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.
Ruby Eller
Apr 25, 2015
Ruby Aileen Travis Eller, 82 of Hickory went to be with the Lord and is now dancing on the streets of gold, Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born January 30th, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Eullen Eugene Travis and Darcus Beaulah Benson Travis. Three daughters, Nellie Diane Houston of Hickory, Bobbie Lynn Reep of...
Kevin Austin
Apr 21, 2015
Kevin Dwain Austin, 55 of Taylorsville died Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 8th, 1960 he was the son of the late Garland and Myrtle Deal Austin. In addition to his wife of 17 years Martha Ann Austin; three sons Kyle Austin of Hickory, Josh Austin and wife Tania of Hickory, Jesse Tanner Austin of...
Linda Barnes
Apr 21, 2015
Linda Sue Barnes 77, of Hickory passed away Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born December 22nd, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Edith Edge Story. Three sons Brent Barnes of Hickory, Chris Barnes and wife Mindy of Hickory, and Mark Barnes and wife Laura of Lenoir; two brothers Richard Story and...
Charles Spencer
Apr 21, 2015
Charles Wayne Spencer, 68 of Newton died Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 at his home. Born October 1st, 1946 he was the son of the late Bueford and Marie Williams Spencer. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. A son Charles Spencer II and wife Rachael of Fort Bragg; two sisters, Jeanie Murray and husband Steve of...
Herman Wagoner
Apr 18, 2015
Herman (Hercules) Glenn Wagoner 68 of Lawndale died Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born June 27th, 1946, he was the son of the late Carlie and Luereine Caudill Wagner. His son Herman Ray Wagoner; three sisters Hazel Ballard and husband Larry of Marion, Barbara Sharpe and husband Larry of Hiddenite, Linda Barlow and husband James of...
William Donelow
Apr 18, 2015
William Wayne Donelow of Newton passed away Saturday, April 18th, 2015. Born November 9th, 1974 he was the son of Lloyd Donelow of West Virginia and Sandra Chornobay of Newton. He worked in roofing alongside his best friend of many years Joshua Caldwell at Nations roofing, He was a loving Father, Brother, Son, and friend and is someone who can...
Julia Aaron
Apr 18, 2015
Julia Rena Aaron 56 of Granite Falls died Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born January 14th, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Clifford Kaster and Julia Bumgarner Kaster. In addition to her husband Tim of 28 years, Julie Kaster of Of Austin Texas, Amber Aaron and fiancé Daniel of Granite Falls, Barbara Aaron and...
Gregory Sumpter
Apr 13, 2015
Gregory LaDon Sumpter, 42 of Hickory died Monday, April 13th, 2015 at his residence. Born September 1st, 1972 he was the son of Cletus Sumpter and Margaret Reid Sumpter. His life companion, Gina Reel of the home; a son, Tyler Sumpter and wife Candice of Hickory; a daughter, Ashley Hare of Hickory; two sisters, Dale Smith of Hickory and Phyllis...
Daniel Owens
Apr 10, 2015
Rev. Daniel Franklin Owens, 62 of Hickory died Friday, April 10th, 2015 at his residence. Born September 29th, 1952, he was the son of the late Wilbur Isaac Owens and Ruth Towery Owens. He pastored Welcome Home Baptist Church for many years and New Harvest Fellowship in Conover and sang with the Gospel Hymn Boys for over 30 years. He...
Harold Langford
Apr 10, 2015
Rev. Harold Langford, 77 of Catawba died Friday, April 10th, 2015 at Abernethy Laurels. Born June 17th, 1937 he was the son of Willard Langford and Fannie Rogers Langford. He was a founder of Lighthouse Ministries in Asheville, and many others. He served for many years as Associate Pastor of Covenant Christian Church in Conover. His wife of 60 years,...
John Minor
Apr 9, 2015
John Lewis Minor Jr. passed away April 9th 2015. John was born in Beckley WV June 10th 1960. John was preceded in death by his father, John Lewis Minor Sr., his mother, Ethel Arbutus May Meadows and a sister, Charlena Denise Minor John is survived by a sister, Elisa Sadler of Maiden NC and a brother, Forrest Minor of WV....
John Grondziowski
Apr 6, 2015
John Anthony Grondziowski 53 of Pittsburgh PA died at Frye Regional Medical Center Monday, April 6th, 2015. Born December 23rd, 1961 he was the son of Peter and Jeanette Grondziowski. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Grondziowski family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton.828-464-1555
Garland Lail
Apr 5, 2015
Garland Edward "Eddie" Lail, Jr., 36 of Hickory died Sunday, April 5th, 2015 at his residence. Born July 3rd, 1978, he was the son of Garland Eddie Lail, Sr. and Deborah Lail Alexander. His parents, Garland Eddie Lail, Sr. and wife Jean of Hickory and Debbie Lail Alexander of Conover, a step sister, Samantha Hance and husband Andy of Camp...
Linda Kolozsy
Apr 5, 2015
Linda Emma Kolozsy, 69 of Hickory died Sunday, April 5th, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born September 20th, 1945, she was the daughter of Julius kolozsy and Emily Kolozsy. A son, Paul Delgado and wife Theresa of Woodstock, GA; a sister, Dale Delgado Wisniewski of Zephyrhills, FL; a brother, William Kolozsy of Hollywood, FL and two grandchildren, Mickhala and...
Patricia Jenkins
Apr 4, 2015
Patricia Marie Jenkins 59 of Hickory passed away Saturday, April 4th, 2015 at her home. Born September 18th, 1955, she was the daughter of the late George Smith and Anne Killian. Two sons Donald Jenkins Jr and wife Leeanne of Hildebran, Daniel Bryant and wife Robin of La Grange, NC; two daughters, Bonnie Jenkins Carson of Hickory, Patricia Bryant-Renfro and...
Paul Yang
Apr 1, 2015
Paul Kong Yang, 24 of Newton died Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at his residence. Born October 20th, 1990 he was the son of Joua Yang and Pa Lee Yang. His mom, Pa Lee Yang and husband Kong Vue of Hickory and his father, Joua Vang Yang and wife Mai Nhia Xiong of Wisconson; his fiance, Nancy Hang of the home;...
Martin Rambarran
Apr 1, 2015
Martin Vivekanand Rambarran, 75 of Hickory died Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at his residence. Born February 10th, 1940, he was the son of the late Stephen Rambarran and Ellen Rambarran. His wife of 44 years, Dhanmatee Rambarran of the home; two daughters, Christine Ann Rambarran of the home and Diane Eaton and husband Heath of Hudson and three sons, Andrew...
Joseph Dukes
Mar 30, 2015
Joseph Charles Dukes, Jr., 60 of Newton died Monday, March 30th, 2015 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born March 4th, 1955, he was the son of Joseph Dukes. His wife of 18 years, Gwendolin Sue Elswick Dukes of the home; two sons, Joseph Dukes of Tampa, FL and Barret Dukes of Ohio; two daughters, Phoebe Dukes of Ohio and Amelia Dukes...
Laura Scott
Mar 29, 2015
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Baby Ortiz
Mar 28, 2015
Send Flowers Baby girl Ortiz March 28, 2015 Baby Girl Ortiz died Saturday, March 28th, 2015. She was the daughter of Raul Ortiz and Andrea Ortiz of Hickory. No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ortiz family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton-#828-464-1555. Â Â Facts Death: March...
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