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.
Marion Whitaker
Mar 12, 2016
Marion Judson Whitaker,73 of Asheville died Friday, March 11th, 2016 at Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville. Born December 30th, 1942 in Asheville, NC, he was the son of William Whitaker and Thelma Briggs Whitaker. A niece, Karen Galaga of Raleigh survives him; and sister in law, Nancy Whitaker of Marshall, NC survive him.
Jackie Hyler
Mar 6, 2016
Jackie Glenn Hyler 58, of Hickory passed away Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 29th, 1957 he was the son of the late Garnett and Mary Hyler. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hyler family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Isaac Bumgarner
Mar 2, 2016
Send Flowers Isaac Richard Bumgarner March 2, 2016 - March 2, 2016 Isaac Richard Bumgarner infant son of Richard "Rick" and Chasity Bumgarner of Claremont died Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. His parents, Chasity Nichole and Rick Bumgarner of Claremont; his maternal grandparents, Barbara Mullins and husband Dave of Charleston, WV and Daniel Reinhardt of Maiden...
Carey Clark
Mar 1, 2016
Carey Lee Clark, 72 of Hickory died Friday, February 26th, 2016 at his residence. Born December 19th, 1943 he was the son of the late Elbert Clark and Lona Vester Clark. A sister, Patricia Allen and husband Harold of Valdese; a brother, Paul Dale Clark, and wife Esther of Elk Park and numerous nieces and nephews survive him. In addition...
Bobby Smith
Feb 27, 2016
Bobby James Smith, Sr., 75 of Conover died Saturday, February 27th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born October 21st, 1940 in Alabama, he was the son of the late Alvin Morris Smith and Emma Morene Smith. A daughter, Kay Smith of Atlanta, Georgia; a son, Bobby James Smith, Jr.of Griffin, Ga; four sisters, Ruby Streeter of Radcliff, KY, Linda Meeks...
Edgar Perez
Feb 26, 2016
Edgar Perez 46 of Hickory died Friday, February 26th, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born December 5th, 1969 he was the son of Salvador Perez and Magalis Mejias. His wife of 4 years, Valerie Perez of the home; his mother, Magalis Mejias of Fort Mill, SC; his father, Salvador Perez of Guantanamo, Cuba; Jorge Ponce De Leon of...
Vickie Stephens
Feb 24, 2016
Vickie Lavone Stephens, 61 of Conover died Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born July 10th, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Charles Rowe, Sr. and Vergie Cline Rowe. Three daughters, Cynthia Brittain and husband Eddie of Newton, Dana Corpening of Charlotte and Samantha Stephens of Conover; two sons, Charles Wade Stephens and wife Misty of...
Ronald Burgess
Feb 24, 2016
Ronald "Bird" Steven Burgess, 67 of Newton died Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born December 2nd, 1948 he was the son of Hazel Settlemyre Burgess of Newton and the late Arthur Burgess. He was employed by Siecor Corporation. His wife of 47 years, Dianne Lail Burgess of Vale; two sons, Andrew Steven Burgess and girlfriend Shannon...
Randi Gilliam
Feb 24, 2016
Pallbearers include Chris Walker, Chris Simmons, Billy Woodruff, Teddy Gilliam, Ron Huffman and Michael Walker. Honorary Pallbearers include Sam Higdom and Johnny Woodruff.
Cathy Jones
Feb 23, 2016
Cathy Lynn Jones 54, of Hickory died Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born August 8th, 1961. She was the daughter of Charles Jenkins and the late Macie Flint Jenkins. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Jones family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Gail Bumgarner
Feb 21, 2016
Gail Maxine Davis Bumgarner 75 of Claremont died Sunday, February 21st, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 23rd, 1940 she was the daughter of the late J.C. Davis and Sadie Davis. A son, Jeff Davis of Claremont and a daughter, Carolyn Jarvis and fiance William of Claremont; three sisters, Shirley Lail and husband Forest of Greensboro, Sandra "Sandy"...
Brenda Smith
Feb 20, 2016
Brenda Gail Starnes Smith, 64 of Newton, passed away Saturday, February 20th, 2016. Born December 9th, 1951, she was the daughter of Bruce Richard Starnes and the late Elsie Mae Baker. Brenda was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed outside work, helping on the farm along side her husband. She loved gardening and spending time with her grandchildren....
Mary Holden
Feb 20, 2016
Mary Ann Holden, 67 of Claremont passed away Saturday, February 20th, 2016 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 6th, 1949, she was the daughter of the late John Holden and Charlcie Grindstaff Holden. A daughter Mira Annette Edwards of Claremont; a son John Omar Edwards of Claremont; a sister Alma Lutz and husband Donald of Newton; two brothers...
Diane Clayborne
Feb 19, 2016
Diane Ruth Clayborne 69,of Maiden passed Friday, February 19th, 2016 at CMC lincolnton. Born April 25th, 1946 she was the daughter of Dean Hall and Marvel Pence. A Private Service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Clayborne family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Elaine Potter
Feb 18, 2016
Elaine Brown Potter, 88 of Conover, North Carolina passed from this life to her eternal reward with Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 18th, 2016, in Hickory. Born March 17th, 1927 in Belfast, Maine, Elaine was the daughter of Warren Everett and Eva Hall Brown. Elaine was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years, George Harold Potter of Conover, North...
Jo Garippo
Feb 18, 2016
Jo Anne Monica Garippo, 70 of Morganton passed away Thursday, February 18th, 2016 at her home. Born January 25th, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Lou and Sylvia Larotonda Garippo. Her husband, David T. Adair of the home survives her. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Garippo family has...
Charlotte Bumgarner
Feb 14, 2016
Charlotte Ilease Bumgarner 75 of Vale died Sunday, February 14th, 2016 at her residence. Born September 12th, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Leroy Poovey and Lois Poovey. A daughter, Deborah Baker and husband Rick of Vale and a brother, Allen Poovey and wife Clarice of Vale survive her. Her husband William Harry Bumgarner preceded her in death....
Sheila Roseboro
Feb 13, 2016
Sheila Sue Roseboro 62 of Reidsville died Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at Annie Penn Hospital. Born March 30th, 1953 she was the daughter of the late Arthur Adler and Sally Smigelsky Adler. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Roseboro family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Bert Evans
Feb 13, 2016
Isaac “Bert” Evans, 71 of Hickory entered the presence of his Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2016, from his residence. He was born August 17, 1944, in Columbus, GA, the son of the late Isaac C. Evans, III, and the late LaVelle Mauldin Evans Harrell. Affectionately called “Bert” by all who knew him, he had been in failing health for...
Florence Nichols
Feb 12, 2016
Florence Ethel Nichols 86 of Lenoir died Friday, February 12th, 2016 at Grace Hospital. Born January 31st, 1930 she was the daughter of the late John Nichols and Jessie Nichols. A son, Arthur Nichols of Lenoir survives her. No Service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Nichols family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins...
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