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.
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.
John Mull
Mar 18, 2014
John Henry Mull, 53 of Hickory died Tuesday March 18th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 15th,1960, he was the son of the late Homer Mull Jr. and Faye Lois Sigmon. Five sisters, Vickie Parker and husband Jerry of Brookford, Tammy Bigley of GA, Leeann Blakley of Lenoir, Lisa Carver of Hickory, Amy Poore of Hickory; and a brother,...
Martin Frank
Mar 16, 2014
Martin G. Frank, Jr. was received into the Kingdom of Heaven March 16, 2014. He was born June 11, 1929 in Anson Co., NC to the late Martin Griffith Frank, Sr. and Flossie Tysinger Frank. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Ann McKenzie Frank of the home; his daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Frank of the home;...
Alvin Seitz
Mar 15, 2014
Alvin Franklin Seitz, 87 of Newton died Saturday March 15th, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 13th, 1926. He was the son of the late George Philip Seitz and Edna Alberta Burris Seitz. He worked for Biltmore Dairy for nearly 25 years and retired from National Linen with over 30 years of service. He was US Navy Veteran...
Dalip Hajrullahu
Mar 15, 2014
Biography Dalip Hajrullahu, 86 of Cornelius died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Brian Center, Mooresville. Born May 2, 1927 in Kosovo, he was the son of Abdyl Haj and Sherise Falizi. Dalip was a lifelong carpenter. A son, Abdyl Hajrullahu and wife Indira of Cornelius survive him. Services will be held today, Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the Islamic Society...
Martha Thomas
Mar 13, 2014
Martha Harklerode Thomas 71 of Hickory died Thursday March 13th, 2014 at her residence in Hickory. Born September 15th, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Herman Earl Harklerode and Pearl Johnson Harklerode. Martha always had a song to sing and was a member of Women's Aglow. She served on the Hickory City Council for two terms. Martha was...
Larry Shaffer
Mar 8, 2014
Larry Williams Shaffer, 66 of Newton died March 8th, 2014 at his Residence. Born September 17th, 1947, He was the son of Harold Sherman Shaffer and Mabel May Harper. In addition to his wife; two daughters Anita Bentley of Moravian Falls, NC, Rachael Rubel and husband Chris of Tampa, FL; two sons Donnie Shaffer and wife Magan of Jacksonville, FL,...
Phillip Gordon
Mar 5, 2014
Phillip Leroy Gordon 51 of Vale, NC, passed away on March 5th, 2014 from complications of a long time illness. He is survived by a sister, Terri Richter of Burgettstown, PA; two brothers Bob Gordon of Vale, NC, Russell Gordon of Florence, Sc; a nephew Chad Richter of Geneva, OH; a niece Jessie Richter of Columbus, OH; three great grand...
Mary Underwood
Mar 1, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Underwood 87 of Hickory died Saturday March 1st, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. Born March 30th, 1926 she was the daughter of the late Samuel Arthur Underwood and Rosa Heinz Underwood. She was registered nurse working for Knoxville Utility Board for many years. A sister-in-law and caregiver for over nine years, Ola Underwood of Granite Falls;...
Allen Canrobert
Feb 24, 2014
Allen Canrobert, 57 of Newton died Monday February 24th, 2014 at his residence following a brief illness. Born October 11th, 1956 he was the son of Dr. Clarence William Canrobert, Jr. and Shirley Moehlmann Canrobert of Conover. He was a loyal, caring friend and husband and loved all animals especially his beloved dog, "Dink." His wife of 16 years, Janice...
Aracely Baires
Feb 23, 2014
Send Flowers Aracely Iraheta Baires February 23, 2014 - February 23, 2014 Aracely,Iraheta-Baires, infant daughter of Lucas Rodrigues and Aracely Iraheta Baires was born and died on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Baires/Rodrigues family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home...
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