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.
Frankie Herman
Jul 13, 2014
Frankie Violet Flowers Herman, 93 of Hickory, went to her Heavenly home Sunday, July 13th, 2014 at Trinity Ridge. Born October 22nd, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Grace Flowers. She was a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church. Frankie was active for over twenty years, helping others through the AA, Al-anon, and Alateen programs...
Dang Lee
Jul 9, 2014
Dang Xue Lee, 68 of Connelly Springs died Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 at 2471 Shady Grove Road. Born December 31st, 1945 in Laos, he was the son the late Pa Lee and Ki Yang. Three sons, Tou Lee of the home, Teng Lee of Connelly Springs and Steven Lee of the home; four daughters, Becky Lee Vang of Tulsa OK,...
Donald Chester
Jul 6, 2014
Donald Eugene Chester, 68 of Maiden died Sunday, July 6th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 21st, 1946, he was the son of the late David Pinkney Chester and Lola Lail Chester. He was employed by Redimix Concrete for nearly 20 years and worked for Pinnacle Furniture Company for 20 years. He loved music particularly George Jones music. He...
Darrell Craddock
Jul 5, 2014
Darrell Luther Craddock, 63 of Lincolnton died Saturday, July 5th, 2014 at his residence. Born September 12th, 1950 he was the son of Vivian Craddock of Eden, NC and the late Martin Luther Craddock, Jr. He was employed by Fieldcrest for 24 years and Coca Cola for 12 years and volunteered at Hospice. An avid writer, reader and story teller,...
Inez Warnes
Jul 4, 2014
Inez Elaine Valentine Warnes, 92 of Conover died Friday, July 4, 2014. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Warnes family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton- #828-464-1555.
Edith Smith
Jul 3, 2014
Edith Ray Smith, 85 of Lincolnton died Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 at CMC Lincolnton. Born June 2nd, 1929 she was the daughter of the late of Benjamin Waters and Daisy Brackett Waters. She was a homemaker and a music lover. A son, Bobby R. Smith and wife Kay of Vale; three daughters, Geneva S. Moore and husband Thomas of Newton,...
Jaime Remigio
Jun 30, 2014
Jaime Villeda Remigio, 21 of Hickory died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born July 6, 1992 in Mexico. A Funeral Mass will be held 5:00 pm Monday July 7, 2014 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory. Burial will follow later in Mexico. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Remigio family...
Pearl Higgins
Jun 19, 2014
Pearl Virginia Higgins, 83 of Newton died Thursday, June 19th, 2014 at her residence. Born August 18th, 1930 she was the daughter of the late John Smith and Grace Smith. Three sons, Jerry Lee Smith of Lincolnton, Danny Ray Higgins of Hickory and Terry Allen Higgins of Newton; two daughters, Joyce Ann Demaria and Martha Smith survive her. The funeral...
Chia Lee
Jun 19, 2014
Chia Yer Lee, 67 of Conover died June 19th, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 9th, 1947 in Laos, he was son of Youa Houa Lee. In addition to his wife, Due Yang of the home; six sons, four daughters, and a sister survive him. The funeral will begin Friday, July 4th, 2014 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel...
Savanna Branch
Jun 17, 2014
Savanna Ann Branch 13 of Claremont died Tuesday June 17th, 2014. Born April 19th, 2001, she was the daughter of Billy Raye Branch and Amy Clark Branch of the home. She was a student at Mill Creek Middle School where she was in All Honors classes. She was awarded the top art award for her grade and displayed her work...
Carroll Trivette
Jun 17, 2014
Carroll Lee Trivette 42 of Hickory died Tuesday June 17th, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born April 13th, 1972 he was the son of the late Sue Ellen Hamby Trivette and Ralph McCoy Trivette of Hickory. He was a wonderful husband and father, brother and friend. He never met a stranger and was helpful to anyone he ever...
Loren Jones
Jun 16, 2014
Biography Loren Henry Jones, 65 of Hickory died Monday, June 16, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center-Charlotte. Born October 16, 1948 in Washington he was the son of Edward Earl Jones and Hellen Rasmussen Jones. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton. Thank you.
Nhia Lor
Jun 10, 2014
Nhia Bee Lor, 76 of Morganton died Tuesday June 10th, 2014 at his residence. Born April 18th, 1938 in Laos, he was the son of Blai Lor and Ka Lee. His wife Mai Yang of the home; five sons, four daughters; three sisters and 12 grandchildren survive him. The Hmong funeral will begin Friday, June 27th and conclude on Sunday,...
Robert Ogburn
Jun 9, 2014
Robert Mac "Bob" Ogburn 77 of Lincolnton died Monday June 9th, 2014 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born December 3rd, 1936 he was the son of the late Col. USAF (retired)Henley Ogburn and Estelle Ogburn. He worked as a pathologist assistant at Frye Regional Medical Center for 15 years. Bob thoroughly enjoyed life on their farm with all the animals....
Du Ray Lutz
Jun 8, 2014
Du Ray "D.R." Lutz, 88, of Hickory, passed away Sunday June 8, 2014 at his residence following a period of declining health. D.R. was born on May 15, 1926 in Catawba County to the late William Arthur "W.A." Lutz and Letha Julian Lutz. Just out of high school, D.R. enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. and...
Brent Sigmon
Jun 5, 2014
Brent Douglas Sigmon, 58 of Claremont died Thursday June 5th, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Winston-Salem. Born May 8th, 1956 he was the son of the late Hugh Sigmon and Evelyn Robbins Sigmon. He loved photography and traveling. He enjoyed spending time with his family particularly his great nephew, Ches. He was member of the Riverside Lodge 606 and...
Chai Vang
May 30, 2014
Chai Vang, 80 of Conover died Friday May 30th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Medical Center. She was born September 20th, 1933 in Laos and was a homemaker. Five sons, a daughter, four sisters, two brothers, and numerous grandchildren, survive her. The funeral will begin Friday, June 20th, 2014 and conclude Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 at Startown Gathering Center and Pavilion....
Ruth Arrowood
May 29, 2014
Ruth Revonda Deitz Arrowood, 91 of Newton died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Conover. Born July 26, 1922 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Claude Deitz and Grace Bolick Deitz. Ruth was a member of St. Paul's Reformed Church since she was 18 years old. She was a former Sunday...
Betty Cash
May 28, 2014
Betty Witten Cash, 67 of Newton died Wednesday May 28th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 3rd, 1947 she was the daughter of the late John Edward Witten and Maude Viola Byrd Witten. She retired from Century Furniture after 35 years of service. Her husband of nearly 19 years, William Cecil Cash of the home; a son, David McDowell...
Ginger Black
May 28, 2014
Ginger "Robin" Black, 56 of Lincolnton, NC passed from this life to her Heavenly Home on May 28, 2014 after a long illness. Robin was a teacher for twenty five years, retiring because of health reasons. Robin entered her career at West Middle School in Lincoln County where she taught AIG (gifted and talented) students. She attended Wake Forest and...
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