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.
Kenneth Bowen
Jun 9, 2015
Kenneth Maurice Bowen, 78 of Hickory died Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 at his residence. Born April 19th, 1937 he was the son of George Washington Bowen and Mary Shoemaker Bowen. His wife of 38 years, Faye Herron Bowen of the home; three daughters, Donna Martin of Fredericksburg, VA, Laura Bowen of Fredericksburg, VA and Amanda Braghirol and husband David of...
Victoria Ayala
Jun 8, 2015
Victoria Zaragoza Ayala, 36 of Newton passed away Monday, June 8th, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born May 3rd, 1979, she was the daughter of Alfonso Meza and the late Dominga Ayala. In addition to her husband Abdiel of 14 years, her father Alfonso Zaragoza,her children Sandra Flores, Yandell Flores, Aileen Flores, and Caithlyn Flores of the home;...
Mary Vargo
Jun 7, 2015
Mary Marie Vargo, 94 of Conover died Sunday, June 7th, 2015 at Carillon Assisted Living Center. Born November 27th, 1920 she was the daughter of the late George Schuierer and Marie Birner Schuierer. A daughter, Sue Kinard of Conover; two sons, George Vargo of Bakersfield, CA and Alexander Vargo of San Diego, CA; a brother, John Schuierer of FL; five...
Phillip Crowder
Jun 4, 2015
Phillip Vann Crowder, 61 of Hildebran died Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 1st, 1954, he was the son of Mack and Susie Crowder. No service is planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Crowder family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555.
Mo Lai
Jun 4, 2015
Mo Tuen Lai, 63 of Vale died Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born June 11th, 1951, he was the son of Fung Lai and Jan Chan. His wife of 38 years, Kam Yuk Lai Wong of the home; two sons, Chi Leung Lai of San Juan, Puerto Rico and Gary Lai of the home survive...
Mary Larson
May 30, 2015
Mary Kathryne Harris Larson, 67 of Claremont, passed away Friday, May 30th, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born May 31st, 1947 in Catawba County to the late Walter Ray Harris and Vera Mae Harris. Mary loved the Lord and her faith in Him was beyond compare. She loved people and...
Jimmy Mull
May 25, 2015
Jimmy Dean Mull, 50 of Hickory died Monday, May 25th, 2015 at his residence. Born December 1st, 1964 he was the son of Rex Mull and Shirley Mull. A sister Debra Scarberry of N. Myrtle Beach, SC and a brother, Edward L. Alspaugh of Wilkesboro survive him. The memorial will be Friday, May 29th, 2015 at Corpening Bridge at John's...
Ann Young
May 17, 2015
Ann Wilkinson Young, 73 of Conover passed away Sunday May 17, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 29th, 1942 she was the daughter of Elmer Hamn Wilkinson and Bertie Lee Smith Wilkinson. Ann was a wife and mother first. She had a special relationship with her grandchildren. Her friends and family meant the world to her. Her fun loving...
Rebecca Moose
May 16, 2015
Rebecca Douglas McRackan Moose passed away May 16th 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in 1932 in South Port, NC to the late Margaret Craig McRackan and Morris Thompson McRackan. Her twin sister was Catherine ?Ducky? McRackan and they were known by all as the McRackan twins. Rebecca grew up on the family farm outside of...
Robert Ford
May 16, 2015
Robert Dean Ford, Jr., 44 of Hickory died Saturday, May 16th, 2015 at his residence. Born June 28th, 1970 he was the son of Robert Ford Sr. and Patricia Ford. A brother, Matthew Ford of the home survives him. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ford family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Billy Weaver
May 15, 2015
Billy Agustus Weaver, 82 of Hickory died Friday, May 15th, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 16th, 1932, he was the son of the late Clayton Marvin Weaver and Carrie Bollinger Weaver. Two brothers, John Franklin Weaver of Hickory and Ray Clayton Weaver and wife Betty Jo of Newton; three sisters, Grace Irene Hoyle of Vale, NC, Shirley...
Bobby Ledford
May 15, 2015
Bobby Dean Ledford, 60 of Newton died Friday, May 15th, 2015 at his residence. Born September 17th, 1954 he was the son of Faye Ledford and the late M.L. Ledford. He was an avid classic car enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time with his family and spent many years supporting his girls sports teams. He served as maintenance manager for over...
Edward John
May 13, 2015
Edward Daniel John, 50 of Hickory died Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 11th, 1964 he was the son of Thomas John and Shirley May Thomas John. His wife, Treasa Marie Grove John of the home; a daughter, Erica John of Maryville, IN and a brother, Thomas John and wife Jill of Portage, IN survive him....
Melissa Myrick
May 12, 2015
Melissa Dawn Myrick, 44 of Hickory died Tuesday, May 12th, 2015 at her home. Born December 5th, 1970, she was the daughter of Kathleen Stilwell of Hickory. In addition to her fiancé Benny Sain, Jr. of the home; her mother Kathy Stilwell of the home; a daughter Tasha Townsend and fiancé Greg of Icard; a sister Angel Sumpter and nephew...
Douglas Fraley
May 11, 2015
Douglas Robert Fraley, 58, of Vale, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 11, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. Doug was born July 6, 1956 in Monterey County, California to Robert Fraley and Betty Carter Knox. Doug was a member of Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church in Newton. In 1976, Doug enlisted in the United...
Ronnie Meadows
May 11, 2015
Ronnie Paul Meadows 67 of Lincolnton died Monday, May 11th, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center in Lincolnton. Born October 23rd, 1947 he was the son of Paul Meadows and Wilma Nadene Ramsey Meadows Ratliff. He was employed by His wife of 45 years, Gail Ridenour Meadows of the home; two daughters, Drema Green of Brunswick, GA and Rhonda Lynn of...
Danny Scism
May 9, 2015
Danny Ray Scism, 63 of Cherryville died Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at Hospice & Palliative Care of Lincoln County. Born November 23rd, 1951 he was the son of Glenn Scism and Margaret Scism No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Scism family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service...
Pearly Brendle
May 9, 2015
Pearly Madison Brendle, 75 of Hickory died Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 20th, 1939 he was the son of Pearly Brendle and Grace Brendle. A son, Jimmy Dean McGee of the home survives him. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Brendle family has entrusted arrangements to...
Lois Long
May 8, 2015
Lois Guthrie Long, 80, of Hickory, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on May 8, 2015 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Mrs. Long was born August 5, 1934, in Hickory, to the late James and Marylee Guthrie. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Carol Long Wolfe and husband...
Curtis Cauthen
May 8, 2015
Curtis Tallant Cauthen, Sr., 69 of Crystal River, Florida passed away Friday, May 8th, 2015 in Florida. Formerly of Catawba and Lincoln Counties, he attended Maiden High School. Born May 4th, 1946, he was the son of Lester Cauthen and Junnie Ellen Tallant Cauthen. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 44 years, Diane Bryant Cauthen of Maiden,...
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