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.
Larry Slater
May 18, 2013
Larry James Slater 72 of Lincolnton died Saturday May 18, 2013 at Levine and Dickson Hospice in Huntersville. Born April 26th, 1941 he was the son of Clois Len Slater and Mildred Irene Slater. He was a U.S. Army veteran. His wife of 50 years, Peggy Ann Slater of the home; four daughters, Corinna Followell and husband James of St....
Carol Webster
May 13, 2013
Carol Irene Taylor Webster 70 of Conover died Monday May 13, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born January 20th, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Albert Taylor and Josie Irene Thomas Taylor. Her husband, Jerry Wayne Webster; a daughter, Kathy Craig and husband Michael of Conover; a son, James Coon and wife Rebecca of Newport, VA; two step...
Mai Chang
May 10, 2013
Mai Thai Chang, 82 of Hickory died Friday May 10, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 31, 1930 in Laos, she was the daughter of Xaicha Thao and Pla Vang. She was a homemaker. Three sons, Pangyang Chang of Hickory, Lamang Chang of Hickory and Chang Chang of Newton; three daughters, Wer Chang, Yer Chang Yang, Kazoua Chang Yang;...
David Von Jares
May 4, 2013
David Von Jares 96 of Newton died Saturday May 4th, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 23rd, 1916 he was the son of the late John and Josephine Ratajczak Von Jares. Dave was devoted to God's Word and he loved Jesus. A US Marine Corps veteran he was an aerospace engineer working with Martin Marietta, Barth, Pesco Honeywell, Kearfott...
Dennis Gross
May 2, 2013
Dennis Raeford Gross 58 of Hickory died Thursday May 2nd, 2013. Born January 31st, 1955 in Catawba county he was the son of the late Ernest Gross and Hazel Inez Rudisill Gross. He was a loving and caring father and grandfather. Two daughters, Teresa Gross of Valdese and Pamela McMoran and husband Benson of Hickory; two sisters, Debra Barger and...
Leonard Russell
Apr 25, 2013
Rev. Leonard Charles Russell, 63 of Newton died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 1, 1950 in Alexander County, he was the son of the late Lindsay Garland Russell and Lena Wilkins Russell. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a truck driver and a minister. In addition to his wife of 35 years,...
Sue Chang
Apr 23, 2013
Sue Chang, 27 of Hickory died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his residence. Born June 16, 1985 in Sacramento, CA he was the son of Sai Chang and Yang Khang. The Hmong service will be Saturday, April 27, 2013 and conclude on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Jenkins Funeral Home and Pavilion in Newton. Please sign the online guestbook at...
Grace Williams
Apr 20, 2013
Grace Johnson Williams 80 of Hickory died Saturday April 20th, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born May 24th,1932 she was the daughter of the late Roby Franklin Johnson and Sarah Myers Johnson. Grace was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. All of her many nieces, and nephews always proclaimed that she was their ?favorite Aunt.? Everyone who...
See Lor
Apr 17, 2013
See Lor, 95 of Hickory died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born June 15, 1918 in Laos, she was the daughter of the late Tong Ger Lor. Three sons, Vang Neng Xiong, Sor Xiong and Nhia Chou Xiong survive her. Her husband, Chong Chue Xiong preceded her in death. The Hmong funeral will begin Friday, May 10,...
Barry Parker
Apr 17, 2013
Barry Martin Parker 63 of Hickory passed away Wednesday April 17, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 8, 1950 he was the son of the late Bryce Parker and Zelta Raye Parker. Barry retired from the furniture industry from Baker Furniture and previously worked with Hickory Chair for 23 years. He was an avid cook, fisherman and camper. He...
Drako Brown
Apr 13, 2013
Send Flowers Drako Lucius Brown April 13, 2013 - April 13, 2013 Drako Lucius Brown, infant son was born and died Saturday, April 13, 2013. He was the son of James Monroe Brown and Sarah Marie Brown of Newton. In addition to his parents, he is survived by six sisters and four brothers. A private service will be held by...
Kaedyn Hopper
Apr 7, 2013
Send Flowers Kaedyn Dominic Hopper April 7, 2013 - April 7, 2013 Kaedyn Dominic Hopper went to be with the Lord April 7, 2013. He was the son of Adarryll and Candice Hopper of Section House Road in Hickory. Two brothers, KeJuan Mejia and JyKeri Hopper; and grand parents John and Mary Eskridge of Hickory, Charles Chapman and Patricia Hopper...
Kaeleb Hopper
Apr 7, 2013
Send Flowers Kaeleb Anthony Hopper April 7, 2013 - April 7, 2013 Kaeleb Anthony Hopper went to be with the Lord April 7, 2013. He was the son of Adarryll and Candice Hopper of Section House Road in Hickory. Two brothers, KeJuan Mejia and JyKeri Hopper; and grand parents John and Mary Eskridge of Hickory, Charles Chapman and Patricia Hopper...
Karl Custer
Mar 23, 2013
Dr. Karl Dean Custer, 71, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at his residence. Dr. Custer was born February 7, 1942, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, son of the late, John S. Custer and Thelma Miller Custer. He was a chiropractor serving the Winchester area since 1976 at Custer Chiropractic Clinic. Having personally received Jesus Christ as his Lord and...
Barbara Lewis
Mar 21, 2013
Barbara Ann Beach Lewis, 77 of Hickory died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Brian Center, Viewmont. Born February 3, 1936 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Lonzo Newton Beach and Ozell Henry Beach. In addition to her parents; a son, Steve Mask; sister, Edith Fox; and a brother, Jack Beach preceded her in death. Two daughters,...
Ray Deal
Mar 20, 2013
Ray Deal, 86 went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born November 8, 1926 in Burke County, NC, he was the son of the late John Evelyn Deal and Mary Clara Singleton Deal. Ray was a former deacon and active & faithful member of Penelope Baptist Church in Hickory. He was a wonderful...
Mary Mcalpin
Mar 17, 2013
Mary Rebecca McAlpin 89 of Newton died March 17, 2013 at her residence. Born January 25, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Widdows and Lizzie Lyde. She was one of the most gentle souls and very supportive of her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. A daughter, Lydia Ann Fortwengler and husband Gary of Lenoir;...
John Smith
Mar 13, 2013
John Henry ?Bud? Smith, 78 of Hudson White Trail, Lincolnton died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 12, 1935, he was the son of the late John Robert Smith and Grace Edel Smith. Bud was an avid fisherman and gardener. He served as a Deacon for Trinity Full Gospel Church in Catawba. A son, Bobby...
Virl Rowe
Mar 13, 2013
Virl Steve Rowe, 67 of Hickory died Wednesday March 13, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 8, 1946, he was the son of the late Virl Franklin and Catherine Iona Helton Rowe. Previous wife Martha Yount Rowe survive him; two daughters, Leslie & husband Jody Gantt of Bluffton, SC and Kathy and Tommy Farley of Taylorsville, NC; a son,...
Herbert Foster
Mar 9, 2013
Herbert Thomas "Herb" Foster, 81, died Saturday; March 9, 2013 at Brian Center-Viewmont. Born November 2, 1931 in Polk County, he was the son of the late Wilbur Dean Foster and Bertie Alley Foster. Mr. Foster was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Pamela Renae Foster Kistler. Also preceding him in death were three brothers; Edward L....
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