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 Moore
Mar 27, 2014
Dorothy Marie Adams Land Moore, 86 of Taylorsville went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 27, 2014. She was born October 17, 1927 in Alexander County to the late Preston Adams and Jettie Sharpe Adams. An avid golfer at the age of 42, she was a record breaker by having seven hole in one's. She was a loving...
Oscar Conner
Mar 23, 2014
Oscar Martin Conner Jr. 84 of Hickory died Sunday March 23rd, 2014 at his residence. Born November 17th, 1929 he was the son of the late Oscar Martin Conner, Sr. and Nellie Maude Conner. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was employed by Highland Park Mills in Charlotte and Craven Construction Company and Southeastern Fire...
Mai Lee
Mar 22, 2014
Mai Lee, 79 of Lincolnton died Saturday March 22nd, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 15th, 1935 in Laos, she was the daughter of Wa Thao Lee and Sia Xiong. Son, Moua Xiong of the home; two daughters, Dia Xiong Chue of Newton, Bee Xiong of Fresno, CA; two brothers, Ge Lee and Tou Geu Lee; 20 grandchildren survive...
Tong Vang
Mar 21, 2014
Tong Vang, 75 of Taylorsville died March 21st, 2014 at his residence. Born February 6th, 1939 in Laos, he was the late Nao Pao Vang and Bao Yee Her. His wife of 42 years of the home; nine daughters, and five sons; three brothers, four sisters;16 grandchildren survive him. The Hmong funeral will begin Friday, April 4, 2014 at Startown...
Che Xiong
Mar 20, 2014
Che Xiong, 84 of Claremont died Thursday March 20, 2014 at her residence. The Hmong funeral service will be Friday April 11 to Sunday April 13, 2014 at The Startown Gathering Center and the Jenkins Pavilion at Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton.
John Mull
Mar 18, 2014
John Henry Mull, 53 of Hickory died Tuesday March 18th, 2014 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born April 15th,1960, he was the son of the late Homer Mull Jr. and Faye Lois Sigmon. Five sisters, Vickie Parker and husband Jerry of Brookford, Tammy Bigley of GA, Leeann Blakley of Lenoir, Lisa Carver of Hickory, Amy Poore of Hickory; and a brother,...
Martin Frank
Mar 16, 2014
Martin G. Frank, Jr. was received into the Kingdom of Heaven March 16, 2014. He was born June 11, 1929 in Anson Co., NC to the late Martin Griffith Frank, Sr. and Flossie Tysinger Frank. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Ann McKenzie Frank of the home; his daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Frank of the home;...
Alvin Seitz
Mar 15, 2014
Alvin Franklin Seitz, 87 of Newton died Saturday March 15th, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born May 13th, 1926. He was the son of the late George Philip Seitz and Edna Alberta Burris Seitz. He worked for Biltmore Dairy for nearly 25 years and retired from National Linen with over 30 years of service. He was US Navy Veteran...
Dalip Hajrullahu
Mar 15, 2014
Biography Dalip Hajrullahu, 86 of Cornelius died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Brian Center, Mooresville. Born May 2, 1927 in Kosovo, he was the son of Abdyl Haj and Sherise Falizi. Dalip was a lifelong carpenter. A son, Abdyl Hajrullahu and wife Indira of Cornelius survive him. Services will be held today, Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the Islamic Society...
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...
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