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.
Nancy Wood
Dec 20, 2015
Biography Nancy Lee Wood 73 of Granite Falls died Sunday, December 20th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. She was born June 29th, 1942. Two daughters, Antonia Lee Frye-Daniels of Granite Falls and Marion Elizabeth Mitchum and husband Kenneth of Lincolnton; three grandchildren, Joshua Shane Mitchum, Cheryl Lynn Mitchum and Specialist David Lee Renner Frye and five great grandchildren; Ashton, MyLeigh,...

Miracle Shook
Dec 19, 2015
Send Flowers Miracle Kazia Shook December 19, 2015 - December 19, 2015 Miracle Kazia Shook of Newton died Saturday, December 19th, 2015 at Forsyth Regional Hospital. Born December 19th, 2015, she was the daughter of Richard Shook and Ly Vang. In addition to her parents Ly Vang and Richard Shook of hickory; two brothers Kenji Vue, and Toudan Vue of...
Cynthia Shaw
Dec 17, 2015
Cynthia Ann Shaw 85 of Hickory died Thursday, December 17th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born October 6th, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Frederick Christian Mundy and Anntoinette Kizukiewicz Mundy. She accomplished everything in life she wanted to do. She was a wonderful mother. She had a love of movie and theater earning her many awards...

Jill Hamrick
Dec 16, 2015
Jill Ann Hamrick 49 of Lincolnton died Wednesday, December 16th, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Born July 15th, 1966 she was the daughter of Roland Hamrick and Dorothy Wilkinson Hamrick. A graveside service at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby, NC will be announced. Her mother, Dorothy Wilkinson of Lincolnton; two sisters, Jennie Fentress of Winston-Salem and Joy Fulford of Clayton;...
Emma Mecimore
Dec 14, 2015
Emma Jean Mecimore 81 of Connelly Springs died Monday, December 14th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born March 24th, 1934 she was the daughter of William Farr and Winona Phillips Roland. Two sons, Lester Williams of Icard and Charles Williams and wife Martha of Icard; a daughter, Rebecca Myers of Icard; six sisters, Lillie Mae Guge of Maryville, TN,...
Charles Porter
Dec 10, 2015
Charles Howard Porter, 48 of Conover died Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at his residence. Born August 3rd, 1967 he was the son of Richard Lee Porter and Bertha Jayne Jones Porter. In addition to his mother; his half sister Melissa Creasman of Georgia; and three half brothers Frank Porter of Hickory, David Porter of Vale, and Stanley Creasman of Georgia...
Xai Lor
Dec 9, 2015
Xai Lor, 79 of Morganton died Wednesday, December 9th, 2015. Born May 28th, 1936 in Laos, she was the daughter of Blia Lor and Kang Lor. Her nephews and 17 nieces survive her. Her Mother, Kang Lor preceded her in death. The funeral will begin Saturday, December 26th and conclude on Sunday, December 27th, 2015 at the Hmong Celebration Center...
Thomas Tyson
Dec 8, 2015
Thomas Boyd Tyson, Jr. 79 of Conover died Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born January 6th, 1936 he was the son of the late Thomas Boyd Tyson Sr. and Myrtle Virginia Blalock Tyson. He worked with Collins and Aikman for over 32 years and retired from Spectrum Dyed Yarns after seven years. His wife of 59...
Margaret Phillips
Dec 7, 2015
Margaret Elizabeth Anderson Phillips, 81, of Hickory died Monday, December 7th, 2015 at her home. Born July 3rd, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John Percy and Eleanor Shouck Anderson. Three daughters Cheryl Daughaday of Taylorsville, Diane Stevens and husband Kraig of Accident, MD, Rachel Muenzer and husband Jared of Scottsdale, AZ; two sons Neal Phillips and wife...

Mary Clark
Dec 7, 2015
Mary Devon Clark, 52, passed away suddenly on, Monday, December 7, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. She was born on August 9, 1963 in Decatur, Illinois to Robert and Darla Bronovik, both of whom she is survived by. She is also survived by her fiancée H. Chris Taylor, and her children Devin Michael Clark, wife Mattie, and...
Nancy Allen
Dec 6, 2015
Nancy Jane Allen, 65 of Hickory, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday Dec. 6, 2015 after a lingering illness. Born May 26, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Ottie W. and Jane M. Allen of Ferguson, NC. She is survived by three sisters, Sharon Noyes and husband David of Hickory, Hope...

Harry Ellingwood
Dec 1, 2015
Harry Gardner Ellingwood 89 of Connelly Springs died Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at. Born June 9th, 1926 he was the son of Ira Ellingwood. Two sons, Harry Walter Ellingwood and wife Amelia of Charlotte, Leroy Ellingwood of Vernon CT and a sister, Rose Marie Heal, Dexter, MN; a step daughter, Christine Staratt; four step sons, Scott Doran, Gary Doran, Jeffrey...
Gary Ross
Nov 28, 2015
Gary Lynn Ross 66 of Hickory died Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 14th, 1949 he was the son of Norma Ross of Plymouth, IN and the late Esta Ross. His wife of 43 years, Sharon Davis Ross of Hickory; his mother, Norma Ross of Plymouth, IN; a daughter, Jeri Lemke and husband Michael of Hickory;...
Janet Oglesby
Nov 27, 2015
Janet Gaye Oglesby 81, of Monroe died Friday, November 27th, 2015 at her son's residence in Cornelius. Born August 29th, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Harold Houston Rogers and Mary Stuart Burgess Rogers. Two sons, Gregory S. Oglesby of Monroe and Mike Oglesby of Cornelius survive her. A son, Stephen Phillip Oglesby preceded her in death. Please...

Earl Kees
Nov 25, 2015
Earl Edwin Kees, 69 of Lincolnton died Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center in Lincolnton. Born October 5th, 1946, he was the son of the late Vernon Kees and Ruby Barnhart Kees. His wife of 30 years, Elaine Marion Kees of the home, a daughter, Elizabeth Peterson of Lincolnton; two sons, Joseph John Moore, ll of Winston-Salem and...
Stephen Oglesby
Nov 24, 2015
Biography Stephen Phillip Oglesby 56 of Monroe died Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 at his residence. Born November 16th, 1959 he was the son of Gene Oglesby and Janet G. Oglesby. Mrs Oglesby died November 27, 2015. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Oglesby family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Simon Oaida
Nov 24, 2015
Simon Joshua Oaida, 18 of Lincolnton went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 at Levine Children's Hospital. Born October 10th, 1997, he was the son of Steven Oaida and Melita Oaida. He was a North Lincoln High School Senior. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. He loved life, always had a positive attitude and strong...
Josephine Oxentine
Nov 22, 2015
In Lieu of flowers, the family will be grateful for the memorials to be sent to the Safe Harbor Rescue Mission, 2102 2nd Street SE, Hickory, NC 28602 Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Oxentine family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.

Jeanette Castro
Nov 19, 2015
Jeanette Castro, 58 of Hickory died Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at her residence. Born May 23rd, 1957 she was the daughter of Randolf Villanueva and Josefina Morales Villanueva. Her mother, Josefina Angeles Morales Villanueva Hillsborough,NJ; three sons, Jonathan Castro and wife Erin of Hawaii, Jeremy Castro of Hickory and Justin Castro and wife Amanda of Hickory; five grandchildren survive her....

Josefina De Figueroa
Nov 17, 2015
Josefina Zavala De Figueroa, 60 of Conover died Tuesday, November 17th, 2015. Born February 9th, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Jose Zavala and Hermelinda Lopez. Her husband, Salvador Figueroa Magana, fours sons, Leonel Figueroa Zavala and wife Cecilia Chavez of Claremont, Salvador Manuel Figueroa Zavala of Conover, Jose Luis Figueroa Zavala of Conover, Daniel Figueroa Zavala and...
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