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.
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....
Jan Morales
Mar 8, 2013
Jan Lisa Wright Morales, 46 of Lincolnton died Friday, March 8, 2013 at her home. Born December 18, 1966 in N.J., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Syvila Wright. Jan loved music and was an owl collector. A daughter, Melissa Horne of Dallas, NC; a son Janson Jose Alfredo Morales of the home; and a brother, Robert...
Wang Khang
Mar 8, 2013
Wang Pao Khang, 69 of Maiden died Friday, March 8, 2013 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born March 20, 1943 in Laos, he was the son of Joua Kao Khang and Mai Vang. In addition to his wife, Bee Vang Khang of the home; two sons, Yang Khang and Joshua Khang; a brother, Kue Khang and numerous relatives survive him....
Drou Vue
Mar 7, 2013
Drou Vue, 95 of Hickory died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born on April 5, 1917 in Phuam Hais, Laos, she was the daughter of the late Blia Tong Vue and Ntsum Vang. Drou enjoyed farming, gardening and sewing. In addition to her parents, she lost her husband, Song Yee Lor in 1972; two sisters and...
Rosalia Porras
Mar 4, 2013
Rosalia (Campos) Porras, 89 of Lincolnton died March 4, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center-Lincolnton. Born November 2, 1923 she is the daughter of Eligio Francisco Campos and Dolores Porras of Costa Rica. Three daughters Janet Martinez of Costa Rica, Noemy Martinez of Costa Rica, Saunjin McMurry and husband Charles of Lincolnton; two sons Victor Martinez of Costa Rica and Luis...
Stephen Smith
Feb 27, 2013
No services are planned at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Smith family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton. Thank you.
Lisa Dicecco
Feb 26, 2013
Lisa Ann DiCecco, 90 of Hickory died Wednesday, February 26, 2013 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born October 31, 1922, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Gillo Morancey. Lisa Ann DiCecco has three daughters, JoAnn Amaral of Hickory; Doris Caparco of Hickory and Gloria Schiffner of Rhode Island; a son, Robert John DiCecco Sr and wife...
Macedonia Lopez
Feb 23, 2013
Macedonio Francisco Viruel Lopez, 36 of Lincolnton died February 23, 2013 in Lincolnton. Born January 9, 1977 in Mexico, he was the son of Teresa Lopez Torres and Alvaro Viruel Banos. A son, Estevan "Steve" Viruel Lopez of Lincolnton survives him. The funeral will be Friday, March 1, 2013 at St. Dorothy's Catholic Church in Lincolnton with Father Matthew Buettner...
Deborah Ray
Feb 18, 2013
Deborah Ann Ray 58 of Vale died Monday February 18, 2013 at her residence. Born September 27, 1954 she was the daughter of Sarah Ruth Buff and the late Ual Lawrence Buff. For 25 years she worked for R & R Hosiery. She was an avid cook and enjoyed canning and gardening. In addition to her mother, Sara Ruth Buff...
Orville Jaekel
Feb 17, 2013
Orville Henry Jaekel 90 of Maiden died February 17, 2013 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 22nd, 1922 he was the son of the late Walter Gust Jaekel and Mary Neske Jaekel. For 35 years, he worked for Oak Grove Dairy in Norwood, MN. A daughter, Linda Kay Freeland of Fernly, NV; a son, Thomas Henry Jaekel of Maiden;...
Lester Hastings
Feb 16, 2013
Lester Ray Hastings 68 of Hickory died February 16, 2013 at NC Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. Born October 15th, 1944 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of Charlie and Gladys Hastings, he worked thirty years at Carolina Mills Plant Three. A daughter, Millie Stanley of Hickory and husband Gordon of Elkland, PA; two sons, Ben Hastings and wife...
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