a son Brian Ingold of Albemarle; a sister Hilda Huggins of Albemarle; and four grandchildren Jason...
Willis Letterman
Sep 26, 2016
Willis Lee Letterman, 74 of Newton died Monday, September 26th, 2016 at his residence. Born March 19th, 1942 he was the son of the late Willis Letterman, Sr. and Dorothy Letterman. A US Army veteran he was a truck driver who loved the road. He was a compassionate and forgiving husband, father and grandfather who loved his family. His wife...
Donald Pridmore
Sep 26, 2016
Donald Fay Pridmore, 70 of Iron Station died Monday, September 26th, 2016 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Born January 23rd, 1946, he was the son of the late Colonel Rosevelt and Addie Bell Pridmore. In addition to his wife Kathy Abrams of the home, two sons Chad Pridmore of Belmont, Todd Pridmore of Lincolnton; a sister Juanita Bellman and husband Ed...
Gary Kearse
Sep 25, 2016
Gary Kearse Jr. 72, of Hickory, died Sunday, September 25th, 2016 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born May 26th, 1944, he was the son of Gary Kearse Sr. and Lillie Eady. No arrangements have been made at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Kearse family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Marlique Randles
Sep 25, 2016
Marlique Sharome Randles 21 of Hickory died Sunday, September 25th, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born November 3rd, 1994 he was the son of Heather Elizabeth Randles. His mother, Heather Elizabeth Randles of the home; a sister, Nastosha Randles of the home; four brothers, Dariyon Randles of the home, Shamariyon Randles, Antonio Cunningham of Florida and Jaquil Jones...

Barbara Henderson
Sep 24, 2016
Barbara Helen Henderson 53 of Gastonia died Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 4th, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Gunnar and Lisbet Nielsen. Her mother, Lisbet Nielsen of Gastonia; three daughters, Ashley Henderson of Vale, Leslie Jackson of Gastonia, Hayley Kirkland of Gastonia; four sons, Bryan Worthy of Gastonia, Joshua Worthy of Gastonia,...
Floyd Yoder
Sep 22, 2016
Floyd Lewis "Muldoon" Yoder, Sr., 82 of Hickory died Thursday, September 22, 2016. Born January 27, 1934 he was the son of the late Eli Charles Yoder and Florence Lucille Williams Yoder. He served in the US Air Force for 10 years. He served as a Lieutenant at Hickory Police Department for 22 years and retired from Catawba County Sheriff's...
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