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.
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...
Nhia Vang
Feb 21, 2014
Nhia Chou Vang, 68 of Hickory died Friday, February 21, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. Born July 15, 1945 in Laos, he was the son of Chia Kao Vang and Lee Lee. In addition to his wife, Sue Moua of the home; 11 daughters; five sons; and two sisters survive him. The Hmong funeral will begin 9:00 a.m....
Sylvia Andrews
Feb 15, 2014
Sylvia Jean Andrews 62 of Connelly Springs died Saturday February 15th, 2014 at Carolina Specialty Hospital in Pineville, NC. Born July 28th, 1951 she was the daughter of the late John Henry Johnson and Mabel Mae Johnson Lowe. She was a devoted Christian, loved Gospel music and was a member of Shoup's Grove Baptist Church. She loved to create flower...
Frederick Pender
Feb 11, 2014
Rev. Frederick Dale Pender 67, of Hickory died Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born July 11th, 1946, he was the son of the late Helen Beatrice Walters Pender and Clark Herbert Pender. He graduated from Whittier HS in 1964. He served in the US Army in the 8th Army United Nations Command Headquarters in Seoul Korea...
Miriam Detweiler
Feb 5, 2014
Miriam Alderfer Detweiler, 79, of Hickory died February 5th, 2014 at her home. Born November 13th, 1934 she was the daughter of Henry Wisler Alderfer and Aquilla Leatherman. Her husband of 59 years, Durrell Detweiler of the home; three daughters, Gwen Zook and husband Darrell of Harrisonburg, VA, Yvonne Martin and husband Mike of Harrisonburg, VA, and Melody Phelps and...
Shirley Ward
Jan 31, 2014
Shirley Marlene Hurdt Ward 49 of Hickory died Friday January 31st, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 21st, 1964 she was the daughter of the late Joseph Allen Hurdt and Marlene Ruby Hurdt. Two sons, Matthew Thomas Ward and wife Melinda of Newton, Joshua Allen Ward and wife Stacy of Icard; two daughters, Heather Nicole Ward of Hickory...
Angel Hernandez
Jan 28, 2014
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Linda Gales
Jan 25, 2014
Linda Kaye Gales 67 of Newton died Saturday January 25th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 24th, 1946 she was the daughter of Hugh Levon Houser and Pearl Emirth Robinson. In addition to her husband Kenneth (Larry) of 37 years, four daughters, Leslie Sue Taggart and husband Dean of Dallas, NC, Elizabeth Gail McGraw and husband Daniel of Hickory,...
Isabella Wylie
Jan 24, 2014
Isabella Nicole "Bella" Wylie age 7 of Hickory died Friday January 24th, 2014 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born January 31st, 2006, she was the daughter of Nikki Wylie. Her mother and boyfriend, Nikki Wylie and Chris Atkinson of Hickory; maternal grandmother, Barbara Clark of Granite Falls; two uncles, Nelson Wagoner and wife Angela of Granite Falls and Jeff Clark...
Jeremiah Propst
Jan 22, 2014
Jeremiah Propst, infant son of Eddie Propst and Laura Matthews was born and died January 22, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Propst family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton 828-464-1555. To send flowers to the family or...
Joua Lee
Jan 22, 2014
Joua Lee, age 89 of Connelly Springs died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care. She was born April 21, 1924 in Laos. In addition to her husband, Chia Yee Vue of the home; three sons, Vong Vue of Connelly Springs, NC, Juono Vue of Morganton and Paul Vue of Lansing MI; two sisters, Va Vue of...
Claude Ballard
Jan 21, 2014
Claude Avery Ballard, Jr. 69 of Newton died Tuesday January 21st, 2014 at his residence. Born May 19th, 1944 he was the son of the late Claude Avery Ballard, Sr. and Willie Edith Spencer Ballard. He loved to fish, hunt and ride his motorcycle. He made his career as a carpenter. A mason and a U.S. Army Veteran, he attended...
Michael Finger
Jan 9, 2014
Biography Michael Blair "Butch" Finger 66 of Hickory died January 9, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Sherrills Ford. Born December 14th, 1947 he was the son of the late Lester Carroll Finger and Mary Elizabeth Propst Finger. Two brothers, Carrol Finger and wife Wanda of Maiden and Joel Finger and wife Diane of Lincolnton; a number of nieces and...
Lavinia Morgan
Jan 8, 2014
Lavinia (Vina) Leaf Morgan, 79 of Newton went to be with the Lord, January 8th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 12th, 1934, she was the daughter of Joseph Bentley and Euphoria Bentley. In addition to her husband Ronnie of 45 years, two brothers Douglas Bentley and wife Mary of Penicuik, Scotland, Peter Bentley and wife Pauline of Winchester,...
John Hull
Jan 7, 2014
John Tillman Hull, of Hickory, N. C., passed away on January, 7 2014. John was born on the Peeler farm, Belwood, Cleveland County, North Carolina on January 10, 1926 to Ralph Clifton and Mary Peeler Hull. He grew up on the family farm in the Flay Section of Lincoln County. He graduated from North Brook High School and attended Lenoir-Rhyne...
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