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.
Paul Yang
Apr 1, 2015
Paul Kong Yang, 24 of Newton died Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at his residence. Born October 20th, 1990 he was the son of Joua Yang and Pa Lee Yang. His mom, Pa Lee Yang and husband Kong Vue of Hickory and his father, Joua Vang Yang and wife Mai Nhia Xiong of Wisconson; his fiance, Nancy Hang of the home;...
Martin Rambarran
Apr 1, 2015
Martin Vivekanand Rambarran, 75 of Hickory died Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at his residence. Born February 10th, 1940, he was the son of the late Stephen Rambarran and Ellen Rambarran. His wife of 44 years, Dhanmatee Rambarran of the home; two daughters, Christine Ann Rambarran of the home and Diane Eaton and husband Heath of Hudson and three sons, Andrew...

Joseph Dukes
Mar 30, 2015
Joseph Charles Dukes, Jr., 60 of Newton died Monday, March 30th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 4th, 1955, he was the son of Joseph Dukes. His wife of 18 years, Gwendolin Sue Elswick Dukes of the home; two sons, Joseph Dukes of Tampa, FL and Barret Dukes of Ohio; two daughters, Phoebe Dukes of Ohio and Amelia Dukes...

Laura Scott
Mar 29, 2015
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Baby Ortiz
Mar 28, 2015
Send Flowers Baby girl Ortiz March 28, 2015 Baby Girl Ortiz died Saturday, March 28th, 2015. She was the daughter of Raul Ortiz and Andrea Ortiz of Hickory. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ortiz family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555. Facts Death: March...
Sarah Carter
Mar 28, 2015
Sarah Beth Carter, 39, of Hickory died Saturday, March 28th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born July 15th, 1975, she was the daughter of Robert Doty and Rebecca Aimone. A daughter, Kayden Elizabeth Carter of Myrtle Beach, SC; a son, Weston Matthew Dowell, girlfriend, Luisa, and grandson Weston Matthew Dowell II of Myrtle Beach; her mother, Rebecca Ann Crile Aimone...
Mary Curl
Mar 27, 2015
Mary Alice Curl 72 of Hickory died Friday, March 27th, 2015 at Magnolia Lane Born April 17th, 1942 she was the daughter of James Newton Curl .and MarVene Curl A daughter, Angel Dawn Hensley of Utah; two sons, Dennis Hensley and wife Teresa of Hickory and Jimmy Kenneth Hensley of Marion, NC; a brother, Victor Curl of California; six grandchildren...
Eleanor Wepner
Mar 22, 2015
Eleanor Ruth Wepner infant daughter of John Claude Abernethy Wepner and Janet Lynn Barringer Wepner, died Sunday, March 22, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 7th, 2015. Her parents, John Claude Abernethy Wepner and Janet Lynn Barringer Wepner of the home; paternal grandparents, Tim and Anne Wepner of Newton; maternal grandparents, Luther and Debbie Barringer of Newton; numerous...
Ying Vang
Mar 20, 2015
Ying Yang Vang,66 of Hickory died Friday, March 20th, 2015. Born August 5th, 1948 she was the daughter of Wa Yang and Mai Vang. Her husband, Bly Vang of the home; four sons, Thomas, Tou, John and Jerry; five daughters, Sai, Chou, Natasha, May and Nalee and 15 grandchildren survive her. The funeral will begin Friday, April 10th, 2015 at...
Samuel Hafford
Mar 19, 2015
Samuel Doyle Hafford,78 of Mooresville passed away Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 12th, 1936, he was the son of the late Sammuel Hafford and Eunice Moir Hafford. A son Todd Hafford and his wife Jacqueline of Conover survive him. In addition to his wife of 48 years Ellen Jane Hafford, two sisters Audrey Hafford,...
Lucille Lail
Mar 19, 2015
Lucille Helms Hoyle Lail, 87 of Charlotte died Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at White Oak Manor in Charlotte. Born April 10th, 1927 she was the daughter of the late William Grady Helms and Tolley Bernice Edison Helms. A daughter, Annette McDaris of Charlotte; two sons, Steve Hoyle and wife Anne of Newton, Jerry Hoyle and wife Dorothy of Conover; sisters,...

Gina Mullins
Mar 17, 2015
Gina Annette Mullins, 50 of Hickory died Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born July 16th, 1964 she was the daughter of Wayne Jenkins and Virginia Huffman Jenkins. She was a loving mother and grandmother that was taken away too soon. An avid music lover she enjoyed drag racing and spending time with her grandchildren. Her parents,...
James Lll
Mar 17, 2015
James Leroy Hughes, III, age 47 died Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 13th, 1967 he was the son of James Hughes and Norma Cranshaw. His father, James Leroy Hughes, Jr. of Philadelphia, PA and his mother, Norma Holland Cranshaw of Sacramento, CA survive him. The funeral will be at a later date. Please sign...
Henry Schubert
Mar 16, 2015
Henry Jerome Schubert, 83 of Newton died Monday, March 16th, 2015 at his residence. Born November 30th, 1931 he was the son of the late Adam Francis Schubert and Mary Hagen Schubert. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was an aviation structural mechanic, Petty Officer 2nd class. He was a maintenance mechanic for UniLever for 30 years. He loved sports and...

Mary Lail
Mar 15, 2015
Mary Ann Lail, 90, of Vale died Sunday, March 15th, 2015 at her home. Born July 22nd, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Franklin Andrew and Bessie Cantor Frazier. Mary was a loving mother, and grandmother. Four daughters, Helen Smith of Valdese, Oleta Elmore of Cat Square, Libby Helms and husband Bobby of Lincolnton, Genny Lail of Hickory;...
Lucius Wood
Mar 15, 2015
Lucius Cordell Wood Jr. 73 of Lincolnton died Sunday, March 15th, 2015 at his Home in Lincolnton. Born April 14th, 1941, he was the son of the late Lucius and Ora Mae Wood. A daughter Pam Scott and husband Randy of Maiden; a son Jeffery Wood of Charleston, SC; his first wife and mother of his children, Frances Stephenson Rathbone...
Ky' Clark
Mar 8, 2015
December 10, 2014 - March 8, 2015 Ky' Zir Elijah Clark of Conover passed away Sunday, March 8th, 2015. Born December 10th, 2014, he was the infant son of Savannah Hall of Conover. A grandmother, Sherry Clark of Conover; a great aunt, Anita Markham of Hickory; a sister Anya' Covington of Greensboro; a step father and sister Ryan Little and...
Mee Vang
Mar 8, 2015
Mee Vang, 85 of Hickory died Sunday, March 8th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born July 9th, 1929 in Laos, she was the daughter of Gan Vang and Pla Yang. The Christian Hmong funeral will begin Saturday, March 21st and conclude on Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel, Pavilion & Gathering Center. Burial will follow at...
Timothy Crowder
Mar 4, 2015
Timothy Gay Crowder,51 of Newton died Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 at his residence. Born October 28th, 1963, he was the son of Gay Crowder and Carolyn Woody Crowder. He worked for many years as a truck driver and was an avid NASCAR fan. His parents, Gay and Carolyn Crowder of Newton, a sister, Lisa Royal and husband Alan of Newton;...
Kathryn Gerarden
Mar 3, 2015
Kathryn Mary Gerarden 69, of Hickory Passed away Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 21st,1945, she was the daughter of the late George Gerarden and Marion Johnson Gerarden. Kathryn was a great teacher and mentor. She taught many students at Western Piedmont Community College. She was an avid cat lover as she was heavily involved in...
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