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.
Grace Connor
May 1, 2014
Grace Alice Connor, infant daughter of Christopher Connor and Amanda Starnes of Hickory was born and died Thursday May 1st, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Her parents, Christopher Wayne Connor and Amanda Alice Starnes of the home; maternal grandparents, Randall and Alice Harwood; paternal grandparents, Tim and Teresa Dobritz of Catawba, NC, paternal great grandparents, Eleanor and Ronnie Wilson;...
Yong Vang
Apr 27, 2014
Yong Vang, 52 of Connelly Springs, NC died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at his residence. Born April 4, 1962 in Laos, he was the son of Chong Ge Vang and Shoua Vue. The Hmong Funeral Celebration will begin 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 16th, 2014 and conclude on Sunday, May 18th, 2014. Burial will follow at noon at Iredell Memorial...
William Buffington
Apr 23, 2014
William Lee "Bill" Buffington, 73 of Conover died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born July 13, 1940 in Decab County Alabama, he was the son of the late William Henry Buffington and Ila Mae Alkins Buffington. He worked with several construction companies as an estimator/project manager. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He could...
Martha Kline
Apr 20, 2014
Martha Louis Jessup Kline, age 93 formerly of Brentwood Drive in Newton, died peacefully at Catawba Regional Hospice Sunday April 20, 2014. For the past two years she lived at Trinity Village, the former Lutheran Home on Springs Road, Hickory, NC. Born in Newton, December 11, 1920 she was the daughter of the late Claude and Maude Jessup. Mrs. Kline...
Frank Sawka
Apr 19, 2014
Frank Anthony Sawka, 43 of Newton Passed away, Saturday April 19th, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born June 22nd, 1970, He was the Son of Frank Sawka III and Sandra Jane Lamp Sawka of Denbo, Pa. In addition to his parents, his wife Michele Sawka of Cornelius, NC; a son Travis Sawka of Normalville, PA; a sister Raelin Musuraca...
Carolyn Miller
Apr 16, 2014
Carolyn Fulbright Miller, 72 of Hickory passed from this life into the kingdom of God on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Born December 2, 1941 in Burke County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Junior and Lydia Emma Pearcy Fulbright. Carolyn was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hickory and later St. John's Lutheran Church in Conover. She...
J. Lunsford
Apr 12, 2014
J. Dean Lunsford, 74 of Hickory formerly of Thomasville where he grew up at the Thomasville Baptist Children's Home, went home to be with his Lord Saturday April 12th, 2014 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born in Wilkes County May 27th, 1939 he was the son of the late Lonnie Lunsford and Barbara Stella Pendergrass Lunsford. A National Guard Veteran...
Misty Canipe
Apr 10, 2014
Misty Nicole Canipe 25 of Claremont died April 10th, 2014 at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born March 11th, 1989 she was the daughter of Elisha Baker, Jr. and Joyce Kay Martinez. She was formerly employed by Convergys Corporation. She was a caring and loving mother, sister and daughter. She had a strong will to survive and...
Marshall Medlin
Apr 5, 2014
Biography Marshall Lee Medlin, 88 of Newton died April 5, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 9, 1926 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Marshal Lee Medlin Sr. and Flossie Mary Jenkins. No services are planned at this time but will be announced by Jenkins Funeral Home when decided. Please sign the online guestbook at...
Dorothy Klutz
Apr 4, 2014
Dorothy Mae ?Dot? Hildebrand Klutz, 75 of Newton died Friday, April 04, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born August 21, 1938 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Robert Hildebrand and Claudia Blanche Kanipe Hildebrand. Dorothy deeply loved her family. She enjoyed reading, craft works and cooking. A daughter, Kathy Lynn Platt of Newton; three sons,...
Elaine Beard
Apr 1, 2014
Una Elaine Beard, 69 of Conover died Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 7th, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mattie Bolick. A daughter, Donna Beard of Conover, NC; two sons, Shawn Beard and wife Robin of Hudson, NC, and Patrick Beard and wife Gretchen of Newton, NC, two sisters, Iris Benfield...
Carolyn Baker
Mar 31, 2014
Carolyn Rae Baker, 70 of Taylorsville died Monday, March 31st, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born August 18th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Kennith Rae Lail and Loraine Lail Mckinney. In addition to her husband Dennis of 45 years; a son Adam Ray Baker of Taylorsville; and one grandson Masson Ray Baker of Taylorsville survive her. The...
Olen Long
Mar 31, 2014
Olen Elbert Long 80 of Newton died Monday March 31st, 2014 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke County. Born August 1st, 1933 he was the son of the late Noah Garfield Long and Ida Clementine Billings Long. His wife, Ruby Butler Long of the home; a step daughter, Maxine Marie Greene and husband Ronald of Conover; an adopted daughter, Judy...
Dean Stroupe
Mar 30, 2014
"R. Dean" Stroupe 78 of Lincolnton formerly of Dallas, NC died Sunday March 30th, 2014 at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born December 11th, 1935 he was the son of the late Howard Columbus Stroupe and Pearlie Mae Paysour Stroupe. A sister, JoAnn Lutz and husband John of Newton; two brothers, Dennis Arthur "D.A." Stroupe and wife Vivian of Lincolnton and...
Ma Thao
Mar 29, 2014
Biography Ma Thao, 66 of Connelly Springs died Saturday March 29th, 2014 at her residence. Born December 31st, 1947 she was the daughter of Blia Yao Thao and Chia Vue. Her husband, Dang Xue Lee of the home; three sons, Tou Lee of the home, Teng Lee of Connelly Springs and Steven N. Lee of the home; four daughters, Becky...
Dorothy Moore
Mar 27, 2014
Dorothy Marie Adams Land Moore, 86 of Taylorsville went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 27, 2014. She was born October 17, 1927 in Alexander County to the late Preston Adams and Jettie Sharpe Adams. An avid golfer at the age of 42, she was a record breaker by having seven hole in one's. She was a loving...
Oscar Conner
Mar 23, 2014
Oscar Martin Conner Jr. 84 of Hickory died Sunday March 23rd, 2014 at his residence. Born November 17th, 1929 he was the son of the late Oscar Martin Conner, Sr. and Nellie Maude Conner. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was employed by Highland Park Mills in Charlotte and Craven Construction Company and Southeastern Fire...
Mai Lee
Mar 22, 2014
Mai Lee, 79 of Lincolnton died Saturday March 22nd, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 15th, 1935 in Laos, she was the daughter of Wa Thao Lee and Sia Xiong. Son, Moua Xiong of the home; two daughters, Dia Xiong Chue of Newton, Bee Xiong of Fresno, CA; two brothers, Ge Lee and Tou Geu Lee; 20 grandchildren survive...
Tong Vang
Mar 21, 2014
Tong Vang, 75 of Taylorsville died March 21st, 2014 at his residence. Born February 6th, 1939 in Laos, he was the late Nao Pao Vang and Bao Yee Her. His wife of 42 years of the home; nine daughters, and five sons; three brothers, four sisters;16 grandchildren survive him. The Hmong funeral will begin Friday, April 4, 2014 at Startown...
Che Xiong
Mar 20, 2014
Che Xiong, 84 of Claremont died Thursday March 20, 2014 at her residence. The Hmong funeral service will be Friday April 11 to Sunday April 13, 2014 at The Startown Gathering Center and the Jenkins Pavilion at Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton.
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