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.
Dorothy Herman
Jun 19, 2013
Dorothy Helms Herman 74 of Newton, went to be with the Lord on June 19th, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 26th, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William Grady Helms and Tollie Bernice Helms. She retired from Wesley Hall Furniture in 2003 and was a born-again Christian who was devoted to the Lord. She was a...
Mai Vang
Jun 16, 2013
Mai Yer Vang 55 of Morganton died June 16th, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center-Charlotte. Born September 17th, 1957 She was the Daughter of Chong Yee Vang and Lia Lee. In addition to her Husband Chang Lee, a daughter Palou Craig and husband Reggie of Detroit, MI.; three sons Toua Lee and wife Elizabeth of Morganton, Kaying Lee of Morganton,and Steven...
Clara Kiziah
Jun 14, 2013
Clara Jean Kiziah 64 of Conover died June 14th, 2013 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 24th, 1948 she was the daughter of Virgil Lee Bryson and Bonnie Mae Bryson. A daughter, Linda Bernice Stewart Chapman and husband Keith of Valdese; two sons David Lee Kiziah, Jr. and wife Regina of Catawba and Mark James Kiziah and wife Stacy...
Bobbie Setzer
Jun 12, 2013
Bobbie Jane Setzer 74 of Catawba, passed away Wednesday June 12, 2013 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. Bobbie was born in Catawba County April 17, 1939 to the late Jewel Clyde Eastridge Abernathy. Bobbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she enjoyed family events, sewing and ceramics. In addition to her parents her husband of 58 years,...
Rachel Macy
Jun 7, 2013
Rachel Jean Macy 60 of Newton died Friday, June 7th, 2013 at her residence. Born October 31, 1952, she was the daughter of Blaine Ray Moses and Ruby Hudson Moses of Hickory. She was retired from Catawba Valley Medical Center as an accountant. She had a Bachelor of Arts from Lenoir-Rhyne College and a Doctorate of Bible Knowledge from United...
John Settlemyre
Jun 6, 2013
John Mark Settlemyre 67 of Hickory died June 6th, 2013 at his residence in Caldwell County. Born June 15th, 1945 he was the son of the late Lonsdale Joseph Settlemyre and Era Margaretta Settlemyre. He worked at Nuzum Cross Chevrolet for many years as an auto mechanic and was a truck driver with Gaines Motor Lines for about ten years....
Agnes Zwaag
May 29, 2013
Biography Agnes Louise Vander Zwaag 90 of Hickory and formerly of Grand Haven, MI died May 29th, 2013 at the residence of her daughter. Born June 23rd, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Orrie De Bruyn and Susie Vander Wall De Bruyn. She was a home maker. A daughter, Jane Woodward survives her. Interment will be Thursday, June...
John Moore
May 27, 2013
John Flint Moore, 53 of Hickory died Monday May 27, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 16, 1960 in Miami, Florida, he was the son of John Frederick Moore of Arcadia, FL and Ava Lena Massengale of Arcadia, FL. He was a wonderful person, worked as a clergy part-time and a person that loved life and everyone he...
Albert Ruby
May 27, 2013
Albert John Ruby, 62 of Newton died May 27, 2013 at his residence. Born December 8, 1950 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Albert Ernest Ruby and Clara Mary Trainor Ruby. Albert was a manager of Denny's in West Mifflin and Robbinson Township in PA. He worked at Wendy's on Springs Road for seven years and Applebee's...
Nelson Sigman
May 26, 2013
Nelson Daniel Sigman, Jr. 57 of Hickory died May 26, 2013 at his residence. Born August 17, 1955 he was the son of the late Nelson Daniel Sigman, Sr. and Frances Rebecca Sigman. He was lifelong farmer and a member of Sardis Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was longtime member of the Propst Crossroads Fire Department. Two sisters; Karen Sigman of...
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...
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